Does any of this sound familiar?
- We want to use food and nutrition to improve or protect our health and energy, but there’s so many conflicting messages about what to eat. What’s the right approach?
- Mealtime has been a struggle lately, especially when we lack a clear plan of attack.
- We want to eat better, but also need to take the rest of the family’s needs and preferences into account.
- Each of us tried to make healthy changes in the past, but found we didn’t know what we were doing, or felt unsupported, and quit.
What if…
- You could adopt a healthier lifestyle together. One that everyone in the house likes.
- We looked forward to sitting down together for a meal. Planning, shopping, and cooking a meal is easier than ever, and worth the effort.
- Every day, you had the support of your partner in making the healthy habits you’ve picked stick.
All of that is possible with Couples Nutrition Counselling
Meet Your Dietitian
Hi, I’m Nicole. I understand how it feels to search for the “right” thing to eat, only to feel dissatisfied, frustrated, or guilty. Like you, I’m fed up with the culture of ever-changing health fads and dieting advice co-existing with so many industrial food products in our modern eating environment.
It’s challenging to navigate, and to know who or what to trust. But rest assured: I’ve guided hundreds of people before you.
When you sign up for Individual Nutrition Counselling,
Here’s What You Get
- Guidance from a professional to help you achieve your goals
- Targeted, personalized assessment for each of you:
- Review of your medical history, current symptoms, lifestyle, eating behaviour and attitudes.
- A comparison of your intake and eating habits against time-tested standards.
- An understanding of your personal nutrition challenges and opportunities for improvement.
- Together, get:
- Relevant education, resources, and local recommendations.
- Feedback and a plan of action.
- Face-to-face time to ask your most frustrating questions.
- Support and accountability for following through on your goals.
Choose your level of support below.
Couples Nutrition Counselling
Packages and Pricing
(Not currently available)
Level 1
Couples Basic Review
Good for ensuring you’re on the right path, and starting to chart your next steps. Includes:
Your first visits (2 x 90 minutes) for individual assessment and planning
ONE couple’s followup appointment (about an hour) for support and further education
30 days of email support, to check in with your Dietitian between appointments
This is a one-month commitment, for an investment of $470
(Not currently available)
Level 2
Couples Reset
Great for getting in the habit of eating healthy meals together. Includes:
Your first visits (2 x 90 minutes) for individual assessment and planning
THREE couple’s followup appointments (about an hour each) to strategize on your joint meal planning, and provide additional support and education on your individual goals.
60 days of email support, to check in with your Dietitian between appointments
This is a two-month commitment, for an investment of $800.
(Not currently available)
Level 3
Couples Supported Change
Perfect for renovating your health and lifestyle together. Includes:
Your first visits (2 x 90 minutes) for individual assessment and planning
SIX couple’s followup appointments (about an hour each) to strategize on your joint meal planning, provide additional support and education. (With option to schedule one appointment as a visit to your local grocery store)
180 days of email support, to check in with your Dietitian between appointments
This is a three to six-month commitment, for an investment of $1100.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my health insurance cover this?
Many people have coverage for Registered Dietitian services through their extended health benefits, but every plan is different. So please check with your plan administrator’s for the details of your coverage.
You may find Registered Dietitians listed with Chiropractors and Massage Therapists as one of types of HEALTH PRACTITIONERS or Providers covered by your plan. There are ordinarily limits to this coverage, such as a total amount per year and/or a maximum amount per visit. To avoid surprizes, we recommend understanding those limits ahead of time.
Nutrition Counselling with us may also be an eligible expense for any FLEXIBLE health or wellness spending accounts you may have though your workplace. Others have used workplace-sponsored personal development funds, as well.
If you have any kind of coverage, let us know. While we won’t direct bill your plan, we will do our best to ensure you get all the services you’re covered for, and provide detailed reciepts in support of your claims.
And if your coverage doesn’t reimburse you for 100% of the cost of your nutrition counselling, Canada Revenue Agency recognizes any out-of-pocket costs as eligible medical expenses for income tax deduction purposes. Save your receipts!
Are there payment plans available?
Where do we meet?
As of 2020, most of our appointments are held using a simple and secure video chat platform. No downloads are needed. We also have the option of phone visits.
When are appointments available? Can I book evenings and weekends?
As of June 2023, my availability is limited to a few weekday evenings per month. Which means that I can’t accommodate couples at this time. Sorry, weekends are reserved for my family. The main food preparer or the individual with the most to gain from nutrition counselling can work with me individually if desired. I’ll update this page if my availability changes.
Should I bring anything?
Intake forms and payment are typically handled ahead of your first visit, all online or by phone. So you really don’t need to bring anything other than a willingness to work together. Some clients will share copies of their food & activity journals, which is always welcome.