Nutritionist
Our Holistic Nutrition services centre around the principle that each person is biochemically unique, and therefore requires individualized dietary, supplement and lifestyle recommendations. Nutrition plays a crucial role in fertility and the prenatal, postnatal and pediatric phase of life. Our Holistic Nutritionist is trained in optimizing dietary wellness, supporting individual health concerns and supporting their clients through customized meal planning for adults and children. At Rooted Family, we provide holistic nutrition for all family members! More specifically, our nutritionist can help with:
Fertility:
When it comes to fertility, having a nutritious diet is incredibly important! Our holistic nutritionist works one on one with both partners to provide customized dietary, supplement and lifestyle recommendations that maximize the chances of conceiving and support the future health of both the baby and the pregnant person.
Pregnancy and postpartum:
Our nutritionist provides customized prenatal nutrition, supplement and lifestyle recommendations for the prenatal and postnatal periods. Commonly supported health concerns include but are not limited to: optimizing nutrition, support for vegan or vegetarian pregnancies, morning sickness, low iron or anemia, constipation, gestational diabetes, improving energy levels, prenatal and postnatal depression and anxiety, postpartum depletion.
Breastfeeding:
Our nutritionist offers breastfeeding and chest feeding dietary support. Many people don’t realize that the foods and supplements you take while breastfeeding can impact the production of breastmilk! This service is geared towards maximizing the body’s ability to produce milk.
Pediatric Nutrition:
Commonly supported pediatric health concerns include but are not limited to: infant digestive issues, eczema, childhood anxiety, attention issues, sleep support, food intolerance, and picky eating. Pediatric support is for patients 10 and under.
Meet Our
Holistic Nutritionist
Désirée is a health and wellness professional dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey to optimal health. A Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Fertility Support Practitioner, Birth & Labour Doula, and Yoga Instructor, she specializes in perinatal nutrition and yoga. After transitioning from a career in education, Désirée completed her studies at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition and has since supported clients of all ages with concerns ranging from digestive issues and hormonal imbalances to fertility and postpartum recovery. With a holistic, evidence-based approach, she empowers clients through compassionate care, aiming to nurture both body and mind during life’s most transformative moments. For parent support clients, Desiree can provide service from Carleton Place / Almonte areas to Carlingwood (inc. Ashton, Stittsville, Kanata, Richmond, Bells Corners, Ottawa West.