Alia Virjee

Experience

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  Chatham-Kent Community Health Centre

  May 2011 - Jun 2014

  Community Dietitian

  Worked as the general dietitian to members of the health centre. Provided individual counselling for the prevention and treatment of health conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, pregnancy, picky eating and more. Developed and facilitated multiple community programs including cooking classes, craving change, healthy eating workshops etc.

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  Flemingdon Health Centre

  Jul 2014 - May 2016

  Community Dietitian
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  Health Access Thorncliffe Park

  May 2016 - Jun 2018

  Community Dietitian

  Worked in an innovative health model fusing both health and social services for a more holistic care approach. Provided individual nutrition counselling to clients as well as group community programs.

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  Edible IQ

  Jul 2018 - Apr 2020

  Author and Editor

  Author and editor for the plant-based blog and online culinary school, Edible IQ.

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  NutriProCan

  Dec 2018 - Jul 2020

  Consulting Registered Dietitian

  Consulting dietitian providing individual counselling to clients. Specialties include:* Paediatric Nutrition (weight, failure to thrive, picky eaters, iron deficiency etc.)* Nutrition for pregnancy (pre and post-natal)* Weight management* Emotional eating* Chronic disease prevention (heart disease, cholesterol, IBS etc.) Deliver corporate wellness initiatives and workshops. Facilitate community group programs.

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  Tangible Wellness| Nutrition Counselling | Workplace Wellness

  Aug 2019 - now

  Registered Dietitian and Owner

  Tangible Wellness is a health-focused practice that puts you first. We are real people who understand real-life problems and the barriers that stand in the way of change.We believe that food, and the nutrients it offers, are the foundation for a healthy and functional body and mind. We also believe that food is delicious! And it can stay that way, even while we make lifestyle changes to achieve our best health.