About

My name is Erika Pharand and I’m a Dietitian-Nutritionist in private practice. I am a graduate of the University of Ottawa and a member of the Order of Dietitians-Nutritionists of Quebec (ODNQ), as well as a member of the College of Dietitians of Ontario (CDO).

Nutrition is a complex field, where there are many nuances, and every individual has unique needs and circumstances. My practice reflects who I am: dedicated, practical, and passionate. I am passionate about nutrition, physical activity, and promoting healthy lifestyle habits.

I offer a professional, bilingual nutrition counselling services. My mission is to guide you, support you, enrich your knowledge, equip you, motivate you and coach you, whatever your goals may be. My goal is to help you find personalized solutions tailored to your needs, to ensure long-term, sustainable success.

Everyone has unique nutritional needs, food preferences and health circumstances. That’s why it’s essential to tailor an approach that works best for you, whether that means a structure eating plan, an intuitive approach, specific guidance, or something else entirely. Together, we’ll define an approach that’s just right for you.

My professional, individualized, and compassionate approach is key to building a strong foundation for success. I place great importance on building trust and creating an open, collaborative relationship with my clients.

I am committed to providing the highest quality of care and place great importance on continuing education. This allows me to stay up to date with the latest advances in nutrition and provide recommendations based on the best available evidence.

Areas of expertise to support you

    Healthy eating, dietary habits changes, personalized guidance and individualized strategies

    Nutrition education, reading nutrition labels and building nutrition knowledge 

    Body composition

    (weight loss and muscle gain)

    Cardiovascular health

    (heart failure, dyslipidemia, high blood pressure, etc.)

    Diabetes, prediabetes, gestational diabetes

    Osteoporosis

    Liver health

    (fatty liver disease, cirrhosis)

    Women’s health

    (endometriosis, PMOS, perimenopause, etc.)

    Nutritional deficiencies

    Vegetarianism and veganism

    Menu planning and educational meal plans

    Others

    Every situation is unique. If you don’t see exactly what you’re looking for among my areas of expertise, I encourage you to reach out so we can discuss your needs and determine together whether I’m the right person to support you.

    What is a Registered Dietitian/
    Nutritionist?

      A Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist is a health expert specializing in nutrition and diet, who can help you achieve your nutritional needs and goals.

      In Canada, to practise as a dietitian, you need a 4-year bachelor’s degree in nutrition and approximately 1,400 hours of supervised internship. In addition, you must be a member of the College of Dietitians of the province in which you practise. The title “dietitian” is protected across Canada, while the title “nutritionist” is protected in Alberta, Quebec, and Nova Scotia.

      Qualifications

        • Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, University of Ottawa
        • Member of the Order of Dietitian-Nutritionist of Quebec (ODNQ)
        • Member of the College of Dietitians of Ontario (CDO)
        • Member of Dietitians of Canada (DC)

        Erika continues her professional development through online courses, webinars, reading scientific articles, conducting research, and more. Some of her continuing education includes the Monash FODMAP Training (Monash FODMAP Trained Dietitian) from Monash University, Nutrigenomics Certification through Dietitians of Canada, and other specialized training.