Halifax, Bedford, Sackville - Consulting Dietitians
Are you in search of counselling services or advice from a Registered Dietitian?
Look for *Accepting New Clients* below!
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Brittany Brown
Registered Dietitian
**Accepting New Clients**
Website: www.brittanyb.ca
Email: contact@brittanyb.ca
Instagram: @brittanyb.ca
Office: 5539 Young St., Halifax, NS
As a dietitian and lactation consultant, Brittany blends science with compassionate care to support individuals on their feeding journeys. Grounded in empathy, she provides support to new caregivers, as they navigate the beautiful and sometimes challenging path of infant nutrition.
Brittany's goal is to gift you the joy and confidence to feed your baby and the space to block out all of the background noise.
Following her graduation from St. Francis Xavier University in 2010, Brittany went on to complete her dietetic internship in rural and city centres across Nova Scotia and Ontario. She is a lifelong learner and lover of charcuterie. In her spare time she can be found building community connections and spending time with her young family.
Specialties:
Breastfeeding
Child Nutrition
Pregnancy
Diabetes
Brittany Conrad, RD
Virtual Dietitian & Owner at Wellnesswithbritt.com
www.wellnesswithbritt.com
@wellnesswith_britt
bconradnutrition@gmail.com
Brittany is a Registered Dietitian with a background in a variety of nutrition and health-related areas. She has experience working in acute care in several hospitals at Nova Scotia Health. She has also worked in the community providing one on one nutrition counselling and group education courses.
She graduated from MSVU with a BSc. Applied Human Nutrition and completed her Dietetic Internship with Nova Scotia Health. Brittany loves to be active, outside with her dog and always trying new foods and recipes!
Brittany is now working virtually with clients one on one to provide nutrition education and guidance on general healthy eating, gut health issues, food intolerances/allergies, plant based diets as well as dietary guidance for those with chronic conditions i.e. heart healthy eating, reducing inflammation, liver health, high cholesterol etc
She is happy to see clients needing nutrition support with home tube feeds and ostomies.
Brittany is passionate about enabling clients to optimize their health through nutrition to feel their best. Working with you to provide education, support and motivation to reach your personal goals.
If you have a unique nutrition concern and aren't sure where to start Brittany would love to chat with you!
Specialties:
Acute Care Nutrition
Adult Nutrition
Healthy Eating
Digestive Disorders
Carol-Ann Robert, RD
Dietitian, TeamNutrition
** Accepting New Clients **
** Virtual Appointments Available**
Website : https://teamnutrition.ca/
Email : contact@teamnutrition.ca
Phone : 902-800-2684
Languages: English and French
Originally from Quebec, Carol-Ann started her career in a hospital setting. Her passion for providing the highest quality of service and developing a close relationship with her patients led her to transition to private practice with TeamNutrition.
In 2021, Carol-Ann visited Nova Scotia and Carol-Ann fell in love with the province and its community, so much that she decided to make Halifax her home !
This dietitian stands out for her great empathy and has her client’s success at heart. She is passionate about food and takes great pleasure in teaching her clients how to incorporate healthy, nutritious foods into their everyday lives. She strives to find a fun, practical approach to nutrition.
Whether working on improving your health, your relationship with food or managing your weight, Carol-Ann will help you achieve your goals while ensuring that pleasure and satisfaction remain at the centre of your plate.
Specialties:
Diabetes
Digestive Disorders
Healthy Eating
Weight Management
Caylene Manning, P.Dt.
Dietitian, Signature Health
caylene@signaturehealth.ca
902-444-6600
Caylene is Registered Dietitian based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Caylene received her BSc in Applied Human Nutrition (Dietetics) from Mount Saint Vincent University, completing her internship placements at the Windsor Elms Village for Continuing Care, Dietitians of Canada, and Halifax Public Libraries.
Caylene's passion for food and nutrition stemmed from her upbringing on a farm in the Annapolis Valley, where she grew up on a mixed operation vegetable and beef farm. She still enjoys helping out and getting her hands in the dirt.
In her current role, Caylene helps clients with the management of chronic health conditions and provides support and guidance toward achieving a healthy lifestyle that is realistic for the client. Caylene's specialities include digestive health, heart health, and diabetes. Caylene is also a Casual Clinical Dietitian with Nova Scotia Health.
Specialties:
Corporate Nutrition & Wellness
Digestive Disorders
Healthy Eating
Heart Health
Chronic Disease Management
Chelsey Landry, RD
Dietitian, My Little Eater
** Accepting New Clients! **
**Virtual consultations available**
E-mail: chelsey@mylittleeater.com
Phone: 902-623-0762
One-on-one counselling: https://grswohe8uy4.typeform.com/to/taQCNrVr?typeform-source=mylittleeater.com
Visit our website: https://mylittleeater.com
Chelsey is a Registered Dietitian based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia. She received her BSc in Applied Human Nutrition (Dietetics) from Mount Saint Vincent University with distinction. She has experience working with babies and toddlers, in the community, and in long term care.
Chelsey loves kids! Her passions are to work with babies and toddlers, and she believes that creating a life long, healthy relationship with food starts from day one. Her core values include providing evidence based information, and focusing and listening to the individual client to optimize nutrition care.
You can book one-on-one sessions with Chelsey anytime you need a little personalized guidance feeding your little one!
Specialties:
Breastfeeding
Child Nutrition
Healthy Eating
Nutrition Support
Edwena Kennedy, RD
Private Practice Dietitian, Maternal and Family Nutrition Counseling and Consulting
** Accepting New Clients! **
902-802-1846
Edwena Kennedy is a Registered Dietitian based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia. She graduated from Mount Saint Vincent University with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Human Nutrition (Dietetics). She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Dalhousie University in Neuroscience. She has experience working in a variety of different settings, including long term care, hospitals, the food service industry and in the community.
As a mother of two young boys, Edwena understands the many challenges mothers face when trying to eat healthy, including time constraints, accommodating to the needs and preferences of your family over yourself, and conflicting nutrition information, among others. She firmly believes in the power of having a good support system and tailoring your environment to help achieve your specific nutrition goals.
Edwena is registered with the Nova Scotia Dietetic Association, is a member of Dietitians of Canada and the Dietitians Network of Nova Scotia. She also sits on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Association of Food Service Professionals (CAFP) Halifax/Dartmouth Branch and is a member of the CAFP National Communications team.
Specialties:
Child Nutrition
Family Nutrition
Nutrition for Pregnancy
Weight Management
Evelena Beaton, PDt
Private Practice Dietitian, PACE Wellness; Clinical Dietitian, Enriched Care
** Accepting New Clients! **
902-802-9944
Evelena completed her Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition at St. F.X University and graduated from The Moncton Hospital Graduate Dietetic Internship program the following year. Since then she has been working as a dietitian in long term care and enriched care for the past 15 years. Evelena is also a certified children's yoga teacher, and being a mom of four this has allowed her to work in a special way alongside her children.
Evelena's private practice, PACE Wellness, focuses on helping you stay on the right track to achieving all of your health and wellness goals. Whether you are looking to eat healthier, become more active, practice more mindfulness and self care activities, her goal is to support you in doing so.
Specialties:
Healthy Eating
Senior's Nutrition
Swallowing Assessments
Weight Management
Heidi Stirling, RD, Msc
Registered Dietitian at Actual Nutrition, Dartmouth
(902) 877-5665
www.facebook.com/actualnutritiondartmouth
Heidi is passionate about living a healthy lifestyle through whole foods and activity! Upon completing her undergraduate degree in Applied Human Nutrition at St.F.X, Heidi followed her interests in nutrition and research to pursue a Master of Science in Applied Human Nutrition at MSVU, where she graduated at the top of her class. Heidi has practical experience counselling and creating personalized meal plans for individuals with a variety of health and nutrition-related concerns including, but not limited to: obesity, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and inflammatory diseases. Heidi is eager to help all of her clients improve their health through obtaining a healthy, delicious, balanced diet that works for them! As a former varsity track and field athlete, Heidi has personal experience in athletics and a keen interest in sport nutrition. She has combined her own experiences with her nutrition education by helping youth and adults optimize their competitive or recreational activity through nutrition! Heidi currently specializes in nutrition counselling, along with delivering interactive nutrition-focused presentations and specialized workplace wellness programs at Actual Nutrition in Dartmouth.
Specialties:
Adult Nutrition
Heart Health
Sport Nutrition
Weight Management
Jacqueline Cote, RD
Clinical Dietitian
Instagram: jacquelinecoterd
Jacqueline graduated in 2017 from St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish Nova Scotia with a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition with Honors and Integrated Dietetic Internship. Jacqueline has been working in LTC and Enriched Care since graduating and is passionate for maintaining quality of life while continuing to support nutritional needs.
Some areas of focus Jacqueline can work with you on include diabetes management, chronic disease management, weight management, senior’s health, GI health and food allergies.
Specialties:
Diabetes
Healthy Eating
Heart Health
Weight Management
James McGrath, P.Dt, CDE
Public Health Nutritionist and Private Practice Dietitian
902-883-7928
James is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator who has worked in a variety of positions since entering the profession of dietetics. His work experiences include a combination of both public health community nutrition and chronic disease management and prevention for over 17 years.
In his current position, James is the regional nutritionist with First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, Health Canada (Atlantic Region) In this position he supports and facilitates the delivery of public health nutrition programs and services with a focus on prevention/management of chronic disease, food insecurity, childhood, maternal and adult nutritional health. James also works independently as a private practice dietitian by providing a range of nutrition assessment and counseling services. His passion for nutrition, healthy eating and promoting healthy lifestyles originates from his own personal journey of living with Type 1 diabetes for over 25 years.
James is an experienced dietitian in providing both individual and group counselling on many nutrition and health topic areas. In his free time, he likes to camp with his family and keep active by running and coaching youth soccer.
Specialties:
Child Nutrition
Community Nutrition
Diabetes
Obesity
Jayme Saint, RD
Private Practice Dietitian
** Accepting New Clients! **
902-444-3535
Originally from Clarenville, NL, Jayme graduated from Acadia University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and is a member of The Nova Scotia Dietetic Association. She spent 12 years practicing as a registered dietitian in retail in St. John’s, NL and New Glasgow, NS. Currently, she is working private practice with Nova Physiotherapy in Timberlea, NS.
Jayme has experience with nutrition counselling for diabetes and heart health management, non-diet approach to eating well and weight management, celiac disease, food labels, food allergies and intolerances, childhood nutrition, pregnancy and breastfeeding, and much more! She is accepting new clients and would love to help you with your relationship with food.
When she isn’t counselling, she enjoys spending time with her partner and three kids and preparing healthy meals and snacks!
Jenelle MacIsaac, RD
Registered Dietitian at Shoppers Drugmart
**Accepting New Clients**
Email: Jenelle.macisaac@loblaw.ca
Phone: 902-324-8899
Website: www.dietitianservices.ca
As a registered dietitian, Jenelle is excited to share her passion for nutrition and love of food with you!
She provides private 1:1 virtual consultations, supporting people with meeting with their health and wellness goals in a realistic and sustainable way, while finding the joy in food and wellness.
Areas of focus include chronic disease prevention/management, meal planning, plant based diets, nutrition for active lifestyles, eating well for all ages and managing digestive health and IBS.
If you are looking to start on your nutrition journey, or simply want to know more about Jenelle's services - book your free 15 minute intro chat today to get started!
Specialties:
Diabetes
Healthy Eating
Heart Health
Vegetarian Eating
Jennalle Butcher, RD
Dietitian and Owner, Appetite Nutrition
t: 902-219-2769
f: 902-706-4781
Day and evening appointments are available
Jennalle is the owner and operator of Appetite Nutrition, providing nutrition counselling with a pediatric specialty to families across Nova Scotia since 2017.
A graduate of MSVU's Applied Human Nutrition program, Jennalle has practiced as a Registered Dietitian since 2010. Jennalle has obtained special training from the Ellyn Satter Institute and her work applies the Satter Feeding Dynamic model (Division of Responsibility in Feeding) and the Satter Eating Competence model.
Accepting referrals and self-referrals for:
- child feeding concerns
- picky eating
- unwillingness to try new foods
- family meal dynamics
- concerns about your child's growth pattern
- managing your child medical condition
In-person consultations take place at Many Hats Shared Workspace, above the Bedford Basin Farmer's Market on the Bedford Highway in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Virtual consultations are available upon request.
Jennalle also supports Nova Scotia Health with part-time/casual work as a clinical and community dietitian.
Specialties:
Child Nutrition
Community Nutrition
Jennifer Grant Moore, RD
Clinical Dietitian, Eating Disorder Clinic and Private Practice Dietitian
Private Practice Work:
Office: Halifax Professional Centre, Suite 720
902-223-2935
Eating Disorder Clinic:
Nova Scotia Health
902-473-8663
jennifer.grantmoore@nshealth.ca
St. Francis Xavier University- BSc. Human Nutrition
University of New Brunswick- Bachelor of Education
Dietetic Internship- Alberta Health Services
Halifax Dietitian with over 12 years of experience in working with patients with Eating Disorders (Anorexia, Bulimia and Binge Eating Disorder).
Specialties:
Eating Disorders
Healthy Eating
Nutrient Deficiencies
Weight Management
Jenny Jeffrey, RD, CDE, IOC Dip. Sports Nutrition
Private Practice Dietitian at OnSide Performance Centre
902-404-5647
www.onsideperformance.ca
Jenny has a strong passion for fitness, nutrition and health and is excited to share her enthusiasm with her community. As a Registered Dietitian, Jenny has gained a wealth of knowledge and expertise in counselling a wide range of individuals. Her specialties are weight management, sports nutrition, diabetes management, and general healthy eating to support a balanced lifestyle. Her training with the International Olympics Committee and the National Strength and Conditioning Association has given her the knowledge to work with elite level athletes, and take their performance to the next level.
Specialties:
Corporate Wellness & Nutrition
Diabetes
Sports Nutrition
Weight Management
Jessica Roy, P.Dt.
Private Practice Dietitian
902-789-1860
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jroynutrition/
Instagram: @jroynutrition
After completing a Science Degree in Chemistry and Biology from Saint Mary’s University, Jessica pursued an Applied Human Nutrition Degree in Dietetics at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax and started practicing as a Dietitian in 2017. She started a private practice, counseling clients and delivering information via e-counseling. This medium
of counseling enables clients to receive information from a location convenient for them. Although she has a wide spectrum of education in nutrition, Jessica's focus is weight management and overall healthy eating. Jessica’s practice is client centered which enables her to deliver a counseling style and meal planning that is best suited for her clients.
Jessica is also a volunteer member for the continuing competency program (CCP) committee at the Nova Scotia Dietetic Association (NSDA) and an active member of NS Dietitians for Health Insurance Coverage (NSDHIC).
Specialties:
Adult Nutrition
Healthy Eating
Food Preparation
Weight Management
Joan Shepard, PDt
Professional Dietitian, Simply for Life, Halifax; Online Instructor, Food Service Worker Certificate Program, Loyalist College
Joan has years of expertise as a Nutrition Service Manager and Clinical Dietitian in Long Term Care. Joan developed 6 courses for the Food Service Worker Certificate Program, required for Dietary Staff who work in Long Term Care facilities in Ontario. She currently works a part-time Instructor teaching 2 Nutrition Courses Online at Loyalist College.
Joan has specialized knowledge and experience working with clients wishing to lose weight, and is currently accepting new clients at Simply for Life, Halifax.
If you are an individual who is serious about losing weight, and has tried many diets without permanent success, please contact Joan for support and assistance.
Specialties:
Food Service Management
Professor of Nutrition
Senior's Nutrition
Weight Management
Kirsten Swantee
Registered Dietitian
** Accepting New Clients **
Email: Kirsten@julienutrition.com
Website: https://www.julienutrition.com/locations/nutritionist-dietitian-halifax/
Address: 1226 Hollis St. Suite 106, Halifax, NS B3J 1T6
Kirsten is 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.
Kirsten believes in eating real, whole foods and 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.
Kirsten is registered with the Nova Scotia College of Dietitians of Nutritionists, the College of Dietitians of Ontario and is a member of Dietitians of Canada.
In addition to offering virtual nutritional counselling, Kirsten offers in-person counselling in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Specialties:
Digestive Disorders
Healthy Eating
Heart Health
Weight Management
Krista Leck Merner, P.Dt
Registered Dietitian & Owner, Bent Fork Nutrition
902-495-6747
info@bentforknutrition.com
Bent Fork Nutrition is the brainchild of Krista Leck Merner. Krista received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition (Honours) with Kinesiology from Acadia University. She went on to complete her Dietetic Internship and is a registered member of both the Nova Scotia Dietetic Association and Dietitians of Canada.
Krista has been working within the fields of fitness and community health over the past seven years. Throughout her career, she has worked with individuals, athletes, workplaces and community groups to improve their nutrition practices. Combined with her personal passion for health and wellness and her desire to help others adopt this lifestyle, she has helped hundreds of clients achieve success! Whether it is losing weight, regulating blood sugars, increasing vegetable intake or improving performance, Krista’s approach to nutrition is individualized, realistic and goal oriented.
There is often a misconception that dietitians will only tell you what not to eat! However, this is not always the case. Krista combines her own love of food, with client food preferences and lifestyle, to achieve success in establishing lifelong healthy habits!
Specialties:
Corporate Nutrition & Wellness
Healthy Eating
Media (Writing, Radio, TV, Blog)
Nutrition Workshops
Laurie Barker Jackman, RD
Media Dietitian
902-499-4090
Twitter: @RDLaurie
I love what I do. I am always thrilled to empower and connect with people. I have been practicing as a Dietitian since 1999, teaching and coaching thousands of people on how to lead a healthier lifestyle and adjust their eating plan to achieve their goals.
I was born and raised in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. I obtained my Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition from St. FX in 1998 and proceeded to complete a dietetic internship program at Vancouver General Hospital in BC. I have been working with Sobeys as a community Dietitian since 2001 offering community nutrition sessions and marketing our amazing in-store services.
A true passion of mine is media. I offer regular segments on CTV Morning Live, covering the hot nutrition topic of the day, or demonstrating a simple but healthy recipe. I love receiving emails from viewers that they found my tips helpful or have incorporated my recipes into their favourites. I think that is what all of us Dietitians have in common – we are a caring bunch, looking to connect with people and help them lead a better life. You can’t get a better gig than that!
Specialties:
Adult Nutrition
Community Nutrition
Media (Writing, Radio, TV, Blog)
Leila Shaw, RD
Living Well Integrative Health Center
I hold a BA from Dalhousie University, a diploma from the West Coast College of Massage Therapy (registered with MTANS), and in 2016 graduated with a BSc in Applied Human Nutrition from Mount Saint Vincent University and am registered with the Nova Scotia Dietetics Association. Recently (May 2018) I completed Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Training (MB-EAT) with Andrea Lieberstein and Jean Kristeller, and integrate a mindful approach to my counselling. I practice as a Massage Therapist and Nutritionist and am accepting new clients.
Food choices and behaviours are deeply personal and often the reasons for why are unknown. There is no one perfect answer to our nutrition needs; no one diet that will solve it all, we are all unique and our diet needs to reflect this uniqueness. My approach to nutrition counselling reflects my approach to massage therapy, focusing more on the “why” than the “what”. Why are you eating what you’re eating – is it serving you? Once the why is envisioned, a plan for change can evolve, if change is needed. I am an empathetic and candid facilitator, working with my clients to support them as they manifest change. I am a believer of the exceptional benefits of movement for our mind and body, and integrate walking into appointment times - we will walk together, talk, and find your path.
Specialties:
Digestive Disorders
Community Nutrition
Healthy Eating
Nutrition Support
Lesley Seto, MSc.A, RD
Functional Dietitian/Nutritionist, Private Practice
** Accepting New Clients! **
902-418-6330
@embodhihfx (Facebook & Instagram)
I believe that every body has the ability to heal and thrive.
It is my mission to give you the tools to engage in your personal self-care and to be your detective and educator along the way to support you in uncovering the root cause of your health concerns. Functional nutrition understands the whole person, addresses the terrain from which your signs, symptoms or diagnosis manifested and teaches you how to bring your body and spirit back into balance.
My interest in functional nutrition comes from my own struggle to heal my digestive system to improve hormonal health. I began to truly understand that there is more to nutritional health than generic recommendations and quick fixes. Every body is different and effective preventative health care needs to address you as a unique individual in its approach to healing.
I am also a certified yoga instructor integrating therapeutic yoga and energy practices as an adjunct to consultations when needed to balance physical, mental and emotional health. Learn more at www.embodhi.ca or book a free call to chat with me!
Specialties:
Digestive Concerns or Disorders (e.g. IBS, Colitis, Diverticulitis, etc.)
Food Allergies, Intolerances, Sensitivities
Mental Health Nutrition (Stress, Anxiety, Depression)
Madison Lawrie, RD
Private Practice Dietitian, The PCOS Plate
** Accepting New Clients **
Website: https://thepcosplate.com/
Email: madisonlawrie.rd@gmail.com
Phone: 289-893-2472
Madison is a Registered Dietitian, based out of Halifax, with a background in outpatient counselling for general healthy eating, Polycystic Ovary Syndrom [PCOS] management, prenatal nutrition, and female hormone health. She has experience working both 1-on-1 for nutrition counselling and group education.
Madison attended St. Francis Xavier University where she completed her BSc in Human Nutrition with Honours and Integrated Dietetic Internship.
Nutrition has always been an important aspect of Madison’s life whether it was Sunday night family dinners or being in the kitchen with her parents, she holds food and nutrition near and dear to her heart. Madison believes that above all else food can both be enjoyed and contribute benefits to our health. Madison is a no-diet dietitian and works every day to provide our population, specifically women, with the tools and strategies to combat diet culture and have a healthy outlook on food and nutrition.
Madison works virtually with clients across Nova Scotia 1-on-1 to provide nutrition education and guidance on all PCOS and hormone health. She can also provide guided menu ideas as an additional service for a variety of diet and nutritional needs.
Specialties:
PCOS management
Hormone nutrition
Nutrition for fertility
Weight management
Megan Couturier, RD
Registered Dietitian and Sports Nutritionist, JM Nutrition Halifax
** Accepting New Clients **
Phone: 902-334-5864
Email: megan@julienutrition.com
Megan graduated from Acadia University in 2020 and completed her internship in 2021 on the South Shore of Nova Scotia in various hospital settings, a long-term care facilities and through a community placement.
During her undergrad, Megan discovered her passion for Sports Nutrition through counselling the Acadia Varsity Football team, who went on to win the AUS Championship in 2019. Being an athlete herself, she understands the importance of proper nutrition, and has seen first hand what impact it may have in performance.
Megan is very enthusiastic when it comes to nutrition education and takes a client-centred approach in all her sessions. She is committed to helping her clients find a balance between whole and nutrient dense foods, as well as including foods that they truly enjoy. Megan is realistic when it comes to making food changes fit and understands that for many people this is balancing proper nutrition on top of a busy lifestyle.
Specialties:
Digestive Disorders
Healthy Eating
Heart Health
Sports Nutrition
Weight Management
Melissa Allen, PDt
Performance Dietitian CSCA
** Accepting New Clients **
melissaallenfoodandnutrition@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/MelissaAllenFoodandNutrition
Melissa's love for food and nutrition has led her desire to work towards better health for every individual, along with a special interest in sports and nutrition. Her approach focuses on establishing a complete understanding of a patient’s dietary history and needs, goal setting, meal planning and motivation. Together, Melissa and her clients work to create a path to eating for energy and optimal mental and physical health.
Melissa's passion is guided by her belief that the food we eat helps to make us stronger in all aspects of our lives.
As a lifelong athlete, Melissa has performed at an elite level in endurance sports including road cycling, trail running, adventure racing, and cyclocross. This wealth of personal experience helps Melissa to understand the balancing act that athletes face between training, nutrition and normal life.
Specialties:
Sports Nutrition
Nutritional Supplements
Grocery Store Tours
Meredith Lapp, RD
Registered Dietitian, Fresh Focus Nutrition Therapy
** Accepting New Clients **
Meredith is an enthusiastic and approachable Registered Dietitian with 8 years' experience offering one-on-one nutrition therapy. She has worked with hundreds of clients to create sustainable, real-life habits to meet their long-term nutrition goals.
Meredith provides a supportive, non-judgmental environment to help you find practical solutions to nutrition-related health concerns. She'll work with you to review your health status, diagnoses, and treatment goals together, and then guide you through possible treatment options. Next, Meredith will support you in developing a step-by-step action plan to make real, sustainable change to your eating pattern and meet your wellness goals.
Meredith provides medical nutrition therapy for clients seeking support with:
chronic disease management (diabetes, IBS/IBD, fatty liver, autoimmune, osteoporosis)
lifestyle approaches to managing blood markers (cholesterol, triglycerides, A1C)
weight management (including pre/post bariatric surgery or alongside pharmacotherapy)
practical fueling for busy professionals/shift work
menopause/pregnancy nutrition support
Meredith offers free 30-minute discovery meetings to prospective clients wishing to chat more about their needs and to see if her services are a good fit.
She looks forward to working with you!
Specialties:
Adult Nutrition
Healthy Eating
Obesity
Diabetes
Michael Manderville
Private Practice Dietitian
** Accepting New Clients **
Email: michael@habitrition.ca
Call or text: 902 483-3807
Visit: www.habitrition.ca
*Virtual appointments and direct billing available. Check to see if your insurance plan covers dietitians
Graduating from Acadia University with a Kinesiology degree and more recently, from MSVU with distinction with an Applied Human Nutrition degree, Michael has formal education and experience in both exercise and nutrition.
Through his education and practice as a dietitian, Michael developed a keen interest in the psychology of behavior change and how this influences our nutrition choices.
He strongly believes that health and performance are reflective of our daily habits. By working to improve our daily habits, we can move closer to our goals each day.
That being said, there is always resistance to change. Which is why it can be a daunting task to try to improve on our own. Michael believes that health and performance are team sports. Everyone should have a dietitian on their team to ensure they receive the best, most evidence-based nutrition information available.
When not working, Michael is either reading about philosophy, writing, or walking the trails of Point Pleasant Park with his wife Malia, and his Nova Scotia Duck Toller, Betty.
Specialties:
Healthy Eating
Obesity
Weight Management
Sports Nutrition
Nicky Otto, RD
Private Practice Dietitian - Nicky Otto Dietetics
** Accepting New Clients! **
IG: @nickyottord
Nicky completed an Honours Biological Sciences degree from the University of Windsor followed by a Bachelor of Sciences in Foods and Nutrition from Brescia University College, both in Ontario. She then went on to complete an accredited dietetic internship program through Hamilton Health Sciences and Dietitians of Canada. She has been a practicing dietitian since 2013.
Nicky has spent the majority of her career working in an intensive outpatient eating disorders service through London Health Sciences Centre (2013-2020), where she worked within an interdisciplinary team to help individuals overcome their eating difficulties by offering both individual and group-based education and counselling sessions following a CBT framework.
Nicky has moved to the East Coast and started her private practice, Nicky Otto Dietetics, with a focus on helping individuals improve their relationship with food, recover from eating disorders and disordered eating and stop the cycle of chronic dieting. She also supports individuals to improve their nutritional health by adopting health behaviours and tuning into their nutrition just that little bit more.
Specialties:
Eating Disorders
Disordered Eating
Adult Nutrition
Relationship with Food
Nicole Marchand, RD
Consulting dietitian with Eat Well Nova Scotia (online services) and at the Floatation Centre in Halifax.
** Accepting New Clients! **
Nicole specializes in digestive health along with metabolic health and the prevention, management and treatment of chronic disease.
nicolemarchanddietitian@gmail.com
902-989 4888
www.eatwellnovascotia.com
Instagram: @eatwellnovascotia
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eatwellhalifax/
Click here to schedule a free 15-min call
* Consults available online and in-person at The Floatation Centre
Nicole is a consulting dietitian working out of Halifax, NS. She offers services and programs both locally and remotely related to digestive health, metabolic health, anti-inflammation and disease prevention/treatment. Nicole believes that we can both develop a healthy relationship with food and optimize our health when we have the tools and resources to navigate a healthy dietary lifestyle.
Nicole has been studying and researching gut health and metabolic health since the beginning of her career and she focuses on ailments related to our digestive tract which includes IBS and GERD to Type 2 diabetes, allergies and other inflammatory diseases.
Contact Nicole by phone or email to set up a free 15 minute consultation to see if her services are right for you!
Specialties:
Digestive Disorders such as IBS and GERD IBD - Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis
PCOS
Eczema and other inflammatory skin conditions
Allergies/sensitivities
Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Type 2 Diabetes and Fatty liver disease
Hormone Balance
Liver and Heart Health
Patricia Poulsen, RD
Private Practice Dietitian
** Accepting New Clients! **
902-223-1172
Patricia is a holistic driven, registered dietitian/ nutritionist, born and raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Her personal interest in nutrition was began in her late teens which eventually initiated her enrolment into an accredited dietetics program. For the last two decades Patricia has worked in a variety of settings within the private and public sectors including the media, hospitals and long term care. Her years of experience and continued studies have helped her to develop specialties in digestive health, metabolic syndrome and dysphagia management.
After starting her private practice in the fall of 2014, Patricia has received her Intensive Sport Nutrition Certification in Calgary (2015) and is in the process of completing the Monash University Low FODMAP Dietitian course (2020).
In addition to her professional practice, Patricia is certified as a kettlebell fitness and SPRY method instructor and enjoys teaching and practicing in her spare time.
Specialties:
Digestive Disorders
Healthy Eating
Sports Nutrition
Vegan / Vegetarian Eating
Weight Management
Rachel Hilts, RD
Rachel Hilts Nutrition
** Accepting New Clients! **
rachelhiltsnutrition@gmail.com
Rachel completed her Bachelor of Science in Applied Human Nutrition with a Dietetics major from Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, NS. She then also completed an intensive clinical internship program at Nova Scotia Health Authority and the North End Community Health Centre. Through her education she realized the huge impact that food and nutrition can have to improve her patients health and change their lives.
Since completing her degree, Rachel has taken additional coursework in breastfeeding management and fertility. Rachel is passionate about helping her patients with feeding concerns at all ages, and focuses on building healthy relationships with food. Rachel practices from a Health at Every Size ® approach, and focuses on intuitive and mindful eating practices.
Specialties:
Breast Feeding
Child Nutrition
Healthy Eating
Nutrition for Pregnancy
Teresa Flynn, PDt CDE
Private Practice Dietitian
** Accepting New Clients **
** Offering Virtual Services**
hello@hhnutrition.ca
902-877-3858
https://www.hhnutrition.ca/
@healthyhousenutrition
Teresa is the founder of Healthy House Nutrition, registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator based in Halifax, Nova Scotia but serving communities around NS. Teresa comes with years of experience working as a community dietitian and is passionate about seeing people get excited about food.
Healthy House Nutrition (HHN) provides nutrition care and support through in-house and virtual services at your convenience. HHN values practical and sustainable food and nutrition guidance that is enjoyable, affordable, and nourishing. Healthy eating is not a one-size-fits-all approach and should never be restrictive. Your nutrition journey should be customized to you. Healthy House Nutrition is here to help lay the foundation for your goals, listen to your needs, and create a plan that achieves long-term success.
Specialties:
Diabetes
Adult Nutrition/ Healthy Eating
Gut Health
Nutrition Deficiencies
Workplace Wellness & Virtual Programming
Terri Rutledge, PDt, MSc
Virtual Mental Wellness Dietitian & Owner of The Daily Grind Nutrition
** Accepting New Clients! **
Email: info@dailygrindnutrition.com
Phone: 1 (902) 220-1101
Website: www.dailygrindnutrition.com
Instagram: @dailygrindnutrition_
Facebook: The Daily Grind Nutrition
Terri is a Mental Wellness Dietitian who works with women living with anxiety and/or depression to help manage their symptoms with food and nutrition, so they can reclaim their joy and potential.
After more than a decade studying and working in the field of nutrition, Terri established a fascination with the various ways food can impact the human body, including the brain. Drawing on the evidence to date, her professional background, and her personal experiences living with mental illness, Terri meets her clients where they are in their mental health journey and guides them in the discovery of their personal food-mood connection. She works with her clients to establish a course of action that will both improve their symptoms and work with their lifestyle, while supporting them every step of the way. Terri believes that good mental health is a journey, not a destination. However, having the right tools, resources, and supports for that journey makes the trip much more enjoyable.
Terri holds a Bachelor (2013) and Master (2019) of Science degree in Human Nutrition from Mount Saint Vincent University, where she also completed an accredited Internship Program and defended her Masters Thesis.
Specialties:
Adult Nutrition / Healthy Eating
Nutrient Deficiencies
Women's Health
Mental Wellness
Veronica Lawen, RD
Private Practice Dietitian
** Accepting New Clients! **
902-830-0766
Veronica Lawen is a Registered Dietitian who currently works in private practice specializing in group weight loss programs and corporate wellness. Veronica has been a licensed dietitian since 2003 when she received her Bachelor of Applied Human Nutrition from Mount Saint Vincent University and completed her internship program at Capital Health District Authority. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Dalhousie University. She has additional training in health coaching. Veronica has worked in various fields of nutrition and has experience as a consulting dietitian in various backgrounds including, sports nutrition, chronic disease and weight management. Veronica has been an active member on NSDA for several years and since 2017 has held the position of chair of the continuing competency committee. Aside from her professional career Veronica takes great pride in her involvement of community fundraising for various causes in Halifax. Veronica enjoys staying physically active by going to the gym, spinning and playing tennis. Veronica lives in Halifax with her husband and four active children
Specialties:
Corporate Nutrition & Wellness
Nutrition Workshops
Healthy Eating
Obesity
Victoria Stead-Philpott, RD
Health Promotion Specialist at Canadian Forces Morale & Welfare Services
Victoria completed her Bachelor of Science in Applied Human Nutrition (Dietetics), completing the Integrated Internship Education Program at Mount Saint Vincent University in 2017. Since graduation, she has worked in private practice, food safety regulatory and compliance, cancer care and health promotion. All experiences combined have shaped her career and led her in the direction of beginning a Master of Education in Adult Education and Health at St. Francis Xavier University.
Victoria is passionate about population health and practices preventative care by enabling military and civilian personnel to take control of their health through education, initiatives, policy development and implementation, and program development.
In her spare time, Victoria enjoys reading fiction or true-crime novels, soaking up the sun on a beautiful South Shore beach, snowshoeing in the Cape Breton Highlands, and traveling and exploring new places (pre-Covid) with her husband Luke and dog, Duncan.
Specialties:
Community Nutrition
Curriculum Development
Nutrition Workshops
Program Planning and Evaluation