Registered Dietitian

Your Local Edmonton Dietitian

Did your doctor just tell you that you have high cholesterol but your cholesterol has been fine for years? 

Are you an athlete who is battling injury after injury and can’t seem to catch a break?

It might be time to see a Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist at one of our Edmonton clinics.

What does a dietitian do?

A registered dietitian or nutritionist is a regulated professional who believes in the power of food – to improve health, performance, and quality of life. In Edmonton, we have access to an entire world of food, beliefs and cultures. However, with this comes a lot of misinformation, judgement, and blame if what we are eating doesn't align with what others choose around us to eat. 

Our registered dietitian will help you navigate this world and develop a holistic, personalised plan to meet your nutrition goals and support your lifestyle.

Health is not a one size fits all formula. It can and will be different for every individual who walks through the door.  

How do they differ from nutritionists?

In Alberta, there is no longer a difference between dietitians and nutritionists. Nutritionist is a ‘protected title’ which means only dietitians can call themselves nutritionists. 

What exactly does this mean? Well it means that you can trust that if you see a registered dietitian or nutritionist , you will receive the highest level of nutrition care available in Canada . 

It might be time to connect with an Edmonton Dietitian

If you want to take the next step forward in your health then it is time to add a dietitian to your personal healthcare team. When it comes to your nutrition why take advice from anyone else other than the nutrition experts. Our dietitian at REP Physio can provide nutrition counseling for a wide range of concerns such as chronic diseases, sports performance and food relationship. 

Sport Performance

If you are an athlete and want to take the next step in your training then it might be time to consider seeing a registered dietitian. There is so much sports nutrition information available online and through your coaches, but with this information comes a lot of misinformation. Why sift through it on your own when you could see a dietitian with individualised recommendations to support your individual training. 

Sports dietitians have a thorough understanding of exercise physiology and the way nutrients support both training and competition. To increase performance our dietitian will evaluate: Quality, quantity and timing of nutrition intake, nutrition for competition vs. training days, nutrition for travel, recovery nutrition, and your current meal planning. 

In addition to looking at your food choices, our sports dietitian can help you to navigate the world of supplements and discover which ones are actually worth your time and money. 

Did you know that many sports supplements found on shelves are contaminated with substances such as heavy metals that are not listed on the label? In addition, Canadian University and College level athletes sports teams are monitored for doping and athletes will be held accountable even if the doping was result of a contaminated spots supplement.

Weight loss and management

Have you tried many diets but never found one with long term results? Research now shows that although fad diets are sometimes successful for short term weight loss they are not maintainable and effective for the long term. To make things worse, the more often that diets fail- the less likely one is to achieve successful long term weight loss. Not to mention the feelings of self-blame and anxiety for “falling off the wagon” every time a diet fails. Often we blame ourselves for not following the diet when often the diet is setting us up for failure at the beginning.  

If you are someone that has found dieting for weight management has not been effective, it might be time to take the next step and try a new approach such as intuitive eating with our registered dietitian. There is a large misconception out there that intuitive eating means eating everything and anything - this is NOT the truth. Intuitive eating is about removing the labels we put on food such as “good” and “bad”and learning to be aware of our own hunger and satiety cues. It is about making peace with food so that we can take the stress and fear away from how we eat.

Chronic disease management

If you are someone who has been diagnosed with chronic disease but struggling to navigate the new diet, you are not alone and our registered dietitian is here to help. Most individuals know that healthy eating can help to manage conditions such as: 

·   Hypertension, Elevated lipids (cholesterol/ triglycerides), Kidney Disease, Blood sugar management, Metabolic syndrome.

·   Osteoporosis

·   Gut health disorders including Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Celiac Disease

How can I start working with an Edmonton Dietitian?

All you have to do is call – there is no need for a referral to see our private practice dietitian.

Whether you are a current client at REP physio or not, simply visit our contact page or give us a call to book your appointment. Currently our dietitian is available Tuesday mornings and Wednesday evenings. For other times or accommodations please email our dietitian directly at jess@repphysio.ca.