Janice Newell Bissex is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, cookbook author, and Holistic Cannabis Practitioner. After her dad found relief from his pain using medical cannabis it became Janice’s mission to help others suffering from chronic pain, anxiety, insomnia, autoimmune diseases, IBD/IBS, and other debilitating conditions find relief with cannabis/CBD.  She completed training at the Holistic Cannabis Academy, and now advises clients on access, proper cannabinoid ratios, dosing, best consumption methods, and cooking with cannabis at Jannabis Wellness. 

Janice spent much of her career creating recipes and educating families about healthy cooking and eating at Meal Makeover Moms and Janice Cooks. A 2015 recipient of the Media Excellence Award from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Janice has authored five books, including Color and Eat the Alphabet: Healthy Eating from A to Z, an educational coloring book for kids of all ages.

Janice is past president of the Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and past chair of the Food and Culinary Professionals practice group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. A mom of two grown daughters, Janice lives outside of Boston with her husband and miniature dachshund, Ella. She enjoys kayaking, hiking, travel, yoga, cooking, and hosting events in her newly-renovated kitchen. 

Janice Newell Bissex, MS, RD, FAND, has the following relevant disclosures to report: founder and CEO of Jannabis Wellness, which provides consultation, guidance, and cannabis/CBD products for purchase. The speaker certifies no conflict of interest exists for this program. View our disclosure policy.