How would you describe your practice?

When I began to practice as a dietitian in 1991, my approach was all about nutrition. I began to feel that I was only doing half the job though as I could recommend that my clients exercise more, but couldn’t be very specific about the best exercise for their particular needs. Then I certified as a personal trainer. The knowledge that I gained from this allowed me to update my own workout program as well as assist my clients in starting their own programs and help get them out of a plateau. I soon found though, that there was still a missing piece in my practice. Many of my clients struggle with emotional and stress related eating and food cravings. Since entering private practice in 2002, I have devoted time to researching the connection between mood and cravings as well as attending workshops focused on unravelling the connection between eating and emotions. As my practice has evolved over the years, I now feel very confident to incorporate nutrition, exercise and emotional aspects of eating into every treatment plan. I will continue to refine my practice and I look forward to years of learning from my own research, my clients and other professionals.