Dr. Jonene FordCNS, BCHN, LDN, HWC, CPT

Functional Nutrition | Health Coaching | Sports Nutrition | Wellness

Dr. Jonene Ford is a health coach and functional nutritionist who helps individuals build healthier lifestyles through personalized nutrition strategies, physical activity, and a whole-person approach to wellness. Combining her background in education, fitness, and integrative health, she works with clients to develop practical, sustainable habits that support their health, daily functioning, and performance goals.

Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Dr. Jonene now lives in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Her professional journey began in public education, where she taught secondary-school subjects including Nutrition, Food Science, Health & Wellness, and Personal Development within the Family and Consumer Sciences curriculum. Her experience as an educator continues to shape her approach to wellness: making complex information understandable and helping people feel empowered to make informed decisions about their health.

From Educator to Functional Nutritionist

Dr. Jonene's passion for health and wellness grew alongside her renewed commitment to fitness. A former school-age track and field athlete, she found herself missing the physical challenges and athleticism that had once been an important part of her life.

After college, she returned to regular exercise through boot camps, fitness challenges, races, and weight training. Her dedication eventually led her to compete as an amateur bikini-division bodybuilder and pursue fitness training credentials so she could help others improve their physical fitness.

In 2014, she founded Ford Wellness, a company focused on improving everyday health through nutrition, fitness, and integrative wellness services.

By 2017, Dr. Jonene transitioned from classroom teaching into full-time private practice. She wanted to make a broader impact by working directly with adults who often make important food and lifestyle decisions for themselves and their families. This transition allowed her to combine her educational background with her passion for helping people create meaningful, lasting changes in their health.

Functional Nutrition & Whole-Person Wellness

Dr. Jonene believes that nutrition is a vital foundation for health, but that overall well-being involves much more than what a person eats. Her functional and holistic approach considers the many factors that influence health, including food choices, physical activity, stress, sleep, emotional well-being, lifestyle habits, and environmental exposures.

Rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach, she works with clients to understand their individual needs, routines, challenges, and goals. Together, they can identify realistic strategies to support healthier habits and build a more balanced approach to daily living.

Her philosophy emphasizes the importance of looking at the whole person. Nutrition matters, but so do the everyday circumstances that influence whether healthy choices are practical and sustainable.

Guided by her Christian faith, Dr. Jonene believes that caring for the body is an important part of living a balanced and purposeful life. She encourages clients to approach wellness with intention, recognizing the connections between physical health, mental well-being, personal values, and lifestyle.

Sports Nutrition, Fitness & Performance

Although she is no longer an active bodybuilding competitor, Dr. Jonene remains committed to fitness and an active lifestyle. Her experience as an athlete and fitness enthusiast gives her a practical appreciation for the dedication, consistency, and planning required to pursue physical goals.

She continues to teach virtual group strength-training classes and supports amateur and professional athletes through nutrition strategies and structured training programs tailored to their needs.

Her work emphasizes the role that thoughtful nutrition and appropriate training can play in supporting exercise, recovery, and performance. She aims to help clients develop approaches that fit their individual demands, whether they are pursuing athletic goals or simply seeking to feel stronger, healthier, and more confident in their everyday lives.

A Personalized Approach at PowHer

At PowHer Chiropractic & Wellness Center in Rockville, Maryland, Dr. Jonene contributes a nutrition and lifestyle perspective within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment. The practice offers a range of services, including chiropractic care, physical therapy, acupuncture, massage, and other wellness services.

This collaborative setting supports a broader view of health, where nutrition and lifestyle strategies may complement other aspects of care when appropriate. Dr. Jonene works to help clients understand how everyday habits relate to their goals and to identify manageable steps toward lasting change.

Her approach is educational, individualized, and focused on practical application. Rather than simply telling people what to eat, she helps them consider the bigger picture and build habits they can realistically maintain.

Life Beyond Work

Outside her professional life, Dr. Jonene enjoys spending time with loved ones, traveling, walking her beloved dog, Lillie, and exploring the Washington, DC area's cultural events, restaurants, and museums.

She also enjoys beach days, reading, and relaxing with her favorite television shows. Whether she is exploring a new destination or getting in a workout, Dr. Jonene values opportunities to stay active, enjoy life, and maintain balance.

Her commitment to education, fitness, and whole-person wellness is at the heart of her work: helping people take practical steps toward healthier lives that reflect their individual needs and goals.