Thomas Jordan

With a background in nutrition, fitness and dietary supplementation Tom Jordan, R.D., L.D.N. provides a dynamic natural approach to attaining optimal health. As a Registered Dietitian he serves as head of the Wellness Department at First Health Associates in Arlington Heights, IL.

Tom earned his bachelors degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Dominican University in River Forest, Illinois. He gained his Masters Degree in Clinical Nutrition at Northern Illinois University where he has conducted research study investigating the effects of sports supplementation on endurance athletes.

His experience includes an internship at Swedish American Hospital counseling diabetic patients, designing condition-specific patient-centered nutritional therapy and establishing sport nutrition programs for athletes. He is a member of the American Dietetic Association (ADA) the Association of Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutritionists (SCAN).

Also an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Tom often recommends exercise programs with many of his treatment plans. "I've seen first hand the body's amazing ability to heal itself with dietary modifications and would like all my patients and their families to consider adopting a healthier lifestyle that includes easy, regular exercise, moderate diet modifications and simple supplementation" says Tom.

As clinical nutritionist/dietitian for First Health, Tom provides the following services for his patients:

Treatment of Nutritionally Related Ailments
Sensible, Sustainable Weight Loss
Athletic Nutritional Counseling
Wellness Nutrition and Supplementation
Anti-Aging Nutrition and Supplementation
Living A Healthy Lifestyle Workshops

In addition to individualized nutritional therapies he will be conducting a series of basic nutrition education workshops and sending newsletters to all patients interested in learning how to eat right and supplement properly. You can register by calling or stopping by our front desk to sign-up for his Living a Healthy Lifestyle Workshops.