About Stefanie
Stefanie is a compassionate and dedicated dietitian with almost 10 years of experience, specializing in disordered eating, eating disorders and sports nutrition.
Background
Stefanie is a compassionate and dedicated professional dietitian with almost 10 years of experience in clinical nutrition, specializing in disordered eating, intuitive eating and sports nutrition. She earned a BSc. in Dietetics from McGill University and is a member of the American Dietetics Association.
Approach and Training
Throughout her career, Stefanie has been committed to helping individuals struggling with eating disorders find peace and healing through nutrition therapy. Her approach combines evidence-based practices with a deep understanding of the psychological and emotional complexities underlying disordered eating behaviors.
Stefanie’s mission is to empower individuals, whether struggling with eating disorders or striving for athletic excellence, to cultivate a positive and balanced relationship with food, body, and mind, ultimately leading to improved overall well-being and quality of life. She does so through various treatment modalities, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Family-Based Therapy (FBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Who She Works With
Stefanie has worked most of her career in an outpatient setting with adults, teenagers and children. She collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams and family members to provide comprehensive care for her clients.
She specializes in developing personalized recommendations and nutritional interventions tailored to each individual’s unique needs and circumstances. Her empathetic and non-judgmental approach creates a safe space for clients to explore their relationship with food and develop healthier habits.
Recognizing the challenges faced by individuals with long-standing and enduring eating disorders, Stefanie is dedicated to providing ongoing support and guidance to help them navigate their journey towards recovery.
Stefanie also specializes in sports nutrition and has worked closely with athletes of all levels, from recreational to elite, to optimize performance, support recovery, and prevent injuries.
Her expertise in both eating disorders and sports nutrition uniquely positions her to address the nuanced nutritional needs of athletes while promoting a healthy relationship with food and body image.
Other Services Offered
Stefanie provides training and seminars for companies, clinics, sports teams, schools, etc. She offers insightful workshops and comprehensive training programs that blend evidence-based nutrition strategies through a nurturing lens, each tailored to the group’s needs.
In addition, Stefanie offers supervision for fellow dietitians, providing a supportive environment for professional development. Her supervision sessions focus on enhancing clinical skills, exploring best practices in nutrition, and fostering a compassionate approach to client care. With her expertise in eating disorders and sports nutrition, Stefanie is dedicated to helping other dietitians thrive in their practice.
Therapeutic Approches used in Nutrition Counseling
- Family Based Treatment (FBT)
- Intuitive Eating
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Specialties
- Eating Disorder Recovery (including anorexia, bulimia and disordered eating)
- Eating Disorder Recovery in Sports (including RED-s)
- Sports Nutrition for performance (elite and recreational)
- Anti-Diet Nutrition and Intuitive Eating Interventions
