Nutrition for Meal Planning & Health Prevention
Calgary Meal Planning Dietitian & Online Nutritionist Support
While healthy eating sounds easy, we understand it can be quite challenging to put into action. Our experienced Registered Dietitian Calgary team since year 2000 has worked collaboratively to develop the tools, systems, and resources to help guide you on your journey of what, when, and how much to eat for optimal health.
Since there is not ONE way to eat well, we approach meal planning for breakfasts, lunches, suppers, and snacks by first understanding your food personality type. If you are a meatatarian, vegetarian, or somewhere in between, we can customize a plan for you. If you love to cook or want to minimize cooking by choice, we can help (especially if you travel regularly or are a shift worker).
Let our meal planning dietitian support you with a customized plan that makes sense for your family situation, food preferences, and schedule. You don’t need to plan complicated meal plans for weeks at a time or spend all day Sunday prepping for the week ahead. If you are like many of our clients who are not great at planning and need super simple systems for shopping, cooking, and meal ideas, we’ve got you covered. We also offer online healthy cooking classes!
If you are wondering what to do to keep motivated, accountable, and navigate the challenges of stress eating or emotional eating, we draw on strategies from the field of behavior change and psychology to help you anchor healthy habits. Take comfort in knowing we focus on progress not perfection. We will always build in enough soulful fun foods (such as your favorite sweet and savoury foods) to make sure you are building a plan you can sustain for life.
Meal planning made simple. Let our Meal Planning Dietitian team show you how.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What makes your service 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 office is centrally located with low-cost parking.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.
Do I need a doctors referral to book services with a Registered Dietitian?
A doctor’s referral is not required to book an appointment with a Registered 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.
Is nutrition counselling covered by insurance in Canada? What if it isn’t?
Many extended health benefit plans and health spending accounts cover nutrition counselling provided by a Registered Dietitian (RD). Coverage varies by insurer, so we recommend checking your plan for details such as annual limits, per-session coverage and whether a referral is required.
While we do not offer direct billing, we provide detailed receipts that include our Registered Dietitian practice permit number and all required information for reimbursement. Most of our clients successfully submit these receipts to their insurance provider.
If your plan does not cover nutrition counselling, you may still be eligible to claim your sessions as a medical expense for tax purposes. In Alberta and many other provinces, Registered Dietitians are classified as Authorized Medical Practitioners by the Canada Revenue Agency, which may allow you to include receipts in your medical expense tax credit.
If you’re unsure about your coverage, we’re happy to guide you through what questions to ask your insurance provider during your free discovery call.
What is the difference between a Nutritionist and a Dietitian?
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 located 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 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.
How much does it cost to see a dietitian, and how does payment work?
The cost of working with a Registered Dietitian depends on the level of support and services included. We provide transparent, individualized pricing during your free discovery call so you can choose an option that aligns with your goals and insurance coverage.
Sessions are paid in advance through our secure system. While we do not offer direct billing to insurance providers, we provide detailed receipts with all required information for reimbursement through extended health benefits or health spending accounts.
If you have questions about pricing or payment options, our intake team is happy to guide you.
Do you offer virtual nutrition counselling?
Yes. We offer secure virtual nutrition counselling using Zoom for Healthcare, a HIPAA and PIPEDA/PHIPA compliant telehealth platform used by hospitals and healthcare providers.
Virtual sessions are simple and convenient — all you need is a device with internet access. You’ll receive a private link before your appointment, and your dietitian will guide you through the process.
Our Registered Dietitians are licensed with the College of Dietitians of Alberta and are permitted to provide virtual care in Alberta and other provinces where registration requirements are met. If you reside outside Alberta, we’ll confirm eligibility before booking to ensure services align with provincial regulations and insurance requirements.
If you’re unsure whether virtual care is right for you, we’re happy to discuss your options during your free discovery call.
Where is your Calgary office located?
Our Calgary office is located in the Centre 70 Building:
Suite 602, 7015 Macleod Trail SW
Calgary, Alberta T2H 2K6
We are centrally located just south of Chinook Centre on Macleod Trail, in a professional building that houses medical and healthcare practices. Our office is on the 6th floor and accessible by elevator.
Parking: Paid parking is available onsite, and free street parking is available nearby.
Transit: We are approximately a 15-minute walk from Chinook C-Train Station.
How much notice is required for rescheduling appointments?
We kindly ask for at least 24 hours’ notice (Monday to Friday business days) if you need to reschedule your appointment.
Your session time is reserved exclusively for you, and late cancellations or missed appointments may result in the session being counted toward your program or a cancellation fee being applied.
We understand that unexpected situations can arise, and we do our best to be fair and supportive whenever possible.
Still have a question we didn’t answer?
Our friendly Dietitian team can give you a hand. To ask a question drop us an email or phone our office.
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