Your First and Last Name: Jacinda Shapiro, RN, BSN, CDCES, DipACLM, WellStart Coach
About Me – For optimal listing appearance, please limit this info to one or two paragraphs.: Jacinda Shapiro is a Registered Nurse (RN), Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), and Diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (DipACLM), with a passion for empowering individuals to take control of their health through sustainable lifestyle change.
As the founder of EmpowerMe Diabetes Health, Jacinda combines evidence-based education with compassionate coaching to help people improve metabolic health, manage diabetes, and build long-term wellness habits. Her approach focuses on meeting people where they are while providing practical tools, accountability, and support.
In addition to her private practice, Jacinda works part-time with Mastering Diabetes, supporting individuals in optimizing insulin sensitivity and overall health through nutrition and lifestyle interventions.
She serves as Secretary of the Board of Directors for Moving Medicine Forward.
Known for her relatable communication style, empathy, and dedication to patient-centered care, Jacinda is committed to helping others feel informed, capable, and empowered in their health journey.
List Special Services You Offer: Type 1 or 1.5 (LADA) learn how to improve glycemic control, improve your insulin sensitivity reducing total daily insulin needs, lower your A1c and increase time-in-range, reduce your risk for cardiovascular disease, improve digestive health and reduce inflammation and reduce your risk of kidney disease, heart attack, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and certain cancers.
Pre-Diabetes or Type 2 Diabetes learn how to reverse insulin resistance to prevent or reverse diabetes, lower your cholesterol and reduce your risk of kidney disease, heart attack, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and certain cancers.
In addition, I also provide education and support to anyone wanting to adopt a plant-based eating pattern to improve physical health, quality of life and improve psychological well-being.
Years in Plant-based Nutrition: I am a Plantrician
I have attended a Plantrician Project Conference (PBNHC/POP): Yes
ACLM/ABLM – Certification for Lifestyle Medicine
I am an ACLM/ABLM Certified Lifestyle Medicine Specialist: Yes
The Plantrician Project Certificate
TPP Foundations in Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate: No
T Colin Campbell Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate: No
Food Revolution Network
FRN Plant Based Coaching Certification (PBCC): No
Practice Name: EmpowerMe Diabetes Health
Primary Practice Street Address (if virtual only, enter city): Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg
Florida
United States