Meet Karyn
For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a deep love for food and culture. Growing up, I would watch my family cook and as I began to travel to new places, I became even more interested in different cultures, food, languages and culinary techniques. It was this love of food that led me to culinary school, and eventually, into becoming a Registered Dietitian.
Our Team
Julia Tartal
Mental Health Therapist (Canadian Certified Counsellor)
I strongly believe that no one should have to handle big feelings on their own, so this is where I come in. I will support you to navigate through those feelings and help you achieve your goals. I have extensive experience working with mental health having worked in the field for over half a decade in different areas such a youth mental health and addictions. I hold a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and completed my clinical practicum in private practice.
Food and culture were things I have always had a love for. When I was younger, I would sit at the kitchen counter and help my parents or grandparents cook. At a young age, I was fortunate to travel to all over the world, which strengthened my love for food and culture. I became even more invested in learning about the different cultures, food, languages and culinary techniques. My dream is to share my love for food, nutrition and cultures in a hands on and interactive way. I believe that if you read something, you may remember it for a while, but if you do something, you’ll remember it for a lifetime! I strive to find fun, practical approaches to nutrition with my clients.
Fabijana has over 10 years of experience as an outpatient dietitian, working with adults, children, families and groups. She specializes in metabolic syndrome, pre-diabetes and diabetes; heart health, blood pressure, and gut disorders (IBS, constipation, diarrhea etc); psychological principles to support behaviour change and promote positive relationships with food; pre and post-baby, child and family nutrition.
Hannah Chapeskie
Registered Dietitian
My name is Hannah Chapeskie and I am a graduate of the Acadia University Nutrition and Dietetics Program. I was born and raised in Ontario and grew up as a competitive dancer, which ultimately influenced my passion for health, wellness, and nutrition. I have experience in outpatient care specializing in diabetes management and have a passion for sports nutrition.
Kathryn is a Registered Dietitian and health coach practicing in Kingston, Ontario. She has a sound understanding of nutrition science and is passionate about learning and teaching others. She has worked in clinical settings in both Canada and the United States. Her practice is guided by evidence-based recommendations and she is available for consultations from both the paediatric and adult population. She has a special interest in complex paediatric nutrition, weight loss and diabetes management.
Renee Racine
Registered Dietitian, IOC Diploma Sports Nutrition
Renée is a Registered Dietitian specializing in sport and human performance. Renée graduated top of her class with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics at Acadia University, completing an integrated internship in Nova Scotia. Renée worked in clinical nutrition before specializing in sports performance, obtaining a Diploma with the International Olympic Committee in Sports Nutrition.
Gillian Skippon
Administrative Assistant
VA Manager
Gillian has always had a passion for nutrition and living an active and healthy lifestyle. Growing up, Gillian participated in team sports and learned about the importance of fuelling your body both for activity and for daily living. This led her to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition at Acadia University. Gillian enjoys being organized, assisting others and looks forward to being a part of the For the LOVE of FOOD team to help clients achieve their goals!
Brooklyn Marshall
Virtual Assistant
Social Media Manager
Brooklyn is a graduate of the University of Lethbridge, with a passion for organization and administrative assistance. During University, she had the opportunity to live in Mozambique running a school, which began her love of administrative assistance. She spent the year working as a personal assistant, creating schedules, writing documents and developing curriculum. As a Virtual Assistant, Brooklyn manages Social Media accounts and email inboxes, writes blog posts and generates client leads.
Latest Posts
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Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
World Alzheimer’s Month takes place every September with World Alzheimer’s Day being marked on September 21st. This month is dedicated to spreading global awareness of Alzheimer’s disease but what exactly is Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s is a neurological disorder that progressively worsens over time. It is the most common form of dementia – a broad term for… Read more
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Food Budgeting
Vegetarian Proteins Try: 450grams of lean ground beef = $5.60 vs. 450grams lentils = $1.00 If you did ½ lean ground beef and ½ lentils it would be = $3.20 for 6 servings or $0.53/serving ONLY lean ground beef = $5.60 for 6 servings = $0.93/serving SAVINGS of $2.40 from one meal Choose vegetables and… Read more
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Eating by the Season
What does eating by the seasons mean? Fall Vegetables: artichoke, beets, beet greens, bell peppers, broccolini, Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, carrots, cauliflower, celery root, chard, corn, eggplant, fennel, garlic, leeks, parsnips, potatoes, radishes, spinach, sweet potatoes, wild mushrooms Fruits: apples, chestnuts, cranberries, limes, melon, pears, plums, pomegranate, raspberries, tomatoes Nuts and seeds: almonds Meat: duck, lamb, partridge, rabbit, venison Seafood: Lobster, clams, mussels Winter Vegetables:… Read more