Holistic Nutrition

Personalized holistic nutrition services to support natural healing, hormone balance, and vibrant wellness from the inside out.

What types of issues/concerns does Emilia address through Holistic Nutrition?

Emilia specifically work with, but is not limited to, the following:

  • Fertility

  • Pregnancy (Gestational diabetes, anemia, ensuring adequate nutrients and calories for baby’s growth and sustaining mother, healthy weight gain, labor & delivery prep)

  • Postpartum (breastfeeding, weight management, healing, energy, postpartum depression/anxiety, postpartum deficiencies)

  • Infant Nutrition (formula and breast milk, starting solids, navigating allergies)

  • PCOS

  • Period Health

  • Perimenopause/Menopause

  • Endometriosis

  • Weight Management

  • Hormone Imbalances

Don’t see your specific need listed? That’s okay! Schedule a discovery call and let’s chat about your goals!

What does a typical initial assessment look like?

What do Nutritional Counselling appointments include?

The Initial Assessment is a comprehensive process where I take time to understand your health history, lifestyle, symptoms, and goals. We review recent blood work, discuss any functional lab testing that may be helpful, and explore symptomatology. We also dive into lifestyle factors, environmental exposures, and stress levels, all of which influence your body’s relationship with food.

From there, I create a personalized nutrition protocol tailored specifically to your needs—never a one-size-fits-all plan. It will be holistic in understanding and scope, consisting of changes to diet, exercise, lifestyle, mental health support and supplementation.

We go over this in a Plan Delivery Appointment, walking through your unique Road Map and breaking it down into smaller, manageable action steps. The goal is for you to feel clear, empowered, and confident about the path forward.

You’ll leave with concrete steps to begin before our next Follow-Up, which are scheduled every two weeks for the first month or two to build momentum and accountability. After that, we shift to monthly check-ins where we assess progress, adjust your plan, and continue moving toward your goals.

How long does someone work with a Holistic Nutritionist?

It varies based on your needs and goals. The shortest amount of time is 1 month, in which I work with individuals to get them started on the right foot. Others, with more specific goals and comprehensive plans usually work with me for 6 - 8 months. I do still have clients who come back for follow-ups a few times a year to check-in, stay on track and receive help in any new areas of concern.

Is Nutritional Counselling covered by insurance?

It depends on your insurance company and plan. There are many insurance companies that can help pay for nutritional counselling. These include: Equitable Life, Manulife, iA Financial Group, GreenShield Canada, ClaimSecure Inc. or Blue Cross Alberta coverage. As well, Sunlife now offers some employers a Personal Spending Account within which nutrition counselling is covered. However, it is best that you call and check that "nutritional counselling" services from a Natural Nutrition - Clinical Practitioner (NNCP) and/or Certified Nutrition Practitioner (CNP) are included in your coverage. Always look for the key phrase "nutrition" or "nutritional counselling" services. You may also need my certification number, which I can provide upon request.