As someone who has lived through both little “t” and big “T” trauma, there was a time in my life that food and exercise rules were the only coping mechanism I could manage. I spent years of my life under a dark cloud of food fear, compulsive exercise, negative self-talk, and self-loathing. I've been there... entrenched in an eating disorder and past trauma. I know the hard work, strength, and resilience that it takes to overcome it. I see my past experiences as a strength, and something that have made me not only a better Dietitian, but a better person. I'm sharing this part of my story with you to help reduce the stigma around mental health and eating disorders. As a Dietitian, my passion lies in helping individuals to liberate themselves from their eating disorders/ disordered eating patterns and reclaim their lives. I also really enjoy helping individuals to break free from diet culture and rediscover the joy of eating. I practice with an attentive, holistic, non-diet, and food inclusive approach to nutrition therapy. My practice revolves around a Health at Every Size (HAES, R) philosophy with the understanding that bodies are not actionable. I utilize nutrition-focused aspects of CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) and Solutions- Focused Therapy with a Trauma informed lens. I employ a candid, compassionate, motivational and, strengths-based approach. We will work together to unpack, process, rewire, and reframe your beliefs, thoughts, and experiences about health, diet, body image, and self-worth. You will be guided to develop deeper self compassion, resilience, mindfulness, connection with your body, and a healthier relationship with food. You will learn the fundamentals of gentle nutrition while building skills for application including meal planning, intuitive eating and much more! Our work offers a courageous first step towards healing your relationship with food and your body. It is an honour to help those on their journey of eating disorder recovery, I look forward to hearing how I can best support you as you pursue a brighter chapter. Cheers, Britt
Education and Training
HBScFN: Bachelor of Science in Nutrition with an Honours Specialization in Nutrition and Dietetics: Brescia University College at Western University (London, ON) Dietetic Internship: Grand River Hospital (Kitchener, ON)
Credentials
Registered Dietitian (RD) College of Dietitians of Ontario #14793 Currently pursuing the Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CED-S) designation through the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp)
Additional Learning
Nutrition Counselling for Eating Disorders Course 2.0 and 3.0: Marci Evans RD Food and Body Image Healers Body Image Training for Clinicians Course: Marci Evans RD Food and Body Image Healers Digestive Disorders and Eating Disorders, A Complicated Mix Course: Marci Evans RD Food and Body Image Healers Eating Disorder Education for Registered Dietitians (EDforRDs) 1- Year Training Course: Shawna Melbourn RD, CEDRD Binge Eating Disorder Treatment for Dietitians: EDRDPro, Aaron Flores, RD, CBTP® & Fiona Sutherland, APD, RYT Neurodiversity Affirming Approaches in Relation to Food and Body 6-Part Series: RDs for Neurodiversity Bridging the Gap Between Clinical Nutrition & Intuitive Eating/ Health at Every Size (HAES) Course: The Real Life RD Treating ARFID: The Newest Eating Disorder on the Block A Web-Based Training for Dietitian Nutritionists & Eating Disorders Specialists: The ARFID RDs (Stefanie Ginsburg RD, CEDRD-S & Rebecca Thomas, RD, LDN) + Extensive reading list, ongoing learning, personal & professional development
During our sessions you may see my office mate, Prissy. She is a Retired Racing Greyhound that loves to sleep and make new friends!
