Hi! I’m a Registered Nutritional Therapist (RNT) and Natural Nutrition Coach/Practitioner (NNCP) in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
In my thirteen-plus years working as a nutritionist I have successfully coached clients with skin problems, digestive disorders, cardiovascular disease, weight issues, pain and gynaecological diseases. Since each person is unique, I analyze an individual’s health and lifestyle data, then design a wellness program to suit his/her health goals. Throughout my programs, I employ my extensive knowledge of nutritional supplementation to restore the balance of essential nutrients while I teach my clients how to eat in a way that supports their vital organs best.
I am often asked how I arrived on this career path. My university education in geography and environmental studies included a mix of cultural and population studies in addition to the expected study of mapping, climate and topography. It wasn’t until I graduated that I realized that two of my favourite courses had involved the study of spatial patterns of disease, and an elective course about the chemistry of food, health and drugs. I decided to learn more about why certain populations and demographics experience certain diseases, and how dietary choices may have influenced these phenomena. It became obvious to me that studying nutrition was the next thing I needed to do! So I enrolled and completed a diploma in Applied Holistic Nutrition at the Institute of Holistic Nutrition (Toronto).
So why did I chose to study natural nutrition instead of dietetics? I have always believed that eating natural, minimally processed foods makes healthier bodies than processed, ‘fast’ foods would. I felt that difference personally when I stopped subsisting on sugar at the age of 17. I saw the difference in my skin, once plagued by acne and later, eczema, when I reduced my intake of processed foods. Secondly, I chose this philosophy because I didn’t want to be locked into dispensing only one-size-fits all, government-approved health and nutrition information. I have continued my education steadily throughout my career from a variety of experts to bring you recommendations based on a combination of cutting-edge nutritional research and thousands of years of traditional cultural wisdom.
I’ve also been teaching at The Canadian School of Natural Nutrition in Ottawa’s since 2001 where I teach courses in the Natural Nutrition Program and Advanced Nutrition Programs. This means if you’ve come across any other nutritionists in town, they were probably one of my students! (It also means that if you can’t reach me, I’m probably in the midst of teaching a 3-hour class.)
To get to know me and my philosophy better, please check out my blog for my opinions on various hot topics in nutrition.
To see what my clients have to say about our work together, visit my testimonials page!
