Qualifications
Kirsten Swantee, BSc, Registered Dietitian (RD)
A graduate of the Nutrition and Dietetics program at Acadia University, Kirsten Swantee also holds a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition with Honours.
Kirsten is registered with the College of Dietitians of Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador College of Dietitians and the Nova Scotia Dietetic Association, and is a member of Dietitians of Canada.
History
Kirsten is a dietitian from St. John’s, Newfoundland, where she studied biochemistry for two years at Memorial University of Newfoundland, before moving to Nova Scotia to complete her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition at Acadia University.
She completed her dietetic practicum in the Annapolis Valley with rotations in community health, long-term care, hospital food-service management, clinical nutrition and diabetes education.
In addition, Kirsten completed honours research evaluating the effectiveness of the cardiac rehabilitation program in the Annapolis Valley.
Kirsten believes in eating real, whole foods, balanced meals, and that, in moderation, anything can fit into a healthy diet.
She uses a personalized approach to nutrition counselling, through careful listening and the ability to simplify the complexities of the nutrition world to create a practical plan for making changes.
Without a doubt, Kirsten excels at helping clients set realistic goals, find simple ways to improve their health, gain confidence with food choices, build sustainable healthy habits and ultimately reach their goals.
Moreover, she provides flexible customized plans, ongoing education and accountability, all in a supportive, judgement-free environment. Kirsten is excited at every opportunity to help someone improve their health through food.
✓ Virtual nutritional counselling
✓ In-person nutritional counselling
In addition to offering virtual nutritional counselling, Kirsten is a registered dietitian in Halifax. Visit: JM Nutrition Halifax Office