A registered dietitian (RD) is a protected title and regulated professional that is trained to translate scientific, medical and nutrition information. A four year undergraduate degree in nutrition with an accredited one year internship and passing a licensing board exam is required to become an RD.

Depending on the province, nutritionist and dietitian may be used interchangeably. In British Columbia, the term nutritionist is typically used for Holistic Nutritionists.

Many extended health plans offer coverage for dietitian services. Call your insurance provider or review your employee handbook to find out if you are covered.

If you are receiving psychological support for your eating disorder and are looking to speak with someone about your nutrition, please reach out. I do have some experience working with adults with eating disorders. For those with challenges with binge eating I can work with you to find strategies that can be helpful.

However, I do not have comprehensive training to support those with active eating disorders (especially paediatrics) and would be happy to guide you in the right direction to an appropriate practitioner.

Whether your focus is family meal planning, or picky eating and low intake, I love working with parents to help create healthier eating habits in the home. If you are worried your child is at a higher weight, I have strict policy that children (teens included) cannot come to the appointment, nor should they be aware of the appointment. If your child has a diagnosed health concern we can discuss whether working together would be a good fit, and if not, I can help guide you in the right direction.

I will collaborate with you on meal prep and planning ideas to meet your nutritional needs while working with your food preferences and lifestyle.