I remember reading nutrition labels at the age of 10, healthy eating being an early interest of mine. In college, my business major wasn’t quite fitting for me, and once I learned Dietetics and Nutrition was a field of study, I wasted no time in making the change. Becoming a dietitian was an action of the quote, “Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.”

Communications, Corporate, Private PracticeSteph LangdonFebruary 20, 2018communications, corporate, counseling, eating disorders, interview series, media, private practice, recipe development, Registered Dietitian, something nutrishus, wellness, what RDs do

Angela Birnie MEd, RD, RCC

I focus on helping clients with eating disorders and disordered eating, though I also work with clients with chronic illnesses. Most of my clients know what they “should” be doing to improve their mental and physical health, and come to me because they feel stuck in trying to make those changes.

Counselling, Eating Disorders, Clinical, Private PracticeSteph LangdonSeptember 19, 2017#whatRDsDo, Registered Dietitian, Steph Langdon, clinical, counselling, disordered eating, eating disorders, interview series, private practice, something nutrishus, what RDs doComment

Marissa Puleo, RDN

Ideally, I think it would be amazing if there were more eating disorder dietitians. It’s such a growing concern for many as cases rise and where to turn for help is commonly a struggle. Food wise, I hope that more people can understand that calories are not always the enemy and to focus more attention on ingredient labels.

Counselling, Eating Disorders, Private Practice, ClinicalSteph LangdonFebruary 14, 2017#whatRDsDo, Registered Dietitian, Steph Langdon, clinical, counseling, dietitian, eating disorders, interview series, nutrition, private practice, something nutrishus, what RDs do Comment

Grace Wong, RD

I work with many clients who do not fall into well-defined diagnostic categories. Many individuals and families start out saying "it doesn't make sense". Then we embark on a journey of making sense of their food/nutrition struggles, whatever they may be. Their situations may not have obvious nutrition implications; and often there aren't any standard practice guidelines, so I do a lot of detective work!

Clinical, Private Practice, Pediatric, Eating DisordersSteph LangdonDecember 6, 2016#whatRDsDo, Registered Dietitian, Steph Langdon, eating disorders, interview series, mental health, pediatrics, something nutrishus, story, what RDs doComment

Christina Moreno, MS, RD, LD

Growing up as a classically trained dancer, I quickly caught on to what foods helped me perform at my best and kept me fuelled through long rehearsals! Secondly, as I spent most of my days in form fitting clothes and in front of a mirror, talks of food and body image were all the rage. My desire to help others, interest in science, and love of food steered me into the field of dietetics after transferring out of my early university studies in theatre and dance.

Counselling, Eating Disorders, SportSteph LangdonOctober 18, 2016#whatRDsDo, Registered Dietitian, Steph Langdon, dietitian, eating disorders, interview series, something nutrishus, sport nutrition, what RDs doComment

Amrie DeFrates, RD

My first job after becoming a registered dietitian was with a non-profit organization that organized fitness and educational events for youth and adults living with diabetes. From there, I began working in eating disorders at a residential treatment center. Now I work in a variety of different roles, but all within eating disorders. I so whole-heartedly believe in the philosophy and approach of this work, I can’t imagine doing anything else.

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