Glow Integrative Clinic offers holistic nutrition and registered dietetics in Victoria, BC
Holistic Nutritionists
& Registered Dietitians
What’s the difference?
Education
Training typically comes from programs focused on holistic or natural health that emphasize integrative approaches, including traditional medicine, herbal supplementation, and emotional well-being.
Some programs include clinical shadowing experience and co-op opportunities.
Certification varies greatly, and it is not a regulated profession in Canada. This means the title "holistic nutritionist" may be used by individuals with a wide range of educational backgrounds.
HOLISTIC NUTRITIONIST
Requires a bachelor's degree in Science in Dietetics, followed by a supervised one-year internship.
Must pass a national registration exam and maintain credentials through continuing education.
It is a regulated professional title, meaning it can only be used by those who have met specific professional and educational standards.
REGISTERED DIETITIAN
Nutrition Approach
Focuses on a comprehensive approach that addresses the whole person—mind, body, and spirit.
Emphasize the use of natural foods, supplements, herbal medicine, and lifestyle changes to improve health and prevent disease.
HOLISTIC NUTRITIONIST
Provides nutrition counselling for specific medical conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity, often working within the medical system.
More focused on evidence-based, clinical nutrition and involves the prescription of meal plans, dietary adjustments, and medical nutrition therapy.
REGISTERED DIETITIAN
Scope of Practice
May work with individuals to improve general wellness, lifestyle, and nutritional habits.
Cannot diagnose or treat medical conditions but can provide guidance on diet and nutrition to support overall health.
HOLISTIC NUTRITIONIST
Can diagnose and treat medical conditions related to nutrition (e.g., malnutrition, eating disorders).
May work in clinical settings like hospitals, long-term care, or with specialized populations.
REGISTERED DIETITIAN
Regulation & Professional Settings
HOLISTIC NUTRITIONIST
Often work in private practice, wellness centres, and holistic health clinics.
Not usually covered by extended health insurance.
Commonly employed in hospitals, clinics, schools, and community health settings.
Services are often covered by health insurance, especially when related to medical conditions.
REGISTERED DIETITIAN
Holistic nutrition takes into account your unique health status, dietary needs, goals and preferences, and includes learning how to listen to your body's signals, understanding what works for you, and tailoring your nutrition and lifestyle practices accordingly. By creating an individualized nutrition plan and guidance from the nutritionist, you are better able to strengthen your relationship with food, your digestion, and your overall health. Glow offers holistic nutrition at the Oak Bay location.
About Holistic Nutrition
Registered Dietitians are regulated health professionals that support all health conditions. Dietitians can help to support nutrition across the lifespan with a variety of concerns whether it is overall healthy eating or more acute hospital-based care. A meeting with our dietitian will look at both evidence-based and wisdom-informed approaches to support your wellbeing. Glow offers registered dietetics at the Oak Bay location.
About Registered Dietetics
Meet the Team
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Co-Owner & Nutritionist
Of all the jobs I dreamt of having, a nutritionist was never one of them. I was raised in a meat, potatoes, and canned corn kind of family that never saw many fresh veggies. However, when a family member was diagnosed with an advanced cancer I dove into the world of integrative and alternative care.
I received my Certified Nutritional Practitioner (CNP) training from the Institute of Holistic Nutrition in 2013 and am a Registered Orthomolecular Health Practitioner (ROHP) through the International Organization of Nutritional Consultants. Additionally, I have attained the Certified Holistic Cancer Practitioner (CHNP) designation through Edison Institute of Nutrition. I am currently studying under Dr Aviva Romm as I complete her 10 month Women’s Integrative & Functional Medicine Professional Training Program.
I began my nutrition career working as an online educator developing dietary programs for over 10,000 individuals with LULORA. I was a nutritionist and the Vancouver Island Clinical Director at InspireHealth, a supportive cancer care centre partially-funded by the BC Ministry of Health, from 2013-2019. I worked alongside medical doctors, clinical counsellors, kinesiologists, and a team of holistic nutritionists. I have also been a faculty member at Pacific Rim College since 2015 and teach numerous courses in their three year holistic nutrition diploma and the doula and herbal certificate programs.
I am passionate about whole foods consumption and menstrual health. My clinical practice focuses on gynecological conditions, fertility, prenatal & postpartum care, menopausal support, and hormone-sensitive cancers. I take an educational approach and seek to empower women to understand the subtle cues and signs of their bodies.
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Registered Dietitian
Ali is a Registered Dietitian with a passion for family nutrition and supporting parents in feeding their little ones. She also holds a Master's of Science in Health Promotion and has worked across various clinical and community settings, providing supportive, evidence-based nutrition care to individuals and families.Ali is passionate about supporting families navigating picky eating and helping to reduce mealtime stress. She strives to help create positive food environments at home and is committed to helping children grow into curious, confident eaters with a healthy relationship with food. She is equally committed to ensuring moms are nourished and supported, recognizing that a mother’s health and well-being is foundational to the overall health of the family.
Her approach is warm, collaborative, and compassionate. She works alongside clients to develop a realistic and sustainable approach that fits into busy lives and supports long-term health.
Outside of work, Ali enjoys hiking, developing new kid-friendly recipes in the kitchen, and spending time at the beach with her two young daughters.