Nutritional Counselling

Nutritional counselling with a registered dietitian can help you explore and compare different eating patterns, habits and food choices that affect your health and wellness. Whether you want to lose weight, gain weight, try a new diet, participate in sports or reduce your risk of disease, our practitioners can translate the latest evidenced-based research into real life practices to help you establish healthy and satisfying eating habits that help you feel your best for the long term.

A few indications you may benefit from a nutrition consultation:

  • Anemia
  • Arthritis
  • Cancer
  • Heart Disease
  • Diabetes/Glucose Intolerance
  • Digestive Disorders 
  • Eating Disorders
  • Fertility Issues
  • Food Allergies/Intolerance
  • Hypo/Hyper Glycemia
  • Irregular Bowel Movements
  • Modified Diets
  • Nutrition/Energy Deficiency
  • Obesity/Weight Management
  • Parenteral/Enteral Tube Feeding
  • Sports Nutrition
  • Skin Complaints
  • Stress Management

pricing

Initial Consultation (60 Minutes) – $190

Personalized Meal Plan with 15 Minute Review – $190

45 Minute Follow Up – $140

60 Minute Follow Up – $180

Frequently asked questioned

  • It’s important to think about your goals. What is it that you want to change or improve? What do you want to work on with the dietitian?
  • Bring a list of medications or supplements with you and be able to talk about your medical history.
  • In some cases, it may be helpful to keep a food diary. This is a list of everything you are eating and drinking for at least 3 days so that your dietitian can get an idea of your food habits and eating patterns.
  • Write out any questions that you want to ask during your appointment.

An initial nutrition consultation focuses on your needs and goals. The most important thing to establish is what you hope to achieve.

Next, the practitioner will gather a thorough health and lifestyle background from you.  She will ask about your health history, weight history, lifestyle habits, typical eating pattern and food preferences. Throughout the session he/she will provide you with personalized nutrition recommendations and education to help you reach your goals.  Together, you will begin to create a personalized plan designed to accommodate your needs, preferences, and lifestyle.  

Follow-up sessions offer on-going support and education to help you overcome barriers along the way, create additional goals, and sustain changes for long-term success.  Your dietitian may ask you to complete a food record that you will review together during each follow-up session and discuss your progress.  From that point, your action plan may be tweaked according to your needs and further goals and recommendations may be defined.  Follow-up is recommended until you feel your goals have been met and you are able to consistently follow the healthy eating pattern you desire. 

A variety of tools may be used and/or provided during your nutrition counselling sessions including:

  • Suggested recipes

  • Meal planning and grocery list templates

  • Specific handouts or factsheets

  • Sample meal plan and/or meal and snack lists

Many group health insurance plans cover nutritional counselling provided by a registered dietitian. Please check your group or employee insurance policy for coverage details.  If you do not have insurance, dietitian services are tax deductible under medical expenses.