Are you a Vancouver Island resident seeking expert nutritional guidance tailored to your community’s unique lifestyle and health needs? Whitney Hussain, Jessica Wang and Aarohi Patel, Registered Dietitians with extensive experience, offer customized nutrition services designed to meet the specific needs of individuals and families across the island’s diverse regions.
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Why Choose a British Columbia Dietitian?
Vancouver Island is home to approximately 864,000 people, with more than half residing in the Greater Victoria area. The island boasts a rich tapestry of communities, each with its own cultural heritage and health considerations.
Victoria
As the capital city, Victoria is known for its historic architecture and vibrant arts scene. The city has a significant population of seniors, highlighting the importance of nutrition strategies that support healthy aging. Victoria’s culinary scene is enriched by its farm-to-table dining culture, supported by surrounding farmlands.
Nanaimo
Nanaimo serves as a gateway to Vancouver Island’s wonders and a hub of culture, commerce, and recreation. The city’s iconic Harborfront Walkway is a centerpiece, offering stunning views, local shops, and restaurants serving fresh seafood. (Visit Vancouver Island)
Courtenay
Located in the Comox Valley, Courtenay is renowned for its agricultural lands and local food movements, emphasizing the value of farm-to-table nutrition. The area supports over 500 local farms and a shellfish industry, enriching its food culture. (Discover Vancouver Island)
Campbell River
Known as the “Salmon Capital of the World,” Campbell River has a strong connection to fishing industries, making seafood a staple in many diets. The city hosts the Pier Street Farmers’ Market, a cultural hub featuring locally produced items. (British Columbia Magazine)
Comprehensive Nutrition Services Available
Whitney, Jessica and Aarohi offer a range of services designed to address various health goals:
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) (Crohn’s disease / Ulcerative colitis) and gastrointestinal nutrition concerns (diarrhea, constipation, food intolerances), low FODMAP diet or simplified/gentle low FODMAP diet.
- Plant-based nutrition (vegan, vegetarian and flexitarians who are plant curious!) including reducing food waste which can save you money and helping the environment.
- Surgery (before and after surgical intervention including colostomy, ileostomy, bowel obstruction, Whipple, stomach / gastric resection, esophagectomy, hiatus hernia repair, Heller myotomy or Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) for achalasia, cholecystectomy / gallbladder removal / gall stones, home enteral nutrition/home tube feed)
- Clinical nutrition including heart disease (high cholesterol, blood pressure), anemia (iron, vitamin B12) and nutrient deficiencies, cancer (including bowel, stomach/gastric, lung, liver (including fatty liver disease), pancreatic, esophageal and breast cancers), dysphagia and texture modified diets for swallowing disorders, weight gain for malnutrition.
- Diabetes Management: Support for managing type 1, type 2, pre-diabetes, and gestational diabetes with practical, evidence-based strategies. Education on how to interpret blood-sugar numbers—whether using a traditional glucometer or a continuous glucose monitor (CGM)—and how to use that information to guide dietary patterns and lifestyle habits that fit naturally into daily life.
- Balanced/healthful eating, healthy weight management (including weight loss) and building positive relationships with food with mindful eating and intuitive eating approaches.
- Sports Nutrition: Fueling plans for recreational (including gym goers), competitive athletes and all fitness enthusiasts in between to optimize energy, performance, and recovery. Includes tailored guidance for training days, competition, and adventures in the mountains or beyond.
- Advice on Nutrition and diet trends (including ketogenic (keto) diet, intermittent fasting (IF) and Paleo diet)
- Practical culinary nutrition with support of meal ideas, meal planning, grocery shopping lists, easy cooking techniques, portion sizes, recipe ideas and 1:1 or group cooking classes (virtual)
- Corporate Wellness Programs: Promote health within your workplace through tailored corporate wellness workshops. This includes nutrition and cooking classes!
Flexible Consultation Options
Recognizing the diverse needs of Vancouver Island residents, Whitney, Aarohi and Jessica offer virtual sessions by video or phone. Whether you’re in urban centers like Victoria and Nanaimo or in more remote communities, accessing professional nutrition advice is convenient and tailored to your schedule.
What Sets Whitney, Jessica and Aarohi Apart?
With a deep appreciation for Vancouver Island’s diverse communities and lifestyles, they provide compassionate, evidence-based nutritional counseling. Their client-centered approach ensures that each plan is personalized, practical, and effective, empowering you to make lasting health improvements.
We also offer support in additional languages including both Hindi and Gujarati!
Take the First Step Towards Better Health
Ready to embark on your health journey? Schedule a FREE 15-minute consultation to discuss your goals and discover how her services can benefit you.
Contact Information:
- Phone: (778) 867-9448
- Email: info@whitneyhussain.com
- Location: Serving communities across Vancouver Island, BC
- Virtual appointments available
Serving Vancouver Island’s diverse communities with professional dietitian services designed to support your health and wellness journey.
Whitney Hussain, RD 