Holistic Nutrition Counselling for Kids and Teens
Why Work With Shanon?
If you struggle with any of the following concerns with your child or teen, working with a Registered Holistic Nutritionist can help.
General nutrition education and strategies
Food sensitivities, allergies or intolerences
Digestive discomfort or constipation
Picky eaters and food avoidance issues
Childhood obesity or other weight-related issues
Brain health and mood, including anxiety, ADHD, and autism
Family-based approach
I provide nutritional counselling and education to parents who are seeking a holistic approach to their child or teen’s nutritional concerns.
As a mother of four children, I know how difficult it can be to prepare healthy meals that are quick to get on the table and enjoyed by everyone. I also have over 15 years of experience working with children with special needs and understand the many challenges surrounding nutrition that can arise with a child or teen who is neurodiverse.
I use a whole-body approach to assess the root cause of health concerns and work closely with parents to come up with a plan that will help to balance body systems. I listen actively to parents and their child or teen (when appropriate) to really understand their child’s and their family’s needs, including the way that they live. I then create a customized plan with actionable goals for nutrition, lifestyle, and supplements, if needed.
I focus on building upon what my client is already eating and enhance those meals and snacks rather than restricting foods. I take my client’s lifestyle into account when addressing sleep, stress, and activity levels, and I work hard to ensure that my recommendations are not only realistic, but also sustainable over the long term.
What to Expect
1. Complete Nutritional Assessment
Your complete nutritional assessment includes a general intake form, a comprehensive analysis of all body systems, and a one-to-one, client-led consultation.
This enables me to to explain how different body systems are functioning in your body, and provide you with actionable goals you can start with right away.
2. Thorough Client Report
I provide you with a thorough report that includes a brief overview of our client-led consultation, as well as nutritional, lifestyle and supplemental recommendations based on our conversation together.
This isn’t a run-of-the-mill nutrition plan to follow and be left on your own. I assess your body for imbalances to get to the root of the issue, and customize your plan to fit with your lifestyle, and I’m with you every step of the way for guidance and support.
3. Follow-ups and Reassessments
We schedule ongoing follow-up appointments as per your package to adjust or revise recommendations as needed.
I keep the lines of communication between appointments open in case you have any questions.
Reassessment packages are available as required.
What My Clients Are Saying
I have been working with Shannon for just over a year now and I can not recommend her enough! As someone who was struggling with an unhealthy relationship with food and body image, Shanon has been nothing short of amazing. Her extensive knowledge, patience, and exceptional ability to create an encouraging and empowering environment has significantly aided in my journey towards improved health and self-acceptance.
Her empathetic and kind approach not only helped me address my unhealthy relationship with food, but also supported me in overcoming negative body image issues. With Shannon’s guidance and support, I have been able to make many positive and sustainable lifestyle changes that will not only benefit my physical health, but also my mental health.
I have no doubt that her expertise and compassionate guidance will benefit anyone fortunate enough to work with her in the future.
Rebecca Cinnamon
I’m a newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic and strength athlete. Nutrition has all of a sudden become very important to me. Shanon has been nothing short of amazing. Eating properly used to be so confusing, now, with her help, it has become quite easy, with little to no extra effort.
Her baby steps approach of small changes and reaching little goals adds up quickly to a full on lifestyle change. Shanon is extremely knowledgeable of nutrition. And if she doesn’t have an answer on hand for you, she researches and gets you one promptly. Can’t say enough good about her.
Cameron Tomlinson
After getting through chemo, surgery and radiation for breast cancer, I was put on a couple of drugs to prevent a recurrence. These drugs wreaked havoc on my digestive system, made me very uncomfortable, and affected my quality of life.
I started working with Shanon to see if a change in diet could help. Shanon worked with me to make sure I could still enjoy the treats I love while balancing my diet and lifestyle in a positive way. Her suggestions and advice helped me to work with the drugs to improve my gut health and reduce the negative side effects of them. She analyzed my food journal to find any triggers and made suggestions for small changes.
I would highly recommend her to anyone who wants to improve their overall health in a way that works for them.
Sandy Burns
Are You Ready to Live Your Best Life?
Regaining control of your health and living a balanced life isn't about diets or drastic changes. It's about enhancing what's working and addressing what isn't—one babystep at a time.
If you're ready to address the root cause of your digestive discomfort and get guidance and support in a welcoming and respectful way, contact Shanon today for your free consultation.
Services are offered in both French and English.
Are You Ready to Live Your Best Life?
Regaining control of your health and living a balanced life isn’t about diets or drastic changes. It’s about enhancing what’s working and addressing what isn’t—one babystep at a time.
If you’re ready to address the root cause of your digestive discomfort and get guidance and support in a welcoming and respectful way, contact Shanon today for your free consultation.