The People Behind the Plate
Compassionate Care, Real-Life Nutrition
You’re trying to eat well, but you’re stuck in a cycle of guilt, confusion, and second-guessing.
Maybe you’ve been overwhelmed by mixed messages about food, frustrated by short-term fixes, or unsure how to support your body without falling into diet culture traps.
You feel like you don’t know what to eat anymore, and feel more disconnected from your body than ever. You want something that lasts… guidance that is realistic, supportive, and empowering.
Meet the Team
Meet Heather
Founder of Behind the Plate
Heather is the founder of Behind the Plate, a Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor based in Ontario. She helps people break free from dieting, quiet food noise, and rebuild trust with their bodies — all through a weight-inclusive, mental health-informed lens. With a warm, realistic approach, Heather supports clients in finding food freedom and confidence without the rules.
Meet Brendine
Dietitian at Behind the Plate
Brendine is a seasoned dietitian with a thoughtful, compassionate approach to food, body image, and well-being. With experience in bariatric care, mental health, and eating disorders, she blends intuitive eating, somatic awareness, and mindfulness to help clients reconnect with their bodies and values. Her work is rooted in HAES®, self-compassion, and deep respect for each person’s story.