Registered Dietitian & Nutrition Counselling Services
Evidence-based nutritional care that respects your body, your history, and lifestyle.
Our nutrition services are provided by Registered Dietitians (RDs) who understand that food is never just about fuel. Food is tied to our families, our heritage, our stress levels, and our mental well-being.
At Dawn Therapy, our care is patient-centered, evidence-based, and tailored to your lived context. We offer a safe, non-judgmental space to help you reclaim your vitality and build a sustainable, peaceful relationship with nutrition.
Meet our In-House Dietitian
Farnoosh Fakoorziba
Registered Dietitian (RD)
Farnoosh Fakoorziba is a Registered Dietitian (RD) with a passion for counselling and education in both English and Farsi. Farnoosh is a member of the College of Dietitians of Ontario and has over 5 years of experience in supporting clients across the life span. Farnoosh takes a compassionate, client-centred approach to nutrition, focusing on caring for the body and building a nourishing relationship with food. She focuses on providing simple and practical information that can be applied to everyday life.
LANGUAGES
English, Farsi
Repairing Your Relationship with Food: Disordered Eating Support
Many of us grow up caught between food trends, body expectations, and rigid diet cultures, which can lead to silent struggles with food, shame, and body image.
Our Registered Dietitians specialize in Disordered Eating Support and Non-Diet Approaches. We meet you exactly where you are, stripping away the guilt to help you heal from the inside out. We provide specialized care for:
Disordered Eating Patterns
Support for chronic dieting, restriction cycles, and breaking free from the "good food vs. bad food" mentality.
Emotional & Stress Eating
Understanding the powerful link between your nervous system, emotional triggers, and your appetite.
Reclaiming Food Freedom
Tools to cultivate intuitive eating habits and establish a peaceful, sustainable relationship with food.
Body Image Concerns
Navigating food and health choices from a place of body respect and self-compassion, entirely free from restrictive rules.
The Intersection of Mind & Body
We do not look at your nutrition in a vacuum. Holistic wellness comes from looking at your background, lifestyle and psychological well-being.
Mental Health & Vitality
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Nutritional support tailored to run alongside anxiety or mood therapy
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Targeted strategies to combat chronic fatigue, low energy, and brain fog
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Supporting long-term mental well-being through brain-supportive nutrients
Background & Lifestyle Informed Care
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Culturally Informed Guidance – Nutrition planning that honors your traditional cooking styles and heritage. You will never be told to stop eating your cultural foods.
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Lifestyle Transitions – Specialized nutrition strategies for periods of high stress, corporate burnout, or major life shifts (like retirement or school transitions).
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Plant-Based Support – Balanced planning for vegetarian, vegan, or plant-leaning lifestyles.
Clinical Nutrition Counselling
Nutrition is a powerful tool in managing chronic clinical conditions. Our dietitians provide expert medical nutrition therapy to help you manage symptoms and improve your daily quality of life.
Digestive & Gut Health
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) management
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Relief from chronic bloating, discomfort, gastrointestinal and digestive sensitivities
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Evidence-based gut health optimization
Metabolic & Cardiovascular Support
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Sustainable, non-diet approaches to weight management
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Diabetes, pre-diabetes, and blood sugar stabilization
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Heart health support (managing cholesterol and high blood pressure)
Ready to Repair Your Relationship with Food & Nutrition?
Whether you are looking to recover from disordered eating, soothe a sensitive gut, or simply learn how to feed your body well within your busy lifestyle, we are here to guide you.
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Book Your Free Consultation: A 15-minute call to understand your goals.
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Get Matched: Connect with a Registered Dietitian who understands your specific needs.
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Begin Your Journey: Co-create a flexible, evidence-based nutrition plan that fits your life.
(289) 819-0100
Dawn Therapy
Unit 204, 13085 Yonge St
Richmond Hill, ON, L4E 3S8
