Frequently Asked Questions

Nutrition consulting is not covered by OHIP however it may be covered with your employer's insurance. At the moment NNCP-RNT nutrition consulting services are covered by iA Financial Group, Greenshield Canada, Manulife, ClaimSecure, Equitable Life and Blue Cross Alberta, and soon -SunLife. Make sure your insurance policy specifies "nutritional counselling" as one of the covered services. 

 Your insurance coverage for a nutritionist depends on the type of plan you have with your employer. Frequently, employers provide such coverage, though not all. 

Please note: Exclusions apply. As always, it is important to check with your insurance provider to see if you have coverage before scheduling a free consultation or booking an appointment. The coverage limit varies from one health insurance company to the next.

 It’s quite simple. An invoice is provided upon the registration for each session or program. After payment has been made, receipt is provided and it can then be submitted to your insurance for reimbursement. 

 Yes! Virtual consultations are now available. If you choose a video consultation, an e-mail with a link to a secure video platform will be e-mailed to you 1-2 days before your appointment. Simply click on the link at the time of your appointment. 

 No, another health care provider’s referral is not needed to book a nutrition counselling appointment. Many clients are self-referred. 

A NNCP - natural nutrition clinical practitioner is a health professional who accesses health and vitality in the natural context of a client's whole life experience including their physical emotional and social circumstances and who uses nutritional choices, supplements, education and lifestyle modification in a non-invasive way to empower clients towards self-healing, increased health and maximized vitality. At no time natural nutrition clinical practitioner will diagnose or treat serious health conditions. 

RNT - Registered nutritional therapist uses scientific approach and consensus to develop an individualized well-rounded balaced approach incorporating all aspects of health. RNT is an expert in power of nutrients in form of natural whole foods, supplements without harmful additives with eye on environmentally sound options.