Meet our associates

Nancy Dell MS, RD, LDN, CDE*

Nancy is best known for her "Food for Thought" nutrition news segments that have aired on NBC's WWLP news since 1984. As a spokesperson for Guiltless Gourmet Tortilla Chips and Yoplait Yogurt, she has appeared on the TV Food Network. She opened her private practice in 1991. As successful patients and their doctors consistently refer other people who want to feel better and be healthier, the business continues to grow. She currently has 4 offices and 6 dietitians and diabetic educators on staff. She attributes her success to to the fact that she believes patients should not "diet". They need to love the food they eat at the same time they improve their health.

Nancy has worked with some well-known people. She and Olympic Gold Medalist Florence Griffith-Joyner worked together updating magazine editors about the latest findings in nutrition and fitness so they could use the information for magazine articles. Nancy has been quoted in many magazines including Bride Magazine, Elle and Glamour. Basketball star Rebecca Lobo and Nancy worked together as part of an article on sports nutrition for the first edition of Sports Illustrated for Women. Nancy was one of 10 dietitians invited by Julia Child to a private cooking class to learn how to blend taste and nutrition.

Many Corporations including Mass Mutual, Yankee Candle, Hamilton Sunstrand, and Northeast Utilities have contracted with Nancy to train employees to improve eating habits. The first year that the Massachusetts Department of Public Health awarded the "Excellence in Nutrition Education Award", Nancy was an honored recipient.

Nancy received her Bachelor's degree in biology from Westfield State College and her Master's degree in human nutrition from the University of Massachusetts. She enjoys Jazzercise, gard

ening, photography, cooking, karaoke (only in the privacy of her own home!) and entertaining family and friends.

* What do all these credentials mean? RD is Registered Dietitian, LDN is Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, and CDE is Certified Diabetic Educator.

Joanna Martin, LDN, CDE

Joanna is a Licensed Dietitian and Certified Diabetic Educator who has worked with Nancy Dell and Associates since 2001. Prior to joining Nancy Dell and Associates, Joanna worked counseling families enrolled in the Women Infants and Children (WIC) program. She also worked in several nursing homes and at Berkshire Medical Center, and while there she was published in the Berkshire Senior and in the Berkshire Medical Journal. These positions have provided Joanna with a wide range of valuable experience.

Patients say Joanna is easy to talk to and that she motivates them to reach their goals. Nancy has received letters from patients praising Joanna's nutrition counseling skills and understanding of emotional eating. Her philosophy of "No bad foods, just bad portions" helps clients make simple changes that can last a lifetime.

Joanna earned her degrees in Nutrition and Dietetics from Holyoke Community College and the University of New Haven. In her spare time, she enjoys indoor cycling classes, reading, and spending time with her family - husband Matthew, twin boys Joshua and Alexander, dog Lady and cat Bella.

Sandy Lemanski, RD, LDN, CDE

Sandy manages the East Longmeadow office for Nancy Dell and Associates. She believes healthy eating should be easy and delicious. Sandy always says “I love my job” and in response her patients love her, too. She is our “researcher” because she is always on the look out for new nutrition information, ideas, products and recipes for her clients.

Sandy graduated from Framingham State College with a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition. As a Certified Insulin Pump Trainer for Medtronic, she has special expertise for diabetic patients. Before coming to Nancy Dell & Associates, Sandy worked as a Clinical Nutritionist for Duke University Medical Center in North Carolina and St Vincent Medical Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. In addition she provided nutrition education for participates in the Women’s Health Initiative Intervention Study. You will often see the results of this study quoted on the news.

Andrea Reyes, RD, LDN

Andrea is the newest member of our team of Registered Dietitians. Her clientele is building rapidly as her patients tell their friends and family members " Go see Andrea. She helped me and can help you too!" She already counsels entire families. Prior to working for Nancy Dell & Associates, Andrea gained expertise as a nutrition counselor with people of all ages. She worked with children from birth to 3 years old as a nutritionist for Easter Seals. As a Program Coordinator for WIC, Andrea provided nutrition education for women, infants, and children in Spanish and English. Her clients were adults and seniors when she worked at hospitals, nursing homes and rehabilitation centers.

Andrea earned her Bachelor's degree in Nutrition Management at Rochester Institute of Technology in New York and completed her internship at Syracuse University. She has received additional training in diabetes, lactation counseling, and pediatric nutrition.