About JM Nutrition

Qualifications

Lyndsay Hall, Registered Dietitian (RD), BASc

Lyndsay Hall is a graduate of Applied Human Nutrition at the University of Guelph. What’s more, she completed an accredited dietetic internship with Hamilton Health Sciences to become a Registered Dietitian (RD).

In addition, Lyndsay is licensed with the College of Dietitians of Ontario. She is an active member of Dietitians of Canada as well.

History

Mississauga dietitian (as well as Toronto), Lyndsay, is no doubt passionate about nutrition. As a result, she communicates effectively with clients, as well as practitioners, from all walks of life.

With much of her time spent treating patients with various gastro-intestinal conditions at a clinical internship, Lyndsay gained significant knowledge and experience with nutritional management of various bowel diseases. These include Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.

As a Registered Dietitian, Lyndsay offers highly personalized and client-centred nutrition counselling from an evidence-based perspective.

Furthermore, Lyndsay prides herself on being thorough and detail-oriented. At the same time, she has a realistic, down-to-earth and supportive approach. As a result, her clients highly appreciate and value her counselling methods.

As an added bonus, Lyndsay has a solid knowledge base of various international foods, placing her in a prime position to help people from various cultural backgrounds adjust their eating habits.

All in all, Lyndsay’s passion, enthusiasm and dedication to promoting healthy eating and wellness are simply exceptional.

Read: Lyndsay’s contributions:

A Dietician Shares Her Expert Tips For Going Vegan, Toast Magazine

A Dietician’s Guide to Eating Healthy Without Sacrificing Flavor, Toast Magazine

Raw vs. Cooked: How to Get the Most Out of Your Vegetables, Reader’s Digest Best Health Magazine

Does Your Kid Need A Multivitamin? Today’s Parent

No, Low-Carb And Keto Are Not The Same Thing, The Vitamin Shoppe

5 Ways To Sneak Greens Into Your Snack Habit, The Vitamin Shoppe

Qualifications

Maude Morin, BSN, MAN, RD

Maude completed her undergraduate degree at Acadia University in Nutrition and Dietetics. She also completed a Master of Applied Nutrition at the University of Guelph and simultaneous accredited dietetic internship in the Niagara Region.

In addition, Maude is licensed with the New Brunswick Association of Dietitians and College of Dietitians of Ontario. What’s more, Maude is an active member of Dietitians of Canada.

History

Maude strives to share her love of food and nutrition with her clients by focusing on simplicity. Her nutrition philosophy centres around the notion that long-term success can be achieved through flexibility and small, sustainable changes over time. Through an inclusive and compassionate approach, Maude ensures clients feel heard and respected in their counselling sessions.

Furthermore, Maude offers support by building accountability, goal-setting skills and individualized meal plans to guide clients toward their goals.

Maude’s experience is largely grounded in community retail environments where she has counselled hundreds of clients with numerous health problems and varying goals. This has challenged her to stay up to date on research for many men’s and women’s health concerns, preparing her to work with diverse client populations.

Moreover, Maude enjoys conducting virtual and in-person nutrition workshops and lunch and learn presentations for groups.

Last, Maude conducts virtual counselling sessions, servicing Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

Qualifications

Kirsten Swantee, BSc, Registered Dietitian (RD) 

A graduate of the Nutrition and Dietetics program at Acadia University, Kirsten Swantee also holds a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition with Honours. 

Kirsten is registered with the College of Dietitians of Ontario and the Nova Scotia Dietetic Association and is a member of Dietitians of Canada.

History

Kirsten is originally from St. John’s, Newfoundland, where she studied biochemistry for two years at Memorial University of Newfoundland, before moving to Nova Scotia to complete her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition at Acadia University.  

She completed her dietetic practicum in the Annapolis Valley with rotations in community health, long-term care, hospital food-service management, clinical nutrition and diabetes education.

In addition, Kirsten completed honours research evaluating the effectiveness of the cardiac rehabilitation program in the Annapolis Valley.  

Kirsten believes in eating real, whole foods, balanced meals, and that, in moderation, anything can fit into a healthy diet.

She uses a personalized approach to nutrition counselling, through careful listening and the ability to simplify the complexities of the nutrition world to create a practical plan for making changes.

Without a doubt, Kirsten excels at helping clients set realistic goals, find simple ways to improve their health, gain confidence with food choices, build sustainable healthy habits and ultimately reach their goals.  

Moreover, she provides flexible customized plans, ongoing education and accountability, all in a supportive, judgement-free environment. Kirsten is excited at every opportunity to help someone improve their health through food.

In addition to offering virtual nutritional counselling, Kirsten is a registered dietitian who counsels from the Halifax, Nova Scotia office.

Qualifications

Jordan Thompson, RD, DDEPT, BSc

Jordan is a graduate of the Diploma and Dietetic Education and Practical Training program at Brescia University College. She completed an accredited dietetic internship with Hamilton Health Sciences where she studied to become a Registered Dietitian.

In addition, Jordan also holds a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from Brescia University College.  

Jordan is licensed with the College of Dietitians of Ontario, College of Dietitians of Alberta and is an active member of Dietitians of Canada.

History

During her dietetic internship at Hamilton Health Sciences, Jordan completed placements in a variety of care settings that have prepared her to work with diverse clientele. Most notably, through her placements at McMaster Children’s Hospital and St. Joseph’s West 5th Campus, she gained valuable clinical experience in the areas of diabetes management, weight management, oncology nutrition, and of course, paediatric nutrition. 

Jordan’s passion and enthusiasm lend themselves to  helping clients meet their personal health goals through providing individualized nutrition care and support.

She enjoys working with children, adults, and whole families. Jordan is a nutritional consultant whose empathetic nature allows her to form meaningful connections with clients to provide the best care possible. 

As a Registered Dietitian, Jordan uses an evidenced-based approach for all nutrition recommendations, working directly with clients to find strategies and care plans that support their specific needs. 

Lastly, Jordan is a firm believer that all foods can fit into a balanced diet and that there is no one-size fits all approach to healthy eating. As a supportive, down-to-earth practitioner, she will help you develop a positive relationship with food where all foods can be enjoyed in a healthy and sustainable way. 

Qualifications

Ola Pabjas, RD, MPH (specializing in Nutrition and Dietetics)

Ola is a registered dietitian with a BASc in Human Nutrition from the University of Guelph and a Master of Public Health specializing in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Toronto. She is licensed with the College of Dietitians of Ontario and is an active member of Dietitians of Canada. 

Ola’s practice philosophy is “you are the expert in your own life,” encouraging clients to collaborate in their care. She will partner with you to find approaches that fit this season of your life and your nutrition goals. In addition, she will support you in navigating the challenges that arise along your journey.

History 

Ola completed her dietetic internship at Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, and Toronto Rehabilitation Institute. Here, she refined her nutrition care skills by working with patients on various units including ICU, general internal medicine, and geriatric rehab, as well as the family health team.

A particular accomplishment is spearheading a large project at the University Health Network in Toronto to optimize dysphagia diets. Upon completion, Ola shared the project’s findings in a report alongside 8 recommendations, with practice- and evidence-based resources to assist stakeholders in their implementation. In addition, she presented the findings to hospital committees and published a blog post for the Dietitians of Canada. 

Ola’s Public Health background gives her a deep appreciation for the nuances involved in nutrition and food. She has solid experience in several dietetic settings, including clinical, public health, nutrition services, business and industry, and research. These experiences provide insight into the dynamic ways she practices. Ola excels at translating research and scientific recommendations into practical advice for individual clients and groups. She is an engaging and supportive nutrition coach and educator.

Ola provides in-person nutritional counselling out of the JM Nutrition Toronto office as well as virtually.

Qualifications

Tiffany Thai, Registered Dietitian (RD), MPH, BSc

Dietitian, Tiffany Thai, is a graduate of the Master of Public Health in Nutrition and Dietetics program at the University of Toronto.

In addition, Tiffany holds a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from Brescia University College, Western University.

She is also licensed with the College of Dietitians of Ontario and is an active member of the Dietitians of Canada.

History

Tiffany takes a comprehensive and collaborative approach to her nutritional counselling to ensure clients receive meaningful recommendations.

She provides nutrition education, support, and motivation so that her clients can make changes for long-term health.

During her dietetic internship, Tiffany completed nutrition care placements at the Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities and Loyalist Family Health Team. Here, she gained a great deal of experience in diabetes management, heart disease, and digestive health, among others.

Tiffany’s background in public health has given her a sophisticated understanding of the multi-factorial influences on nutrition.

As a result, she provides care that is empathetic, non-judgemental and non-stigmatizing.

Tiffany aims to integrate and maintain cultural and lifestyle factors and, incorporates principles of a Health At Every Size approach.

Because of her deep understanding of the role of nutrition on client health as well as her passion for the profession, Tiffany is well-equipped to achieve individualized nutrition goals of clients from all walks of life.

Qualifications

Ellie Farabad, Registered Dietitian (RD), MSc

Ellie is Registered Dietitian who graduated from the University of South Australia in 2015 with Master’s degree in Dietetics.

Ellie is licensed with the College of Dietitians of Ontario and is an active member of Dietitians of Canada.

History

Working as a dietitian for almost a decade in three different countries, Canada, Australia, and Iran, has given Ellie a great deal of knowledge and vast experience in navigating different cultural foods as well as food behaviours unique to different cultures. 

Adding to this versatility, Ellie speaks fluent English, Farsi, Dari and Hazarei.

Furthermore, Ellie uses a client-centred approach when conducting nutritional counselling.  She implements effective motivational interviewing skills to first learn more about the clients, suggesting personalized nutrition resources based on client-specific needs and lifestyle.

Last, Ellie has a deep-rooted interest in the link between psychology and nutrition, adapting mindful eating and non-diet principles in her counselling sessions with clients. 

Ellie provides in-person nutritional counselling out of our central Scarborough office location as well as virtual sessions.

Qualifications

Kristina Dunkley, Registered Dietitian, MScFN, RD 

Kristina Dunkley is a graduate of the Masters of Science in Food and Nutrition program at Western University where she completed both research and an integrated accredited dietetic practicum which included placements across Ontario to become a Registered Dietitian (RD).

She is also licensed with the College of Dietitians of Ontario and an active member in the dietetics community.

History

A Toronto native based in Ottawa, Kristina has a keen interest in all things nutrition. This fuels her drive to provide exemplary nutrition counselling with all clients and collaboration with other health practitioners. 

Provided the opportunity to treat patient’s with multiple nutrition concerns from many cultures and backgrounds, Kristina has gained significant knowledge and expertise with nutritional management for a variety of health conditions. These include but are not limited to pediatric care, IBD, pre/post-natal care, eating disorders, weight management and many more. 

As a Registered Dietitian, Kristina offers client-centred personalized nutrition counselling using an evidence-based approach to provide thorough nutritional care. Kristina enjoys collaborating with clients using realistic interventions to meet individual goals. 

As an immigrant herself, Kristina has a strong working knowledge of Caribbean food and culture as well as other international cuisines thanks to her many placements across the province with different ethnic populations. As a result, she is an ideal practitioner for individuals from different cultures seeking to change their dietary habits. 

With all that being said Kristina is a well-rounded dietitian whose multifaceted experiences bring a lot to the table for you and our clients.

Kristina provides in-person nutritional counselling out of the JM Nutrition Ottawa office as well as virtual sessions.

Qualifications

Doug Cook, RD MHSc

Doug graduated with honours from Ryerson University’s Food & Nutrition program and completed his post-grad internship in clinical nutrition at St. Michael’s Hospital.

He also completed a Master of Health Science degree in Community Nutrition. In addition, Doug has completed continuing education in Integrative & Functional nutrition which approaches health from a holistic perspective understanding the interconnectedness of the body’s different systems when it comes to healing, ensuring each is functioning as optimally as possible.

Doug is also licensed with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.

History

Doug has a mixed bag with respect to his practice, ranging from clinical nutrition at St. Michael’s Hospital, St. Joseph’s Health Centre and The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, to writing for the public, patients and other health professionals, program development, private practice and has had a variety of experience in media including TV, radio and print.

For four years Doug served as the nutrition expert for the Ontario Ministry of Health’s former website Healthy Ontario, and, for seven years, wrote a popular column in the Toronto Star and Hamilton Spectator called The Vice Squad, wherein he helped readers cut through the hype by deconstructing the marketing claims of various food products.

He also wrote a well-received column in the Medical Post called Food as Medicine and co-authored the book Nutrition for Canadians for Dummies, 175 Best Superfood Blender Recipes Using Your NutriBullet & The Complete Leaky Gut, Health & Diet Guide.

Doug is no doubt passionate about nutrition and believes that a diet based on nutrient-dense, whole foods can go a long way in truly healing and restoring health.

He practices an integrative and functional approach to nutritional counselling providing evidenced-informed guidance with the judicious use of natural health products where appropriate.

Not being satisfied with blindly toeing the party line, Doug prefers to challenge long-standing conventional wisdom, by considering other points of view–even if unpopular–and by delving into the generally accepted assumptions of professionals in order to learn for himself and to provide a more balanced view.

Doug provides in-person nutritional counselling out of the JM Nutrition Toronto office as well as virtual sessions.

Qualifications

Kyle Butler, Registered Dietitian (RD), BScAHN, BSc

Kyle Butler is a graduate from the Applied Human Nutrition program at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He completed the integrated internship education program with numerous placements to become a Registered Dietitian (RD).

Prior to completing this program, Kyle obtained a Bachelor of Science majoring in Biochemistry (Nutrition) with a minor in Psychology. 

In addition, Kyle is licensed with the College of Dietitians of Ontario and the Newfoundland & Labrador College of Dietitians. He is an active member of Dietitians of Canada and the Canadian Nutrition Society.

History

Kyle’s passion for nutrition sparked during his teenage years, when he developed an interest in food, nutrition and overall health and wellbeing. Initially, Kyle began pursuing a degree in Engineering before deciding to turn his passion into a career.

This decision allowed him to complete a degree in Biochemistry in his hometown of St. John’s, Newfoundland at Memorial University before moving to Bedford, Nova Scotia to complete the requirements to become a Registered Dietitian. His dietetic internships laid the foundation for a wide range of professional dietetic skills that he utilizes in his counselling sessions.

As an individual who is dedicated to lifelong learning, Kyle continues to further his knowledge in nutrition by attending webinars, keeping up with current research, and completing courses of interest pertaining to dietetics and sports nutrition. His strength lies with disseminating research in a way that is easy to understand and is useful to his clients.     

In addition to his passion for nutrition, Kyle also has a strong interest in exercise and fitness. His current focus is on weight training, but he has a history that includes a wide variety of team and individual sports (soccer, tennis, swimming, golf and more).

As a result of this, Kyle understands the critical role of nutrition in achieving athletic goals competitively, recreationally, and simply for general health. He looks forward to helping individuals optimize their performance and recovery through food, and supplementation as necessary.

Kyle’s individualized and evidence-based approach to nutrition counselling is centred around building healthy and sustainable habits. His empathetic and attentive personality allows him to gain a full understanding of his clients needs, enabling him to help create a flexible plan that suits them best. He believes that a healthy style is going to look different to everyone and he enjoys helping his clients find a balance that suits their preferences, lifestyle, and goals.

✓  Virtual nutritional counselling

Qualifications

Johnny Zhao, Registered Dietitian (RD), MHSc, BASc

Johnny completed his undergraduate studies at Toronto Metropolitan University in Nutrition and Food. He also completed a Master’s Degree in Nutrition Communication from the same institution, completing an accredited internship where he worked at Sunnybrook Hospital, Sinai Health and more.

In addition, Johnny is licensed with the College of Dietitians of Ontario and is an active member of the Dietitians of Canada.

History

Johnny is a Registered Dietitian who is passionate about sports and working with people to achieve their goals. No matter the skill or fitness level of the athlete, Johnny strives to provide a detailed, high-quality level of nutritional support and care.

In the past, Johnny has worked with people from various avenues of life. Whether it be an up-and-coming student athlete or an elite one, he knows how to tailor recommendations to provide personalized, client-centred nutritional counselling.

As a lifelong basketball player and combat sports athlete, Johnny knows about the issues people face with regards to exercise and nutrition. He hopes to use his knowledge to help people strike a balance between a healthy diet and active lifestyle.

Additionally, from his experience as a swim instructor, he takes on a coaching role with his clients, where he uses motivational strategies to help clients take actionable steps.

Currently, Johnny is on his own fitness journey in strength training. Due to this, he has kept up to date with current evidence-based practice. Whether you are looking to build muscle, lose fat, or both, Johnny can guide your nutrition so it’s on the right track.

In terms of counselling style, Johnny provides a laid-back, personable approach where he attempts to truly understand the client’s motivation for change. This allows him to determine the best nutrition care plan for you.

As a food lover and a member of the BIPOC community, Johnny is sensitive to different cultures and the varying food practices. He is familiar with Middle Eastern, Caribbean, Latin American, East Asian, South Asian, and Southeast Asian cuisines. This allows him to provide recommendations for clients of various backgrounds.

✓  Virtual nutritional counselling

Written contributions: Endurance Athletes Nutrition Misconceptions No One Told You About

Qualifications:

Austin McNally RD, CSCS, CPT, BSc. Foods & Nutrition

Austin completed his Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Foods & Nutrition at the University of Prince Edward Island. After graduating from UPEI, Austin completed his dietetic training at various healthcare establishments across Prince Edward Island. 

Austin has been a practicing personal trainer & exercise coach for a number of years, and has recently completed a post-graduate certification in strength & conditioning through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) in an effort to better service high performance athletes & advanced trainees.

Connecting with a highly trained nutrition & exercise professional is the best way to circumvent misinformation, and to ensure you are receiving the best evidence-based recommendations.  

Austin is an active member of the Dietitians of Canada & the NSCA. He is licensed to practice dietetics in PEI, Nova-Scotia & Ontario. 

History:

Growing up in a small, rural hockey-town in PEI, Austin competed in high level sport from a young age, and has always valued nutrition & exercise. Even as a young child, Austin was drawn to the field of applied human sciences. Austin’s university studies further reinforced his passion for nutrition and exercise programming, and he learned how these variables could be leveraged to positively impact health, longevity and performance.

Despite no longer competing in organized team-sport, Austin has been involved in powerlifting, resistance-training and exercise coaching for a number of years. And, most recently, Austin has taken to endurance running & cycling. His enthusiasm and passion for all things health & fitness is infectious!

Austin loves really getting to know his clients, sharing his knowledge and expertise, and drawing from anecdotal experiences. He loves working collaboratively with others to come up with sustainable and effective nutrition protocols that are tailored to you, your needs, and your individual goals. 

When he’s not helping clients reach their nutrition goals, you may find Austin in the gym, running around Halifax with his dog Lenni, or unwinding at home!

Qualifications

Sierra Steele, RD, DDEPT, BScFN

Sierra completed her Bachelor of Sciences undergraduate degree in Nutrition & Dietetics at Brescia University College, affiliated with Western University.

She also graduated from the Diploma in Dietetic Education and Practical Training program where she completed various placements at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC).

In addition, Sierra is licensed with the College of Dietitians of Ontario and is an active member of Dietitians of Canada.

History

Registered Dietitian, Sierra Steele’s interest in nutrition first sparked during her years as a young athlete. Seeking a competitive edge, she was intrigued by the role nutrition plays in athletic performance and recovery.

Sierra has always been involved in sport, specifically having a background in competitive swimming, badminton, and first and foremost, volleyball. After a career in the Ontario Volleyball Association (OVA), Sierra pursued post-secondary volleyball at Western University by playing on the junior varsity team and earning a spot on the Varsity Women’s volleyball team.

With multiple practices, strength and conditioning sessions, games, and academic pursuits, Sierra has a firsthand experience with the importance of nutrition in healthy, active living.

Specialty

When she isn’t on the court, you can find Sierra trying new recipes that incorporate seasonal and local foods when available.

Her interest in different cuisines is strongly influenced by her diverse cultural background in Jamaican-Chinese heritage with Icelandic and German roots.

Ultimately, Sierra values a holistic approach to her nutrition education and promotes lifestyle changes for realistic, sustainable goal setting.

She is also empathetic and attentive to her clients’ needs, always incorporating personalized nutrition recommendations.

Qualifications

Kinga Balogh, RD, CDE, Health Coach 

Kinga is a registered dietitian and a University of Toronto graduate. She is licensed with the College of Dietitians of Ontario and is an active member of Dietitians of Canada. 

History 

Kinga Balogh is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator and positive psychology-based Coaching Professional with over 17 years of experience coaching clients with disordered eating habits, body dissatisfaction and metabolic imbalances throughout the lifespan.

She possesses strong academic foundations from the University of Toronto, bringing extensive work experiences from university-affiliated research institutions and hospitals. Most importantly, Kinga brings authentic lived experiences and deeply rooted passion to assist clients achieve physical, mental and social well-being.

Qualifications

Christine McIntosh, Registered Dietitian (RD), BASc, MS, PhD

Christine McIntosh is a graduate of Applied Human Nutrition from Ryerson University. She became accredited as a dietitian in dietetic internship at Mount Sinai Hospital. She completed a Masters of Science in Clinical Nutrition from the University of Alabama, and holds a PhD in Education from Nipissing University. 

Christine is licensed with the College of Dietitians of Ontario and an active member of Dietitians of Canada.

History 

Years of experience as a nutrition counsellor means Christine knows how to partner for health change with those who have complicated food lives. People who live with a disordered eating or an eating disorder, and have not yet found the right food solutions, learn how to sustain a nutrition plan, when working with Christine.  

Christine offers virtual services for patient convenience. Everyone comes to nutrition sessions with unique habits, health conditions, and personal history that defines each session’s education strategies. Her effective communication and attention to a person’s food story results in a collaborated plan for the client’s healthy food life.

Christine has been a Registered Dietitian for many years. She has been published in professional and research journals on the topics of communication and eating disorders. Her work in different nations across the globe as a dietitian means she interacts with ease with people of many cultures and walks of life.

There is likely not a health condition that would surprise her, yet she understands that every person experiences a condition in a personal way. Therefore, she provides nutrition counselling tailored to meet clients’ needs for ongoing self care.

Christine provides virtual nutritional counselling.

Qualifications

Ola Pabjas, RD, MPH (specializing in Nutrition and Dietetics)

Ola is a registered dietitian with a BASc in Human Nutrition from the University of Guelph and a Master of Public Health specializing in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Toronto. She is licensed with the College of Dietitians of Ontario and is an active member of Dietitians of Canada. 

Ola’s practice philosophy is “you are the expert in your own life,” encouraging clients to collaborate in their care. She will partner with you to find approaches that fit this season of your life and your nutrition goals. In addition, she will support you in navigating the challenges that arise along your journey.

History 

Ola completed her dietetic internship at Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, and Toronto Rehabilitation Institute. Here, she refined her nutrition care skills by working with patients on various units including ICU, general internal medicine, and geriatric rehab, as well as the family health team.

A particular accomplishment is spearheading a large project at the University Health Network in Toronto to optimize dysphagia diets. Upon completion, Ola shared the project’s findings in a report alongside 8 recommendations, with practice- and evidence-based resources to assist stakeholders in their implementation. In addition, she presented the findings to hospital committees and published a blog post for the Dietitians of Canada. 

Ola’s Public Health background gives her a deep appreciation for the nuances involved in nutrition and food. She has solid experience in several dietetic settings, including clinical, public health, nutrition services, business and industry, and research. These experiences provide insight into the dynamic ways she practices. Ola excels at translating research and scientific recommendations into practical advice for individual clients and groups. She is an engaging and supportive nutrition coach and educator.

Ola provides in-person nutritional counselling out of the JM Nutrition Toronto office as well as virtually.

Qualifications

Stephanie Metzger, R.H.N., BSc. HK

Steph graduated with honours from the University of Guelph where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics. Her main areas of focus included human physiology, neuromuscular physiology, human anatomy, biomechanics, human biology, nutrition, exercise, and metabolism.

Steph’s passion for nutrition and helping others improve their health inspired her to further her education at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition where she obtained a designation in Registered Holistic Nutritionist.

History

Steph has been in the health and wellness industry for over 20 years. She has worked as a personal trainer and kinesiologist in the past. She has also worked for a number of natural health product companies in the areas of research, marketing and sales. Steph has been practicing as a Registered Holistic Nutritionist for over 12 years working one on one with her clients to help them make positive lifestyle changes and attain their goals.

Specialty

Steph works with her clients to help them make a true lifestyle change, something they will enjoy and be able to maintain long term. She takes a holistic approach and looks at your mental, emotional, and physical health, your current nutrition and lifestyle, your family history, as well as any health concerns that you may have. This holistic assessment will help her understand your goals, identify the root cause of any symptoms and health concerns that you may have and allow for a more personalized plan to help improve your health and get you positive results. Steph has your best interests at heart and will do what it takes to ensure that you are happy and confident throughout your journey! 

Steph’s main area of expertise is weight loss and helping her clients improve their overall well-being. She recognizes that everyone is unique and will provide you with customized advice and guidance as well as the knowledge, tips, tools and accountability to keep you on track. Steph will help you understand portions, teach you how to make good food choices each day, and will also ensure that you have a variety of meal and snack ideas and recipes, as well as a solid meal plan to keep you motivated. She focuses on incorporating a variety of whole foods that will provide your body with the nourishment it needs for optimal health and that will help reduce the risk of disease. Steph believes that small changes over time will lead to big results, and she will encourage you to take things one day at a time as you work towards your goals.

Learn more about holistic nutrition

Qualifications

Gunjan Chopra, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, (R.H.N.), Natural Nutrition Clinical Practitioner (N.N.C.P.)

Gunjan Chopra is a graduate in natural nutrition from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition in Toronto.

She has also completed accredited certifications in clinical nutrition, sports nutrition and weight management from The American College of Sports Medicine.

History

Gunjan is passionate about nutrition and its holistic impact on our daily lives in small but significant ways, even when she was not a part of the industry. She always stayed informed and connected to the world of healthcare and optimal nutrition when navigating her own health journey.

Gunjan communicates effectively with clients, as well as practitioners, from all walks of life, connecting with their concerns of “work-life balance” or rather “health- life balance”.

In addition, Gunjan has a detail oriented yet sustainable, supportive approach. In her journey so far in the nutrition industry, Gunjan has gained significant knowledge and experience as an Integrative Health Educator and Nutrition counsellor for trauma & brain injury impacted clients developing her skills in psycho-education and mindset management for nutrition, allowing her to connect deeply and communicate effectively with the clients and their concerns. 

With her personal struggles with PCOS and weight gain, Gunjan gradually learnt the science and power of food and how the mindset behind making certain choices could bring about significant results.

Focusing on lifestyle management and sustainable habits, Gunjan’s approach of “health beyond the weighing scale” specializes in supporting conditions including but not limited to PCOS, adrenal fatigue, stress management and blood sugar dysregulation along with digestive concerns such as IBS, GERD  and fatty liver disease.

As a holistic health practitioner, Gunjan offers highly personalized and client-centred nutrition counselling from a symptom-based perspective, focusing on mind, body & spirit to achieve optimum health and wellness. 

Furthermore, Gunjan’s cultural background and upbringing gives her a strong knowledge base of various international foods, while integrating Ayurveda and holistic home remedies coupled with her passion for cooking and experimenting in the kitchen, developing recipes and experimenting new ideas to benefit her clients.  

Overall, Gunjan believes in the unmatchable power of optimal nutrition for overall health and well-being and focuses her practice on educating and equipping her clients with the same. 

Qualifications

JM Nutrition is owned and operated by Julie Mancuso, a graduate of the University of Toronto.

History

Julie has worked in the field of nutrition as a consultant, writer, speaker and health advocate for well over 15 years.

In 2006, she opened JM Nutrition. JM Nutrition is a personalized nutrition counselling and consulting service. Over the years, JM Nutrition has served thousands of clients from all walks of life. JM Nutrition now has 4 Greater Toronto Area locations and 1 in Ottawa.

Specialty

Undoubtedly, Julie’s and JM Nutrition specialty is weight management. With the help of her team of nutritionists and dietitians, it has taken Julie many years to craft, tweak and refine the method that enables clients to lose weight in a healthy and sustainable way.

Read more about JM Nutrition’s Weight Loss Approach.

In addition to weight loss, JM Nutrition specializes in helping clients improve their digestive health. and prevent and manage various diseases and conditions.

Furthermore, Julie’s positive, uplifting and supportive personality, along with her highly personalized approach and dedication to excellent client service, receive high praise from many clients.

What clients say?

What’s more, Julie no doubt knows what her clients are going through because she’s been there, placing her in prime position to help them.

There was a time when she didn’t eat so well and was riddled with health problems. By prioritizing nutrition and adopting a healthier lifestyle, Julie managed to change the way she felt. And now her mission is to help other achieve the same.

Writer

Moreover, as one of the leading nutrition, health and wellness experts in the Greater Toronto Area, Julie regularly lends her expertise to a number of print and digital publications (Global News, Toronto Star, Food Network, Livestrong, Business Insider, Elle, Weight Watchers, Canadian Living, Reader’s Digest and many more).

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Qualifications

Andrea Stokes, BASc (Nutrition and Food), RD

A graduate of Ryerson University, Andrea Stokes has been practicing as a registered dietitian since 2013.  She is a member in good standing of the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Dietitians (NLCD), as well as an active member of the NLCD board.

History

Andrea has extensive experience working in corporate, offshore and clinical settings. She has both, individual and group nutrition counselling experience, as well as corporate wellness programming. 

Her focus is on empowering clients to make healthy and meaningful improvements to their diet and lifestyle in order to optimize their health over time. This is done in a way that is practical, personalized, and sustainable for the long-term. 

Each client has unique circumstances that ultimately influence how he or she approaches health, what changes can realistically fit his or her lives, and what it means to be healthy. 

Andrea’s goal is to help clients develop a healthy and positive relationship with food–in a way that works for them. This way they can live healthier and happier lives.

Andrea follows the principles of Intuitive Eating® and Health At Every Size® (HAES®). She promotes health enhancement and respectful care for all individuals, and encourages making peace with food, exercise and our bodies.

Specialty

• Intuitive eating and building a healthy relationship with food and nutrition 
• Ditching diet culture and making peace with food and your body
• Picky eaters of all ages
• Chronic disease management and prevention (including diabetes, heart disease, and digestive issues)
• Menu planning and meal preparation for a busy life

✓  Dietitian-Writer

Qualifications

Sarah Jabeen, BSc, MD

Research, Contributing Writer

Sarah Jabeen completed her BSc in Neuroscience and Psychology from the University of Toronto. Thereafter, she pursued a MD degree from Avalon University School of Medicine in Curacao.

Areas of expertise and interest 

Sarah has always had a keen interest in Family Medicine with a focus on preventive medicine. It was during her time as a medical student that sparked curiosity about nutrition. Specifically, it was the relationship between diet and diseases she commonly encountered in practice, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke and cholesterol, that piqued her interest.

Frequently, she counselled patients during clinic visits on the importance of a healthy diet.

In addition, coming from a South Asian background herself and the unfortunate fact that heart disease affects this demographic at an increasingly alarming rate, she started to develop a passion on how nutrition affects each individual’s overall health and well-being. 

Last, Sarah believes that maintaining fitness and mindful eating are the stepping stones in leading a well balanced life that could potentially be medication-free. 

Qualifications

Ahsan Zaman, MPH, BSc

Consultant, Researcher, Contributing Writer

Ahsan Zaman is a public health specialist who has completed his Master’s in Public Health from Queen’s University, and possesses a BSc in Kinesiology and Health Sciences from York University.

Areas of Expertise and Interest

As a consultant and health advocate, one of Ahsan’s primary areas of focus is the improvement of mental health and well-being. Ahsan is a proponent of the idea that physical activity and good nutrition are positive contributing factors for good mental health, and in turn, good overall health.

Furthermore, Ahsan strongly believes in creating awareness, so people have quality, evidence-based information at their disposal to make well-informed health decisions. Because there is a great deal of misinformation on health and nutrition, Ahsan uses scientific evidence to ensure the correct facts are distributed.