Approach Inspired By
- Family Based Treatment
- Intuitive Eating
- Health at Every Size®
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
Specialities
- Eating Disorder Recovery
- Sports Nutrition
- Anti Diet Nutrition Interventions
- Gentle Nutrition
- Nutrition Strategies for ADHD
- Meal Management and Planning
- Body Image
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bilingual in English and French,Vanessa offers insurance receipts for her services.
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.
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.
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.
Bilingual in English and French,Vanessa offers insurance receipts for her services.
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!
One of my favorite quotes:
“You can’t cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water.”
Rabindranath Tagore
Organizations that I've collaborated with
