Meet Elaine
Vancouver Dietitian/Nutritionist
Education and Professional Affiliations:
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Graduated from the University of British Columbia (Graduated with Dietetics major and Commerce minor)
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Currently studying Master in Counselling Psychology
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Registered Dietitian through BC College of Dietitian.
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An active member with Dietitian of Canada.
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Dietetics and clinical internship completed with Fraser Health.
Social Media:
YouTuber - Healthy eating and grocery shopping tip. Create and make nutrition related videos.
Fairchild TV- TV interview on healthy eating during Mid-Autumn Festival 2024
BC Living - Magazine interview on "balancing a nutritious diet with a side of indulgence" 2024
CBC News - Healthy eating interview in 2022 and 2023
OMNI News - Eating disorder management in 2022;Multiple interviews on healthy eating tips in 2023 and 2024.
Fairchild TV - TV interview on vegetarian/vegan diet in 2023
FairChild 96.1 Radio -Prenatal nutrition interview in 2020
Talentvision TV - Media interview on prenatal nutrition in 2020
Costco Connection - Interviewed and contributed to the article of "vitamin D" in 2022
BusinessTalk Radio - Media interview in 2020
Ming Newspaper- representing Canada Liver Foundation speaking of "Healthy eating and fatty liver diseases" in 2018
Gaia Community Care and Wellness Society - Presentation on healthy eating for the elderly population in 2021
A member of Care to Live Foundation and provide nutrition information to the public since 2020
Choices Market Monthly Newsletter - article about "Increase intake of fruit and vegetables" in 2019
Elicare Medical Clinic - Partnership with doctors providing workshop on "nutrition and preventative health" in 2019
DoDo Prenatal - Workshop on "Infant Nutrition" in 2019
Choices Market Monthly Newsletter - article about "Good for you: Asian Cuisines" in 2021
Work Experience:
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Worked with medical doctors and specialists treating obesity and provide one on one nutrition consultation on weight loss and weight management.
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Worked with physicians and allied health professionals to counsel company's executives, VPs, managers, CEOs in chronic disease prevention, therapeutic nutrition and meal planning.
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Worked with an Internal Medicine doctor in a Weight loss and Bariatric clinic and helping client to loss weight through nutrition counselling.
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Working in a pregnancy outreach program and providing pregnancy nutrition care for high-risk pregnancy moms and their infants.
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Worked with a group of psychologists. Offer nutrition classes on healthy eating for anxiety, depression, emotional eating, OCD and other mental health issues.
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Worked in a retail store as a dietitian. Familiar with food products and supplements on the market.
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Worked as a clinical dietitian in a long-term care home.
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Worked as a food service supervisor in hospitals. Very familiar with therapeutic diets and menu planning.
Certificate and Additional Trainings:
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Bachelor of Science from University of British Columbia, Dietetics program
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Dietitian registration with BC College of Dietitians
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Trainings in obesity management and evidenced based weight loss approach
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Managing East Asian Populations with Obesity in Primary Care
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Currently studying Master of Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University
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Personal training certificate (BC Recreation and Parks Association)
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Prenatal and postal fitness certificate
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Breastfeeding Course for Health Care Professionals
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Food Safe Certificate
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First Aid Certificate
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Motivational Interviewing Courses and Behavioral Therapy
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Trauma informed counselling practices