What is Intuitive Eating? 

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Intuitive Eating is an innovative eating approach originally developed by Evelyn Tribole & Elyse Resch (you can learn more about their work and Intuitive Eating here). It's an anti-diet, non-weight focused approach to eating which focuses on healthy behaviours and internal cues. Intuitive Eating views food as not only fuel for your body, but also for pleasure. To get a better idea of what Intuitive Eating is you can also check out my blog post, "10 Intuitive Eating Principles + What is Intuitive Eating?"

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Can you help me lose weight?

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Numerous studies have demonstrated  that weight loss focused approaches, such as dieting, have many detrimental impacts on health. In fact, studies have suggested that it is more likely individuals will regain weight after dieting (often times more than what was originally lost). As a Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, it is my duty to ensure that I am doing what is best for you and your health, and helping you make sustainable long-term changes. My hope for you is to learn how to listen to your internal cues and focus on healthy behaviour changes, rather than listening to external diet rules with a focus on weight loss. When you are fully able to embrace Intuitive Eating, your body will settle to its desired set weight point. This is a point that can be easily maintained without having to restrict (i.e. your healthy weight).

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Are your services for me if I have a health condition in which I may have special diet needs (e.g. diabetes, heart disease, high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, celiac disease, digestive issues, etc.)?

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Of course! As a Registered Dietitian, I work with many individuals with a wide variety of health conditions beyond what is stated above. When you fill out your initial nutrition intake form I ask about your medical history. All health conditions are addressed and taken into consideration while providing one-on-one nutrition counselling services. I will be able to provide guidance as to how certain conditions can be managed through proper nutrition. 

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Are your services for me if I have an eating disorder?

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No, my services are not designed to provide eating disorder treatment. Nor are they for someone who believes they may have an eating disorder. That being said, Registered Dietitians are a very important part of eating disorder treatment and the healing process. If you are someone who has an eating disorder (diagnosed or not) and are looking to work with a dietitian, please feel free to reach out to me and I will do my best to put you in touch with a Registered Dietitian who specializes in eating disorders.

 

How often do we meet? 

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Ideally I try to schedule our sessions together 2 weeks apart (however this can be adjusted based on individual client need/desire).  I find that the 2-week gap gives you enough time to work on your goals/tasks from the previous session. The great part is that I also provide unlimited messaging support between sessions which I encourage my clients to take advantage of! 

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Do you accept insurance?

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Many insurance companies cover dietitian services. Though I do not direct bill to your insurance provider, I can provide you with a receipt after services that you can submit to your provider. It will be your responsibility to determine if your provider covers virtual dietitian services from a Registered Dietitian based out of Manitoba.

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I don't live in Manitoba, can I still work with you? 

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Currently, as a Registered Dietitian in Canada, numerous provinces require you to be registered with their specific regulatory body in order to work with individuals residing in that province. However there are some exceptions with virtual services. Reach out to see if we can work together!