Nutritional Coaching
An integral part of your feel-good routine.
If it was as easy as “eat this, not that,” everyone would be doing it.
At The U, our health coaches guide you through a progressive process of cleaning out your diet and incorporating lasting habits into your day-to-day.
More of a lifestyle makeover than a quick fix, the results from this approach are tangible and significant.
The U Eats is available with the following offerings: Private Training Packages, Virtual Gym and On Demand.
Meet Our Health Coaches
Jenny Ziolkowski
Jenny Ziolkowski
Committed to empowering others and creating positive change in their lives, Jenny's inspiration was sparked by her own personal journey and the transformative power of nutrition, exercise and stress management. Through her guidance, she emphasizes the importance of living with a sense of balance and awareness, specifically amidst the turbulence of career challenges, relationship needs and the demands of family.
Originally from the Midwest, Jenny earned her bachelor's degree from the University of New Hampshire. After working in Colorado and New York City, she discovered her true calling and earned her master's degree in education from Teachers College, Columbia University and taught high school English for seven years. She has a Certificate in Holistic Health Coaching and Yoga, and is also the mother of two wonderful sons, one of whom is autistic and has a seizure disorder.
Jess Benedetto
Jess Benedetto
A wellness motivator on a mission for helping others, Jessica’s approach to health is heavily rooted on the foundation of redefining what it means to feel your best.
With a B.S. in Exercise Science and Health and Human Performance from Roanoke College, Jessica aims to help her clients understand how their bodies were destined to move by focusing on functional fitness. She achieves this armed with over a decade of experience in producing results, and her knowledge obtained through certifications acquired from respected institutions such as NASM, AFFA, TRX and PaddleFit.
In addition to her talents as a coach, Jessica most recently served as the Health and Fitness director for the Darien Y, where she was directly responsible for an extensive array of fitness programming, staff development and all elements of the member experience. It was during this time that she became certified as a Health Coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in order to be able to address her population’s wellness on a wholistic level.
A new mom of a beautiful baby girl, Jessica’s pregnancy and postpartum recovery has inspired her to further her reach by becoming a Corrective Exercise Specialist for pre/postnatal women. She is looking forward to enhancing The U’s current range of offerings with this expertise, while expanding the brand’s overall impact by serving as its Director of Business Development.
Angelica Salem
Angelica Salem
A competitive dancer from a young age, Angelica has always had a passion for health and wellness. Upon graduating from Pace University, where she studied in the Commercial Dance Program, she knew she wanted to utilize her skill set to empower others.
Angelica is a huge advocate for the balance of mind and body work, guided by the priority of ensuring all her clients emerge strong, healthy and confident, with the ultimate goal of leaving them better off than they started. Her work with young athletes and competitive dancers focuses on stabilization and injury prevention, while her work with adults focuses on maintaining strength and mobility so one can age smarter.
Angelica is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and also holds certifications from Beacon Pilates and Barre from Balanced Body. Additionally, she is certified from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition as a Health Coach. This well-rounded background makes her a great fit for anyone looking to safely take their fitness and performance to the next level, as well as make long-lasting, impactful lifestyle changes.