Non-Diet Approach Nutritionists and Dietitians in T1W
Specialty: Sports Nutrition, Digestive Health, Celiac Disease, Chronic Disease, Women’s Health, Weight Concerns, Emotional Eating, Disordered Eating, Meal Planning.
Erin is a Calgary-born and raised Registered Dietitian known for her approachable, practical style and her passion for helping people fuel their bodies with confidence. Whether working with competitive athletes or everyday clients, Erin focuses on realistic strategies that support performance, health, and enjoyment of eating.
Specialty: Sports Nutrition, Digestive Health, Celiac Disease, Chronic Disease, Women’s Health, Weight Concerns, Emotional Eating, Disordered Eating, Meal Planning.
Erin is a Calgary-born and raised Registered Dietitian known for her approachable, practical style and her passion for helping people fuel their bodies with confidence. Whether working with competitive athletes or everyday clients, Erin focuses on realistic strategies that support performance, health, and enjoyment of eating.
Hi! I'm Anna Maria - a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE).
For over a decade, I've helped clients make practical changes to improve their health, while developing a more peaceful relationship with food.
I provide personalized, evidence-based care designed to help you feel confident, nourished, and take the stress out of eating - no diets, no judgment, just guidance that fits your life!
Hi! I'm Anna Maria - a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE).
For over a decade, I've helped clients make practical changes to improve their health, while developing a more peaceful relationship with food.
I provide personalized, evidence-based care designed to help you feel confident, nourished, and take the stress out of eating - no diets, no judgment, just guidance that fits your life!
Online Dietitians and Nutritionists
Specialty: Women’s Health, Menopause, Weight Concerns, Emotional Eating, Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Heart Health, Diabetes, Chronic Disease, Family Meal Planning, Geriatrics/Seniors Health, Dysphagia/Swallowing Issues, Plant-based & Sustainable Eating
Maryke is a natural connector – you will feel her presence right when you meet her! She has a genuine interest in other people, their story and finds creative ways to weave healthy living into anyone’s life.
Specialty: Women’s Health, Menopause, Weight Concerns, Emotional Eating, Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Heart Health, Diabetes, Chronic Disease, Family Meal Planning, Geriatrics/Seniors Health, Dysphagia/Swallowing Issues, Plant-based & Sustainable Eating
Maryke is a natural connector – you will feel her presence right when you meet her! She has a genuine interest in other people, their story and finds creative ways to weave healthy living into anyone’s life.
Specialty: Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Mental Health, Emotional Eating, Intuitive Eating, Chronic Disease, Geriatrics/Seniors Health, IBS & Digestive Health, Dysphagia/Swallowing Issues, ADHD, & Women’s Health.
Thoughtful and empathetic are words often used to describe Courtney. She strives to create genuine connections with clients and works to create an inclusive space for all. She is passionate about working with individuals struggling with health issues, digestive issues, disordered eating and helping clients feel at peace with food and their bodies.
Specialty: Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Mental Health, Emotional Eating, Intuitive Eating, Chronic Disease, Geriatrics/Seniors Health, IBS & Digestive Health, Dysphagia/Swallowing Issues, ADHD, & Women’s Health.
Thoughtful and empathetic are words often used to describe Courtney. She strives to create genuine connections with clients and works to create an inclusive space for all. She is passionate about working with individuals struggling with health issues, digestive issues, disordered eating and helping clients feel at peace with food and their bodies.
Specialty: Women’s Health, Weight Concerns, Emotional Eating, IBS & Digestive Health, Disordered Eating, Mental Health, ADHD, Heart Health, Diabetes, Indigenous Health, Sports Nutrition, Chronic Disease.
Some of the things you'll notice about Paige is her infectious smile and enthusiasm alongside her outgoing social nature and welcoming demeanor. Through Paige’s one-on-one counseling, you will find how she compassionately supports those seeking to balance their busy lifestyles with their nutrition.
Specialty: Women’s Health, Weight Concerns, Emotional Eating, IBS & Digestive Health, Disordered Eating, Mental Health, ADHD, Heart Health, Diabetes, Indigenous Health, Sports Nutrition, Chronic Disease.
Some of the things you'll notice about Paige is her infectious smile and enthusiasm alongside her outgoing social nature and welcoming demeanor. Through Paige’s one-on-one counseling, you will find how she compassionately supports those seeking to balance their busy lifestyles with their nutrition.
Confused by all the nutrition advice out there? Struggling with emotional eating, digestive issues, or a health condition? Frustrated by diets that don’t work or feel impossible to stick to?
You're not alone. At Health Stand Nutrition, we know that eating well isn’t just about food—it’s about real-life challenges, emotions, and habits. That’s why our Registered Dietitians take a compassionate, no-nonsense approach to help you build a healthy and joyous relationship with food—without guilt, extreme rules, or restrictions.
Confused by all the nutrition advice out there? Struggling with emotional eating, digestive issues, or a health condition? Frustrated by diets that don’t work or feel impossible to stick to?
You're not alone. At Health Stand Nutrition, we know that eating well isn’t just about food—it’s about real-life challenges, emotions, and habits. That’s why our Registered Dietitians take a compassionate, no-nonsense approach to help you build a healthy and joyous relationship with food—without guilt, extreme rules, or restrictions.
Specialty: Weight Concerns, Emotional Eating, Type 1 / Type 2 Diabetes, Heart Health, Women’s Health, PCOS, Pre/post Natal, Family Meal Planning.
The first thing you will notice about Shauna is her contagious optimism, energetic personality and zest. Shauna loves teaching and has a heart full of compassion and empathy for helping clients work through health concerns. You can’t help to feel more confident and excited to take action to improve your health after spending time with her.
Specialty: Weight Concerns, Emotional Eating, Type 1 / Type 2 Diabetes, Heart Health, Women’s Health, PCOS, Pre/post Natal, Family Meal Planning.
The first thing you will notice about Shauna is her contagious optimism, energetic personality and zest. Shauna loves teaching and has a heart full of compassion and empathy for helping clients work through health concerns. You can’t help to feel more confident and excited to take action to improve your health after spending time with her.
Specialty: Women’s Health, Weight Concerns, Emotional Eating, Menopause, Celiac Disease, Disordered Eating, Mental Health, ADHD, Autism, Bone Health, Meal Planning.
Warm, genuine, and down-to-earth, Dawn Peacock is a Registered Dietitian with over 20 years of experience helping clients simplify nutrition, reduce food stress, and build confidence in their eating habits. Known for her practical, compassionate approach, Dawn helps clients cut through the noise around food and find realistic strategies that work in everyday life. She’s recognized for her ability to turn complex nutrition science into practical, doable steps.
Specialty: Women’s Health, Weight Concerns, Emotional Eating, Menopause, Celiac Disease, Disordered Eating, Mental Health, ADHD, Autism, Bone Health, Meal Planning.
Warm, genuine, and down-to-earth, Dawn Peacock is a Registered Dietitian with over 20 years of experience helping clients simplify nutrition, reduce food stress, and build confidence in their eating habits. Known for her practical, compassionate approach, Dawn helps clients cut through the noise around food and find realistic strategies that work in everyday life. She’s recognized for her ability to turn complex nutrition science into practical, doable steps.
Specialty: Meal Planning, Weight Concerns, Emotional Eating, Metabolic Disease, Diabetes, Chronic Disease, Recreational Sports Nutrition, & Women’s Health
Carlin is one of the experienced Registered Dietitians on the Health Stand team. She has a natural knack for connecting with people and making them feel at ease. Carlin is known for her bright smile, sincere care, and infectious enthusiasm when working with clients and her passion to support her clients in their health journey, goals, and making peace with food and their body. She believes strongly in empowering people to make lasting change that suits their needs and lifestyle.
Specialty: Meal Planning, Weight Concerns, Emotional Eating, Metabolic Disease, Diabetes, Chronic Disease, Recreational Sports Nutrition, & Women’s Health
Carlin is one of the experienced Registered Dietitians on the Health Stand team. She has a natural knack for connecting with people and making them feel at ease. Carlin is known for her bright smile, sincere care, and infectious enthusiasm when working with clients and her passion to support her clients in their health journey, goals, and making peace with food and their body. She believes strongly in empowering people to make lasting change that suits their needs and lifestyle.
Intuitive eating counselor and registered dietitian with 17 years of experience. Offering in person and evening appointments located in Calgary. Virtual nutrition counselling available across Alberta, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
Supporting adults, families, and children who want lasting change in their relationship with food and body. Services include support with intuitive eating, family nutrition, disordered eating, food cravings, digestive concerns, pelvic floor nutrition, and sensory sensitivities.
Intuitive eating counselor and registered dietitian with 17 years of experience. Offering in person and evening appointments located in Calgary. Virtual nutrition counselling available across Alberta, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
Supporting adults, families, and children who want lasting change in their relationship with food and body. Services include support with intuitive eating, family nutrition, disordered eating, food cravings, digestive concerns, pelvic floor nutrition, and sensory sensitivities.
With over 12 years of clinical experience—and my own lived experience of recovery—I work with clients in a way that is direct, hands-on, and individualized. I support the full spectrum of eating disorder recovery, including re-feeding, restoring physical health, regulating eating patterns, interrupting symptoms, reintegrating fear foods, rebuilding hunger and fullness cues, and improving digestion, hormones, and overall relationship with food and body.
With over 12 years of clinical experience—and my own lived experience of recovery—I work with clients in a way that is direct, hands-on, and individualized. I support the full spectrum of eating disorder recovery, including re-feeding, restoring physical health, regulating eating patterns, interrupting symptoms, reintegrating fear foods, rebuilding hunger and fullness cues, and improving digestion, hormones, and overall relationship with food and body.
Hi! I'm a plant-based dietitian and nutritionist, specializing in vegan and vegetarian diets. I offer Zoom consultations in Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Book a free 20-min discovery call or Zoom session to see if we're a good match! Insurance receipts are provided post-session. My services include counseling, meal plans, and more. I assist with weight loss, balanced eating, meal planning, avoiding deficiencies, motivation, food relationship, sports nutrition, digestion, family, paediatrics, pregnancy, menopause, PCOS, IBS, etc. Check out our service section on the website for all offerings!
Hi! I'm a plant-based dietitian and nutritionist, specializing in vegan and vegetarian diets. I offer Zoom consultations in Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Book a free 20-min discovery call or Zoom session to see if we're a good match! Insurance receipts are provided post-session. My services include counseling, meal plans, and more. I assist with weight loss, balanced eating, meal planning, avoiding deficiencies, motivation, food relationship, sports nutrition, digestion, family, paediatrics, pregnancy, menopause, PCOS, IBS, etc. Check out our service section on the website for all offerings!
Non-Diet Approach Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is the non-diet approach to nutrition?
A non-diet approach to nutrition is a holistic strategy that prioritizes overall health and well-being over strict diets or weight loss plans. Dietitians who practice this approach emphasize intuitive eating, encouraging clients to listen to their internal hunger and fullness cues rather than following rigid dietary rules. This method promotes a healthier relationship with food and fosters self-acceptance, especially for individuals with a history of dieting or disordered eating patterns.
Why should I see a dietitian who takes a non-diet approach?
As more evidence highlights the ineffectiveness and potential harm of many diets, the non-diet approach is gaining popularity and recognition as a sustainable and compassionate nutritional strategy. Non-diet dietitians help clients shift their focus from weight to overall health, supporting behaviors that enhance physical and emotional well-being. Therefore, a non-diet approach to nutrition may be a welcome change for many individuals who are looking to branch out from the heavy emphasis on diets and weights that many professionals in the medical and wellness communities may have. Additionally, because non-diet dietitians take a more holistic approach, they will also often work with clients on their relationship to other lifestyle habits that impact wellbeing, such as encouraging a healthy relationship with exercise.
What can a non-diet approach help with?
A non-diet approach can be highly beneficial for individuals with a history of eating disorders or disordered eating patterns, as well as those who have experienced repeated dieting with little success. This approach helps clients move away from rigid food rules and promotes a healthier relationship with food. By focusing on intuitive eating, clients learn to trust their internal hunger and fullness cues, rather than adhering to external dietary guidelines. This approach can help clients develop an intuitive sense of their nutritional needs, improve body acceptance, and reduce the psychological stress or shame commonly associated with dieting.
What should I look for in a non-diet dietitian?
When searching for a non-diet dietitian, it's important to consider several factors to ensure they are the right fit for you. Start by reviewing the dietitian's profile on Psychology Today or their personal website. Look for mentions of intuitive eating, body acceptance, or Health At Every Size (HAES) principles, which are indicative of a non-diet approach. Non-diet dietitians often outline their nutrition philosophy in these profiles. In addition to their approach, consider practical factors such as session costs, accepted insurance plans, and the availability of in-person or telehealth options. When you find a professional who seems like a good fit, reach out to speak with them. During the conversation, pay attention to whether you feel comfortable with them and how they explain their non-diet approach. If you are seeking a dietitian for a specific concern, such as disordered eating or chronic dieting, this can also be a good time to ask about their experience in these areas.