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.
Jessica Francis
Registered Dietitian and Yoga Instructor
Location: Pointe Claire or Virtual
Approach Inspired By
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Family Based Treatment (FBT)
- Parts Work
- Health at Every Size®
- Intuitive Eating
- Somatic Experiencing
Specialties
About Jessica
Background
With nearly a decade of experience as a Registered Dietitian, Jessica Francis has supported individuals from all walks of life in building a more peaceful, flexible, and empowered relationship with food. Her background in yoga and somatic work has deepened her appreciation for how eating disorders can create a sense of disconnection from the body. She is passionate about helping people gently reconnect with themselves in ways that feel safe, compassionate, and sustainable.
Approach and Training
Jessica’s practice is grounded in the belief that healing from an eating disorder involves both the mind and the body. Over the years, she has seen how blending nutrition therapy with mindfulness, nervous-system regulation, and body-based awareness can support lasting change—not just relief from symptoms.
Her work is informed by specialized training in evidence-based therapeutic modalities, advanced yoga teacher training, ongoing supervision with a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and her studies with the Embodied Recovery Institute. Jessica brings a steady curiosity to each session, supporting clients in exploring the body’s wisdom and how it shapes their relationship with food and movement.
Rooted in compassion, trauma-informed care, and her strong grounding in ACT, Jessica helps clients strengthen the connection between their values and daily choices. She gently guides individuals to tune into bodily sensations, cultivate mindfulness, and expand their capacity for self-trust and self-care.
Who She Works With
Jessica specializes in supporting individuals experiencing binge eating disorder, anorexia, and body image concerns. She also works with people seeking a more embodied, intuitive relationship with food, as well as athletes who want to nourish themselves in a way that supports both physical performance and emotional well-being.
Jessica completed her Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics at McGill University and is a member of the Ordre des diététistes nutritionnistes du Québec (ODNQ) She is also a 500-hour certified yoga instructor.
Jessica offers services in both English and French and provides insurance receipts.
A quote that resonates with me
“It is better to live a fraction of your own dharma (unique path) than to imitate someone else's”
Bhagavad Gita
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
Sewlyn House
- Imperium Studio de Danse
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- Collège Beaubois
Outside of Work You can Find Me
Moving in a way that lights me up (practicing yoga, hiking, walking, etc.)
Listening to a podcast, reading or watching a show/movie
Grooving to music, mainly 90s and 2000s tracks
Spending time with friends and family
Getting inspired for home decor ideas