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Intuitive Eating & Body Neutral Coaching
Heal your relationship with food & your body
We’re guessing you landed on this page because you are looking for an Intuitive Eating Dietitian that can help you heal your relationship with food and your body without another restrictive diet plan.
We work with people just like you that feel stuck in cycles of dieting, food guilt, emotional eating, or constantly thinking about what they “should” or “shouldn’t” eat. Our approach combines evidence-based nutrition with body neutrality, compassion, and practical support that fits into real life.
We don’t eat perfectly ourselves and certainly don’t want to see our clients trapped in diet prison or carrying shame around food choices. This is why we think of ourselves as more of a compassionate eating coach than a traditional dietitian focused on food rules or rigid meal plans.
Feel more peaceful around food, more connected to your body, and more confident nourishing yourself. Take the first step and connect with one of our experienced Intuitive Eating Dietitians today.
We’ll explore what support could look like together ⬇️
Feeling Exhausted by Dieting, Food Rules, or Body Shame?
Here’s What We Can Help With:
- Chronic dieting and yo-yo eating patterns
- Food guilt and shame after eating
- Obsessive calorie, macro, or food tracking
- Emotional or stress eating
- Feeling out of control around certain foods
- Fear of eating “bad” foods
- All-or-nothing thinking around nutrition
- Anxiety around social eating situations
- Difficulty trusting hunger and fullness cues
- Constant body checking or negative body thoughts
- Feeling disconnected from your body
- Exercise guilt or feeling like movement must be earned
- Binge-restrict cycles
- Fear of weight gain
- Difficulty eating consistently throughout the day
- Perfectionism around health and eating
- Learning how to nourish yourself without rigid food rules
- Building body respect even if body love feels impossible right now
- Navigating health goals without dieting
- Creating sustainable eating habits rooted in self-care instead of punishment
Why People Choose Our Intuitive Eating Dietitians
- ✔️ Trusted by thousands of clients since the year 2000.
- ✔️ Compassionate, non-diet and body neutral approach grounded in evidence-based nutrition and behaviour change.
- ✔️ Referred to by respected physicians, psychologists, therapists and health professionals that value our supportive, weight-neutral approach.
- ✔️ Hundreds of 5-star client reviews speak to our Dietitians’ compassionate, real-life approach
- ✔️ Covered by many health benefit plans: We’ll help you maximize your insurance.
- ✔️ Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellors and experienced Registered Dietitians trained in emotional eating, mindful eating, and relationship with food work.
- ✔️ You’re supported by more than one Dietitian. While you’ll work closely with a primary Dietitian, our team collaborates and shares expertise to ensure the best care possible.
- ✔️ Flexible support options, including in-person or virtual appointments.
- ✔️ Added Value! Access hundreds of exclusive resources and tools we have developed over the years to support lasting change.
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What is Intuitive Eating
Intuitive Eating is an evidence-based approach to nutrition that helps you rebuild trust with food and your body without relying on restrictive diets or rigid food rules.
Instead of focusing on perfection, calorie obsession, or “good” versus “bad” foods, Intuitive Eating helps you reconnect with your body’s natural cues like hunger, fullness, satisfaction, and emotional needs.
Working with an Intuitive Eating Dietitian means learning how to nourish yourself with compassion, flexibility, and practical nutrition guidance that fits into real life.
When you work with our team, you may learn how to:
✔ Honour your hunger without fear
✔ Feel more peaceful and less anxious around food
✔ Stop labeling foods as “good” or “bad”
✔ Explore emotional eating with curiosity instead of judgment
✔ Rebuild trust with your body
✔ Understand gentle nutrition without obsession
✔ Build sustainable habits rooted in self-care instead of punishment
As university-trained Registered Dietitians, we provide credible, practical, and personalized support so you can stop obsessing about food and start living your life.
What Changes Might You Notice?
Intuitive Eating is not about perfection or following another set of food rules.
Over time, many clients notice meaningful shifts such as:
✔ Feeling calmer and less anxious around food
✔ Spending less mental energy obsessing about eating or weight
✔ Feeling more comfortable eating a wider variety of foods
✔ Less guilt or shame after eating
✔ More confidence navigating social situations involving food
✔ More awareness of hunger, fullness, and satisfaction cues
✔ More consistent eating patterns and self-care habits
✔ Improved body respect and self-compassion
Greater confidence meal planning
For some people, physical changes may happen naturally over time. For others, the biggest changes are emotional freedom, confidence, and finally feeling more at peace with food again.
Our goal is to help you build a sustainable relationship with food and your body that supports your overall wellbeing and quality of life.
Our 3 Nutrition Counseling Programs
Work with your very own Registered Dietitian / Nutrition Coach for the confidential and individualized support you need. Appointments are available at our local office or virtually by phone or video conferencing for individuals, couples or small groups. Meet our diverse, experienced team here.
Program 1:
Learning
A customized program designed to help you make a fresh, fast start and learn how to change independently.
What’s Included:
- Personalized nutrition counseling on your most important goals over a few appointments
- Access to hundreds of our credible resources developed over 25 years from our collaborative team
Program 2:
Guided Change
A personalized program for those with health concerns or that have multiple goals and are committed to change.
What’s Included:
- Detailed nutrition assessment and customized food and nutrition plan
- Personalized nutrition counseling and support meetings typically spread out over 2-4 months
- Access to hundreds of our credible resources developed over 25 years from our collaborative team
Program 3:
Comprehensive Support
A personalized and highly supportive program for those with health concerns and bigger goals that understand that accountability and motivation is key for sustaining change.
What’s Included:
- Detailed nutrition assessment and customized food and nutrition plan
- Personalized nutrition counseling and support meetings typically spread out over 4-8 months
- Optional access to customized one-on-one services such as:
- computer analysis of your intake
- tailored meal plans, shopping lists and recipes
- virtual pantry assessment or in-person grocery shopping tour
- virtual healthy cooking classes & instruction
- collaboration with your care team (such as physicians, therapists, coaches and loved ones)
- Unlimited text message support through our secure platform in between appointments
- Access to hundreds of our credible resources developed over 25 years from our collaborative team
We understand that cost is an important part of your decision.
Individualized pricing, along with guidance on choosing the right package for your insurance plan, is shared during your free discovery call. If you’re looking for longer-term support, we’ll also walk you through the extra savings we offer.
Tired of dieting, food guilt and constantly thinking about what you should or shouldn’t eat?
Our Intuitive Eating Dietitians provide compassionate, evidence-based support to help you build a healthier relationship with food and your body without shame, rigid rules, or unnecessary restrictions
Personal Success Stories
“I learned how to leave dieting for life. I was taught how to intuitively eat… I can honestly say I will never diet again, what a freeing statement! A huge weight has been lifted and I am so much happier.”
– Jennifer Desilets, Counseling Client
“Health Stand Nutrition helped me change my fundamental approach to food… She taught me how to eat consciously, and without guilt… The coaching was inspiring, action-oriented, and non-judgmental.”
– Bruce Sellery, Nutrition Counseling Client
“I found my Dietitian warm, funny, and skilled at teaching nutrition concepts without the overwhelm… helping me shift my perspective on food from one of anxiety to one of joy and curiosity.”
– Erin Kronstedt, Nutrition Counseling Client
“My Dietitian was incredibly responsive and felt more like a food therapist than a Dietitian, which is exactly what I needed. My Dietitian pointed out food rules that I had disguised very well to myself as preferences and helped me realize how much anxiety and guilt I carried around food and eating.”
– Alix Gordon-Moran, Nutrition Counseling Client
“As a psychologist in private practice, it is very important to me that my clients receive the best possible care from other health professionals. That is why Health Stand Nutrition is my go-to source for exceptional Dietitians. I trust my clients are in excellent hands with them.”
– Adele Fox, Psychologist
“My Dietitian was very kind, helpful and created a safe environment for me to share. She explained the science behind it and helped me get to intuitive eating. Having worked on this, I have felt more wholesome and happy! I highly recommend Health Stand Nutrition for help”
– S.F., Nutrition Counseling Client
Testimonials displayed on this page have been condensed for length
Book Your FREE Discovery Call
To take the first step, connect with our friendly intake team to learn more and ask any questions you may have – no pressure, no commitment.
Here’s what to expect in your free discovery call:
- ✔️ A judgment-free space to briefly share what you’re looking for help with.
- ✔️ We’ll learn a little about you so we can match you with the best-fit Intuitive Eating Registered Dietitian on our team.
- ✔️ You’ll learn about our approach and how our programs and sessions work – including virtual and in-person options.
- ✔️ We can answer your questions about fees, insurance, scheduling, and support options.
- ✔️ You decide if it feels like the right step for you, we’ll support you either way!
Our Nutritionists/Dietitians are in high demand, and availability can be limited. Reaching out soon helps us support you faster!
Frequently Asked Questions
Health Stand Nutrition’s Intuitive Eating Dietitians provide compassionate, personalized support to help individuals find freedom from dieting, reduce stress around food, and build a healthier, more trusting relationship with their body.
Do I need a referral from a doctor to see an Intuitive Eating Counsellor or Dietitian?
No, a doctor’s referral is not required to book an appointment with a Registered Dietitian for intuitive eating support. If you have complex medical issues it is ideal to have your doctor provide us with a referral note to update us on your medical situation so we can best take care of your needs. With your permission (signed) we can collaborate with your doctor, psychologist, coach or other health professional to ensure we are all working well as a team.
What is body neutrality?
Body neutrality is a weight neutral approach towards acceptance and improving your health regardless of your weight. Taking a body neutral approach means respecting your body for all that it is and does for you even if you are working towards body or wellness goals. Body neutrality involves implementing changes that influence your quality of life through a whole body, whole person focus.
Is intuitive eating counseling covered by my insurance or health benefits?
Many private medical insurance plans and health spending accounts cover intuitive eating nutrition support by a Registered Nutritionist/Dietitian. Check your plan in advance to see what is covered for you. Since every insurance company has different policies, please be sure to check with them regarding coverage per session, per year and per family member.
In private insurance and health benefits plans, dietitians are typically listed under the paramedical section. They might have a separate category for nutrition services or registered dietitian services.
If dietitian services aren’t covered under standard benefits, clients can often use a health spending account to get reimbursed.
We do not direct bill to insurance companies, but upon request after your session, we will provide you with a detailed receipt that includes our Registered Dietitian practice permit number, description of service, dates of counselling sessions and consulting fee breakdown per hour.
Thousands of our clients successfully get reimbursed this way.
Also note, in many provinces in Canada, Dietitians are classified as an “Authorized Medical Practitioner” as shown on the Canada Revenue Agency website. What this means is that you can save your receipts and supply them to your accountant for medical expense tax credit.
Is intuitive eating just eating whatever I want?
Intuitive eating is an evidence-based approach that helps you reconnect with your body’s natural cues for hunger, fullness, satisfaction, and nourishment. Rather than following rigid food rules or restrictive diets, you learn how to make food choices that honour both your physical health and emotional wellbeing.
An important part of the process is giving yourself permission to eat all foods without guilt or shame. Ironically, when foods are no longer forbidden, many people find they think about them less, feel more in control around them, and are better able to make food choices based on what truly satisfies and nourishes them.
Working with an Intuitive Eating Dietitian can help you find a balance between enjoying food and caring for your health, without relying on willpower, calorie counting, or strict food rules. The goal is not to eat perfectly, but to build a more peaceful, flexible, and sustainable relationship with food.
Can an Intuitive Eating Dietitian help with emotional eating?
Yes. Emotional eating is one of the most common reasons people seek support from an Intuitive Eating Dietitian.
Rather than focusing on willpower or self-criticism, we help you understand the underlying reasons behind emotional eating and develop practical tools to support your emotional and physical wellbeing.
The goal isn’t to eliminate emotional eating completely, but to help you feel more in control, reduce guilt around food, and build a healthier relationship with eating.
Will I gain weight with intuitive eating?
Every body is different.
Many people come to intuitive eating after years of dieting, restricting foods, or trying to control their weight. As you heal your relationship with food, your body may gain weight, lose weight, or stay relatively stable. The good news is that you’ll be with a trusted guide who will act as your co-pilot, allowing you to move at a pace that is manageable and predictable.
Rather than focusing on controlling weight, intuitive eating focuses on helping you build trust with your body, reduce stress around food, and develop sustainable habits that support your overall health and wellbeing.
If concerns about weight are part of your story, you’re not alone. Our Intuitive Eating Dietitians provide a compassionate, judgment-free space to explore these concerns while helping you care for your health without relying on restrictive diets or food rules.
What’s the difference between working with a dietitian versus searching online for nutrition resources?
There are many books, podcasts, social media accounts, and online resources about intuitive eating, but knowing the information and applying it to your own life are often very different things.
An Intuitive Eating Dietitian provides personalized guidance to help you understand your unique relationship with food, identify hidden food rules, navigate emotional eating, and build trust with your body. We help you turn information into meaningful, sustainable change.
Unlike AI tools or generic online advice, Registered Dietitians can assess your personal history, health concerns, eating patterns, and goals to provide individualized support. You also gain something technology can’t provide: a compassionate human partner who can answer questions, offer accountability, challenge unhelpful beliefs, and support you through the ups and downs of the process.
How many appointments will I need?
The number of appointments depends on your individual needs, goals, and relationship with food. Some people feel supported after a few sessions, while others benefit from ongoing follow-ups as they work through years of dieting, food guilt, emotional eating, or body image concerns.
Booking a free discovery call is a great first step. We’ll learn more about what you’re looking for, answer your questions, and recommend an approach that feels appropriate and supportive for you.
We’ll always work at a pace that feels manageable, compassionate, and aligned with your goals.
How much does it cost to see an Intuitive Eating Counsellor?
The cost to see a specialized Registered Dietitian or intuitive eating counsellor varies.
Everyone’s health journey is unique, and so is the level of support they need. Instead of one-size-fits-all quotes, we offer individualized, transparent pricing based on the depth of support and services included.
Individualized pricing, along with guidance on choosing the right package for your insurance plan, is shared during your free discovery call. We’ll also share with you the additional savings we offer if you require longer-term support.
Is virtual nutrition counseling available?
Yes, our specialist dietitians can see you from the comfort of your home. We use Zoom Healthcare for telehealth videoconferencing. It’s stable, private and a highly secure HIPAA and PIPEDA/PHIPA compliant type of technology used by hospitals and healthcare workers.
Even if you are inexperienced with computer technology you will be surprised how easy it is to use. All you need is a web camera on your computer. At the beginning of your appointment, all you will need to do is click on the website link we’ve provided you with to access our private Zoom room. Then at the start of your appointment your nutrition educator will permit access to begin the videoconference. We can provide you with a demo to show you how easy it is to use. You’ll love that you can see us on video and that we can share notes resources just like you were in our office.
Important: All our nutrition educators are registered with the College of Registered Dietitians of Alberta. This means they carry a license to work as a Registered Dietitian in the province of Alberta. With this license we are permitted to provide virtual dietetic practice as a Registered Dietitian in all provinces throughout Canada except BC, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, Newfoundland & Labrador and PEI where an additional specific license is also required. To help accommodate this requirement some of our Registered Dietitian team members also have registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario, Saskatchewan Dietitians Association and the College of Dietitians of British Columbia.
IF YOU ARE FROM QUEBEC, PEI, NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR, MANITOBA OR OUTSIDE CANADA READ BELOW CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU SIGN UP FOR OUR SERVICES:
For the following provinces in Canada (Quebec, PEI, Newfoundland & Labrador, and Manitoba) as well as other global territories while we can’t see you as a Registered Dietitian, we can still work with you to provide nutrition education services that would not be considered medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and that would be provided for information purposes only. Please note that insurance providers may have different policies/criteria for reimbursement if the service is provided through virtual practice or by a nutritional specialist who is not licensed and registered to practice as a Dietitian or Nutritionist in the jurisdiction where you reside. Be sure to confirm your insurance coverage requirements prior to booking services with us.
I'm looking for a Intuitive Eating Dietitian near me, where are you located?
The Health Stand Nutrition office is located in Calgary, Alberta.
If you are not in Calgary or prefer appointments from home, our HIPAA and PIPEDA/PHIPA compliant virtual nutrition counseling services, online education resources, and online nutrition courses allow you to learn globally and seamlessly. Learn easily from anywhere in the world.
- We are located in the Centre 70 Building:
Suite 602, 7015 Macleod Trail SW, Calgary Alberta T2H 2K6 - Our head office is centrally located just south of Chinook Centre mall on Macleod Trail in the Centre 70 building that houses Script Pharmacy, many medical practices and other professional business.
- We are on the 6th floor accessible by elevator.
- PARKING: Onsite paid parking is available for less than $2/hour on the ground floor of the back of the building by Script Pharmacy through 69th Ave or directly off Macleod Tr south between 69th Ave and 70th Ave. You can also find free parking on the surrounding streets in front and behind the building.
- TRANSIT: Our office is a few blocks (15-minute walk) from Chinook C-Train Station.
- View our location on Google maps
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Perks of Seeing a Registered Dietitian Online for Intuitive Eating Support
Life can get busy! Whether you’re juggling work, kids, or just trying to carve out time for yourself, in-person appointments aren’t always realistic. That’s why our virtual sessions aren’t just a convenient backup…they’re a powerful way to connect, support, and create lasting change.
👀 We Can See Your Pantry, Fridge, Supplements and Food Habits
One of the best parts of seeing a nutritionist? You can show us around your kitchen. No need to guess or try to remember what’s in your pantry or what supplements you are taking, we can take a look together. That means more practical advice, tailored to your real life.
🕒 Easy, Convenient, and Saves You Time
No commute. No parking. No rushing. You can meet with us from your home, your office, or wherever you feel most comfortable. That flexibility makes it easier to stick with your goals.
🌎 Support, No Matter Where You Live
We work with clients across the country. Even if there’s no Dietitian near you, we’re just a click away.
🔒 Safe, Simple, and Professional
We use Zoom for Healthcare, a secure video platform trusted by hospitals and health professionals. It’s fully compliant with HIPAA and PIPEDA/PHIPA standards, so your privacy is protected. Even if you’re not tech-savvy, it’s easy to use. All you need is a webcam and an internet connection, and we’ll guide you through the rest.
Main Areas of Service
We provide in-person nutrition counselling in Calgary, and virtual dietitian services across Canada, including the cities below.
. Our dietitians are licensed in most provinces across Canada.
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