Frequently asked questions
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A Registered Dietitian is a university trained, regulated health professional who specialises in medical nutrition therapy. Dietitians are accountable to a regulatory body and complete ongoing professional development, so the advice you receive is evidence based. I'm registered with the College of Dietitians of Alberta and am an Accredited Practising Dietitian with Dietitians Australia, so I can support clients in both Canada and Australia.
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No referral is needed. You're welcome to book directly with me.
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As a Registered Dietitian, my services can be claimed through private health insurance. Coverage varies between plans, so I recommend checking your policy to see whether dietitian services are included and how much is covered. A receipt is provided after every appointment to make claiming easy.
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Your first appointment is a thorough, assessment. We'll talk through:
• What's brought you in and the symptoms you're experiencing
• Your medical history, medications and supplements
• Recent blood work, if available
• Your current eating patterns, lifestyle and routine
From there, we'll identify the areas that matter most to you and focus on building strong foundations. You'll leave with a clear sense of where to start, along with practical steps you can put in place straight away.
What happens in follow up appointments?
Follow ups are where we build on those foundations. I take a stepped approach, so rather than trying to change everything at once, we focus on a few manageable goals at a time and add to them as you feel ready. Education is often spread across multiple sessions too, so you have time to put each piece into practice before we build on it. This helps changes feel achievable rather than overwhelming.
At each session, we'll check in on how things are going, adjust anything that isn't working for you, and layer in new strategies. Depending on your goals, this might include supporting gut health, anti-inflammatory eating, or managing the symptoms of a specific condition.
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There's no set number of sessions or lock in. How often we meet is always based on you, your goals and how you're progressing. For gut health and hormonal concerns, meaningful change usually comes from consistency over a few months, and many clients find 3 to 4 sessions is a great place to start.
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I don't provide rigid meal plans, and that's intentional. My goal is to give you a flexible framework that helps you balance your meals, no matter what foods you have available.
In my experience, gently building on what you're already eating is far more sustainable than overhauling everything at once. To support you along the way, I provide practical resources such as meal guides, example meal ideas, and tips on how to balance the options you already enjoy, so planning meals feels easier and less overwhelming.
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My approach focuses on what we can add to support your health, rather than what to take away. Any changes are tailored to you, your preferences and your lifestyle. Some conditions, such as IBS, may involve a short term, structured approach to help identify triggers, but the goal is always to keep your eating as varied and enjoyable as possible.

