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ABOUT US
Who or What is Julienne?
Julienne was built with a vision
Of a world where comprehensive nutrition education and innovative meal planning support the well-being of expectant mothers, guiding them through their perinatal journey & after with confidence and ease.
Julienne bridges the gap between nutrition education and the perinatal journey — from the OBGYN's office to the mother-to-be's kitchen.
Our mission
To help women understand how their food choices and eating habits can lead to smoother pregnancies and fewer complications, fostering a healthier start for their babies.
Formed with the goal of helping pregnant women make the best nutritional decisions, Julienne addresses common concerns like, “I don’t know what to eat,” and alleviates the monotony of limited options. Our programs and meal plans, designed by professional Chef Anja Lee and top low-glucose recipe creators, compile recipes from over 15 years of experience. The recipes are simple, family-friendly, and low-glycemic, tailored for the perinatal journey.
Our team
Diverse and passionate individuals with expertise in nutrition, healthcare, culinary arts, and design make up the Julienne team. Our advisors and supporters include OB/GYNs, PhD's in Nutritional Science, Masters in Public Health, Registered Dietitians, midwives, nurses, and women’s health specialists, integrating their knowledge into our programs. By leveraging research and expert opinions, we aim to provide a helpful guide for a healthy pregnancy and beyond.
Our goal
As a mission-driven company, we are dedicated to improving the lives of families through better nutrition and education. Our team, hailing from health organizations and culinary institutions worldwide, is united by a common purpose: to support expectant mothers in making healthy, informed choices, transforming the perinatal experience into one of empowerment, joy, and health.
OUR TEAM
The Julienne Team
Anja Hall
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Over 15 years as a professional chef with a focus on women’s health. Three-time successful founder and CEO: Anja Lee Catering, Anja Lee & Company, and Silicon Chef. Expert in Political Economics of Food, emphasis on cultural food for wellness and community.
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Dr. Rosa Keller, PhD, RD
Advisor, Editor, Expert Educator
Dedicated nutrition scientist and dietitian with a PhD in Nutrition Science from Oregon State University. Specializing in perinatal nutrition and cultural food choices. Empowering women to make informed, evidence-based dietary choices that support their health and wellbeing.
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Dr. Ally McGill, LAc.
Advisor, Expert Educator
Doctor of Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine working with patients in the San Francisco Bay Area. Focus on acupuncture, nutrition, and herbal & functional medicine guidance to support women through the many phases of life. Award-winning thesis "An Acupuncture Clinicians' Desk Reference: Female Reproductive Health"
Dr. Ricki Pollycove, MD
Holistic OBGYN Advisor
Dr. Ricki Pollycove has a national reputation for over 40 years of providing personalized, sensitive care to women. A leader in women's wellness, she specializes in hormonal balance, contraception, pregnancy, and menopause. Dr. Pollycove promotes disease prevention, patient empowerment, and treatment education. Certified in menopausal medicine and breast cancer care, she is also a respected speaker & endorses Julienne.
Dr. Mandy Murphy, MPH, RD
Nutritional Advisor
Passionate about food as medicine, Mandy has focused on womens' and perinatal health for 15+ years as a registered dietitian with a Masters in Public Health from UC Berkeley. She specializes in microbiome, nutrition, and food insecurity, including research with Stanford University and UCSF, WIC, Natural Resources, and Project Open Hand.
Virginie Timmermans
Website & Product Developer
Belgian health food coach, marketing expert living in Biarritz whose purpose is to prove that eating balanced and healthily does not mean giving up on indulgence and pleasure, Virginie supports brands with the same values in various marketing, graphic design and webdesign missions.
Matt Stern
Advisor
Expert in driving growth, innovation and product development in digital media and mental health and other health-focused spaces.
Keira Natalia Photography
Team Photos
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Ronelle Otero
Food Photos
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A Letter From Our CEO
I'm a professional chef of 15+ years, deeply passionate about women's health.
Healthy food is delicious when done right. And the fear of bland "healthy" food shouldn't get in our way of our health as busy, bad-ass women.
I'm on a mission to change the way we view nutrition -- in the primary care doctor's office, the OB/GYN's office, the reproductive endocrinologist's office, the midwives' office, to name a few.
Even more so, I'm on a mission to make sure the woman is not forgotten when she starts on the journey to be a Mom.
I've always been passionate about cooking delicious, healthy food, which began with overcoming my own nutritional challenges at a young age. This interest led to remarkable opportunities, such as winning a Food Network competition, cooking for celebrities including Kyle Richards & Real Housewives, serving as the head Chef for championship-winning basketball teams (Cleveland Cavaliers & Golden State Warriors, plus more) and working in prestigious kitchens in France and San Francisco, as well as Michelin Star restaurants.
I even ran my own successful catering company for over a decade.
The creation of Julienne was born from my desire to help women, especially during pregnancy, discover foods that make them feel their best and confident in their own skin.
I'm passionate about teaching others simple, effective cooking techniques for healthy, flavorful meals. The concept for Julienne was inspired by my friends' pregnancy experiences and the underwhelming dietary advice they received while navigating the challenges of fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, gestational diabetes (GD) and beyond.
My extensive research and recipe development have highlighted the negative impact of processed foods and sugars on health, exacerbating conditions like PCOS, endometriosis, gestational diabetes and pre-diabetes. However, I believe that many of these issues can be mitigated, if not reversed, by mindful eating, which is Julienne's core mission. We aim to provide education, support, and practical solutions to help pregnant women make informed, enjoyable dietary choices.
At Julienne, we understand that everyone's journey is unique. While not all of our recommendations will suit everyone, our hope is that our recipes and guidance will help families make significant, positive changes in their health today and for the future.
- Anja Lee Hall
