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The Planted Lens

The Planted Lens cultivates continuing education for health professionals by tending to the soil of adult learning. We explore learning styles and facilitation methods that nourish understanding, allowing nutrition education to take root, flourish, and bear lasting fruit.

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About Us

Our Story

Stephanie Jenkins is a Registered Dietitian and Exercise Physiologist with over 18 years of experience in the wellness field. She specializes in preventative lifestyle change, drawing on behavior-based theories and coaching methodologies to inspire lasting transformation. Her diverse background includes health education programming, medical nutrition therapy, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, and corporate wellness initiatives.


Stephanie has worked extensively with specialized populations, including military personnel, law enforcement, and firefighters—bringing tailored, mission-ready wellness strategies to those who serve.


Driven by a passion for education and interactive learning, Stephanie challenges conventional approaches to nutrition instruction. Through the creation of The Planted Lens, she invites professionals to reimagine how nutrition is taught and understood—cultivating deeper engagement through innovative learning styles and a fresh perspective rooted in growth and purpose.

Services

Education Seminars for Health Professionals

Vantage Point: Facilitation Techniques from a New Lens
Date: TBD


Step into a fresh perspective on communication and connection. Vantage Point is an interactive seminar designed for professionals seeking to deepen their facilitation skills and reimagine how learning unfolds. Through a dynamic blend of theory and practice, participants will explore:


•     Facilitative techniques tailored for adult learners
•     The transformative power of language
•     Unconscious bias and its impact on engagement
•     Mindfulness and presence in facilitation
•     Inclusive strategies that foster belonging


The experience culminates in a unique sensory activity—honey tasting—a playful yet profound reminder of the sweetness found in shared understanding.


Whether you are an dietitian, coach, or communicator, this seminar invites you to shift your lens, form authentic connections, and elevate the way you lead learning.

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Vantage Point: Corporate Wellness Retreat

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Our offerings include interactive team-building experiences, customized programs, and transformative wellness retreats that cultivate collaboration, deepen communication, and nurture inclusive cultures. Each retreat invites teams to shift their vantage point—seeing through new lenses to cultivate fresh understanding, unified direction, and deeper team bonds.

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We open new pathways for growth through:

  • Exploring the roots of communication

  • Practicing mindfulness with intention

  • Journaling for insight and clarity

  • Cultivating movement with breathing activities

  • Experimenting with flavor combinations

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Let us tend to your organization like a living garden—cultivating a team that is refreshed, open, and communicative. Together, we will establish a shared vision that strengthens proficiency, productivity, and quality—while recognizing staff contributions and fostering a positive, engaging work environment.

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Contact Us 

P. O. Box

Upper Marlboro, MD  207772

301-943-2964

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