Our amazing team of registered dietitians specialize in a variety of areas and provide virtual support Canada wide.
Please be sure to book with a dietitian registered in your province of residence.
Karyn Sunohara, RD, Chef, President
Registered in: BC, AB, SK, & ON
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.
This love for food lead me to culinary school where I was immersed in both food and culture. I spent endless hours in the kitchens at SAIT trying to absorb and learn everything I could from my amazing Chef mentors and instructors. I graduated from the Professional Cooking Program at SAIT in the spring of 2008, but felt a piece of my career was missing; it didn’t feel complete yet. After graduating, I worked at numerous restaurants, culinary institutions, and held a number of cooking positions. I still had a love and passion for food and culture, but I wanted more.
While at SAIT, I was blessed to meet Mary-Sue Waisman, a Registered Dietitian and Chef. Mary-Sue spent introduced me to the career of a Registered Dietitian, and looking back now, meeting her changed my life! I found a path where I could combine all of my passions into one amazing career as a Registered Dietitian!
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.
Karyn Specializes in Family Nutrition and Paediatrics. She currently see patients for:
- Infant Nutrition:
- Introduction of Solids, Constipation, Diarrhea, Failure to Thrive
- Picky Eating
- Taste and Texture Challenges
- Food Allergies and Intolerances:
- Oral Allergy Syndrome, FPIES, and FPIAP
- Gut Health:
- Celiac Disease, IBS, IBD (Crohn’s and Colitis), Diverticulitis, Reflux
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Food Relationship Including Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating
- Chronic Disease Management:
Marni Larsen, MSc, RD
Long COVID Dietitian
Only Accepting Long COVID Patients
Registered in: AB, NB, NS, NFDLD
Marni is a self-proclaimed foodie and lover of the outdoors. She became interested in the field of nutrition after having her own struggles with food and her health. As a result, she started to research how food can impact your overall wellbeing – and through this process she realized that she also had a passion for nutrition! She decided to study nutrition at the University of Alberta and graduated with distinction 4 years later. After completing her dietetic internship in 2005, she officially became a Registered Dietitian and in 2016 she went on to complete a Masters of Science degree in Nutrition and
Health Promotion, expanding her expertise and knowledge of nutrition even further.
Most recently, Marni has struggled with Long Covid. This has led her down the path of researching evidence-based nutrition solutions to help herself and others improve their health and get back to living their lives. Prior to private practice, Marni worked in a variety of settings including clinical primary care, prenatal outpatient care, pharmaceuticals (nutrition supplements and maternal and infant nutrition) and long-term care. She believes in balanced nutrition and works with her clients to help them achieve their nutrition goals, with the philosophy that all foods fit and that you should love the food that you eat!
Marni’s Specialties Include:
- Chronic Disease Management and Prevention
- Pre and Post-Natal Nutrition – Including Fertility
- Long Covid Nutrition
Kathryn Holt, MS, RD
Paediatric and Chronic Disease Management Dietitian
Registered in: ON, NB, NFDLD, NWT
Kathryn Holt, MS, RD is a registered dietitian and health coach practicing in Kingston, Ontario. She completed her dietetics training through Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, and subsequently pursued a Masters of Science in Nutrition through the University of Nebraska. 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.
Kathryn can often be found running to raise money for local charities, horseback riding or exploring new foods and cuisines with friends. She is a dog enthusiast, an amateur ornithologist and enjoys traveling, scuba diving and spending quality time with her family.
Kathryn’s Specialties Include:
- Family Nutrition
- Picky Eating
- Food Allergies
- Infant Nutrition (Failure to Thrive, Introduction of Solids)
- Paediatrics
- Maternal Health (pre/post natal nutrition)
- Diabetes Management
Hannah Chapeskie, RD
No Longer Accepting New Patients
Chronic Disease Management/Prevention, Pre/Post Natal, & Paediatric Nutrition
Registered in: AB
Hi! 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.
Areas of Interest
- Diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational Diabetes)
- Paediatrics and family nutrition
- Food allergies and intolerances
- Sports nutrition
- Long Covid
Fabijana Jakulj BSc, RD, CDE
No Longer Accepting New Patients
Pre-Diabetes & Diabetes Management, Chronic Disease Management/Prevention, Pre/Post Natal, & Paediatrics Dietitian
Registered in: NS, NB, NFDLD, NWT, AB
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.
Having grown up in the Mediterranean region, Fabijana has always had an enthusiasm for food that nourishes the soul, the body and the community. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Health Psychology at the University of Calgary, and discovered her passion for nutrition while working on her thesis that explored the relationship between diet and stress.
Her passion soon led her to complete a second degree in Nutrition/Dietetics at the University of Alberta. Her background in health psychology provides her with additional skills and experience with behaviour change strategies, health promotion and a client centred approach. Fabijana is a mom of 2 and understands that life can be busy! She is ready to listen and offer practical, evidence-based solutions that are specific to you, and tailored to your unique lifestyle.
Fabijana’s Specialties Include:
- Chronic Disease Management
- Pre and Post-Natal Nutrition
- Gestational Diabetes
- Pediatric and Family Nutrition
- Gut Health – IBS, IBD, Celiac Disease
Admin Assistants
Gillian Skippon, BSc Nutrition and Dietetics, RD
Admin 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!
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Wether you’re looking for support with Nutrition or Mental Health needs, or you’re interested in learning more about who we are and what we offer, we would love to connect.