{"id":325,"date":"2023-08-13T18:06:13","date_gmt":"2023-08-13T18:06:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erikapharand.ca\/about\/"},"modified":"2026-08-27T19:46:32","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T19:46:32","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/erikapharand.ca\/en\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_mask_style=&#8221;on&#8221; background_mask_style=&#8221;ellipse&#8221; background_mask_color=&#8221;rgba(175,181,157,0.1)&#8221; background_mask_transform=&#8221;invert|flip_horizontal&#8221; background_mask_size=&#8221;cover&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|300|||||||&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">About<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/erikapharand.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Erika-Pharand-Nutrionniste-Dietetiste2-scaled.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Erika Pharand Branding Session&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-12px|||&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;slide&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;left&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My name is Erika Pharand and I\u2019m 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).<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone has unique nutritional needs, food preferences and health circumstances. That\u2019s why it\u2019s 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\u2019ll define an approach that\u2019s just right for you.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; prev_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; next_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_direction=&#8221;150deg&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;rgba(234,205,144,0.2) 1%|rgba(191,134,51,0.2) 99%&#8221; top_divider_style=&#8221;wave2&#8243; bottom_divider_style=&#8221;wave2&#8243; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; 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