Find a Dietitian in Northwestern Ontario
Registered Dietitians are regulated health professionals with specialized training in food and nutrition. Dietitians work in many communities across northwestern Ontario and work with people of all ages with a variety of health concerns:
| Community | Organization | Who is eligble? | Referral needed? | Contact information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atikokan | Atikokan Family Health Team | Everyone, all ages | Self-referral accepted | (807) 597-8781; Atikokan Family Health Team's website |
| Dryden | Dryden Area Family Health Team | Everyone, all ages. Must be resident of Dryden and surrounding area | Self-referral accepted | 807) 223-7406; Dryden Area Family Health Team's website |
| Dryden | Dryden Diabetes Centre | Everyone, all ages. Must be resident between Machin and Ignace | Self-referral accepted | (807) 223-8208; Dryden Diabetes Centre's website |
| Fort Frances | Giishkaandago’Ikwe Health Services – Child’s First Initiative Program | Ages 0-18 years, living on or off Southern Treaty 3 First Nation communities | Referral required – can be from any service provider | (807) 274-2042; Giishkaandago’Ikwe Health Services – Child’s First Initiative Program |
| Fort Frances | Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre | Self-identify as Indigenous, all ages | Self-referral accepted | (807) 274-3131; Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre's website |
| Fort Frances | Fort Frances Family Health Team | Must be a patient of the Family Health Team, all ages | MD / NP referral required | (807) 274-3287 ext. 1; Fort Frances Family Health Team's website |
| Fort Frances | Riverside Health Care – Valley Diabetes | Primarily adults (18+) | Self-referral accepted | (807) 274-4828; Riverside Health Care – Valley Diabetes' website |
| Kenora | FIREFLY | Ages 18 and under only Eating disorder-related services & complex feeding scenarios – please reach out to FIREFLY to learn more about eligibility | Self-referral accepted | 1-800-465-7203; FIREFLY's website |
| Kenora | Ogimaawabiitong Kenora Chiefs Advisory | Community members from Naotkamegwanning First Nation (Whitefish Bay), Niisachewan Anishinaabe Nation (Dalles), Wabaseemong Independent Nation (Whitedog), Wauzhushk Onigum Nation (Rat Portage), Northwest Angle 33 (Dog Paw, Angle Inlet), Asubpeeschoseewagong First Nation (Grassy Narrows) | Self-referral accepted | (807)467-8144; Ogimaawabiitong Kenora Chiefs Advisory |
| Kenora | Sunset Country Family Health Team | Everyone, all ages | Self-referral accepted | (807) 468-6321; Sunset Country Family Health Teams's website |
| Kenora | Waasegiizhig Nanaandawe’iyewigamig Health Access Centre | Self-identify as Indigenous or Metis, all ages. Self-identify as Indigenous or Metis, all ages. Primarily diabetes care | Self-referral accepted | (807) 467-2666; 1-888-MYWNHAC (699-6422); Waasegiizhig Nanaandawe’iyewigamig Health Access Centre's website |
| Red Lake | Red Lake Family Health Team | Must be patient of the Family Health Team, all ages *may see non-rostered patients | Self-referral accepted | 807) 727-2751; Red Lake Family Health Team's website |
| Sioux Lookout | Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority – Primary Care Team | Everyone, all ages | Self-referral accepted | (807) 737-5683; 1-888-990-0477; Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority – Primary Care Team's website |
| Sioux Lookout | Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre – Diabetes | Diabetes Program: Diagnosed with diabetes or at risk of diabetes, all ages | Self-referral accepted | (807) 737-6576; Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre's website |
| Sioux Lookout | Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre – Diabetes | Centre for Complex Diabetes Care (CCDC): Pre-existing & uncontrolled diabetes AND other health conditions, adults only (18+) | MD / NP referral required | (807) 737-6576; Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre's website |
Registered Dietitians working in a private practice setting provide counselling on a fee-for-service basis, like chiropractor or massage therapy services. Services are not covered by OHIP; however, many insurance providers include dietitian services in their benefit plans. Contact your insurance provider to see if you are eligible for coverage:
| Service Provider | Services Available | Who is eligible? | Referral needed? | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samantha Holmgren Dietetic Services (NWO) | Specializes in helping people with inflammatory arthritis. Also supports co-existing health conditions. Anti-Inflammatory Life program: Intensive (Individual) or Group Coaching available. Virtual services only via video conferencing. | Ontario residents, adults 18+ | Self-referral accepted | (807) 598-0645 Email Sam Holmgren's Dietetic Services For more information: Samantha Holmgren's website |
| Sara Brunner Soul Nutrition Consulting (NWO) | Non-critical care. Virtual services only. | Ontario residents | Self-referral accepted | Email Sara at Soul Nutrition Consulting For more information: Soul Nutrition website |
| Shoppers Drug Mart Dietitian Services | Virtual services only – phone or video conferencing. Multiple service and package options available. | Ontario residents | Self-referral accepted | Dietitian Services |
| Telus Health MyCare Dietitian Services | Virtual services only in the Telus Health MyCare App. | Ontario residents | Self-referral accepted | Telus Health MyCare, Dietitians |
| Cayla Mantis, Nourish Intuitive Eating Counselling | Individual nutrition counselling using a non-diet, weight-inclusive approach with a focus on intuitive eating. Virtual or phone appointments are available. | Ontario residents | Self-referral accepted | (807) 699-9139 Email Cayla Mantis For more information: Cayla Mantis' website Socials: @nourishintuitiveeating |
Ontario residents can call Health811 to be connected to a dietitian for free – Dial 811 or 1-866-797-0007 toll-free
Depending on your care needs, northwestern Ontario residents may also access dietitian services through specialized regional programs at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Care Group.