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.
Vanessa Anoia
Registered Dietitian
Location: Pointe Claire or Virtual
Approach Inspired By
- Family Based Treatment (FBT)
- Intuitive Eating
- Health at Every Size®
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
Specialties
- Eating Disorder Recovery
- Sports Nutrition
- Anti Diet Nutrition Interventions
- Gentle Nutrition
- Nutrition Strategies for ADHD
- Meal Management and Planning
- Body Image
About Vanessa
Background
Vanessa is a registered dietitian with a Bachelor’s degree from McGill University and a member of the Ordre des diététistes nutritionnistes du Québec (ODNQ). Growing up in an Italian family where food was at the heart of every gathering, Vanessa developed a deep love for cooking, baking, and exploring how food affects health, leading her to pursue a career as a dietitian.
Approach and Training
Through her work at Sööma, Vanessa has received specialized training to support her clients using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Family Based Treatment (FBT) for young people with eating disorders. She creates a compassionate, judgment-free space for clients to explore their relationship with food and exercise while guiding them toward lasting, positive changes.
Who She Works With
Vanessa feels deeply moved to work in the field of Eating Disorders as her awareness from personal experiences allows her to connect with clients on a profound level, enabling her to support them as they navigate through this challenging time in their lives. Shaped from her own journey and professional knowledge, Vanessa also brings a unique perspective with clients struggling with ADHD and eating disorders. She understands firsthand the complexities of managing impulsive eating behaviors, struggling with the feeling of control and the challenges of daily functioning with ADHD and how this impacts eating patterns.
Due to her love of recreational running, Vanessa also has a strong interest in sports nutrition – particularly in addressing Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) and its impact on athletes’ performance and overall well-being. She has worked with running teams at Dawson College and Concordia University, and has collaborated with various sports teams to provide specialized nutrition education. She also works with college and university athletes to ensure they’re fueling appropriately for their sports.
Bilingual in English and French,Vanessa offers insurance receipts for her services.
A quote that resonates with me
“You can’t cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water.”
Rabindranath Tagore
Other Services Offered
Because of her specialisation in the intersection of Eating Disorders and ADHD, Vanessa provides supervision and training for professionals in order to better develop skills to support this population. She also offers various groups and collaborates with various organizations.
Outside of Work You can Find Me
Going on long walks with my partner and dog
Listening to podcasts or music
Spending time up north with family
Trying/discovering new recipes!
Organizations that I’ve collaborated with
Vanessa has collaborated with a variety of organizations to offer training,workshops and presentations. See some of the organizations below.
Project LoveRun
Royale West Academy
Concordia University
Dawson College
Mont-Royal Outremont
- Project Love Run
- Royal West Academy
- Concordia University
- CSMRO Mont-Royal Outremont
- Dawson College