About JM Nutrition

Lyndsay focuses in the following areas:

• Weight loss counselling
• IBD: Crohn’s and Colitis
• Pediatric support of dietitian
• Kidney stones
• Thyroid support: dietary management of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto’s and Graves Disease
• Pre- and post-natal nutrition
• Type 2 diabetes support of a dietitian

Lyndsay also provides nutritional counselling in the following areas:

Chronic disease:

• Diabetes management (type 1), blood sugar regulation
• Fatty liver disease management
• Arthritis: fibromyalgia, gout, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis support
• Nutritional support for cancer (i.e. breast)
• Dyslipidemia
• Triglycerides
• Osteoporosis
• NAFLD

Women’s health:

• Fertility support
• Dietitian for breastfeeding support
• Gestational diabetes

Digestive health:

• Acid reflux and GERD support
• Gastritis management
• Management of diverticulitis
• Support for gallbladder disease (i.e. gallstones) and for post-cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal)
• Heartburn
• IBS management

Special diets:

• Anti-inflammatory diet
• Low histamine diet planning
• Gluten-free diet support
• Lactose intolerance
• Mediterranean diet
• Celiac Disease
• Food allergies, intolerances, sensitivities
• Dairy-free diet

Other:

• Family meal planning with dietitian
• Meal planning to meet various nutritional goals, including vegan and vegetarian meal planning
• Couples nutritional counselling
• Nutritional support for adolescents
• Bone density
• Cow’s milk protein allergy
• Introduction to solids
• Iron deficiency anemia
• Lupus support
• Ostomy
• Picky eating behaviour support
• Post-bowel surgery care
• Post-ileostomy
• Weight gain
• Proficiency in various cuisines: Mediterranean, South Asian (Indian, Sri Lankan, Pakistani, Bangladeshi), Middle Eastern and more
• Corporate wellness: nutrition and wellness workshops

Watch: Dietitian Lyndsay Hall discusses her nutritional counselling approach

Provides services to the residents of Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and the 3 territories.

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.

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✓  In-person nutritional counselling

• Arthritis
• Autoimmune disorders
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Cholesterol, dyslipidemia and triglycerides
• Cardiovascular health
• Dietitian for diabetes (type 2) and insulin resistance support
• Gout
• Fibromyalgia
• Liver disease support: fatty liver, NAFLD, NASH, cirrhosis, MASLD
• Obesity
• Osteoporosis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Osteoarthritis

Special diets:

• Anti-inflammatory diet
• Vegan diet support
• Vegetarian diet support
• Plant-based diet introduction
• Dairy-free diet
• Celiac Disease
• Food allergies, intolerances, sensitivities
• Gluten-free diet
• Mediterranean diet
• Histamine support

Brain and mental health:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Chronic fatigue
• Sleep
• Microbiome: brain-gut axis, dysbiosis
• Nutritional support for Alzheimer’s and dementia
• Autism
• Hyperactivity
• ADHD
• Orthorexia
• Mindful eating support with dietitian

Skin health:

• Acne
• Eczema
• Dermatitis
• Psoriasis
• Rosacea

Other:

Kirsten focuses in the following areas:

• Weight loss
• IBS support
• Perimenopause and menopause
• Heart health: high cholesterol and high blood pressure
• Type 2 diabetes management

Kirsten also provides nutritional counselling in the following areas:

Chronic disease:

• Arthritis: fibromyalgia, gout, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis
• Blood sugar level balancing
• Dyslipidemia
• Fatty liver disease
• Insulin resistance
• NAFLD
• Osteoporosis

Digestion:

• Digestive health management: Celiac Disease, low-FODMAP diet
• Gallbladder health
• Acid reflux
• Bloating
• Constipation
• GERD
• Heartburn

Other:

• PCOS management with dietitian
• Postmenopause, perimenopause
• Plant-based nutrition support: vegan diet, vegetarian diet, flexitarian diet
• Lactose intolerance and dairy-free diet support
• Anti-inflammatory diet
• Thyroid health: hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s
• Weight gain
• Skin health nutrition: acne and rosacea
• Meal planning
• Gluten-free diet
• Mediterranean diet
• Lunch and learn presentations and nutrition seminars

Watch: Dietitian Kirsten Swantee discusses her nutritional counselling services

Provides services to the residents of Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador and the 3 territories.

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, Newfoundland and Labrador College of Dietitians and the Nova Scotia Dietetic Association, and is a member of Dietitians of Canada.

History

Kirsten is a dietitian 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.

✓  Virtual nutritional counselling

✓  In-person nutritional counselling

In addition to offering virtual nutritional counselling, Kirsten is a registered dietitian in Halifax. Visit: JM Nutrition Halifax Office

Carol focuses in the following areas:

• Anorexia
• Bulimia
• ARFID
• Binge eating support
• Emotional eating support
• Digestive health
• Pediatric nutrition for children of all ages

Carol also provides nutritional counselling in the following areas:

Weight management:

Paulina focuses in the following areas:

• Dietitian support for emotional eating, stress eating
• Weight loss counselling
• IBS management
• Diverticulitis
• Support of a dietitian for children’s nutrition

Paulina also provides nutritional counselling in the following areas:

Chronic disease:

• Diabetes management
• High cholesterol
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Heart health
• Chronic kidney disease
• Kidney stones
• Liver disease: dietitian for fatty liver support, NASH, cirrhosis, NAFLD
• Osteoporosis
• Triglycerides
• Rheumatologic conditions (arthritis, fibromyalgia, ankylosing spondylitis, etc.)

Disordered eating:

• Dietitian’s support for mental health concerns
• Development of a positive relationship with food
• Disordered eating support
• Binge eating support
• Chronic or yo-yo dieting

Digestion:

• General digestive health management
• Constipation, diarrhea, bloating, gas, indigestion
• Low-FODMAP diet
• GERD and acid reflux support of a dietitian
• Gallbladder disease
• Heartburn
• Peptic ulcers
• H. Pylori

Special diets:

• Dietitian for food allergies, intolerances, sensitivities
• Intolerances to lactose, gluten, and other triggers
• Celiac disease
• Vegetarian diet
• Keto
• Low-carb
• Vegan diet
• Mediterranean diet
• Anti-inflammatory diet

Other:

• Family health support
• Child and adolescent nutrition
• Pre- and postnatal nutrition
• Picky eating support
• Dietitian for PCOS support
• Dietitian for hormones
• Meal planning for diverse eaters
• Cooking and recipe tips
• Bone density
• Intuitive eating support
• Dietitian for mindful eating
• Weight gain
• Women’s health

Services the city of Vancouver, as well as the rest of the province of British Columbia.

Qualifications

Paulina Naylor, Registered Dietitian British Columbia

Paulina graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition, and Health, Majoring in Dietetics from the University of British Columbia.

After graduating, she began working as a dietitian in a Vancouver primary care clinic. Specifically, she supports Indigenous clients using trauma-informed and culturally-safe care practices.

Paulina is licensed with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia.

History

Paulina is a kind, gentle, and positive person who looks for the best in others. Her empathy and passion for human connection, in addition to her experiences working in Indigenous primary care in Vancouver, have given her a deep appreciation for the impact emotions can have on food choices. She will listen to, encourage, and provide validation to clients facing challenges, offering personalized care options to best navigate any client barriers so that they can ultimately achieve their diet-related goals. She believes that change is always possible, and likes to explore achievable opportunities with clients, in order to help them build on their successes.

Paulina has developed a long-standing appreciation for art of all kinds. She grew up dancing competitively, where she fell in love with the elegance and gracefulness of ballet. Her growing appreciation for the arts prompted her to take up the study of interior design, where she was able to further explore her love of art from a designer’s perspective.

In recent years, this unwavering love and appreciation has transitioned to the art of cooking and creating exciting recipes that balance healthy eating with flavourful appeal.  Much like in her cooking, her creative side comes alive when problem-solving and brainstorming nutrition interventions with clients. She is comfortable adapting and coming up with different strategies in order to best suit the needs of her clients.

Outside of work, Paulina enjoys spending time with her partner and her family, goes on frequent walks in the city, hikes in nature, and plays old-school video games to wind down after a long day.

She looks forward to helping you on your journey to health and wellness.

✓  In-person nutritional counselling

✓  Virtual nutritional counselling

JM Nutrition Vancouver

Shirley focuses in the following areas:

• Gastroparesis
• Liver disease management: (MASLD), NASH, cirrhosis
• IBD management
• IBS diet support
• Chronic kidney disease
• Anorexia
• Meal planning

Shirley also provides nutritional counselling in the following areas:

Weight management:

• Dietitian for weight loss
• Weight gain
• Nutritional counselling for intuitive eating

Digestive health:

• Dietary management of GERD and acid reflux
• Pancreatitis
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Ostomy and high output ileostomy
• Post-bowel surgery care
• Short Bowel Syndrome
• Hiatal Hernia
• Whipple’s procedure
• Gastric sleeve/resection
• Post-bariatric surgery

Chronic disease management:

• Pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes management with dietitian
• High cholesterol, dyslipidemia and triglycerides management
• Heart disease
• High blood pressure
• Iron deficiency anemia
• Cancer support: liver, pancreatic and kidney
• Neuromuscular and neurodegenerative disorders (e.g. dietitian for MS, Parkinson’s, ALS)

Eating disorders and disordered eating:

• Management of disordered eating patterns
• Food restricting

Special diets:

• Vegan diet
• Vegetarian diet
• Plant-based dietitian support
• Mediterranean diet
• Celiac Disease support

Other:

• General healthy eating support
• Home enteral nutrition
• Pre- and post-surgery nutrition management
• Post-ICU/critical illness recovery
• Geriatric nutrition and healthy aging
• Optimizing vitamin and nutrient deficiencies
• Failure to Thrive
• Brain health
• Corporate wellness: wellness workshops and nutrition seminars

Provides services to the residents of Vancouver, Victoria, the rest of British Columbia, Alberta and the 3 territories.

Qualifications

Shirley Khuong, Registered Dietitian (RD), BSc

Shirley completed her bachelor’s degree at the University of Alberta in Nutrition and Food Sciences with a Specialization in Dietetics. She completed her internship with Alberta Health Services to become a Registered Dietitian (RD).

Shirley is licensed with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia and the College of Dietitians of Alberta.

History

British Columbia dietitian, Shirley, has many areas of expertise. Her strengths include her ability to provide kind empathy and consistent encouragement to support patients on their nutrition journey. Her goal is to build connections with patients and empower them to continue to make behaviour changes. Shirley provides evidence-based and client-centreed care to help you create sustainable changes in your nutritional goals.

In her spare time, she loves to travel and experience a variety of cultural foods. Some of her favourite items include: bandeja paisa, chicken gyros, tan tan ramen, and Chinese baked rice.  Shirley has particular experiences in Southeast Asian cuisine, but is very capable in helping individuals from different cultures make dietary changes that are meaningful for themselves.

In addition to offering virtual nutritional counselling, Shirley is also a clinical dietitian in Vancouver.

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Chronic disease:

• Hypertension
• Fatty liver, NAFLD
• High cholesterol, heart failure, heart disease
• Bariatric nutrition counselling (pre- and post-op)
• Renal Nutrition education and counselling regarding a low potassium and phosphorous diet, diet modifications and supplementation for peritoneal or hemodialysis, nutrition counselling post-renal transplant
• Oncology nutrition before, during and after radiation and/or chemotherapy
• Osteoporosis
• Triglycerides

Digestion:

• Overall digestive health
• IBS management
• IBD: Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis
• Diverticulitis management
• Celiac Disease
• Low-residue diet and gluten-intolerance
• Gallbladder health
• Postcholecystectomy
• Gallstones
• Gastritis
• Gastroparesis
• GERD, acid reflux
• Gout
• Heartburn

Special diets:

• Healthy meal planning with a speciality in ethnic cuisine and plant-based diets
• Vegan diet support
• Vegetarian diet
• Mediterranean diet

Women’s health:

Doug focuses in the following areas:

• Digestive health: SIBO, IBS, FODMAP Diet, GERD, constipation, bloating, IBD, Celiac Disease, gastroparesis
• Brain health support of a dietitian
• Heart health: high cholesterol, high triglycerides, hypertension

Doug also provides nutritional counselling in the following areas:

• Metabolic health: insulin resistance/pre- and T2DM
• Healthy aging: cognitive health, bone health, sarcopenia
• Kidney disease support
• General healthy eating
• Diet overhaul and review including vegan and vegetarian planning/guidelines
• Oncology: eating well before surgery, symptom management
• ADHD support of a dietitian: nutrition to support ADHA (nutrient/food-focused), as well as healthy eating in the context of ADHD medication use and its impact on appetite, risk of over-eating when medications wear off typically at the end of the day
• Lupus support

Provides services to the residents of Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and the 3 territories.

Qualifications

Doug Cook, RD

Doug graduated with honours from Ryerson University’s Food and 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 and 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 licensed with the Ontario College of Dietitians and is an active member of Dietitians of Canada.

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 and The Complete Leaky Gut, Health and Diet Guide

Doug is very 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.

✓  Virtual nutritional counselling

Megan focuses in the following areas:

• Dietitian support for weight loss
• General fitness and sports nutrition for athletes of all types
• Weight and muscle gain
• IBS management
• IBD management
• Kidney stones diet planning

Megan also provides nutritional counselling in the following areas:

General nutrition:

• General digestive health
• Low-FODMAP trials and reintroduction
• GERD management
• Celiac Disease, lactose intolerance
• Other food allergies
• Supplementation recommendations
• Healthy eating plans, portion control
• Meal planning and preparation tips
• Planning for a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle
• Chronic disease management
• Cardiovascular disease
• Type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes management
• Hypertension
• Gout management
• Improved blood markers (i.e. cholesterol, A1C)
• Bloating
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Fatty liver disease
• Gas
• Gluten-free diet
• Heartburn
• Mediterranean diet
• NAFLD

Sports nutrition:

• Nutrition support for strength and power athletes: nutritional support for strength training
• Body composition goals (i.e., increased lean body mass and loss of fat mass)
• Macronutrient calculations
• Nutrition support for team sport athletes, 14+ (i.e., football, hockey, soccer, basketball, etc.)
• Nutrition for endurance athletes (i.e., half marathon, full marathon training)
• Macronutrient calculations and distribution based on individual needs and performance goals
• Hydration planning for specific sports (i.e., motor sports, hot climates)
• Meal planning for athletes 14+
• Pre-nutrition, intra-nutrition and post-nutrition for workouts, training or game days
• Sport supplement and ergogenic aid protocols
• Wellness programs: sports nutrition presentations

Provides services to the residents of Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and the 3 territories.

Watch: Video of sports nutritionist Megan

Qualifications

Megan Couturier, RD, BSc Dietetics (Hons)

Sports nutritionist, Megan, completed her undergrad at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. During this time, she also discovered her passion for sports nutrition by working with various varsity teams and offering them nutrition support. Megan completed her dietetic internship on the South Shore of Nova Scotia gaining experience in long-term care, foodservice management, community practice and clinical care.

Megan is licensed with the Nova Scotia College of Dietitians and Nutritionists and the Ontario College of Dietitians and is an active member of Dietitians of Canada.

History

Megan is originally from Moncton, New Brunswick and has always had a strong interest in food and science. After completing a co-op placement in high school with a local Dietitian, Megan knew this was the field for her. Throughout her undergraduate studies she was able to further enhance her food and nutrition knowledge, which allows her to practice today through an evidence-based and client-centred lens.

As an athlete herself, Megan has seen firsthand the importance that proper nutrition can have athletic training and recovery. Megan loves breaking down the basics with her clients to find the balance between nutrient dense foods and ones they really enjoy! She is realistic when it comes to creating change with her clients and understands that for most people this is balancing proper nutrition on top of a balanced lifestyle. One of her main goals with clients is to increase their nutrition knowledge and self-confidence so that they may navigate the ever-changing world of nutrition information.

When she is not counselling clients, Megan spends her time training in the gym as a powerlifter, trying out new recipes in the kitchen or spending time with her friends and pets.

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✓  In-person nutritional counselling

JM Nutrition Halifax

Stephen focuses in the following areas:

• Nutrition strategies to optimize training adaptations and performance
• Support of a dietitian for endurance sports
• Race day/event specific race plans (including advice on pre/during fuelling and hydration)
• Nutrition strategies to maximize strength gains/bulking up
• Nutrition for recovery
• Nutrition strategies for making weight (i.e. for weight category sports such as judo and boxing)
• Nutrition to support “return to play” from injury
• Advice on evidence-based supplementation for performance and health
• Nutrition support for iron deficiency
• Nutrition strategies to support training adaptation and performance when following a plant-based diet
• Nutrition for general health and well-being

Provides services to the residents of British Columbia, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and the 3 territories.

Qualifications

Stephen Gurr, RD

Sports nutritionist, Stephen, holds Registered Dietitian status with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia.

Education:

Masters in Public Health (MPH), London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (Distance Learning)

Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition and Dietetics) (BHSc (Nut and Diet), QUT, Brisbane, Australia

IOC Diploma in Sports Nutrition

ISSN Diploma in Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition (Distance Learning)

Graduate Diploma in Exercise and Sports Science, VUT, Victoria, Australia

History

Stephen has over 13-years’ experience providing nutrition services to wide range of athletes, from “weekend warriors” through to individuals who have competed at the Olympic Games and World Championship level. He has worked closely with strength and power (e.g. track and field), endurance (e.g. marathon running an triathlon) and team-based athletes (e.g. Soccer, Rugby 7’s) to help them achieve their performance, health and recovery goals. Stephen also has a passion for preventive health, and enjoys helping clients adopt dietary strategies to promote long term health and wellbeing.

Regardless of your athletic ability, Stephen will aim to provide you with individualized, evidence-informed nutrition advice to help you achieve your health and performance goals. He currently holds Registered Dietitian status with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia

Stephen has extensive experience in applying his sports nutrition knowledge in the field, having competed in multiple marathons and ultramarathons, as well as three Ironman triathlons. Outside of work, you will find Stephen sampling espressos in the best cafes in Victoria, riding his gravel bike or exploring all the beautiful trails that Vancouver Island has to offer.

✓  Virtual nutritional counselling

✓  In-person nutritional counselling

JM Nutrition Vancouver

Nataly focuses in the following areas:

• Dietitian support for eating disorders
• Anorexia
• Bulimia
• ARFID
• Disordered eating: dietitian for binge eating support, emotional eating management
• Weight loss taken into consideration

Nataly also provides nutritional counselling in the following areas:

• Helping individuals, couples, and families develop a healthier relationship with food
• On-and-off dieting
• Guilt and shame associated with eating
• Obsessing about food, body weight and/or shape
• Eating for comfort and/or to cope with feelings
• Virtual grocery store sessions
• Virtual cooking support sessions
• Weight management
• Diabetes management
• Cardiovascular health
• Nutritional support for adolescents
• Anti-inflammatory diet
• Dairy-free diet
• Dyslipidemia
• Gluten-free diet
• Mediterranean diet
• NAFLD
• Plant-based diet
• Vegetarian diet
• Weight gain
• Meal planning, if appropriate for all food preferences, including plant-based diets

In addition, Nataly offers meal support to her clients:

Meal support involves a variety of techniques depending on the individual needs of the client, with the aim to improve a person’s relationship with food.

During a meal support session, the client will either arrive with a meal/snack already prepared, or will prepare it during the session. This time is intentionally used to challenge clients in new ways, such as by trying fear foods, practicing appropriate portion sizing, and challenging any behaviours that are rooted in the eating disorder (e.g. cutting food into small pieces, using small utensils), all while building safety by being with a qualified practitioner who will ultimately guide and support the client.

This would be applicable to anyone who has disordered eating or a diagnosed eating disorder (i.e. anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating, ARFID).

Watch: Nataly discusses her nutritional counselling services.

Provides services to the residents of Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and the 3 territories.

Nataly appearing on CTV News Toronto to discuss new nutrition labels

Listen: Nataly’s interview on Global News Radio 640 Toronto segment

Qualifications

Nataly Georgieva, Registered Dietitian (RD), MScFN

Nataly Georgieva graduated from the Master of Science in Foods & Nutrition (MScFN) program at Brescia University College, Western University. As the MScFN program is accredited by Dietitians of Canada, Nataly completed her dietetic internship at various placements to become a Registered Dietitian (RD).

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

History

Scarborough native, Nataly, previously worked for an outpatient eating disorder clinic, where she supported eating disorder clients of all ages (and their families) at all stages of their recovery, including those waiting to be admitted into a hospital-based program and those who have recently been discharged.

During her dietetic internship, Nataly completed placements at the Diabetes Education Centre – St. Joseph’s Healthcare in London, Public Health – Middlesex London Health Unit (MLHU), Eating Disorders Unit – Ontario Shores, amongst others.  As a result, she gained experience in the following areas: diabetes, eating disorders, food industry, public health, multi-organ transplant and long-term care.

Naturally, such a well-rounded experience allowed her to develop strong skills in working with diverse patient populations. On account of these experiences, Nataly is well-equipped to help clients manage a variety of conditions.

As a Registered Dietitian and nutrition consultant, Nataly helps clients in achieving their nutrition-related goals by providing personalized solutions, evidence-based practice and supportive coaching that is second to none.

Because Nataly’s dedication to the realm of eating disorders and disordered eating is second to none, she regularly takes part in professional development in the area to stay up-to-date with the latest methods. For example, Nataly completed a year-long eating disorder course, EDforRDs, gaining invaluable expertise in the area.

Last, Nataly enjoys and excels in various speaking roles, virtual lunch and learn presentations, workshops and radio and television appearances.

✓  Virtual nutritional counselling

Qualifications

Kinga Balogh, RD, 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 Toronto area registered dietitian and positive psychology-based Coaching Professional with over 18 years of experience coaching clients with disordered eating habits, body dissatisfaction and metabolic imbalances throughout their lifespan.

Kinga held the Certified Diabetes Educator designation for over 10 years (2012-2022) while working predominantly with clients affected by diabetes.

She is pursuing the prestigious IAEDP (International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals) designation, is enrolled in a 1-year mentorship program and successfully completed the emotion-focused coaching program for eating disorder professionals.

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. While not working, Kinga enjoys an active lifestyle with her family, gets creative with her kids in the kitchen, immerses herself in a book or contemplates life while enjoying a nourishing beverage.

✓  Virtual nutritional counselling

Natalie Walsh focuses in the following areas:

• Weight management support
• Women’s health: Dietitian support for menopause and perimenopause
• Type 2 diabetes support of a dietitian
• Disordered eating: emotional eating support
• Heart healthy eating: high cholesterol, hypertension, metabolic syndrome support
• Personalized meal planning
• Intuitive eating with dietitian

Natalie also provides nutritional counselling in the following areas:

• Diverticular disease
• Fatty liver disease (NAFLD/MASLD)
• GERD management
• Hypothyroidism
• IBS (diarrhea/constipation) management
• Mediterranean and South Asian diets
• Dietitian’s support for PCOS
• Specialty diets: gluten-free, dairy-free, anti-inflammatory
• Corporate wellness: lunch and learn presentations

Provides services to the residents of Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and the 3 territories.

Qualifications

Natalie Walsh, RD

Natalie graduated from the University of Toronto with Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Physiology. With a good base for a career in healthcare, she decided to become a dietitian. She completed her dietetic internship at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. She took a special interest in the root causes of disordered and emotional eating, and qualified to become an Intuitive Eating Counsellor. She was trained by Evelyn Tribole, a dietitian who pioneered the concept. Wanting to help people uncover their intrinsic motivation for dietary change, Natalie also studied motivational interviewing through Dietitians of Canada.

Natalie is licensed with the College of Dietitians of Ontario and is a member of Dietitians of Canada. She also belongs to the Consulting Dietitians Network and the Functional and Integrative Dietitians Network.

History

Even before graduating from university, Natalie informally helped family and friends improve their health by suggesting dietary changes. The results made a lasting impression on her about the importance of good nutrition, but also highlighted the discrepancy between where she was and where she wanted to be in her career. As a Masters student in a research lab, she was surrounded by efforts to design drugs for chronic disease management, and decided that she would rather use food for that purpose (as well as for prevention). She knew the next step in her training would be to quality as a dietitian.

Now in private practice, she uses nutrition to help clients prevent or manage a variety of health conditions. She takes a collaborative approach to help people discover their own authentic health, to motivate them to reach their goals, and to remind them how far they’ve come.

She uses her professional memberships to stay informed about new research and trends that are relevant to her practice.  A recent area of interest is mid-life women’s health (perimenopause and menopause). Considering the amount of misinformation currently being promoted to women at a vulnerable time in their lives, Natalie knows there is a need for nutrition professionals to help steer women away from predatory schemes and potentially dangerous products. She believes in empowering clients with evidence-based information and teaching them that small, achievable changes to diet and lifestyle can make a big difference.

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Qualifications

Carlyne Remedios, RD, Msc

Carlyne Remedios is a Registered Dietitian with the College of Dietitians of Ontario, bringing over a decade of expertise in clinical nutrition and dietetics. She holds a Master’s degree in Dietetics from Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia, and a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Nutrition from Mumbai, India.

History

A recognized leader in bariatric nutrition, Carlyne is the lead author of the ‘Bariatric Nutrition Guidelines for the Indian Population’ and has completed Caliber: Canadian Advanced Learning in Bariatric Care, equipping her with the latest knowledge in obesity management and advanced bariatric nutrition care.

Her diverse experience includes managing obesity, metabolic diseases, digestive disorders, and pre- and post-surgical nutrition care. Having lived and studied across multiple countries, Carlyne brings a global perspective to her practice, offering personalized nutrition advice tailored to various cultural backgrounds.

She believes that nutrition is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, she focuses on small, realistic changes that fit seamlessly into a client’s lifestyle, making healthy eating sustainable, enjoyable, and effective in the long term.

One of Carlyne’s greatest strengths is her ability to translate complex nutrition concepts into simple, actionable steps, ensuring that healthy eating feels effortless and achievable. Her approach is rooted in education, empowerment, and practicality, helping clients feel confident in making informed food choices that support their overall well-being.

Carlyne is a Toronto-area dietitian. For more information visit: Mississauga dietitian

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Judy focuses in the following areas:

• Dietitian support fot anorexia
• Bulimia support
• ARFID support
• Disordered eating: binge eating, emotional eating support of a dietitian
• Dietitian for intuitive eating

Judy also provides nutritional counselling in the following areas:

Chronic disease:

• Type 2 and gestational diabetes management
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• NAFL (fatty liver)
• Dyslipidemia
• Triglycerides

Disordered eating:

• Compulsive eating support
• Mindful eating support
• Dietitian for picky eating behaviour
• Stress eating
• Develop a healthy relationship with food and body image
• Receive assistance to help get off the yo-yo, chronic dieting cycle

Other:

• Plant-based eating support of a dietitian
• Pre-natal and post-natal nutrition
• Nutrition for infants, children, teenagers and seniors
• Brain healthy eating to prevent dementia
• Cow’s milk protein allergy
• Dairy-free diet
• Family nutrition
• Introduction to solids
• Mediterranean diet
• Vegan diet support
• Vegetarian diet
• General healthy eating and understanding nutrition labels
• Meal planning for busy households

Judy provides nutritional counselling to the residents of Ontario, N0va Scotia, New Brunswick and the 3 territories.

Qualifications

Judy Chodirker, RD, MHSc

Judy completed her undergraduate degree in Food and Nutrition at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU/Ryerson) followed by an internship at North York General Hospital. She then completed a Masters degree in Community Nutrition at the University of Toronto.

Judy is licensed with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.

Judy’s experience in eating disorders includes working in prevention and support at NEDIC (National Eating Disorder Information Centre), supporting clients with eating disorders at Toronto General Hospital’s out-patient intensive group program, a pediatric eating disorder program overseas and individual counselling.

She also became certified as a Craving Change® facilitator (a cognitive behavioural program to address eating psychology and sustainable behaviour change), developing expertise in helping clients understand the “why” of eating and develop a healthier relationship with food.

Judy also has many years of experience counselling clients both individually and in groups for  the prevention and management of  numerous chronic conditions.

History

Ontario dietitian, Judy, brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion to her practice as a dietitian. With over 10 years as an In-Store Dietitian at Loblaws, she has honed her skills in guiding clients through the maze of nutrition labels, making healthy food choices, and implementing realistic changes to meet  individual needs.

Judy is known for having a  client-centred, non-judgmental and  empathetic approach to counselling. She strongly supports the philosophy of “foods first”and “all foods fit”, and emphasizes  a non-diet approach to healthy eating.

She is passionate about empowering clients to set small, achievable goals that align with their unique lifestyles. To Judy, healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated—food should be enjoyable, and it’s possible to make peace with food and meet nutrition goals  through evidence-based guidance and supportive coaching.

Outside of work, Judy loves spending time outdoors, enjoying moments with family and friends, keeping up with her energetic son, and experimenting in the kitchen. As a global citizen holding three passports and experiences in three countries, she brings a diverse perspective to her practice.

Judy is looking forward to “meeting” you and helping you achieve your personal health, nutrition and eating goals!

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Kelly focuses in the following areas:

• Nutrition for body composition goals and weight management
• Nutritional support of a dietitian for strength training
• Sessions and meal planning for endurance athletes

Specifically, Kelly provides nutritional counselling in the following areas:

Nutrition for body composition goals:

Evidence-based nutrition strategies for:

• Determining individualized macronutrient targets: Calculation of protein, carbohydrate, and fat requirements to support enhanced training performance and body composition
• Fat loss while preserving muscle mass and strength: Determine maintenance calorie requirements and understand appropriate rates of weight loss to help you achieve your goals in a sustainable way, implement nutrition periodization strategies while dieting to break through weight loss plateaus and keep results going
• Muscle gain while minimizing fat gain: Increase muscle mass with proper nutrition to lift heavier and get stronger without putting on excessive weight

Nutrition for strength training, body building and powerlifting (Ages 18+):

• Calculating personalized macronutrient targets to support muscle hypertrophy and strength
• Determining nutrition peaking protocols for competition, considerations for making weight, carbohydrate loading strategies, and fluid needs
• Helping athletes transition to the offseason by adjusting diet to support healthy body composition, as well providing nutrition support for athletes who deal with fear of weight regain post-competition
• Helping vegetarian and vegan athletes gain muscle and strength while following a plant-based diet

Nutrition for lifestyle fitness and recreational athletes:

Personalized pre- and post-workout nutrition:

• Helping recreational athletes build muscle, lose fat, and manage weight while optimizing performance, energy levels, and health
• Learn about nutrient timing, frequency, and portion control in relation to your exercise

Nutrition for endurance training (Ages 18+):

• Fuelling and hydration strategies for before, during and after 5 k and 10 k running events to optimize performance and recovery
• Education about carbohydrate loading strategies
• Nutrition planning for high intensity interval training (HIIT), concurrent training, and meal planning on training/rest days

Sports nutrition for special populations:

• Helping athletes living with chronic health conditions fuel properly, manage symptoms, and train with confidence: Type 1 and type 2 diabetes management, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) support, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s, Colitis) management, Cardiovascular disease (high blood pressure, high cholesterol), PCOS support of a dietitian, bariatric surgery
• Masters Athletes: helping older adults keep fit, healthy, and mitigate sarcopenia through evidence-based nutrition strategies to preserve muscle and bone mass
• Female Athletes: supporting women fuel and recover properly to prevent Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S); helping peri-menopausal women manage symptoms while keeping active and protect muscle mass

Supplementation protocols and ergogenic aids for sports performance:

• Learn more about sports supplement validity and effectiveness and evidence-based recommendations that cater to your sport specific needs, including proper dosing protocols

General nutrition:

• Diabetes management with dietitian: type 1 and 2, pre-diabetes
• Bariatric surgery (pre- and post-operative care)
• Digestive health support: IBS, low-FODMAP diet support, GERD, IBD (Crohn’s and Colitis), Celiac Disease support
• Cardiovascular health: hypertension, cholesterol management
• PCOS support of a dietitian
• NAFLD management

Provides services to the residents of Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and the 3 territories.

Qualifications

Kelly Chen, BASc., MHSc., RD

Sport performance dietitian and personal trainer

Kelly has always had a passion for nutrition and exercise.

In 2016, Kelly obtained her personal training certification through CanFitPro.

In 2019, she graduated with a Bachelors of Applied Science (BASc.) in Nutrition and minor in Pyschology (with honours), from Toronto Metropolitan University.

After seeing how rampant nutrition misinformation was within the health and fitness industry, she went on to complete her dietetics internship and Master of Health Science (MHSc.) in Nutrition Communication, which focused on knowledge translation skills for interpreting scientific evidence, tailoring nutrition education to diverse audiences, and counselling.

In 2021, Kelly officially became licensed as a Registered Dietitian in the province of Ontario an active member of Dietitians of Canada.

History

Kelly is a Registered Dietitian and personal trainer with a passion for helping clients of all ages reach their health and fitness goals, while improving their relationship with food. Kelly’s philosophy of practice centres around educating and empowering clients using an evidence-based, client-centred approach to optimize health and longevity through diet, exercise, and behaviour modification.

Kelly has seen how conflicting messages and health misinformation can lead many individuals down a path of extreme dieting and poor body image, and has since made it her mission to help clients put an end to “yo-yo” dieting. Her work with clients focuses on building muscle and strength to support healthy aging, longevity, and sports performance.

Kelly loves supporting fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and busy professionals reclaim or optimize their health while getting fit in a fun, enjoyable, and sustainable way.

Living with Type 1 Diabetes since childhood, Kelly understands first-hand the challenges that come with managing a chronic condition while striving for sports performance goals. As an avid weightlifter herself focused on body building and powerlifting, Kelly leads with a “food is fuel” mentality and understands the crucial role of nutrition to optimize results.

When not working, you can find Kelly testing out new recipes in the kitchen, exploring new restaurants, and hitting PR’s in the gym.

Kelly has 4 years of professional experience working in bariatrics and sports nutrition. Kelly currently works in private practice and as a clinical dietitian at Toronto Western Hospital.

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Alaa focuses in the following areas:

• Weight loss with dietitian’s support
• Bariatric support
• IBS management
• Sports nutrition: amateur level

Alaa also provides nutritional counselling in the following areas:

Chronic disease support:

Montreal dietitian Alaa also helps manage conditions such as:

• High blood pressure management
• Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes management
• Insulin resistance diet support
• Dietary management of high cholesterol
• Dyslipidemia
• Osteoporosis management
• Kidney disease, through dietary interventions

Nutrition through the lifecycle:

• Pediatric nutrition: feeding children, addressing picky eaters through time-tested interventions, supporting adolescent nutrition
• Catering to the nutritional needs of the geriatric population

Registered dietitian for women’s health concerns:

• Nutrition for pre- and postnatal stages
• Management of gestational diabetes
• Nutritional support for breastfeeding
• Lactation support
• Dietitian support for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Digestive health support:

Montreal dietitian and nutritionist, Alaa, also provides assistance with managing digestive health concerns through a thorough assessment of your diet, personalized dietary interventions and customized meal plans.

She works with the following symptoms and conditions:

• Constipation
• Gas
• Diarrhea
• Heartburn

Support for special diets:

• Vegan diet support
• Vegetarian diet support
• Gluten-free meal planning
• Plant-based diet support
• Lactose-free, dairy-free
• Food allergies or sensitivities

Meal preparation:

• Provide education and practical tips for preparing nutritious and balanced meals that meet individual dietary needs
• Creating thorough meal plans based on your food preferences, lifestyle, budget, as well as cultural and religious restrictions, if any

Other services:

• Dysphagia management
• Brain health: nutritional interventions for dementia
• Iron deficiency anemia
• COPD
• Enteral nutrition
• Post-ileostomy

Provides services to the residents of Quebec.

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Qualifications

Alaa Boumerhi, RD

Alaa Boumerhi is a Registered Dietitian (RD) with a major bachelor’s degree in dietetic from McGill University. She completed her academic journey with an accredited dietetic internship, gaining hands-on experience in various facets of nutrition care, from clinical settings to community health initiatives.

Furthermore, Alaa is duly licensed by the Ordre professionnel des diététistes du Québec (OPDQ) and holds active membership with Dietitians of Canada, ensuring her adherence to professional standards and ongoing engagement with the latest advancements in the field of dietetics.

History

Alaa Boumerhi’s journey as a Registered Dietitian (RD) is marked by a deep-rooted passion for nutrition and a commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of others. Her path began at McGill University, where she pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition with a focus on the Dietetics Major program. This accredited program provided Alaa with a solid foundation in nutrition science, complemented by hands-on experience through integrated internship placements.

Upon completing her education, Alaa embarked on her journey as a Registered Dietitian, driven by a desire to help individuals achieve their health and wellness goals through personalized nutrition interventions. She joined the ranks of the Ordre professionnel des diététistes du Québec (OPDQ) and became a licensed member, affirming her dedication to upholding professional standards and ethical practice.

Throughout her career, Alaa has continued to expand her knowledge and expertise, staying abreast of the latest research and advancements in the field of dietetics. As an active member of Dietitians of Canada, she participates in professional development opportunities, networking events, and collaborative initiatives aimed at advancing the practice of dietetics and improving the health of communities.

With a wealth of experience and a genuine passion for her work, Alaa remains committed to empowering individuals to make informed choices about their diet and lifestyle.

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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 in London, Ontario.

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

History

Registered dietitian in Markham and Toronto, 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.

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Natalie focuses in the following areas:

• Weight loss
• Weight and muscle gain
• Sports nutrition needs for athletes of all types
• IBS management
• Type 1 and type 2 diabetes management
• Thyroid health: dietary management of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism (Hashimoto’s)
• Gout management

Natalie also provides nutritional counselling in the following areas:

General nutrition:

• Chronic disease management
• Fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
• Heart healthy eating (high cholesterol, heart disease, hypertension)
• General digestive health
• Celiac Disease support with dietitian for meal planning and support
• Dietitian for GERD support
• Diverticulitis suport
• Anti- inflammatory diet support
• Lactose intolerance and dairy-free diet support
• Dietary support for rheumatoid arthritis
• Support with establishing balanced meal patterns
• Family meal planning with a dietitian
• Vegan and vegetarian meal planning and diet support
• Nutritional support for adolescents
• Bloating
• Bone density
• Constipation
• Dietitian support for food allergies, intolerances, sensitivities
• Gas
• Graves’ Disease
• Heartburn
• Hypothyroidism
• Mediterranean diet
• Osteoporosis
• Triglycerides

Sports nutrition:

• Meal Planning for all athletic goals and competitive levels for strength training and endurance sports
• Post and pre training fuelling- what to eat to maximize your energy and recovery
• Fuelling while travelling for sport
• Sports nutrition support for young athletes, ages 6+
• Nutrition support for strength, endurance, team and individual sports
• Supplement support, if applicable that is evidence based
• Improving mindset around food- how it can support you rather than harm you
• Fuelling for sport while managing pre existing conditions (IBS, diabetes, etc.)
• Calculating individual macronutrient needs for sport performance
• Body composition support
• Help managing macronutrients to support body composition goals
• Provide support for body composition goals through diet to achieve improved body composition such as increasing lean muscle mass and reducing overall fat percentage
• Wellness programs: sports nutrition presentations

Provides services to the residents of Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the 3 territories.

Watch: Video of sports dietitian Natalie

Qualifications

Natalie Fraser, RD

Sports nutrition dietitian, Natalie, graduated with a Bachelor’s of Applied Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics with a Sports Nutrition focus from Acadia University. During this time, she collaborated with several of the varsity athletes to improve their nutrition and overall sports performance. Following this, she completed the Acadia Dietetic Practicum program within many hospitals of the South Shore region of the Nova Scotia Health Authority.

Natalie is licensed with the Nova Scotia College of Dietitians and Nutritionists, the Ontario College of Dietitians and is an active member of Dietitians of Canada.

History

As a former athlete herself, Natalie quickly saw the relationship between proper nutrition and sport performance. Excited about the results she was seeing, she developed a passion for helping others excel in the same way.

Dedicated to a pro-active approach, Natalie is committed to helping those love food again and what it can do for their body in a positive way. In addition to her expertise in sports nutrition, Natalie also specializes in digestive health and IBS. Supporting clients in removing the fear from food to help manage their symptoms has been her tool to success over the last few years and has helped many individuals including herself live a regular life regardless of their digestive health.

In her spare time, Natalie likes staying active with weekly hot yoga sessions and spending time outside with family and friends. You can often find her researching new recipes for clients and experimenting in the kitchen to be able to share them confidently with her clients.

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Maude focuses in the following areas:

• IBS management
• Low-FODMAP diet support
• General digestive health
• Dietitian support for perimenopause, menopause
• Dietary management of PCOS
• Weight loss support
• Mental health: ADHD support

Maude also provides nutritional counselling in the following areas:

Digestive health:

• Acid reflux
• SIBO management
• Diverticulitis support
• Crohn’s Disease
• GERD management
• Gastritis support
• Dietary support for post cholecystectomy
• Management of peptic ulcers
• H pylori symptom management
• Gallbladder health
• Heartburn
• Indigestion

Women’s health:

• Endometriosis support
• Balancing of hormones
• Fertility
• Thyroid health
• Postmenopause

Chronic disease:

• Fatty liver (NAFLD)
• Cholesterol management
• Arthritis: fibromyalgia, gout, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis support
• Autoimmune disorders
• Insulin resistance
• Triglycerides
• Osteoporosis

Special diets:

• Meal planning, including plant-based eating support, vegan diet planning
• Low histamine support
• Anti-inflammatory diet
• Celiac Disease
• Dairy-free diet
• Lactose intolerance
• Mediterranean diet
• Food allergies, intolerances, sensitivities
• Gluten-free diet

Other:

• Weight gain
• Nutritional interventions for mental health
• Nutritional support for depression
• Dietary management of skin health: acne management, rosacea, support of a dietitian for eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, KP
• Healthy aging meal planning
• Support of a dietitian for eye health
• Nutritional support of a dietitian for sleep
• Anxiety
• Bone density
• Fatigue (chronic)
• Hair loss
• Lupus support
• Headaches and migraines
• Hiatal hernia
• Hypothyroidism
• Insomnia
• Iron deficiency anemia
• Supplementation

Watch: Dietitian Maude Morin discusses her nutritional counselling services

Read Maude’s contributions: Cortisol Lowering Foods and Supplements For Stress Management

Gut Health 101: Digestive Health Basics

Metabolism 101: Introduction to Metabolism and Nutrition

How to Create a Healthy Food Environment

Provides services to the residents of Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and the 3 territories.

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 corporate lunch and learn nutrition presentations for groups.

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

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Tammy focuses in the following areas:

• Weight management
• IBS
• Heart health: high cholesterol and high blood pressure
• Type 2 diabetes management
• Celiac Disease support: gluten-free meal planning
• Breast cancer (as well as general support around nutrient needs/eating issues during cancer treatments)

Tammy also provides nutritional counselling in the following areas:

• Gestational diabetes, pre-diabetes
• Weight gain
• General healthy eating
• Managing energy levels
• Managing hunger
• Meal planning
• Healthy aging
• Bone health
• Women’s health: weight management, general concerns around menopause and hormones
• Digestive health: IBD, lactose intolerance, acid reflux and GERD, constipation, diverticulitis
• Kidney health including renal failure (not kidney stones)
• Fatty liver support
• NAFLD
• Anti-inflammatory diet
• Food allergies, intolerances, sensitivities
• Arthritis: fibromyalgia, gout, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis support
• Mediterranean diet
• Flexible and balanced approach
• Plant-based diet
• Vegetarian diet
• Vegan diet support
• Lactose intolerance, dairy-free diet
• Low iron
• General sports nutrition (increased protein needs, fuelling pre and post workout)

Provides services to the residents of Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario and the 3 territories.

Watch: Video of dietitian and nutritionist Tammy

Qualifications

Tammy Lomond, RD, MSc

Tammy Lomond is a graduate of the Nutrition and Dietetics program at the University of Western Ontario. She completed an accredited dietetic internship with The Ottawa Hospital Dietetic Internship program to become a Registered Dietitian (RD).

Before studying nutrition, Tammy completed a Masters of Science in Biology at Memorial University of Newfoundland, and worked in greenhouse and field crop research for several years. She has a passion for research and, after completing her Dietetic internship, she served as a Research Advisor for subsequent interns of The Ottawa Hospital Dietetic Internship program.

Tammy is licensed with the College of Dietitians of Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador College of Dietitians, the College of Dietitians of Ontario, and is an active member of Dietitians of Canada.

History

Prince Edward Island-based dietitian, Tammy, has 20 years of experience in various settings including hospitals, community health care centres, home-care and private practice.

As a result, she is knowledgeable in a broad range of nutrition related health issues, from general healthy eating and weight management to chronic diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, renal failure and cancer.

Tammy offers personalized and client-centred nutrition counselling, with a realistic, down-to-earth and supportive approach.

She enjoys helping clients break through the vast misinformation and confusion related to food–she takes a simple, clear approach to making healthy food choices, balancing meals and making all foods fit.

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Qualifications

Carina Folgering, Registered Dietitian (RD), BSc

Carina holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Saskatchewan.

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

History

A registered dietitian in Saskatchewan, and Regina resident, Carina believes in a whole-body, holistic approach. She focuses on client-centred care with personalized goals and plans. She is empathetic and compassionate and strives to understand the person as a whole before developing a plan

Carina has explored many different areas from clinical to community. She has always enjoyed every aspect of nutrition care, but found the most fulfillment working with clients that suffer with gastrointestinal issues. Finding a solution that works for clients and seeing their daily life improve is rewarding.

Carina is passionate about helping clients feel more comfortable navigating the often complicated and unclear world of nutrition. She believes intuitive and mindful eating practices can help achieve their goals while still developing a healthy relationship with food.

Carina aims to integrate and maintain a client’s established cultural and lifestyle factors and incorporates the principles of a health-at-every-size approach and body positivity.

Carina is well-equipped to achieve individualized nutrition goals of clients from all walks of life because of her understanding of the role of nutrition has on overall client health. This is bolstered by her passion for the profession.

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Qualifications

Mantala Milembamane, MScFN, RD

Mantala completed her dietetic internship and obtained her Master’s Degree in Food and Nutrition from Western University in 2023. During this time, she also completed a major research project: a systematic review and meta-analysis investigating the association between maternal eating disorders and adverse birth outcomes.

She is a registered dietitian with the College of Dietitians of Ontario and is a member of Dietitians of Canada.

History

After completing her studies, Mantala worked in a Community Health Centre (CHC) in Northern Ontario, where she provided nutritional counseling  for chronic disease management. There, she encountered real-life examples of the role that social determinants of health play in nutrition-related decision-making.

Afterwards, she returned to her hometown of Ottawa to embark on a new adventure: entering into the world of pediatric nutrition, where she provided support to young patients with cystic fibrosis and infectious diseases.

Mantala’s mission as a dietitian has always been to help clients build confidence and self-efficacy in making nutrition-related decisions from home. She is an empathetic and detail-oriented practitioner who finds great reward in seeing all of her clients thrive. She has worked with people of various ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds and uses an individualized approach to provide solutions that are realistic and achievable for each client. She is passionate about education and enjoys making nutrition simple for everyone to understand.

Having grown up with a mother who immigrated to Canada from Sub-Saharan Africa, Mantala has a deep understanding and appreciation for the role that traditional cultural foods play in individuals’ lives. In her spare time, Mantala enjoys reading, writing, spending time with family and friends, dancing, and outdoor activities.

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Stephanie focuses in the following areas:

• Weight loss with nutritionist
• IBS
• Perimenopause and menopause
• Type 2 diabetes

Stephanie also provides nutritional counselling in the following areas:

• Healthy weight gain
• Digestive health: food sensitivities, bloating, gas, constipation, diverticulitis support, GERD, IBD: Crohn’s, Colitis, indigestion, heartburn
• Inflammation: anti-inflammatory diet
• Women’s health: PCOS, PMS, fertility support, menopause, hormones
• Arthritis
• Cardiovascular health: blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides
• Blood sugar management and diabetes management
• Fatty liver disease: NAFLD
• Improving quality of sleep
• Mental focus and clarity
• Stress management
• Increasing energy levels naturally through nutrition
• Auto-immune disorders
• Various lifestyles: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free
• Skin health nutrition: acne, psoriasis, eczema
• Food allergies, intolerances, sensitivities
• Mediterranean diet
• Supplementation
• Recipes: meal planning
• Understanding food labels and pantry clean out strategies
• Finding healthy options while eating out; prepping and packing meals and snacks
• Creating healthy habits, combating cravings, improving relationship with food
• Supplementation recommendations

Watch: Stephanie discusses her nutritional counselling services.

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

Holistic nutritionist, Stephanie, 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.

✓  Virtual nutritional counselling

Gunjan focuses in the following areas:

• Weight loss nutritionist support
• IBS support with a nutritionist
• Nutritionist support for PCOS
• Type 2 diabetes management

Gunjan also provides nutritional counselling in the following areas:

• Meal planning for culturally suitable diets along with vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free meal plans
• Digestive health support of a nutritionist
• Acid reflux and GERD support
• Nutritionist support for fatty liver
• Anti-inflammatory diet
• Hormone imbalances
• Blood sugar regulation
• Health education and psycho-education for Craving Change™
• Food lifestyle management
• Stress management
• Meal planning for North American, Indian, Mediterranean, Italian, South Asian, Thai and Mexican cuisines
• Nutrition counselling for weight management due to trauma and brain injury

Languages: English, Hindi, Punjabi

Provides services to the residents of most Canadian provinces and the 3 territories, as well the residents of the U.S. Please note: Gunjan is not licensed to provide nutritional counselling to the residents of Alberta, Nova Scotia and Quebec.

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.

✓  Virtual nutritional counselling