We understand you want to recover from your eating disorder but may feel unsure or anxious about what recovery could mean. We’ve supported clients with food and body image struggles since 2000, and we understand how complex this journey can be.
Change is possible. Our Eating Disorder Dietitians are here to help you move away from the exhausting cycle of food guilt, restriction, bingeing, or purging. We offer eating disorder nutrition counselling grounded in the science of food, behavior change, and strategies that have worked for so many others.
Even if it feels hard to imagine food freedom, peace of mind, or recovery right now – we can hold that vision for you. Let us be your confidential co-pilot, gently guiding you while you sit in the pilot’s seat, moving at a pace that feels manageable.
Yes, it is possible to feel more at ease in your body. Food can become just one part of your life – not something that takes up so much time, energy, or headspace.
Take the first step and connect with one of our caring Eating Disorder Dietitians today. We’ll explore what support could look like together.
Why Clients Choose Our Eating Disorder Dietitians
✔️ Trusted by thousands of clients and referred to by doctors and therapists since the year 2000.
✔️ Clear, practical guidance to help you nourish your body without fear, confusion, or food rules.
✔️ Hundreds of 5-star client reviews speak to our Dietitians’ trusted, real-life approach to nutrition and lasting results.
✔️ You can feel safe under our care knowing that we have seen recovery at all ages, genders, and experiences and use personalized strategies that work.
✔️ Compassionate Dietitians who are your cheerleaders and advocates.
✔️ Eating disorder recovery meal support.
✔️ Specialized and leading team of Eating Disorder Nutritionists to select from (we help you determine the best-fit!) who work in a team environment to share best practices, experience and solutions.
✔️ We work collaboratively with your family doctor and therapist. (Have no therapist? We can help refer you to a trusted colleague if and when needed.)
✔️ Ongoing individual and family support programs helping you maintain progress and navigate challenges as they arise.
✔️ Support for caregivers and parents with guidance on what to say (and not say), how to help around meals, and how to better understand eating disorders.
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We Specialize in the Following Conditions & Behaviors
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
- Orthorexia
- General disordered eating patterns
- Food and weight obsession
- Endless tracking
- Second guessing food decisions
- Anxiety about social situations
- Coping behaviors such as restriction, bingeing, purging, and overexercising.
Our Eating Disorder Dietitians have supported countless individuals with food and body challenges that also have mental health conditions. We’re always learning and growing in the areas of mental health and behavior change so we can better support you with conditions like anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, and more.
Learn more about our team of Eating Disorder Nutritionists specializing in eating disorder nutrition counselling
Who Are Our Clients?
- Teens, adults, and older adults struggling with eating disorders or disordered eating
- Parents and caregivers seeking support for their loved ones
- Individuals with ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, OCD, or other mental health concerns alongside eating challenges
- People who have been in recovery before and are looking for continued support
- Athletes, students, and professionals impacted by perfectionism, restriction, or body image distress
- 2SLGBTQIA+ clients and those exploring body image in relation to gender identity or expression
No matter where you’re at, you are welcome here and in good hands. 💛
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 just for you and/or your caregivers and support team. 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 can be a big 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. We’ll also share with you the additional savings we offer if you require longer-term support.
Personal Success Stories
“Working with my Dietitian to address a long-winded battle with anorexia nervosa has been inspiring and empowering. From a restrictive and rule-ridden approach to eating, I’ve developed a healthy and sustainable approach to meals and snacks. The program allowed me to take challenges at my own pace with the guidance of understanding and down to earth professional support.”
– C.B
“I am a psychologist in private practice and it is very important to me that my clients have the best care with other health care professionals. For that reason, Health Stand Nutrition is my only source for exceptional Dietitians. Andrea and her team provide highly knowledgeable, compassionate, and real world support to my clients who require assistance with food lifestyle.
I trust my clients to them and you would be in excellent hands making them part of your health care team.”
– Adele Fox, Psychologist
“Our Dietitian immediately made a connection with our daughter. Her kind and understanding way instantly built trust in all of us. With our Dietitian’s support, we could see a path out of disordered eating. Her guidance gave us, as parents, a role in how we could effectively help our daughter. With her encouragement, we were empowered and no longer felt helpless and alone. Thanks to our Dietitian’s help, our daughter made excellent gains back to health. She inspired a will to get better in our daughter, and for that, we will always be grateful.”
– Sam B.
Our Eating Disorder Recovery Roadmap: What to Expect
When it comes to the role of nutrition in the recovery journey, it can be helpful to visualize what we are trying to accomplish. We describe the recovery journey as 3 over-arching phases, with steps along the way.
While everyone’s journey is unique to them, we tend to break down the recovery process into 3 distinct phases:
Our 3-Phased Approach to Nutrition
PHASE 1:
Structure
Goal:
Reduce/stop eating disorder behaviours and create medical stability.
Phase 2:
FLEXIBILITY
Goal:
Get more comfortable with eating in new and/or challenging environments or situations.
Phase 3:
FREEDOM & SPONTANEITY
Goal:
Personalize the eating experience and continue to build a toolkit for long-term recovery.
Book a FREE Discovery Call
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:
✔️ 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 Eating Disorder 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 Eating Disorder Nutritionists are in high demand, and availability can be limited. Reaching out soon helps us support you faster!
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I know if I need help from an eating disorder dietitian? Do I need a formal diagnosis?
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by food, your body image, or your eating habits, you’re not alone, and it’s okay to ask for help. You don’t need a formal diagnosis to benefit from an eating disorder dietitian’s support.
You might consider working with an eating disorder dietitian if you:
Feel anxious, guilty, or out of control around food
Are constantly thinking about food, calories, or your body
Struggle with restrictive eating, bingeing, or purging behaviors
Avoid social situations because of food or body image concerns
Use food or exercise as a way to cope with stress or emotions
Have been told by a loved one or healthcare provider that they’re concerned
Our experienced dietitians can help you better understand what’s going on, whether you’re in the early stages of concern or further along in your recovery journey.
You don’t have to wait until things feel “bad enough” to get support. Reaching out is a brave first step toward food freedom and feeling more at peace in your body.
What does a dietitian do for eating disorders?
Dietitians can significantly help with the different phases of eating disorder recovery.
Firstly, in the beginning, when you might be struggling with undernourishment and not simply getting enough good nutrition, we’re going to work with you on what we call mechanical eating. Mechanical eating is where we teach you to trust us first — before you can truly begin to trust your hunger cues and your ability to make food choices that support your health. We’ll work with your family, support person, or meet with you one-on-one to build a structured plan and put it into action. But don’t worry — you won’t stay in this phase forever.
In time, your ability to detect hunger and fullness cues will improve. You’ll begin to trust your healthy self more than the obsessive and relentless eating disorder thoughts. This is when we’ll shift into what we call an intuitive eating approach. Eating becomes more flexible, with some structure — but less rigidity around what, when, and how much you eat.
Lastly, as you near the end of the recovery process, you’ll be more in the driver’s seat. At this point, we’ll begin introducing challenges — such as navigating social situations, facing fear foods, and building confidence in more complex eating environments.
If that sounds overwhelming or scary, don’t worry — you don’t have to get there overnight. This process is gradual, and we’ll move forward step-by-step, at a pace that feels right for you.
Our goal is to meet you where you’re at right now in whatever phase of recovery you are at and work with you as a trusted ally, friend and co-pilot. You’re the pilot, we’re flying the plane together on your journey to recovery. We’re sitting next to you and we’re providing advice, guidance, science information, fact checking information along the way on how to navigate some of those tricky situations when it comes to eating.
What does recovery look like when working with a dietitian on your team?
No matter where you are in your recovery journey, a dietitian on our team can help you improve your quality of life. While the process may look different for everyone, here’s a general overview of what to expect — always tailored to your unique needs and pace.
Firstly, in the beginning, when you might be struggling with undernourishment and not simply getting enough good nutrition, we’re going to work with you on what we call mechanical eating. Mechanical eating is where we teach you to trust us first — before you can truly begin to trust your hunger cues and your ability to make food choices that support your health. We’ll work with your family, support person, or meet with you one-on-one to build a structured plan and put it into action. But don’t worry — you won’t stay in this phase forever.
In time, your ability to detect hunger and fullness cues will improve. You’ll begin to trust your healthy self more than the obsessive and relentless eating disorder thoughts. This is when we’ll shift into what we call an intuitive eating approach. Eating becomes more flexible, with some structure — but less rigidity around what, when, and how much you eat.
Lastly, as you near the end of the recovery process, you’ll be more in the driver’s seat. At this point, we’ll begin introducing challenges — such as navigating social situations, facing fear foods, and building confidence in more complex eating environments.
If that sounds overwhelming or scary, don’t worry — you don’t have to get there overnight. This process is gradual, and we’ll move forward step-by-step, at a pace that feels right for you.
Our goal is to meet you where you’re at right now in whatever phase of recovery you are at and work with you as a trusted ally, friend and co-pilot. You’re the pilot, we’re flying the plane together on your journey to recovery. We’re sitting next to you and we’re providing advice, guidance, science information, fact checking information along the way on how to navigate some of those tricky situations when it comes to eating.
How can you help me as a caregiver, parent or spouse in eating disorder recovery for my loved one?
Whether your child or loved one has been newly diagnosed with an eating disorder or has been struggling for some time, YOU can have a significant impact on their recovery.
We see caregivers as a vital part of the recovery process. A dietitian on our team can guide you on what to say (and what not to say), build skills in meal support and emotion coaching, and help you understand the nutrition piece — so you feel less alone, less confused, and more confident in your role. You’ll be able to ask all your questions and gain clarity and knowledge to walk your loved one towards recovery.
Do I need a doctors referral to see an Eating Disorder Dietitian?
No, a doctor’s referral is not required to book an appointment with an eating disorder dietitian. 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 makes your eating disorder programs different from other programs?
- Professional & Established: As one of the most established Registered Dietitian practices in Canada, we have pioneered the industry since year 2000. We are located in Calgary as well as serve the global community online. Our top referral source for nutrition counselling is by referrals from respected physicians, psychologists and health professionals that value our approach, professionalism and results. We have a spacious, confidential consulting office that will make you feel comfortable when discussing personal goals and concerns.Our HIPAA and PIPEDA/PHIPA compliant virtual nutrition counseling services, online education resources, and online nutrition courses allow you to learn globally and seamlessly.
- Customization and Follow-Up: Our services specialize in personalizing plans just for you. Since there are a million and one ways to eat, following a book, internet plan or a group program often will likely not address your own preferences and needs. We believe working one-on-one with each person is the best way to achieve success and ideas you can sustain for the long term. We also know that in order for you to achieve results a single nutrition counselling session won’t work. Since we have worked with hundreds of people since the year 2000 we have set up our three programs to address your needs.
- Qualified Nutrition Experts: All of our nutrition experts are experienced, credible, and university-trained. As Registered Dietitians (the only regulated and licensed health professionals in the nutrition field in Canada), we are held to ethical standards of practice). We make sure you are getting advice that is current, credible, and scientifically based. For more information on the training and legislation of our profession visit: the College of Dietitians of Alberta. Note that while the word “Nutritionist” is a protected title by law in Calgary, Alberta where we are located, this title may not be protected by law in your local area.
- Added Value! Not only do we provide you with personalized nutrition counselling, you can count on us for many other added resources and tools we have developed over the years to facilitate learning. We are constantly updating our resource bank as well as subscriptions to research updates and databases to make sure you have the most current up-to-date information. We work in a team environment to share best practices, experience and solutions.
Is nutrition counseling covered by my insurance (and what to do if it is not)?
Many private medical insurance plans and health spending accounts cover nutrition counselling by a Registered Nutritionist/Dietitian. Check your plan 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.
If your plan does not cover the services of a Registered Dietitian:
Employers:
- Talk to your insurance broker and ask for Dietitians to be added to your employee health insurance plan.
- Assess if your employee health benefit plan makes the most of nutrition services by downloading and sharing these resources with decision makers: download employer resources.
Business Owners:
- For a Professional Corporation or any Incorporation – the most tax efficient way to claim for medical expenses is through a Health Spending Account (HSA) or PHSP (Private Health Services Plan).
- Paying for medical expenses with after tax dollars means you are requiring more pre-tax dollars to pay for these expenses. An HSA simply allows you to shift the personal burden over to the corporation – the result being a tax deduction to the corporation, and tax free benefit to the employee.
- There are many HSA providers in Canada – in the end they all accomplish the same thing. Depending on your medical needs the add on features of HSA’s is where the differences lie.
- To discuss features and cost differences along with the flow of funds between personal and corporation CONTACT US so we can provide you with a referral to a trusted broker we work with to provide you with a range of options
Employees:
- Ask your employer senior leadership team, union rep and HR director to add dietitian services to your employee health insurance plan.
- We have drafted the following paragraph for you to cut and paste into a letter. We appreciate your support and voice to help with this!
To Human Resources Department or Union Representative:
My health is important to me and I want to benefit from the services a Registered Dietitian can provide. When you are negotiating our company’s renewal for medical insurance coverage for our benefits plan, I would strongly urge you to consider adding coverage for Registered Dietitians who are regulated health professionals under the Health Professions Act. For more information about the profession visit The Dietitians of Canada: https://www.dietitians.ca/employeebenefits Registered Dietitians (RDs) are the only regulated health professionals in the field of nutrition. Dietitians are qualified to offer Canadians trust-worthy, science-based food and nutrition advice tailored to their health goals, preferences, and lifestyles.
Thank you for considering this important health issue.
Sincerely,
What is the difference between an Eating Disorder Dietitian and a Nutritionist?
All Dietitians are Nutritionists (but not all Nutritionists are Dietitians).
Registered Dietitians (RDs) are the only regulated and licensed health professionals in the field of nutrition in Canada, we are held to ethical standards of practice. In some provinces including where we are headquartered in Alberta, the word Nutritionist is also a protected title. To be sure you are accessing advice from the most qualified nutrition professional, look for the initials RD or PDt (DtP in French) after a health professional’s name.
Seeing a Registered Dietitian for Eating Disorders is one way you can be assured the nutrition education you are receiving is credible. You wouldn’t ask a celebrity interested in home construction how to wire your basement, you’d ask an electrician. You wouldn’t ask your child’s soccer coach who has an interest in health to provide you with medical treatment. Apply this same thinking when it comes to nutrition advice!
Just like electricians, engineers and medical doctors, Dietitians are accountable to provincial regulatory bodies for the highest standards of education and ethical practice. Provincial regulatory bodies protect the public and serve as a point of contact for consumer complaints and malpractice.
Titles such as Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Certified Nutritional Practitioner, RONP, RNCP, ROHP, RHN, CNP are not the same as a Registered Dietitian and do not indicate the person is a provincially regulated health professional. These are often used by those who have completed much less intensive privately owned training programs that vary in length and rigor.
To ensure your nutrition care provider is a Dietitian, look for RD or PDt (DtP in French) behind their name. Dietitian is a protected title across Canada, just like physician, nurse and pharmacist. Nutritionist is also a protected title in Alberta, Quebec and Nova Scotia.
Is virtual eating disorder nutrition counseling available?
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.
Where is your eating disorder clinic located?
Our eating disorder clinic 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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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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