Experience Wellness

Ms. Hendsbee has been registered in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics for over 22 years - graduating from Framingham State College with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Dietetics and obtaining Registration with the American Dietetics Association via the three year membership route at Beth Israel Hospital, Boston MA and Metrowest Medical Center, Framingham, MA. During her studies, Ms. Hendsbee worked as an exercise instructress at the President's-First Lady Spas of Framingham teaching women's wellness and body shaping. Clinical experience includes Staff Clinical Dietetics at New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA whereupon she was a guest speaker at the National Orthopedic Convention on "Nutrition - Working and Playing To Stay Fit". Megna Nutrition was incorporated in 1984. Contracts included 13 years of Food Service and Behavioral Nutrition Care at HRI, Bournwood, Westwood Lodge Hospitals and Community Resources For Justice in Massachusetts. Responsibilities included patient management of Eating Disorders including Diet and Addiction as well as menu design and development, food procurement, delivery and special functions. In 1994 and for more than 10 years, Megna Nutrition began the sub-company "PlayGarden Day Care of Natick" managing daycare for children ages 2 months to 5 years with food allergies and asthma - preparing all natural diets for children with special nutritional needs. Ms. Hendsbee was a guest speaker on a local cable network program speaking on Childhood Nutrition and Healthy Lunches and also has written a Nutrition and Lifestyle column for the Boston Women's Journal. Currently in private practice Ms. Hendsbee enjoys being part of her client's decision to live healthier longer lives.