About Janice & Emily
Janice Newell Bissex MS, RDN, FAND
Janice is a Holistic Cannabis Practitioner, culinary nutritionist, cookbook author, speaker, and End-of-Life-Doula. Her mission is to help clients find relief through the use of medical cannabis and CBD.
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Her cannabis education began in 2016 when her dad turned to medical cannabis after traditional treatment for his chronic pain and discomfort caused severe side effects. The transition from debilitating pain en route to the dispensary to the words "Wow, I'm not in pain!" minutes after his first dose was astounding. It was at that moment that Janice decided to change her career focus and pursue training and education on the science behind the benefits of cannabis and CBD. One year later, she became certified as a Holistic Cannabis Practitioner through the Holistic Cannabis Academy. She also completed the Cannabis Fundamentals Certificate Program at GreenFlower and earned a Diplomate of Medical Cannabinoid Science title from The Institute of Cannabinoid Medicine.
Janice's passion is to reduce the stigma surrounding cannabis by educating others on the safe use of cannabis (marijuana) and CBD for treating a wide variety of debilitating conditions. She partnered with a Colorado manufacturer of organically-grown medicinal grade hemp to provide phytocannabinoid-rich hemp CBD products for her clients under her Jannabis Wellness label.
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Emily Bukovich MS, RDN, IFNCP
Emily is an Integrative and Functional Dietitian who discovered the healing potential of cannabis while managing her own health. Living with celiac disease—an autoimmune condition that has no quick fix after gluten exposure—Emily sought new ways to ease the pain that often followed accidental gluten intake. When she first tried cannabis for gastrointestinal relief, the results were life-changing. It was a turning point that sparked both personal healing and professional curiosity.
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In 2018, during her dietetic internship through Simmons University, Emily was placed at Jannabis Wellness, where she met Janice. Their shared passion for plant-based healing and holistic care led to an instant connection. Emily joined the Jannabis Wellness team in 2019 and has been working alongside Janice ever since.
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Since becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) in 2020, Emily has continued to expand her expertise. She is certified as an Integrative and Functional Nutrition Practitioner (IFNCP) through the Academy of Integrative and Functional Nutrition and is a Certified Cannabis Advisor through Healer. Emily blends her deep knowledge of nutrition with cannabis therapy to help clients manage chronic pain, support gut health, and reduce inflammation.
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