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Nutrition & Diet

“Eating well and having optimal nutrition is the #1 strategy for creating life long health,” Marcelle Pick, Nurse Practitioner & Author.

Feel better, get healthier and find a new appetite for life by discovering the right foods for your body. Our dietitians and counselors have the expertise to help you find what suits you best and how to make eating well an enjoyable part of your lifestyle.

Optimal Nutrition Ignition Package

Optimal Nutrition Ignition Package - 3 sessions, $240. Please call to book 780 651 7365

A must for anyone wanting to achieve life long wellness. This package of sessions is designed to put you on the right track to healthy eating in a practical, informative and fun way, designed specifically for your needs. These sessions are also the perfect complement to Personal Fitness training and the New You program at the Water Garden,

NUTRITION ESSENTIALS – Creating a vision for a healthier you.

Session #1,  1.5 hours and includes:

  • Health and nutritional assessment
  • Review of current eating habits
  • Food recommendations
  • Supplement recommendations
  • Goal setting
  • Nutrition action plan

(Fee $130.00, stand alone session).

NUTRITION PLANNING – Rediscover the pleasure of healthy eating

Session #2,   1 hour and includes:

  • Customized menu planning
  • Practical meal preparation strategies
  • Creative cooking ideas
  • Recipe renovations/enhancements

(Fee $90.00, stand alone session)

NUTRITION COACHING – On your way to a healthier you.

Session #3, 30 minutes and includes:

  • Review of goals and nutrition action plan
  • Celebrate successes
  • Strategies to overcome challenges
  • Ongoing support and encouragement

(Fee $50.00 stand alone session)

*The above sessions can also be stand alone sessions at the price noted.

*Ongoing nutritional coaching available after third session.

*Nutrition consultations and packages can be customized.  Please call our dietician Meg directly at 780 721-5612 to create a package that suits your interests and goals.

Optimal Nutrition

Individual Nutrition Consultations $90 hour. Full package of 3 sessions $240, see Optimal Nutrition Ignition. We can also design a customised package specially for you.

Our Registered Dietitian Meg Oechslin, MSc, RD weaves together the science of nutrition and the art of nourishment for individuals and families. A holistic and practical guide to enhancing your nutritional well-being by exploring the health benefits of whole foods and nutritional supplements. Discover the difference between adequate and optimal nutrition. Rekindle the fun in food and the pleasure of healthy eating.

“Meg is our go-to person because we know she will listen to us and provide practical nutrition tips for our family. She is realistic about where most of us start around nutrition and gently provides well researched and user-friendly information. With my health issues, she has helped me with nutrition ideas, suggestions and encouragement. I trust her.  Leanne

“After many years of struggling to understand my nutritional needs and relationship with food, I finally found someone to be on my team and coach me through this life long struggle. Meg is that coach for me. With her balanced and supportive style, I am a much healthier and happier person.”  James

"I have had great success with the nutrition program Meg recommended to support and improve my health and well-being. The professional way she has guided me over the years has been instrumental in my applying the principles of daily optimal nutrition. Her experience, coupled with her sincere and compassionate manner, make her a natural leader in the nutrition field.”  Peter

“I had always thought I knew enough about nutrition for my own health. When I turned 40, I was not happy with my weight and knew I needed help with my diet. However my fear was I would have to change my diet completely….something that I really wasn’t looking forward to. After meeting with Meg, it was a pleasant surprise to know that I didn’t have to make huge changes in my diet. Furthermore, she had great ideas to help me in my biggest area of weakness – snacking! Meg is very professional in her approach and pleasant to deal with. I have since referred her to a number of my friends and will continue to do so in the future.”  Mark


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Living Gluten Freedom

60 minute consultations $75. Workshops individually priced.

An introduction to gluten: Which foods contain it and how it affects your health physically and emotionally. Explore the symptoms of gluten-intolerance and learn about diagnosis, treatment and diet. A chance to explore commonly experienced issues like shame and resistance to dietary-related lifestyle changes. Share and normalize your experience in a safe and informative environment.


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Ignite Wellness Package

IGNITE WELLNESS PACKAGE
● Add  Spark to Your Life ●

A Christmas Gift that pays you back and keeps your resolutions on track.

* Looking to refine your body?  * Need to feel more energized and inspired? * We can help you reach your full potential in all areas of your life.

This 12-week program addresses your specific needs. Experience the support and guidance of an integrated wellness package: Personal Trainer Jon Yuzwenko, Dietitian Meg Oechslin and Life Coach, Lisa Hanel.
Ignite your relationship with your body and life.

Package includes

  • Initial, Midway & Completion Consultations
  • 24 Personal Training Sessions
  • 6 Life Coaching Sessions
  • 3 Nutrition Consultations

Cost

  • $1,250 per person (Group of Four +)
  • Partners (Two People) - $1,950 (per person) Move through the program together with a partner.
  • Individual - $2,650 Exclusive 1:1 focus


Successful people have great support teams: people by your side you can trust wholeheartedly; experts whose positive feedback inspires you to be your best. Discover an exercise routine that really works, nourish your body with foods that love you back and turn habits that hold you back into tools for successful, balanced, healthy living.

Personal Training

  • Customized exercise routines that are fun and effective.
  • Accountability and motivation to strive high and reach your goals.
  • Highest quality certified trainers with real solutions.
  • Boost your metabolism, blast your love handles and feel fantastic.


Nutritional Counseling

  • Enhance your immunity, and health with optimal nutrition.
  • Receive practical and nourishing strategies for healthy weight management.
  • Customized menu plan that is diverse, delicious and nutritionally balanced.
  • Explore the value of nutritional supplements as a complement to a healthy diet. More info.


Life & Leadership Coaching

  • Coaching ties it all together – balance, motivation and inspiration.
  • Discover limiting beliefs that hold you back from the life you want.
  • Receive the support, guidance and tools to stay on track.
  • Transformational, creative, fun: coaching builds confidence and long-term change. More info.

Option to continue on a month-by-month basis after initial 12 weeks.