Question 1

Who should see a Holistic Nutritionist?

Accepted Answer

Many people can benefit from seeing a holistic nutritionist! Whether you are seeking additional nutrition advice, aim to help improve the nutrition of your family or alleviate unwanted symptoms or illnesses, a nutritionist can play a crucial role in improving your state of health. To determine if seeing a nutritionist may be beneficial for you, consider the following questions: 
- Are you interested in learning how to optimize your diet?
- Do you want to improve mood and energy levels?
- Do you experience digestive discomfort (e.g. constipation, gas, diarrhea, etc.)?
- Do you wish to identify and manage food sensitivities?
- Are you interested in preventing or reserving unwanted symptoms and disease?
- Do you have extra weight you would like to lose?
- Do you want work with a nutritionist who can help motivate and guide you towards improving your overall health?
- Would you like to adopt a certain type of diet in a healthy way (e.g. vegan, vegetarian, etc.)?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, the support of a holistic nutritionist can help you reach your individualized health goals.

Question 2

I've never worked with a holistic nutritionist before. What is the process like?

Accepted Answer

Our approach to nutrition is whole foods based and always personalized to you, depending on your diet preferences, lifestyle, health goals, family requirements, and more. We want to make healthy eating work for you. We provide straightforward meal ideas and recipes that are designed to make healthy eating seamlessly fit into your life. We believe there is no 'one size fits all' approach to diet. Instead, we focus on educating and empowering you to adopt a nutrition plan that promotes optimal physical and mental health while accommodating your unique lifestyle and personal or family needs.

Your first appointment will be 60-90 minutes and we will discuss all of your health concerns and symptoms. We will also talk about your goals, as well as any hesitations or roadblocks you have encountered in your health journey. Following this, you will receive a customized wellness protocol to take home and implement. The level of support in between sessions will depend on the selected package or program.

Question 3

Where are you located?

Accepted Answer

Nourished is a remote Holistic Nutrition service that allows you to get the guidance you are searching for in the comfort of your own home. You have the option of a phone consultation or video chat through a secure online platform. The secure platform allows us to share data, documents, and communicate with you via their chat feature which is available outside your schedule appointment.

Question 4

Are your services covered?

Accepted Answer

Short answer — maybe. Some extended health plans do cover nutrition services under nutrition counselling or alternative practitioners. Check with your provider about what your personal plan includes. Please note that all services must be paid for up front.

Question 5

What issues can you help with?

Accepted Answer

We provide support in a number of areas including (not not limited to): fatigue, indigestion, heartburn, bloating, IBS, anxiety, mood swings, depression, insomnia, pain and inflammation, autoimmune disease, injury recovery, skin issues, heart disease, diabetes, hormonal imbalance, food allergies, low immunity, stress management, menopause, weight gain and chronic disease.

Question 6

I am on medication. Can I still benefit from Holistic nutrition?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! Holistic nutrition can mitigate the undesirable side effects medications can come with. It not only promotes your overall well-being, but also addresses underlying issues while leveraging medication to alleviate symptoms. Holistic nutrition and mainstream medicine collaborate well together. We can incorporate the benefits of both worlds!

Question 7

Isn't it just easier to search for healthy living ideas online?

Accepted Answer

This is a valid question! While the internet offers a wealth of health advice, ranging from excellent to not-so-great, none of it is tailored to your individual biology, goals, symptoms, history, resources, or lifestyle. Online information also lacks the benefits of a personal connection, communication, trust, dialogue, motivation, and accountability.

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