Meet the ED for RDs: TEAM

Hi! I’m Shawna Melbourn, a non-diet Registered Dietitian, an Approved Supervisor through the International Association for Eating Disorder Professionals (CEDS-S), and I am a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor.

I have walked alongside many individuals and families while they take the courageous steps towards recovery from an eating disorder. My approach is deeply rooted in a non-diet, compassionate approach, while honouring the emotional experience of recovery and without judgement.

With my almost 20 years of dedicating my career to this vulnerable and rewarding population, I developed an online training course for Registered Dietitians and other healthcare providers to learn these valuable and caring tools. In ED for RDs: Eating Disorder EDucation for Registered Dietitians online courses, I will share my years of training, clinical experience from both hospital and private practice and offer a safe place to gather non-diet, evidence-based practical knowledge.

Currently, I have the privilege of working alongside a team of compassionate and caring psychologists and Dietitian in my private practice within Anchor Psychological Services in Ottawa, Canada. Our team specializes in supporting and nurturing recovery from eating disorders, disordered eating and chronic dieting.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Hi! I’m Alex Brunette

I graduated from the University of Ottawa with a degree in Commerce, and I have spent most of my career working with non-profits. I love creating impact within my community. In my spare time, I is passionate about traveling the world and has been on every continent but one. She is fully bilingual in French and English.

I currently support ED for RDs as an Administrator :).

Hi! I’m Kelly Spence, HBa, HBSc, BEd, RDInternational Olympic Committee Sports Dietitian Candidate,Registered Dietitian & Exercise Specialist!

I am Weight Inclusive, HAES, Anti-Diet Registered Dietitian with an exercise science and education background who specializes in Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating and Sports Nutrition. I have worked at The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario for 12 years with 8 of those on the Eating Disorders Team. I have contributed too many research projects and papers in the areas of Exercise Science, Nutrition and Eating Disorders over the years while running a private practice on the side.

I am excited to be working towards my designation as a Certified Eating Disorders Registered Dietitian through the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals as well as pursuing more graduate level academics in the area of Sports Nutrition with the International Olympic Committee. I am passionate about helping people heal their relationship with food, body and movement.

About ED for RDs: Eating Disorder EDucation for Registered Dietitians

 
 

It all began with an idea…

Shawna realized over the years of mentoring many Dietitians, interns and other healthcare practitioners that there was a gap. A gap in knowledge, comfort, and level of understanding about eating disorders that needed to be filled. Shawna felt a very strong drive to help other Dietitians learn how to support their clients through nutrition and emotional well-being.  

Shawna believes that Dietitians are the most important healthcare professional when it comes to detecting eating challenges. We can play an integral role in providing a safe, compassionate and informed place to help our clients take the very first steps towards a peaceful relationship with food and body.

Shawna will share her years of training, clinical experience from both hospital and private practice, and expert, practical knowledge in this very unique online course dedicated to Registered Dietitians.