Jessica Francis

Registered Dietitian and Yoga Instructor

Location: Pointe Claire or Virtual

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 Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
  • Family Based Treatment (FBT)
  • Health at Every Size®
  • Intuitive Eating

Specialties

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.

Jessica is a registered dietitian with a deep specialization in eating disorders among adults and adolescents. With a holistic, trauma-informed approach, she believes in addressing the complex relationship between food, body image, and mental health. Drawing on her extensive knowledge of nutrition and the nuances of trauma, she supports individuals in their journey toward healing by fostering a compassionate space that honors their lived experiences.

 

Jessica is particularly passionate about the intersection of embodiment and eating disorders, understanding that reconnecting with one’s body is a vital part of recovery. She uses this integrative approach to help clients cultivate a more positive and empowered relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves. By combining evidence-based nutrition counseling with mindfulness, body awareness, and emotional support, she tailors her care to meet each client where they are, recognizing that healing is a personal and multifaceted process.

 

In her practice, Jessica focuses on not only physical nourishment but also emotional well-being, encouraging clients to rebuild trust with their bodies and develop sustainable eating habits aligned with their health. Whether working with individuals facing anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, or disordered eating patterns, her goal is to guide them towards lasting recovery and a sense of wholeness. Jessica also has an interest in sports nutrition and works with athletes, allowing them to stay connected with their bodies while meeting their unique nutritional needs so they can feel the best in their sport.

 

Jessica completed her Bachelor’s degree in dietetics at McGill University. Jessica is a Registered Dietitian and a member of the Ordre des diététistes nutritionnistes du Québec (ODNQ)Jessica is also a yoga instructor and completed a 500-hour Yoga Alliance recognized Teacher Training. 

 

She is bilingual in English and French and provides insurance receipts.

Jessica is a registered dietitian with a deep specialization in eating disorders among adults and adolescents. With a holistic, trauma-informed approach, she believes in addressing the complex relationship between food, body image, and mental health. Drawing on her extensive knowledge of nutrition and the nuances of trauma, she supports individuals in their journey toward healing by fostering a compassionate space that honors their lived experiences.

 

Jessica is particularly passionate about the intersection of embodiment and eating disorders, understanding that reconnecting with one’s body is a vital part of recovery. She uses this integrative approach to help clients cultivate a more positive and empowered relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves. By combining evidence-based nutrition counseling with mindfulness, body awareness, and emotional support, she tailors her care to meet each client where they are, recognizing that healing is a personal and multifaceted process.

 

In her practice, Jessica focuses on not only physical nourishment but also emotional well-being, encouraging clients to rebuild trust with their bodies and develop sustainable eating habits aligned with their health. Whether working with individuals facing anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, or disordered eating patterns, her goal is to guide them towards lasting recovery and a sense of wholeness. Jessica also has an interest in sports nutrition and works with athletes, allowing them to stay connected with their bodies while meeting their unique nutritional needs so they can feel the best in their sport.

 

Jessica completed her Bachelor’s degree in dietetics at McGill University. Jessica is a Registered Dietitian and a member of the Ordre des diététistes nutritionnistes du Québec (ODNQ)Jessica is also a yoga instructor and completed a 500-hour Yoga Alliance recognized Teacher Training. 

 

She is bilingual in English and French and provides insurance receipts.

Outside of work you can find me:

  • Moving in a way that lights me up (practicing yoga, dancing, hiking, etc.)
  • Grooving to music, mainly 90s and 2000s tracks 
  • Having deep conversations with my friends or with my journal
  • Attending shows like circus, dance or comedy shows
  • Listening to a podcast, reading or watching a show/movie 

One of my favorite quotes:

“The quieter you become, the more you can hear”

Ram Dass