Meet Heather
Founder of Behind the Plate
Hi, I’m Heather! Founder of Behind The PlateI help folks who feel stuck in cycles of dieting, bingeing, and body shame rebuild trust with food and their bodies, without guilt, confusion, or restriction.
I do this work because I’ve been there. I know what it’s like to feel at war with your body, to try every trick in the book to feel in control, and still come up short.
I'm a Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor with over six years of private practice experience, including specialized support for individuals recovering from eating disorders.
What started as a kitchen table side hustle has become a thriving practice that’s helped hundreds of people find peace with food.
The name “Behind the Plate” began as a sports reference, but now it means something more: my small but mighty team and I support what happens behind the scenes… behind your plate, behind your choices, behind your relationship with food.
Education & Certifications:
Registered with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, Acadia University
Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor
Other:
Choices & Changes: Motivating Healthy Behaviours, Institute for Healthcare Communication
Canada Good Clinical Practice (GCP) course, Collaborative Institution Training Initiative
Experience:
Years of practice: 6
Work Settings:
Canadian prenatal nutrition program, registered dietitian/program facilitator, Peel Region ON
General clinical practice dietitian in private healthcare facility
Cardiovascular clinic (rehab & prevention)
Outpatient eating disorder program for child & adolescents and adults
Clients usually see me for:
Disordered eating/ relationships with food
ADHD nutrition support (e.g. meal planning)
Intuitive Eating
Health at Every Size (HAES)
Nutrition for amateur athletes & adult fitness enthusiasts
What clients also see me for:
Pre-diabetes
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Liver conditions
Prenatal nutrition
