Are you feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges and looking for someone who truly understands? My name is Kristy, and I am here to help you find your path to healing and growth. As a master’s level registered social worker with the Manitoba College of Social Workers, I have dedicated my life to supporting individuals like you through some of the toughest moments life can throw at us.

My journey as a therapist is deeply rooted in my own personal experiences, which have fueled my passion for offering care and compassion to those in need. With over fifteen years of experience working both internationally and across Canada, I’ve had the privilege of guiding countless individuals through their healing processes, whether they’re facing an eating disorder, grief, addiction, mental health challenges, or navigating complex trauma. I’ve also supported people dealing with relationship issues, family dynamics, cultural adaptation, and much more.

I work with clients of all ages, including young children (ages 6 and up), adolescents, teens, and adults. I understand that each stage of life comes with its own unique challenges and opportunities for growth. Whether you are a parent seeking support for your child, a teenager navigating the complexities of adolescence, or an adult dealing with life’s stressors, I am here to provide the guidance and support you need to thrive.

I believe in a holistic approach to wellness, using a bio-psychosocial-spiritual lens to view each person as the unique individual they are. You are the expert on your life, and my role is to help you uncover your strengths and resources, guiding you toward the path that feels right for you. Trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, mindfulness, and more, I tailor my approach to best support your needs and goals.

My commitment is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can express yourself freely and explore the areas of your life that matter most to you. With empathy, compassion, and genuine support, I strive to ensure that you feel heard and understood in every session.

Let’s work together to rediscover hope and build a brighter future. Reach out today, and take the first step toward reconnecting with your true self and achieving the wellness you deserve. I look forward to walking alongside you on this journey.

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Hello, my name is Kellsey! I graduated from the Master of Occupational Therapy program at the University of Manitoba in 2008, and began my career working with adults with spinal cord injuries and amputations at the Health Sciences Centre.

In 2009, I started working at Children’s Hospital in Winnipeg with children from infancy to adolescence, with a variety of neurodevelopmental differences, prematurity, brain injuries, oncology diagnoses and substance exposures in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I then, joined the MB FASD Centre in 2017 as a clinical specialist where I was a leader in the comprehensive assessment of motor and sensory processing skills, and their contribution to a client’s participation in daily, academic and leisure activities.

I value lifelong learning and enjoy sharing knowledge. This has been demonstrated by embracing opportunities to present nationally and internationally with the MB FASD team as well as fulfill the role as an educator across the province.

I am driven to support children, youth and adults in achieving their goals, by utilizing a strength-based and neurodiversity affirming approach, as well as my extensive experience and assessment skills. I am inspired by their lived experiences, and driven to co-create positive changes across environments through individualized recommendations.

I am looking forward to connecting with you, your family and/or your team!

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Lisa is passionate about helping families learn how to build a joyful and healthy relationship with food. She uses an evidence-based and non-judgmental approach that creates practical and tailored solutions for each individual family’s needs. She is also dedicated to helping individuals manage chronic health conditions through her focus on topics such as hypertension, cholesterol, acid reflux, iron deficiency and more.

🍲 A Culinary Enthusiast Filled with food savvy and culinary creativity, Lisa loves to cook – crafting delicious, nutritious snacks and meals. She provides her clients with innovative ideas for making nourishing meals that fit into their everyday lives – all while prioritizing the importance of pleasure with food!

🤝 Collaborative Approach Lisa believes in a collaborative relationship with her clients. She listens to understand your unique needs and works with you to develop a sustainable plan.

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Kathleen is passionate about working with clients to improve their relationship with food and supporting them to eat in a way that is nourishing, sustainable, and enjoyable. She works alongside clients to guide them towards making changes that support their nutrition-related goals and management of various health conditions in the long-term.

Kathleen is a Certified Diabetes Educator and works with clients with all types of diabetes to manage their blood sugars without restriction. She has a special interest in working with individuals with diabetes and disordered eating and eating disorders, working with clients to find a more peaceful relationship with food while learning to care for their body and manage their diabetes.

Her other areas of interest include working with clients with PCOS, heart health concerns, and also loves helping clients with sports nutrition to help them to fuel their bodies to support performance.

Kathleen is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor and helps support clients to have food take up less of their mental energy so they can focus on other things that matter to them.

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Hello and Welcome!

Let me tell you a bit about my professional training and experience. I am a master’s prepared registered social worker. In 1991 I completed a clinical practicum where the focus was “Blending A Feminist Perspective with a Cognitive Behavioral Approach to the Treatment of Women with Eating Disorders” through the Health Sciences Centre/University of Manitoba.

I was hired on at the Health Sciences Centre and begun work in the area of pediatric oncology for 5 years. I learned then about the effects of illness on children/youth and their families.

I moved to Child and Adolescent Mental Health where I spent about a decade working with families. I became familiar with mental health issues and diagnoses for children and youth and first learned about Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (“DBT”). DBT is a well-researched approach which focuses on acceptance and change. It explains human emotions (why we have them and how they work) so that we can learn to be more skillful in responding to difficult or distressing feelings.

I then moved to Adult Mental Health and was a therapist for 9 years on the Short-Term Assessment and Treatment (“STAT”) team. I worked with individuals and co facilitated groups. The treatment approach had a continued focus on DBT.

Lastly, I have also done employee assistance counselling (“EAP”) at Manitoba Blue Cross for 6 years and some brief contract work with the Manitoba Teacher’s Society. Most recently I worked at Cancer Care and Thrive Counselling.

My approach draws heavily on DBT but also CBT which looks at how our thoughts and beliefs influence our feelings and ultimately our behavior. Providing a safe place for you to feel heard and to help you increase your understanding of yourself is fundamental to my practice. I understand individuals in the context of their family, culture and society at large. Social Workers look at people in a holistic way and recognize strengths and resiliency.

If you are struggling, particularly now during the pandemic finding emotional support and strategies to cope can certainly help through a difficult time. I would be honored to work with you.

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Welcome, I’m Tanya Saunders, and I have been a dedicated dietitian for the past 19 years. I focus my care on the management and prevention of hypertension, high cholesterol, and heart disease. As well, as supporting clients with celiac disease.

My approach to nutrition is rooted in a deep understanding and a passion for helping others find joy and health in their food choices. I am a mother of two boys, and I’m well acquainted with the challenges and struggles that accompany the endeavor to nourish both myself and my family.

My personal journey began with my own diagnosis of Celiac Disease. This was not merely a professional challenge, but a profound change in my own lifestyle. I’ve learned to navigate the world of food in a way that honors my body’s needs: selecting groceries, crafting gluten-free meals at home, enjoying restaurants, and partaking in family gatherings—all through a lens of mindfulness and enjoyment without gluten.

Living with Celiac has deepened my empathy and connection with those facing similar dietary changes. I’ve experienced the learning curve firsthand, from understanding the right questions to ask when offered food, to becoming adept at reading food labels. I’ve also come to appreciate that Celiac Disease manifests uniquely for each person, with a spectrum of symptoms and a variety of discovery stories, all influenced by different support systems from home, work, and friends.

I understand that grieving the loss of gluten-containing foods is a journey, not a one-time event. It’s a path I walk myself, continually discovering and delighting in gluten-free choices that are both healthy and satisfying. I am here to share with you the facts, the support, and the companionship you need on your own journey with Celiac.

By choosing to work with me, you’re not just selecting a dietitian. You’re choosing a nutrition coach who has lived through the same challenges that a gluten-free life entails. Together, we will explore a world where your diet is not limited but enriched. Let’s embark on this path to wellness with joy and understanding.

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As a dedicated nutrition counselor, I offer weight-inclusive, evidence-based, non-diet nutrition care. I am passionate about helping individuals improve their relationship with food and encouraging them to challenge diet culture and its negative messages about food and bodies. My goal is to support you in practicing self-compassion as you work towards an improved relationship with food and self-acceptance.

I understand that discussing eating habits is very personal and can sometimes be difficult. I aim to ensure you feel heard, understood, and supported. I provide compassionate, nonjudgmental nutrition care in an inclusive space. I am aware of my many unearned privileges and actively work to identify how they impact my life and work. I strive to keep doing better in this world and advocate for social justice.

My experience includes supporting individuals in caring for chronic health issues, such as increased blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol, as well as mental health concerns and disordered eating. I work with you to find unique solutions to achieve your health goals and life balance. After all, the food we eat is only one (delicious) part of living well.

Let’s work together to make food and eating more enjoyable, satisfying, nourishing, energizing, comfortable, and manageable.

Ready to start your journey towards a healthier relationship with food? Book an appointment today!

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Amy is a dietitian with over a decade of diverse experience. She embraces a client-centred, non-judgemental, weight-inclusive and personalized approach to nutrition. She also works with a neurodiversity-affirming lens in supporting all clients and families. She has always had an interest in food, cooking and nutrition and appreciates how food is complex and plays an important part in our lives beyond simply nourishment. As a mother of two, she also personally understands the need for an easy, practical and sustainable system for food! She has a special interest in digestive health concerns, prenatal and postpartum nutrition and supporting individuals and families to meet their unique goals and find their groove in the kitchen.

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Kerby Sylvester, Registered Dietitian

Meet Kerby Sylvester, a Winnipeg registered dietitian with years of experience helping clients improve their relationship with food and their bodies. She specializes in working with adults with chronic health conditions (diabetes, cholesterol, hypertension) and those with disordered eating. What sets Kerby apart is her passion for supporting parents with selective eating concerns and intuitive eating practices in their children and adolescents.

As a mother of two herself, Kerby understands the importance of wholesome nutrition and intuitive eating from a young age. She believes in providing inclusive care in a safe and welcoming space, applying a whole-person approach to best support her clients. With her unique approach that blends evidence-based nutrition, non-diet and intuitive eating principles, and weight-inclusive practices, Kerby helps her clients overcome guilt and shame around eating to foster a more flexible and free relationship with food.

Traveling and learning about cultural foodways ignited Kerby’s love for food and nutrition. She believes that food is more than just nourishment and plays a huge role in her life, whether through family traditions, cooking or baking for her family and friends, or discovering new foods at local restaurants.

If you’re ready to ditch the diet mentality and embrace a more holistic, sustainable approach to nutrition, Kerby is here to help. With her compassionate and calm nature, she creates a safe and supportive space for her clients to work toward optimal health and well-being. Book your appointment with Kerby today and start your journey towards a more flexible, free relationship with food.

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“Thank you for wording it that way, I’m so relieved you understand my situation, it makes me feel better”- Client dealing with binge eating, stress, and trauma

Hello, my name is Ciji Khan and I am a Registered Social Worker in Manitoba with the Manitoba College of Social Workers. I have a Bachelor of Social Work degree from the University of Manitoba, and a Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology Degree through Yorkville University.

With a combination of work and life experience, I started my journey in the helping field working with high-risk and at risk youth in the child welfare system and then progressed to working with adults in the justice system. I have over 15 years’ worth of experience working with children and their families and adults dealing with mental health and addiction issues. I also have experience working with people facing and dealing with homelessness, neurodivergent individuals, and people dealing with anxiety, trauma, eating disorders and depression.

I believe life is a journey and sometimes along the way we all need help with dealing with life’s challenges. I work from a person-centered, strength-based perspective and have the most experience in utilizing the CBT modality, and using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) as a primary therapy. CBT Mainly deals with looking at how our thoughts and emotions affect our behaviours and confronting negative thinking to change it into more positive perceptions and ways of thinking. EMDR looks at pointing out all triggers that affect one’s life in a negative fashion and helps an individual process past and present memories and triggers that have negative thoughts connected to those triggers and memories and replace those thoughts with more positive and aspiring thoughts to help an individual smoothly navigate through their life.

You can be assured that when you come to me for help you will be given the respect and dignity all humans deserve and are in a safe and non-judgmental space to be your own and true authentic self.

It would be an honor to earn your trust and respect and be able to walk with you on your healing journey!

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As a professional and skilled clinical social worker, I am dedicated to working with individuals to resolve concerns related to eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma. I also support individuals in the areas of self-esteem, body image concerns, relational issues, life transitions, and stress. My clients and colleagues describe me as caring, genuine, funny and dedicated to each individual’s well-being.

As you engage in therapy, it is my goal to ensure you feel understood and encouraged. Sometimes life can simply be too much, and you may feel you are stuck. I hope to provide you with a space where we collaborate to better understand your experience and explore how you can move forward to feel more secure and able to live the life you desire.

I use a holistic therapeutic approach that combines evidence-based practices (ie. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy) with client-centred approaches to ensure your voice is guiding the process. My therapeutic approach creates space for increased self-awareness, emotional processing as well as skill development – because therapy really is more than just talk!

It takes courage to reach out for help and it is important that you feel you can connect with your therapist. I encourage you to contact me for a free consultation see if my services are the right fit for you.

*I offer services in English and French.

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Nita Sharda, Registered Dietitian has been offering counseling services for nearly ten years.

She has a number passion areas including infant nutrition, helping parents with family nutrition and working with picky (selective) eating. Nita has also undergone training for the nutrition management of PCOS, making her an expert in the area.

It doesn’t stop there, Nita also loves educating patients who want to work on fatty liver disease, elevated cholesterol and developing a more relaxed relationship with food.

Nita is fluent in Punjabi, Hindi and English.

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Nanette is a registered dietitian who strives to create a warm/friendly and safe space for clients to explore their relationship with food. She assists clients in establishing nutrition and health-related behavior changes that are realistic, satisfying, and long-lasting.

Nanette is a certified diabetes educator with over 10 years of experience serving clients living with diabetes as well as heart disease, kidney disease, and hypertension. She strongly believes that those living with chronic health conditions can still eat various delicious foods and maintain their health. She promotes an “all foods can fit” philosophy.

Being a busy mom of two and serving those living with chronic disease for many years, Nanette has some insight into the challenges that go along with managing one’s health while raising a family and participating in the busy workforce.

Nanette is fluent in English and French. She looks forward to serving you at A Little Nutrition in the future :)

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Cheryl has her Master’s in psychology degree and brings a diverse background to her practice. Cheryl has over 10 years of experience supporting adults, adolescents, and youth through various challenges in their lives in both career development and mental health domains. In her spare time, Cheryl takes pride in caring for her two rescue Husky dogs and enjoys getting outdoors.

Life’s journey can be complex, filled with experiences that create struggles or barriers, leaving us feeling stuck or overwhelmed. As a dedicated therapist, Cheryl understands the impact these challenges can have on our everyday lives, often manifesting as negative or unwanted thoughts, emotions or behaviors. Cheryl’s approach is rooted in empathy, compassion, and a belief in the resilience of the human spirit. Cheryl’s focus encompasses inclusivity and accessibility in the areas of complex trauma, anxiety disorders, depression, maladaptive self-image, grief and loss, emotion regulation, negative self-talk, relationship conflict and chronic illness/conditions. Connect with Cheryl to embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation, and explore how to identify your potential and create a brighter, healthier future.

Cheryl works at our Winnipeg clinic for in-person appointments and is available for virtual appointments across Canada

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Susan (she/her) is a registered dietitian, certified intuitive eating counsellor, and the owner of A Little Nutrition. Her business helps people learn how to take the confusion out of eating and positively nourish their body.

Confused about your nutrition? I can help bring clarity and confidence to how you nourish your body, one bite at a time! I help clients learn how to fuel their body with nutrition in a way that helps promote health and satisfaction.

Susan specializes in working with people affected by an eating disorder (both adults and adolescents).

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