Qualifications
Nadja Abada, RD, BSc
Nadja graduated in Nutrition Sciences from the University of Ottawa. She then completed an accredited dietetic internship in Quebec, at the Centre Integre des Services Sociaux de l’Outaouais (CISSS), in food service management, public health, and toddler nutrition. Her training followed at the Ottawa Hospital in geriatrics, diabetes and gestational diabetes, cardiac surgery, and nephrology.
Nadja also completed a bachelor’s degree in Biology Sciences, focussed on genetics and molecular biology.
Nadja is licensed with the College of Dietitians of Alberta, Saskatchewan College of Dietitians, College of Dietitians of Manitoba, College of Dietitians of Ontario and the Ordre des diététistes-nutritionnistes du Québec.
History
Being groomed to be a medical doctor from a young age is reflected in a great depth of knowledge and sharp critical thinking. Nadja practices very holistically, where all the determinants of health are assessed to provide the most comprehensive approach. Having a first bachelor’s degree in genetics and molecular biology, allowed Nadja to use nutrigenomics and the brain-gut axis in her practice.
Nadja has more than 5 years of experience in the private sector, as well as the hospital setting, in the community and home-care, public health, and long-term care, in Ontario and Alberta.
Nadja comes from a multicultural background, having traveled all around the world, and speaking six languages. This rich life experience allowed her to be able to relate to most cultures and connect on a deeper level with her clients, offering them a profound sense of being understood, therefore developing a very strong client report, enabling sustainable changes and successful treatment plans. She is very empathetic and an active listener, working very closely with the priorities and goals of her clients, making them feel heard.
Nadja has a passion to communicate her knowledge to others and see how the quality of life of her clients increases with a healthier nutrition and lifestyle. Nadja strives to improve her client’s relationship with food, giving them sustainable tools to make healthier choices via education and nutritional counselling.
In her spare time, Nadja enjoys hiking and taking a stroll in nature, playing Badminton, spending time with her children, and developing new recipes.
✓ Virtual nutritional counselling