Some scenarios in which a nutritionist might join your medical team:

• You've been told by a family physician or specialist that you have high blood pressure, LDL cholesterol, blood sugars, or triglycerides that need to be improved to promote longevity and health. 
  
  
• Your family physician, OBGYN, or endocrinologist is concerned about your hormonal health, and has indicated that modifications to your diet and lifestyle could assist with PCOS, menstrual cycle symptoms, hypothalamic amenorrhea, and other symptoms of hormonal imbalances.
  
  
• Your family physician or OBGYN has confirmed you are entering menopause, and you're seeking guidance on how best to support your metabolism, muscle mass, weight, and essential mineral needs (like calcium!) during this time. 
  
  
• Your doctor has expressed concerns regarding your fasting blood sugar, and you'd like to adopt nutrition and lifestyle protocols to optimize your blood sugar, manage diabetes or pre-diabetes, and promote overall health. 
  
  

• Your family physician has run routine blood work and noted that you are low in essential nutrients like iron, Vitamin D, or Vitamin B12. 
  
  
• Your physiotherapist has noted that for you to make the most of your current exercise program or to meet your next fitness goal, you need a nutrition program that can support you in ensuring you have the energy and muscle mass to get you there!
  
  
• A family doctor or specialist has indicated that your current medical diagnosis could be improved by healthy and sustainable weight loss. 
  
  
• Your physician or gastroenterologist has diagnosed you with a GI disorder like Crohn's or Ulcerative Colitis, IBS, a food intolerance, or celiac disease, and you're struggling with how to plan a diet around your trigger foods, FODMAPS, or other new restrictions. 

Some scenarios in which a nutritionist might join your medical team:

• You are experiencing sleep disturbances and/or are navigating meal planning for night shifts. You know that balancing your meals and snacks can support sleep quality and cycles, but need guidance to make the most of it!
  
  
• You are an athlete who eats well and has a strong understanding of nutrition, but are wondering if there are small tweaks you can make with your food choices, meal timing, and supplementation to further support your athletic performance.
  
  

• You are in charge of meals for not only yourself, but also the full family! You are looking for support in sourcing meals that are satisfying, quick, and meet the nutritional needs of the whole home. 
  
  
• You are looking to start a family, and want to ensure that your nutrition and lifestyle habits are supporting you in this goal!
  
  
• You follow a gluten-free, vegetarian, or vegan diet and want to ensure your daily nutritional needs are being met in light of these choices or restrictions.

The best part of Individualized Nutrition Support is that it's just that - individualized! Whether you are looking for a one-off consult or a long-termer term coaching package, the team at Vitality Nutrition is ready to find the program that's best for you!