Achieve Your Health Goals with a Registered Dietitian
Mobile & Virtual Dietitian Services | Personalized Nutrition Coaching at Home/Work
- covered by most insurance companies
- evidence-based
- virtual appointments to anyone in Manitoba
- in-home visits in the Winnipeg area
Personalized Nutrition and Dietitian Care, Delivered To You
Lets face it – we are all busy these days! We are all trying to balance work, family, taking care of ourselves and more which means that scheduling another appointment might be overwhelming. This is why we have built our company around the concept of coming to you and our dietitian in included in this. Our registered dietitian can either come to you (in the Winnipeg area) or visit you virtually.
At PhysiGO, we know that a registered dietitian has the expertise of evidence based dietary services and bringing them into your home is a bonus. Just think of the time you will save travelling, parking, being in a waiting room. Time is money and having the convenience of someone coming directly to you frees up the most time to help you focus on your other goals.
Our dietitian can do more than just a simple meal plan – although she is happy to do this too! We offer holistic, integrated care. If you are currently seeing one of our physiotherapists they can collaborate directly to make sure your diet supports your recovery, performance and long-term wellness. Get the expert nutrition guidance you need, exactly when and where you need it.
What is a Registered Dietitian?
If you are looking for help with your diet, credentials do matter. A registered dietitian is a regulated healthcare professional and the trusted partner in food and nutrition. Our registered dietitians are providing evidence-based nutrition therapy that is tailored to your unique situation. They take into account your medical history, lab work, personal goals and lifestyle to develop a plan for you.
To use the title of a Registered Dietitian, they have to complete a standardized education that includes a university degree:
- Extensive Education: bachelor’s degree from an accredited university program (often a graduate degree is now required)
- Supervised Training: after graduating, a registered dietitian completes 1000+ hours in an internship program in multiple settings (usually including clinical, community and food service settings)
- National Examination: even after the supervised training and university degree they must pass a national board exam
- Ongoing Competency: with dietitians being a regulated profession they must how ongoing competency to maintain their license
When you work with a Registered Dietitian, you can be sure that you are getting a licensed expert that is highly trained in their field.
The Difference: Why Choose a Registered Dietitian over a Nutritionist?
We get this question a lot! There are so many options out there these days for your dietary needs. All registered dietitians are nutritionists but not all nutritionists are registered dietitians. The difference lies in regulation, education and scope of practice.
The term “nutritionist” is largely unregulated across many places in Canada, meaning anyone can use the title regardless of their training or credentials. This can lead to guidance based on personal opinion or diet trends rather than science.
Due to being a regulated profession, the title “registered dietitian” is a legally protected credential.
Comparison at a Glance
| Feature | Registered Dietitian | Nutritionist |
| Regulation | Licensed by a professional body | Unregulated |
| Scope of practice | Nutrition advice for clinic conditions | General wellness & health coaching |
| Education | Accredited University Degree + 1000 hours supervised practice | Varies widely (from certificates to a degree) |
| Insurance Coverage | Services are often covered by extended health plans | Rarely covered |
A registered dietitian has a lot more knowledge and an increased scope of practice when it comes to various health conditions, managing complex dietary needs or seeking reliable and safe advice on their nutrition.
Specialized Areas Our Dietitians Can Help With
Our registered dietitian shines when it comes to making recommendations that are personalized, practice and fit within your lifestyle. Having them delivered in a way that allows you to minimize time away from your family, work and personal life is a bonus.
We provide nutrition therapy for those seeking support with:
Managing Chronic Health Conditions
- Diabetes Management: Focus on meal planning for those with Type 1, Type 2 or Gestational Diabetes. The focus on the meals is blood sugar control, balancing carbohydrates and preventing complications.
- Heart Health and Cardiovascular Disease: Management strategies for high cholesterol, high blood pressure (hypertension), and implementing heart-healthy diets
- Digestive & Gut Issues: assistance dealing with conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s/Colitis (IBD), SIBO and chronic bloating
- Food Allergies & Intolerances: guidance with complex dietary restrictions such as celiac disease, lactose intolerance, etc to ensure that full nutrition is being achieved while avoiding foods that trigger a response
- Renal/Kidney Disease: planning for those with chronic kidney disease (CKD) to manage fluid, electrolyte and protein intake
Lifestyle, Wellness & Performance Goals
- Sustainable Weight Management: moving away from a restrictive diet and more into intuitive eating, mindfulness for sustainable weight loss/gain
- Sports Nutrition & Athletic Performance: Fueling for peak performances, optimizing recovery, hydration strategies and sports supplements for our Olympic athletes and weekend warriors
- Optimizing Energy & Fatigue: going through a normal week of eating to optimize dietary imbalances and nutritional deficiencies to improve overall energy levels and fatigue
- Pre and Post Natal Nutrition: guidance on having a health pregnancy, managing gestational diabetes and optimizing nutrition during the both the pregnancy and post partum periods
- Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating Support: guidance on ensuring a health relationship with food
Convenient Care: How Our Virtual & Mobile Appointments Work
If you are ready to book an appointment – the process is seamless! We eliminate travel time and the hassle of trying to schedule around all your current commitments.
There are 4 steps in the process:
- Consultation & Intake – book your initial assessment either virtually or in your home. This session is dedicated to understanding your medical history, current habits, lifestyle and goals.
- Personalized Plan Development – Your registered dietitian will review all the information gathered in the consultation and develop an evidence-based plan that suits your lifestyle. This won’t be generic and will be sensitive to your individual health needs, cultural needs, budget and clinic requirements.
- Implementation & Coaching – As determined in previous sessions, you will follow up to have guidance while you implement the plan. A registered dietitian will be able to answer any questions that come up during the process and keep you on track. During these sessions you might cover meal prepping, grocery shopping, reading labels, pantry organization and more!
- Ongoing Support & Accountability – Nutrition success is a journey! Regular follow up sessions will be scheduled to ensure you reach your destination while keeping you on track and adjusting your plan as life inevitably changes.
Meet our Dietitian
Lindsay Martens
Lindsay has been a registered dietitian since 2012 and has both a BSc in Human Nutritional Sciences and the often feared Bio Chemistry. Her path to becoming a registered dietitian was not linear and she changed her career path a few times before landing here. Lindsay has worked as a registered dietitian in rural settings (LTC, in patient and out patient), in Winnipeg hospitals (the renal program, women’s, medicine units) and retail. She has a passion for making eating healthier less intimidating by creating sustainable change!
Lindsay is happy to meet you either in the comfort of your home or virtually. Either can be a great way to discuss your dietary goals. In home always has a few more benefits as she is can even go through your pantry with you in person and suggest organizational strategies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you direct bill to insurance companies?
Yes! Most companies do cover a registered dietitians services. If you aren’t sure please look into your coverage or give us a call. For some insurance companies we can check!
How does a virtual session work with a dietitian?
Virtual sessions are conducted via Jane App which is a secure platform that has video conferencing capabilities. After booking you will receive a link to join on the day of your appointment. You can join from your laptop, tablet or phone – a reliable internet connection is recommended.
Can you help with weight loss strategies?
We typically want to create longer term sustainable change for you and don’t recommend quick-fix diets. However, we do love meeting you where you are at and learning more about you and your goals.
