Kristen is a Registered Dietitian (RD) in Alberta. She completed both her undergraduate degree and diploma in dietetic education and practical training at Brescia University College in London, Ontario. Kristen completed her practical training at Hamilton Health Sciences in the pediatric stream through McMaster Children’s Hospital. Providing nutrition support for the neonatal and pediatric populations is Kristen’s passion and strongest specialty.
Through her work in the public sector, Kristen has had the opportunity to continue to grow professionally and deepen her skillset for pediatric nutrition. The most common concerns have included picky eating, oncology, mental health, weight management, allergies, and more. Kristen also enjoys counselling adults on establishing healthy eating habits that benefit all family members!
Approach to Counseling: Kristen believes that a healthy eating lifestyle can look different for everyone and is dedicated to supporting you to develop yours. Kristen will assess your current eating habits and lifestyle behaviours and will help you to modify them so you are better able to achieve your goals. She utilizes active listening and behaviour change theories to capitalize on your motivation to achieve and sustain a healthy lifestyle that is best for you. Kristen believes that all foods can fit within a healthy lifestyle and utilizes a weight-inclusive approach to support your nutrition-related needs.
Areas of Expertise/ Specialization:
- Healthy Weight Management
- Healthy Eating Habit Building
- Family Counselling
- Couples Counselling
- Pediatric Nutrition (general growth/nutrition, CMPA, allergies, introduction to solids, ASD, ADHD, growth faltering, and more)
- Selective/Picky Eating (texture, flavour, colour preferences)
- Cancer Nutrition Support (taste/smell changes, etc)
Favourite Quote: “Balance is not something you find; it’s something you create” -Jana Kingsford
Start With A Complimentary Consultation With Kristen:
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