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.  

I strongly encourage all clients to call their health insurance company or extended healthcare benefits provider and ask the following questions:

1. Do I have annual coverage for a Registered Nutritionist or Registered Dietitian?

2. What is my annual coverage (dollar amount)?

3. When does my plan reset or roll-over?

4. Do you cover 100% of my sessions with a nutritionist or dietitian?

Please note: Some health insurance plans may cover only a portion of the cost (e.g., 80%).

5. a) What is the coverage limit for the initial session?  b) What is the coverage limit for the follow-up sessions?

Please note: 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. 

 Initial Nutritional Consultation – Intake and Assessment

Description: We will take a close look at your regular food intake and examine it for any potential vitamin and mineral deficiencies. This is a great starting point to monitor your health and wellness and to define future wellness goals in your life.

Fee: $165 per 1-hour session

What's Included: 

· Comprehensive review of your health history, dietary intake, lifestyle, and health and wellness goals.

· Deep dive into understanding your unique needs and challenges.

· Creation of a personalized nutrition plan tailored specifically to you.

Personalized nutrition and wellness plan 

Description: Custom tailored nutritional plan designed specially for you and your unique needs. With a holistic approach we will develop an optimized plan to meet your desired goals. This program is a follow-up step after the Initial Nutritional Consultation – Intake and Assessment.

Fee: 170$ per 1 hour session

Prerequisite for this service: Initial assessment required.

What’s included:

· Development and discussion of an individualized meal plan and nutrition strategy during the session.

· Mapping out the strategy for success

No follow-up appointments are included in this session.

Follow up

Description: The follow up sessions are designed for clients who have completed an initial consultation within the last 6 months. We will review your progress, address any concerns, provide additional guidance, and adjust your nutrition plan as needed. 

Fee: 120$ per 60min

What’s included:

Follow ups are recommended for clients who have completed an initial consultation within the last 6 months.

· Review progress made since the initial consultation.

· Address any concerns you may have.

· Provide additional guidance tailored to your needs.

· Adjust your nutrition plan as needed for continued progress.

Check in

Description: The check-in sessions are recommended for clients who are already following a customized nutrition plan. This is an opportunity to discuss any challenges and celebrate successes you have experienced, and to provide ongoing support and motivation.

Fee: $60 per 30 minutes

What is included:

• Opportunity  to discuss any challenges 
• Celebrate successes 
• Ongoing support and motivation that will help you stay on track

Culinary skills development

Description: Insufficient culinary skills and lack of time are often major obstacles for achieving nutritional goals. During this private consultation we will go over your meal plan and necessary cooking skills to achieve your optimal health and wellness goals.

Fee: 180$ for 1 hour

What’s included:

· Detailed overview of transforming meal plans and recipes into practical food preparation strategies.

· Explanation of various cooking methods.

· Step-by-step guidance for efficient food preparation to save time and money.

Personalized nutrition and wellness plan Package - 2 options available

Description: Custom tailored nutritional plan designed specially for you and your unique needs. With a holistic approach we will develop an optimized plan to meet your desired goals. This program is a follow-up step after the initial assessment of nutritional imbalances and weaknesses and includes follow up appointments 

Fee: Option 1: $715.00 – includes 1 initial assessment 1 hour session with 5 follow ups 30min each

or 

Option 2: 500$ – includes 1 initial assessment 1 hour session with 3 follow ups 30min each 

What's included in this package:

• Initial Nutritional Consultation: Intake and assessment.
• Follow-up appointments to keep you on track.
• Custom-tailored nutritional plan designed for your unique needs.
• Assessment of nutritional imbalances and weaknesses.
• Continuous support through follow-up appointments

Gut health package - 2 options available

Description: Personalized holistic approach to harmonize your microbiome. Dietary management of small intestine bacterial overgrowth/dysbiosis (SIBO) and irritable bowel syndrome. This program includes Assessment of nutritional imbalances and weaknesses and development of personalized nutrition and wellness plan aimed at harmonizing your gut microbiome.

Fee: Option 1: $715.00 – includes 1 initial assessment 1 hour session with 5 follow ups 30min each

or 

Option 2: 500$ – includes 1 initial assessment 1 hour session with 3 follow ups 30min each

Recipes may be requested at extra fee of 10$ per recipe

What’s included in this package:

· Initial Nutritional Consultation: Intake and assessment.

· Follow-up appointments to keep you on track.

· Focus on restoring and optimizing your gut microbiome.

· Custom supplement and meal plan protocol to support your microbiome.

Sports Nutrition package – 2 options available

Description: One on one nutritional counselling designed to meet your fitness goals. Holistic approach to improve your wellbeing.

This program includes Personalized nutrition and wellness plan development with focus on your fitness goals. 

Fee: Option 1: $715.00 – includes 1 initial assessment 1 hour session with 5 follow ups 30min each

or 

Option 2: 500$ – includes 1 initial assessment 1 hour session with 3 follow ups 30min each 

Recipes may be requested at extra fee of 10$ per recipe

What's included in this package:

• Evaluation of your nutritional needs based on fitness goals and training.
• Discussion of strategies to improve nutrition for performance and recovery.
• Creation of a personalized energy budget for your sports nutrition.
• Determination of energy and macronutrient needs to fuel workouts.
• Development of a customized meal plan to meet your goals.
• Follow-up consultations for ongoing support and guidance.
• Regular progress reviews and plan adjustments to optimize performance

Corporate and private nutrition and wellness workshops

Description: Workplace and corporate nutrition workshops on a wide variety of trending topics to meet all your needs. 

Fee: please contact the nutritionist for details

What is included: 

· Workplace and corporate nutrition workshops covering diverse trending topics.

·  Customization of workshop content to meet specific organizational needs.

· Exploration of current and relevant nutrition and wellness themes.

· Practical guidance and strategies for improving employee health and well-being.

· Planning and delivery of engaging sessions aimed at enhancing understanding of nutrition and wellness.

Seminar presentations

Description: Educational seminars on nutritional and wellness topics individually selected for the needs of the target audience. 

Fee: please contact the nutritionist for details

What is included: 

· Tailored educational seminars on nutritional and wellness topics.

· Selection of topics based on the specific needs of the target audience.

· In-depth exploration of key concepts related to health and nutrition.

· Practical tips and strategies for implementing healthy lifestyle choices.

· Q&A session to address audience questions and concerns.

 Yes! Video, and phone 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. If you book a phone consultation, the dietitian will be calling you 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.