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.
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
Graduated in Nutrition from the Université de Montréal and a member of the Ordre des diététistes-nutritionnistes du Québec (ODNQ), Mia has always had a deep passion for the field of nutrition. Growing up in a Lebanese family where food played a central role, she developed her culinary skills from a young age. Early in her studies, Mia became particularly interested in the connection between psychology and nutrition, which naturally led her to explore the field of eating disorders. Her role as a Digital Marketing Coordinator at Sööma deepened her understanding of the complexity of these conditions and the importance of compassionate, evidence-based care.
Approach and Training
About a year into her practice, Mia made the decision to specialize in eating disorder treatment, recognizing the profound impact these conditions have on individuals and their relationships with food and their bodies. She has pursued specialized training and continues to expand her expertise in this area. Guided by the belief that everyone deserves to find peace with food, Mia takes an empathetic, comprehensive, and collaborative approach in her work. She integrates gentle nutrition principles, tailoring her recommendations to meet each client’s unique needs, circumstances, and recovery journey. Additionally, Mia applies her knowledge of sports nutrition to help athletes of all levels build healthy, sustainable relationships with food while optimizing their performance and recovery.
Who She Works With
Mia primarily supports individuals navigating eating disorders and disordered eating, offering a safe and non-judgmental space for healing. She also works with recreational and competitive athletes who want to fuel their bodies effectively while maintaining a balanced approach to food and performance. Beyond these specialties, Mia has experience in digestive health and the management of chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Fluent in English, French, and Arabic, Mia is committed to providing accessible care and offers insurance receipts 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.