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            Hi there! I am Anna, and I'm so glad you're here. As a registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counsellor I specialize in supporting folx of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds find peace with food and their bodies. 

I take a weight inclusive and trauma-informed approach, focusing on cultivating a positive and healthy relationship with food and your body, rather than trying to achieve a specific weight or shape. I know that there is a lot of stigma and discrimination around larger bodies and I strive to create a safer and more supportive environment for all of my clients. 

My goal is to be your guide as you (re)learn to listen to your body's signals of hunger and fullness, and as you (re)build trust in yourself to make food choices that feel good and nourishing for you in your body. I also incorporate mindfulness and self-compassion practices in order to embody a holistic approach that encompasses physical, mental and emotional health. 

I would be honoured to meet you, and support you on your journey to a more positive and peaceful relationship with food and your body.



For returning clients, please note that my prices have changed as of April 1, 2023, if you need accommodations please message me privately.*
          

            
Hi, I’m Sarah Howe McKenna. I’m a registered dietitian who loves helping people feel better. I’m weight-inclusive and have lots of experience teaching intuitive eating. I’m also certified in the “How to Eat” method from the Ellyn Satter Institute which focuses on helping people move away from diets and towards joy and acceptance with eating.

I have celiac disease myself so I am very knowledgeable about the gluten free diet and my real life experience can help with practical strategies to make eating gluten-free easier, more nutritious and more enjoyable. I also have expertise in helping people with the low FODMAP diet and other diets for digestive conditions like Crohn’s and colitis.

For any condition, whether it’s food allergies, pregnancy, picky eating or senior’s health, my goal is to work with you to find a way of eating that makes you feel good and works for your lifestyle  I specialize in a coaching approach so that the goals we work on are achievable and more likely to be successful

 
Education and Credentials
B.Sc in Nutritional Sciences, McGill University
Commission on Dietetic Registration, USA
Certified in the “How to Eat” method from ESI
Over 20 years experience

          

            I am a registered dietitian with over 20 years experience.  I provide services for adults in nutrition for mental health, body image, emotional eating and binge eating disorder.  Throughout my career, I have worked with a variety of populations, and one thing they have all had in common, aside from the obvious fact that we all need to eat, is that we are complex creatures, with complicated relationships with food and our bodies.  And that relationship with food can really suck the joy out of life and keep us from reaching our goals.  My goal is to help you heal that relationship with food and your body. No restrictive diets and no shaming here. I practice from a weight inclusive, health at every size, trauma-informed and intuitive eating stand point.

I strive to provide a safe space for all. LGBTQ2S+ welcome.

If you are interested in working with me, please contact me to schedule a free 15 minute discovery call. Dietitian services may be covered by your insurance plan.
          

            You’re too young to feel this old!

I focus on helping people with chronic pain, especially joint pain, and fatigue because I’ve been there. This adds an extra layer of complexity to your health and your life. You need solutions that are going to work even on days when you are dealing with a flare of pain or your fatigue is dragging you down even harder.

You still have to feed yourself and take care of yourself. You still have to work on your relationship with food, while dealing with pain and a lack of energy. You still have to carry on with life with this extra weight on your shoulders.

I will help you discover the lifestyle that works best for you by combining nutrition science and your own lived experience. I will help you reconnect with your intuitive sense of what you need so that you know how to best care for yourself.

To learn more check out samanthaholmgren.ca/work-with-sam

All appointments take place virtually.
          

            In my practise, I focus on preventative health and a long-term physical and mental wellness approach to eating. By exploring your relationship with food, weight and body, and implementing practical skills to prepare and organize your meals, you can expect personalized discussions and recommendations that consider all aspects of food and nutrition. Let's connect and work together to achieve your goals!