Connecting with your best self through nutrition and integrative health practices
Welcome & thank you for being here.
About Me
Hi! My name is Melissa. I am a holistic and integrative nutritionist with a strong interest in understand how nutrition impacts everything from feeling our best self to its impact on pain and chronic disease. My process is ever evolving.
Journeying towards our best self through nutrition
Our body and its inner workings are the foundation of ...
What we put in our body truly becomes the foundation of our "self". Beginning by nourishing our body at the cellular level provides the body with the building blocks it requires to thrive.
When our cells our nourished with nutrients they require, our body is able to effectively convert food to energy, regulate hormones, modulate the immune system, etc. Healthy, high functioning cells build healthy muscles/tissue, and strong functioning organ systems. High functioning organ systems allow us to metabolize and clear unneeded chemicals from the body.
High functioning organ systems also allow for digestion, absorption and excretion. They support the gut, our mind and our spirit.
Integrative/Holistic Nutrition:
Integrative/holistic nutrition is part of the integrative health model that looks at how food impacts our overall wellbeing and how it can be leveraged to help us feel our best. What we put in our bodies can have a direct impact on our physical, mental and social/emotional wellbeing, and this information can guide us towards correcting deficiencies or imbalances that often lead to health issues.
Nutrition can impact:
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mood
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sleep
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stress
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energy levels
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how pain is experienced
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how the body recovers from an injury
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the body's journey from preconception to postpartum
It can also directly impact gut health and your risk of developing chronic disease and illness.
I truly believe that food can act as medicine and is a part of a larger healing plan. What we eat matters. What we think matters. How we move matters. By listening and hearing the body, we can begin to heal from the inside out and achieve our health goals, regardless of what they are.
Integrative nutrition acknowledges that there is no “one size fits all” plan and aims to help support the individual person. Every person is different, with different needs and goals.
I believe...
.... that whole foods come from the Earth and have the power to support the mind, body and soul
.... that how and when we nourish our body is a deeply personal practice.
.... that food and food choices are unique to the individual and their experiences.
.... that food represents many things to many people. This needs to be honoured in our practice.
I also believe...
...in evidence-based practice and understand the value of evidence informed practice. Every story is data with a soul and should be honoured and respected.
...that each person is on their own journey and that their is no "one size fits all" approach.
...that the body can heal itself and that each individual innately knows what their system needs. Intuition is so important.
....I believe in sustainability and environmental well-being. We are all part of the ecosystem and belong to Mother Earth. Our actions matter.
.... that fad dieting does not work. When we are able to align our mind, body and spirit, the body understands and is able heal.
.... through mindful action, sustainable change is possible.
....in the importance of self care, firm boundaries and exploration of the soul to align with our life’s purpose.
My Vision
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Healing the world through a nutrition/whole foods first perspective.
How we experience pain, how are experience changes when our body shifts.
-provide education around the power and value of deeply nourishing the body and soul with food.
-To empower others to reconnect with their systems and create an environment where they can thrive.
My Mission
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My approach and what to expect
My approach is balanced between science and the art of healing (with integrative approaches that encourage movement, mindfulness and sleep, social and spiritual connectedness.)
Comprehensive health questionnaire and time for your story to be expressed and heard.
In-depth exploration of current nutritional status through dietary re-call practice
Goal setting
Support
Personalized roadmap with meal plans, ingredient lists
Education, Credentials and Experience
Master's Degree in Nutrition and Integrative Health
Member in good standing: Canadian Association for Natural Nutrition Practicitioners
Gut Health Master Class
Master's Degree In Occupational Therapy
Bachelor's of Health Science
Reiki Level I and II
Acupuncture - AA Level I foundations in Anatomical Acupuncture
Mother to two beautiful children
Services
If you are dealing with chronic pain, gastrointestinal issues, experiencing symptoms from menopause, having a hard time conceiving, or are just not feeling your best.... let's explore how nutrition and lifestyle can help support your journey.
Strategy Call
A free 15 minute call to meet and ask questions.
15 min clarity call - Free
Initial consult with 3 follow ups
Comprehensive initial consult/assessment (90 minutes)
Session 1: review of initial assessment findings, including macro/micronutrient analysis based on diary recall
Personalized roadmap
Goal planning for next steps
Can include personalized meal planning/recipe ideas
Session 2: Check in-follow up. Plan tweaking as needed
Session 3. Wrap up
Investment: $250
Additional follow up sessions
Want to chat? Have additional questions? Need different ideas, thoughts or suggestions?
30 minute follow up - $50
45 min follow up - $75
You are loved, valued and worthy of all you want and need to thrive in this world. It is my pleasure to work with anyone if we are a good fit, regardless of income or life situation. A sliding scale or pay-what-you-can is offered to those as needed. We all heal, grow and evolve together.