Hi, I’m Kristin!
Nutrition plans need to be flexible and realistic, focused on skills not simply knowledge.
I grew up with a love for food, cooking and science - studying nutrition was a natural fit! I have been practicing as a dietitian for 15 years. In that time I have traversed North America, working in nutrition counselling, education, and research in BC, Alberta, Illinois and Delaware.
Prior to returning to clinical practice, I was an Associate Instructor at the University of Delaware. During this time I served as the coordinator for the Food and Nutrition Education Lab and taught undergraduate courses in nutrition over the lifespan, teaching methods and culinary medicine.
I completed both my Bachelor of Science (Food, Nutrition and Health) and Master of Science (Human Nutrition) at the University of British Columbia, before completing a dietetic internship with the Manitoba Partnership Dietetic Education Program.
I am currently registered as a dietitian with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia and the Commission on Dietetic Registration (United States). I am also a member of Weight-Inclusive Dietitians in Canada and The Center for Mindful Eating.
My Approach
weight-inclusive care.
Health and healthy eating can happen with all body shapes and sizes. You DO NOT need to fit into a specific BMI category or reach a particular body weight. Let’s take the pressure off society’s expectations and focus on goals unrelated to weight.
Check out Weight-Inclusive Dietitians in Canada for more information on weight-inclusive care.
a Flexible Perspective.
Restriction and deprivation may result in a quick fix, but are rarely sustainable - research suggests most people end up heavier after years of so-called yo-yo dieting.
I am interested in helping people cultivate the nutrition knowledge, behaviours, and skills to support their health, not policing what people eat.
Here’s a great article on the benefits of taking a more flexible, non-dieting approach to your health from dietitian Carrie Dennett.
Reclaiming The Joy in Food.
Food is about so much more than nourishment. Nana’s shortbread was about the love she baked into those cookies, not the fat content.
Slow down, take in the sights, smells, tastes and emotions, and allow yourself to be joyful around food again.
This introduction to mindful eating from the Center for Mindful Eating can be a good place to start.