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.
Justine Chriqui
Registered Dietitian
Location: Plateau Mont Royal, or Virtual
Approach Inspired By
- Intuitive Eating
- Health at Every Size®
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Family Based Treatment (FBT)
Specialties
- Sports Nutrition
- Anti-diet interventions
- Nutrition and Mental Health
- Eating Disorder Recovery
- Wellness and Prevention
- Meal Management and Planning
About Justine
Background
Justine is a registered dietitian passionate about helping others build or rebuild positive relationships with food. Fascinated by how food nourishes us and brings people together across cultures, she pursued a Bachelor’s in Applied Human Nutrition at the University of Guelph in Ontario, and a Master’s degree in Human Nutrition at McGill University, where she also completed her dietetic internship. She is a member of the Ordre des diététistes-nutritionnistes du Québec (ODNQ).
Approach and Training
With Moroccan and Latvian roots and time spent living in Trinidad and Tobago, Justine brings a rich cultural perspective to her work. She values empathy, respect, and inclusivity, and is committed to creating safe, welcoming spaces for all.
As a non-diet dietitian, Justine practices through the lenses of intuitive eating, body neutrality, and Health at Every Size® (HAES®). Her approach is holistic and grounded in compassion, aiming to meet clients where they are with openness and care. Justine is dedicated to debunking nutrition myths and offering a non-judgmental space where clients can explore their values, challenges, and readiness for change.
She draws on modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Family-Based Treatment (FBT) for adolescents recovering from eating disorders. Her care is trauma-informed, neuroaffirming, and gender-affirming, recognizing the importance of honoring each client’s unique experience.
Who She Works With
At Sööma, Justine supports adolescents, adults, and families across all stages of eating disorder recovery – from those newly diagnosed to those experiencing long-standing challenges. She works with individuals navigating anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and other disordered eating patterns, as well as those seeking support with sports nutrition or body image.
Justine values close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure well-rounded, integrated care. Whether clients are healing their relationship with food or seeking balance in their approach to nourishment and movement, Justine meets them where they are, offering compassionate, client-centered care every step of the way.
Justine is bilingual in English and French, and provides insurance receipts.
A quote that resonates with me
“Life is ten percent what you experience and ninety percent how you respond to it.”
Dorothy M. Neddermeyer
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
Justine has collaborated with a variety of organizations to offer training,workshops and presentations.
Outside of Work You can Find Me
Traveling (exploring local sights and international ones!)
Spending time with my friends and family
Enjoying various forms of entertainment (reading, listening to podcasts, exploring new music)
Hosting & attending potlucks and dinner parties