Nutrition & Lifestyle Consulting

by Emily Foster, RD

When we take the time to learn about our body, accept and embrace it — we build trust. That’s where the magic happens. 

Specialist Areas

  • Calming GI Issues (IBS, Constipation, Diarrhea, Reflux, Indigestion, Food Intolerances)

  • Thriving in Perimenopause & Early Post Menopause (+/- 6 years after last period)

  • Nourishing Early Motherhood/Parenthood (Children < 4yo)

  • Nutrition & The Menstrual Cycle

  • Building/Re-Building A Positive Relationship with Food and Your Body (e.g. Intuitive Eating, body awareness)

  • Proactive Health Improvement

How does it work?

Book Initial Consultation:
Choose Date, Complete Intake Form.

  • When you book with me I review your health history and personal history from your intake form. Any recent (past 12 months) bloodwork or medical reports can be sent through for me to review as well. I jot down items I need to clarify with you in our first session together.

During Initial Consultation:
Assessment, intention setting.

  • In-person (@ The Hydrostone Body and Mind Clinic, Halifax, NS) and remote sessions available. During our initial consultation together we review and clarify your intake form so that I’ve got all the details I need to begin putting a care plan together with you. We discuss key intentions for the session(s) and some “quick wins” for the session that you can begin implementing from day one.

Following the Initial Consultation:
Summary sent, follow-up plan.

  • Following our initial consultation I will get a brief summary e-mail (via Practice Better: my secure practice management software) out to you within 2 x business days. This will cover highlights of the session as well as any resources we may have discussed. For most people, it takes around 3 x sessions total to see results. Change takes time and I like to be upfront about this as I want you to see the success you’re after.

My Bio & Experience

Emily Foster is a registered dietitian/nutritionist in Canada and the UK with a special interest in Women’s Health, GI symptoms, the gut-brain relationship, peri & early post-menopause and (re)building a positive relationship with food and our bodies.

She’s been featured as a nutrition expert in the media in Canada and the UK on shows such as BBC One (The One Show), Global Morning News, The Daily Mirror, The Daily Express and trade media such as Food Matters Live and The Grocer. 

Emily loves sharing her knowledge of nutrition and the body with people in a way that’s practical and easy to understand. If you’re looking to work with someone who will hold space for you as you learn more about your body and how to better support it through food and doable self-care strategies, get in touch with Emily.

  • Partnered with Miss Claire Mellon & Associates, The Portland Hospital London, UK. 2022-2023

  • Allergy: Food Hypersensitivity Course. Imperial College London. 2022

  • BMS (British Menopause Society) Endorsed Course “CBT for the Management of Hot Flushes and Night Sweats” for Healthcare Professionals. 2022

  • University of Oxford. Oxford Mindfulness Centre. Mindfulness for Life Course. 2021

  • Confidence in the Menopause Course. Dr. Louise Newson - Newson Health. 2021

  • BMS (British Menopause Society) Endorsed “The Menopause Course” for Healthcare Professionals. 2021

  • The Low FODMAP Diet for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Monash University. 2021-2022

  • Dietitian “Deep Dive” Courses (Multiple). Bloating, Upper GI Conditions & Disorders, Sucrase Isomaltase Deficiency. 2021-2022

  • Psychologically Informed Approaches to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Practitioner Workshop. Dr. S. Windgassen & Dr. Alicia Hughes. 2020

  • Canadian Dietetic Internship Program. Capital Health (now, Nova Scotia Health Authority). 2013

  • Bachelors of Applied Science in Human Nutrition. University of Guelph. 2012

    Note: This is not an exhaustive list but gives you a flavour of my areas of interest and how I can help you.

 

Location:

Hydrostone Body & Mind Clinic

5539A Young St, Halifax, NS B3K 1Z7

Accessibility Note: The stairs up to the clinic are very steep. If this is a concern for you please let me know and remote consultations can be arranged.

FAQ

What are your fees?
$195 (CAD) per initial consultation (60 minutes), $150 (CAD) per follow-up (45 minutes) consultation. As of March, 2025.

What do sessions include?
Comprehensive review of your case pre-session, summary of session notes following the consultation, coordination with your care team and/or onward referrals (if/when appropriate), unbiased product recommendations (if/when appropriate), personalized advice from a practitioner with 12+ years experience.

Are you covered by insurance?
Many insurance providers have coverage for Registered Dietitians, please speak to your provider to ensure coverage. The current providers I can direct bill are: Blue Cross, GreenShield, Empire Life, SSQ.

Do you offer in-person and remote consultations?
Yes, I offer in-person sessions at the Hydrostone Body & Mind Clinic in Halifax, NS, Canada and remote consultations over video-call.

Get in touch.

Have some questions for me? Use the form here to reach out. I look forward to hearing from you.

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