The Registered Dietitians at Sööma use therapeutic approaches to inform their nutrition interventions within their scope of practice. Learn more about how we incorporate various therapeutic styles in our nutrition counseling for eating disorders and disordered eating.
Mia El-Eid
Registered Dietitian
Location: Plateau Mont Royal, Pointe Claire or Virtual
Approach Inspired By
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Family Based Treatment (FBT)
- Health at Every Size®
- Intuitive Eating
Specialties
- Eating Disorder Recovery
- Sports Nutrition
- Anti Diet Nutrition Interventions
- Gentle Nutriton for Chronic Disease
About Mia
Background
Mia is a registered dietitian who graduated from Université de Montréal and a member of the Ordre des diététistes-nutritionnistes du Québec (ODNQ). Her passion for nutrition began early in her Lebanese household, where food, community, and culinary creativity played a central role. Throughout her training, Mia became increasingly drawn to the intricate relationship between mental health and nutrition, which led her to focus her career on eating disorders. Her previous work as Sööma’s Digital Marketing Coordinator further deepened her understanding of the multi-layered nature of eating disorders and the importance of trauma-informed, respectful, and evidence-based care.
Approach and Training
From early on in her practice, Mia chose to specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, recognizing the profound emotional, psychological, and physical impact these conditions can have on individuals and their relationships with food, body image, and identity. Since then, she has pursued extensive continuing education and specialized training to strengthen her clinical expertise in this area.
Mia’s approach is grounded in empathy, curiosity, and collaboration. She integrates gentle nutrition, weight-inclusive care, and a non-judgmental therapeutic style to support clients at every stage of their recovery. Her work prioritizes helping people rebuild trust with their bodies, reduce food-related anxiety, and cultivate a more peaceful and flexible relationship with eating.
In addition, Mia brings experience in sports nutrition and supports athletes across levels who may be navigating the overlap between performance pressures and disordered eating tendencies. She also holds a particular interest in the intersection of chronic illness and eating disorders, recognizing how medical conditions—such as digestive disorders, diabetes, and cardiovascular concerns—can complicate one’s relationship with food. Mia works thoughtfully to help clients manage these conditions without triggering or reinforcing restrictive or harmful patterns.
Who She Works With
Mia primarily works with individuals experiencing eating disorders and disordered eating, offering a safe, culturally sensitive, and supportive space for healing. She also supports recreational and competitive athletes seeking to nourish their bodies sustainably while strengthening their overall well-being and performance.
Beyond her eating disorder specialization, Mia has experience in digestive health and the nutritional management of chronic conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. She is fluent in English, French, and Arabic and is committed to providing accessible, client-centered care. Insurance receipts are available for her services.
A quote that resonates with me
“Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough”
Og Mandino
Other Services Offered
Professional Supervision
In addition to her clinical work, Jamie offers professional supervision to dietitians at various stages of their careers, including new dietitians who would benefit from guidance in starting their career in the eating disorder field.
Group therapy and meal support groups
Jamie is passionate in running groups where individuals can share their lived experiences and recovery stories with others who navigate similar challenges. Themed groups that Jamie is currently offering or have offered in the past include restaurant exposure groups, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)-themed meal support groups and eating disorder support groups.
Additionally Jamie serves on the board of directors of Safely Connected, a youth-run not-for-profit organization committed to community support and education on eating disorders, and volunteers at Hopewell Eating Disorder Support Centre, where she facilitates support groups.
Organizations that I’ve collaborated with
Jessica has collaborated with a variety of organizations to offer training,workshops and presentations.
Imperium
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Collège Beaubois
- Imperium Studio de Danse
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- Collège Beaubois
Outside of Work You can Find Me
Getting creative, especially with modeling clay.
Engaging in movement through swimming and walking with my dog, Teenie.
Spending quality time with loved ones and pets.