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Do you have any questions or concerns about nutrition and health? Do you need help sorting through the nutrition information out there? Do you want support to make lifestyle changes? Ask a registered dietitian!

Registered dietitians at Ottawa Public Health are responsible for coordinating and facilitating partnerships between public health and other sectors of the community. They provide information and resources on food and nutrition to the public as well as assess and develop healthy eating guidelines and policies for organizations. The Ottawa Public Health dietitians do not provide one-on-one consultations with residents.

Registered Dietitian or Nutritionist?

A registered dietitian is not the same as a nutritionist. Dietitians are nutrition specialists who hold a Bachelor's degree in foods and nutrition from an accredited university and have completed supervised practical training. The titles “RD” in English or “Dt.P” in French are protected and regulated by the College of Dietitians of Ontario to protect the public and assure the highest professional standards. In Ontario, “nutritionist” is not a protected title. However, in public health in Ontario, the Public Health Nutritionist is a registered dietitian who also holds a Master's degree in nutrition or related area from an accredited university. Choose a registered dietitian as your expert in foods and nutrition.

Registered Dietitians in Private Practice

Dietitians in private practice work with clients to develop nutrition and lifestyle solutions for various health concerns. Referral by a physician is not necessary; however, a fee will be charged for all services. Many insurance plans cover the cost of registered dietitian services. Contact your insurance provider to see if you are covered.

Many dietitians offer free 10-to-15-minute consultations prior to booking your first appointment. Call a dietitian today to see if their services are a good match with your goals.

Inclusion of a person or organization on this list is for information only and does not imply endorsement from Ottawa Public Health. The list is updated annually.

The registered dietitian must meet the following criteria in order to be included on this list:

  • The dietitian must be currently practicing within the City of Ottawa and be a member of the College of Dietitians of Ontario
  • The dietitian must be responsible for soliciting their own clients
Name, address and contact informationService deliveryLanguage and areas of expertise

Anne McNairn, RD, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor

Anne McNairn Nutrition

613-795-5482

Virtual only 

English

  • Eating disorders/ Disordered Eating
  • Plant-based diets (vegetarian/vegan)
  • Intuitive Eating

Elizabeth (Beth) Mansfield, RD, PhD, CEP, CSSD  

Nutrition for Peak Health and Sport Performance 

Lipid Clinic University of Ottawa Heart Institute 

613-738-2384  

Virtual and in-person

English and French

  • Nutritional health/wellness
  • Sport performance, body composition analysis
  • Cardiovascular health/dyslipidemia

Billie Jane Hermosura, RD, PhD 

Nutrition Intel  

Virtual only

English

  • Digestive Health
  • Sports nutrition
Virtual only

English and French

  • Sports nutrition
  • Family nutrition
  • Digestive health
Virtual only

English

  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Diabetes
Virtual only  

English

  • Weight management – medical and surgical
  • Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)
  • Heart health
Virtual and in-person

English

  • Sports nutrition
  • Celiac disease
  • Metabolic health
Virtual only English
  • Eating disorders
  • Disordered eating
  • Intuitive eating

Dominique Falardeau, RD 

Dominique Falardeau Registered Dietitian 

Orleans 

819-661-6109

Virtual and in-person

English and French

  • Sports nutrition
  • Healthy living
  • Eating disorders

Genevieve Marleau, RD 

Motion Works Physiotherapy Orleans 

4289 Innes Road, Orleans 

613-714-9722 

Virtual and in-person English and French
  • Chronic health conditions
  • Weight management
  • Adults and seniors

Hélène Charlebois, RD

HC Nutrition Consulting and Wellness

267 O’Connor Street, Suite 101

613-302-6798

Virtual only

English and French

  • Healthier weight, diabetes, PCOS, heart, blood pressure, food intolerances
  • Women and men's health to live your best life
  • Worksite wellness, presentations, lunch and learns
Virtual and in-person

English

  • Digestive disorders (Celiac, IBD, IBS)
  • Food allergy/sensitivity
  • Plant-based diets (vegetarian/vegan)
  • Weight management

Jennifer Neale, RD  

Nutrition IQ   

613-807-5366

Virtual only English
  • Intuitive eating
  • Chronic disease management, weight inclusive approach
  • Women's health
Virtual only

English and French

  • Eating disorders and disordered eating (adults)
  • Intuitive eating
  • ADHD
Virtual and in-office English
  • Irritable bowel syndrome or diseases (IBS, IBD), Celiac, FODMAP
  • Food allergies and intolerances, meal planning
  • Adult eating disorders, disordered eating
Virtual and in-home visits

Charlene (English):

  • Pediatrics
  • Food allergies
  • Picky eaters

Katie (English):

  • Diabetes
  • Heart health
  • Digestive health

Erica (English):

  • Pediatrics
  • Cardiovascular health
  • Vegetarian diets
Virtual and home visits English and French
  • Concussion
  • Brain injury
  • Disordered eating
Virtual only

English

  • General healthy eating- balanced eating
  • Nutrition presentations/ programs
  • Workplace wellness

Monette Comeau, RD 

Monette Comeau, RD

Virtual and in-person

English and French

  • General nutrition
  • Diabetes and heart health
  • Gerontology
Virtual and in-person

English, Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu

  • South Asian Foods, anti-inflammatory diets
  • Chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, hypertension)
  • Women's health PCOS, Menopause, thyroid issues
 Virtual only

Jennifer Giurgevich, RD (English)

  • Weight management
  • Chronic disease management, including diabetes
  • Digestive health

Ruth Burrowes, RD (English)

  • Sports nutrition
  • Weight management and chronic disease management
  • Digestive health

Rana Daoud, RD 

DRRD Nutrition 

Ottawa and Gatineau locations, see website for details 

1-888-609-3356

Virtual and in-person

English, French, Arabic

  • Weight management
  • Chronic disease prevention and management
  • Digestive health
Virtual only

English and French

  • Weight management (medical and surgical)
  • Diabetes education
  • Heart health
Virtual only English, French, Arabic
  • Picky eaters
  • Pregnancy nutrition
  • Introduction to solids
Virtual and in-person

English

  • Vegan and vegetarian nutrition
  • Bariatric medicine and sustainable weight loss
  • Eating disorder recovery
Virtual only

English

  • Heart health, high blood pressure, high cholesterol
  • Weight management
  • Women's health: menopause & aging well
Virtual and in-person English and Arabic
  • Prenatal
  • Postpartum
  • Family nutrition

Registered Dietitians in Community Health Centres

Dietitians in Community Health Centres work with individuals, families, and community groups to support healthy eating and promote wellness. They offer nutrition counselling and group programs on a variety of nutrition topics in partnership with other health professionals. In addition, programs that help increase access to healthy foods are available to all clients.                                                                                                                                                       

Please note that some of the nutrition services are only available by referral for clients who are registered with the community health centre and/or are living in the centre’s catchment area. Please visit the centre’s website for program information and events.

Registered Dietitians in Family Health Teams

Dietitians in Family Health Teams work with other primary health care providers to support individuals and families to eat well and improve their health. They offer individual nutrition counselling and group programs for rostered patients.

Community Diabetes Education Program

The Community Diabetes Education Program of Ottawa offers free individual or group sessions to members of the community living with pre-diabetes or diabetes. Services are available for adults 18 years of age or older living with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes. Classes are regularly offered in French, English, Cantonese and Mandarin. Classes in Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese, and Somali are also offered as needed.

Registered Dietitians in Hospitals

Registered dietitians in hospitals assess, plan, and monitor nutrition interventions for patients who are sick and for patients requiring special diets due to a medical condition. A referral from a physician is required to see a dietitian in a hospital.

Eating Disorder Services

Registered dietitians work with other healthcare professionals to provide specialized treatments and services for people with eating disorders and their families.

Hopewell

Hopewell provides community education programs and referral centres for teens, adults and their families. Registered dietitian services at Hopewell are not covered by OHIP; fees may apply.

For more information, call 613-241-3428.

The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Regional Eating Disorders Program

This program offers expertise assessment and treatment services for youth under 18 years of age with moderate to severe eating disorders. A referral from a physician or paediatrician is required.

For more information, call 613-737-7600 ext. 5890.

The Regional Centre for the Treatment of Eating Disorders

This centre, located at The Ottawa Hospital General Campus, provides services for adults 18 to 64 years of age with severe eating disorders in the Ottawa region and Eastern Ontario. Treatment options include intensive day programs, and outpatient programs. A referral from a physician is required.

For more information, call 613-737-8042.

Online resources

You can also speak to a Registered Dietitian at no cost by calling Health Connect Ontario. Available Monday to Friday 9 am to 5pm by calling 811 (TTY: 1-866-797-0007) or start a chat.   

UnlockFood.ca

UnlockFood (formerly EatRight Ontario) provides content on nutrition, food, and healthy eating. It provides resources on chronic disease prevention, recipes, shopping, meal planning, and more. It is sponsored by Dietitians of Canada and uses Practice-based Evidence in Nutrition (PEN®).

Telehealth Ontario

Telehealth Ontario is a call centre that provides confidential medical advice at no cost. Services are offered in both English and French, with translation support for other languages if needed. Call Telehealth Ontario and ask to speak with a registered dietitian. Available Monday-Friday 9am-5pm at 1-866-797-0000 (TTY: 1-866-797-0007)

College of Dietitians of Ontario

The College of Dietitians of Ontario regulates and supports dietitians in the interest of the public. Consult the Register of Dietitians for more information on the dietitians in your area.

Dietitians of Canada

Dietitians of Canada develop standards and resources to support dietitians in their practice and to promote better access to trusted food and nutrition information. They offer information on dietitians across Canada, on various nutrition topics, and on initiatives such as Nutrition Month.

 

Last updated: May 29, 2023

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