Natural Food Pantry Wellness Clinic

• Nutritional Counselling
• Reflexology
• Homeopathy
• Weight Loss Management

• Pain Management
• Acupuncture
• Facial Rejuvenation
• Anti-Allergy Program

• Body Composition & Testing
• Live Blood Cell Analysis
• Live Cell Microscopy
• WOW! Weight Loss

Our Practitioners

Kristen Trounsell-Trudel, RHN

Clinic Director/Nutritionist

Kristen has been able to combine her two passions - food and nutrition.  She loves to create both nourishing and lip smacking meals which support the body and its many processes.  Yes, healthy can be gourmet and delectable!  Along with her position as the Clinic Director, Kristen serves as Nutritionist and Supplement Manager at our Kanata location.

My Biography

Dr. Kevin Bernardo, ND

Naturopathic Doctor

Naturopathic medicine has always been one of Kevin's passions. He feels that what makes this profession truly unique is that the amount of time he is able to spend with patients and the vast number of tools Naturopathic physicians have at their disposal. Kevin combines his scientific training with the principles of Naturopathic Medicine in order to help his patients achieve optimal health.

My Biography

Andrea Bortolussi, RHN

Nutritionist

Andrea believes that it is not only important to pay attention to what you are eating but to also give thought to when you are eating.  It is the answers to these two questions that will help you to understand your eating habits.

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Karen Cowen, RHN

Certified Reflexologist, Reiki Master & Nutritionist

I loved my years of study and from them, developed a specific interested in mental health and sleep issues and the nutrients which support these.  I am also very interested in stress and how it affects the body/mind.  Being a Type A personality, I am well versed with stress and coping mechanisms!

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Andre Dessureau, RHN

Nutritionist

Supplying one’s body with proper nutrition makes all the difference in the world.  I know, as an aging active adult with sports-playing children, proper nutrition provides the fuel to keep going and the nutrients to repair and grow your mind and body.

I want my children to perform their best on the field and in the classroom.  That can only be done by providing them high-quality nutrition.

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Ann Gilvary, RHN

Nutritionist

Anne's ultimate peak experience in life has been parenting three children to adulthood. Home birthing and homeschooling formed the basis of a holistic body/mind approach to family life. Ann carries this natural healing philosophy into the foundation of her “Alive and Wellness” holistic health care practice.

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Helene Huot, DHOM, RHN, RNCP

Nutritionist/Homeopath

Helene has been involved in the Health Food Industry for the last 19 years as a Distributor/Manufacturer and Broker Representative keeping her closely tied to the roots of Natural Health every minute of every day.  She also thoroughly enjoys giving seminars/lunch and learns/talks about current natural health topics on a regular basis to people of all ages including children, students and parents and likes to reach out to many people in the workplace environment as well.

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Patricia Jean-Vezina, RHN

Nutritionist

There is an old saying that goes “you are what you eat”.  As a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, I believe that “you are what you absorb”.  The body is a complex system that relies on balance.  When one system is unbalanced, the ripple effect carries through your body and causes it to feel unwell.

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Judi McLaren, RHN

Nutritionist

Judi’s personal health journey and her compassionate approach with others enable her to connect with clients and support them on their path to wellness.  Judi welcomes all clients to the Westboro office and she is also available to speak to local groups about nutrition.

Note: Judi practices ONLY at the Westboro location.

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Glenda Myles, MSc, CRA, RYT, CHLC

Reiki Practitioner, Yoga & Meditation Teacher

Glenda straddles the world of health and wellness and the corporate world as a marketing professional. She understands the impact that stress can have on our physical and emotional body and the importance of stress management. As a reiki practitioner and yoga & meditation teacher, she helps clients learn to relax, manage stress, and break through blocks.

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Jennifer Sexton, RHN

Nutritionist

Jennifer established her nutrition practice with the intention of empowering clients to understand more about what healthy eating means for them and how to tune in to their own body in order to increase vitality and well being.

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