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Andrea D'Ambrosio, Registered Dietitian and owner of Dietetic Directions headshot.

Hi, I’m Andrea!

I want you to have a healthy lifestyle that you can actually enjoy. Why? Because I LOVE food! And food shouldn’t hold you back. I want to help you enjoy what you eat, create healthy habits, and live a deprivation-free life that leaves you feeling great!

As a little girl growing up in an Italian-Canadian family, we had family gatherings centered around food. My Nonno was a chef for the Italian army and my Mom studied nutrition. In my opinion, there’s nothing better than a bowl of homemade gnocchi with a fresh tomato sauce! (Just ask and I’ll give you my Nonno’s recipe.)

I knew I was meant to become a Registered Dietitian when I realized how passionate I was about helping people, and sharing the joy that comes with having a healthy relationship with food.

The ability to learn, teach, and inspire is what brought me into this evolving field.

I founded Dietetic Directions in 2012 with the goal of building a place where people could receive personalized, motivational nutrition education that’s science-based and rooted in creating habits that fit your lifestyle.

If you’re looking for guidance and support to discover how to eat well and love your life, I can help you every step of the way!

Healthfully yours,

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Andrea D’Ambrosio

  • Masters of Applied Nutrition, University of Guelph
  • Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Human Nutrition, University of Guelph
  • College of Dietitians of Ontario (CDO)
  • Dietitians of Canada (DC)
  • National Media Spokesperson for Dietitians of Canada (2014-2017)

Continuing Education: Motivational Interviewing & Coaching for Behaviour Change, Food Allergy and Food Hypersensitivity, Health Research Literacy, FODMAP diets, Craving Change program.

Testimonials

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I went to see Andrea to help deal with IBS. In the few months working with her I’ve gone to very few symptoms. She provided tons of helpful tips and advice, all in a no-pressure environment. She opened my eyes to a whole realm of science on the topic, along with the reassurances that there are many others affected. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her!

Scott Jones, Researcher

Andrea immediately puts you at ease and listens to your concerns and questions. Her analysis of food labelling was eye-opening and I put this knowledge to work every time I shop for food! Andrea provided me with the tools I need to evaluate my eating patterns & how to improve them. Her encouragement and professionalism is very appreciated and I look forward to meeting with her again to gauge my progress.

Natalie Hayden, Culinary enthusiast

After having so many negative food issues for most of my life, I wanted to redirect my thoughts from denying foods and feelings of guilt, to fueling my body properly for ultimate health. With Andrea’s amazing guidance and knowledge, I achieved a new level of success in terms of my relationship with food and positive well-being. I am so appreciative of this new outlook!

Claudia Knorr, Busy graphic designer

I absolutely loved my consultations with Andrea! She gave me practical goals each visit to help me focus on small changes for the better, and gave me suggested resources for me to educate myself further (her website is also a great resource for recipes). I wanted to make some lasting changes to our diet, and I didn’t know where to start. I was so pleased with how Andrea helped me from feeling overwhelmed to feeling like “I can do this!”

Emma Shehan, Mom of three