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Emily Opthof Damen Optimal Health And Fitness

Emily Opthof
RD, BScFN, GCertSH

Registered Dietitian
Menstrual Health Educator
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Emily is a valuable asset to the Damen Optimal Health and Fitness team. With her advanced training, she is here to help as a North Middlesex health nutrition specialist and educator. Her one-on-one holistic counselling approach will help you repair your relationship with food, improve hormonal health and address period health concerns.  

 

She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from Brescia College (Western University) in 2017 and completed her dietetic internship at London Health Sciences in 2018. Emily also has additional training in nutrition care for competitive athletes, eating disorder recovery, naturopathic women’s health care, trauma-informed and trans-inclusive care. She completed a Graduate Certificate in Sexual Health from the University of Alberta in 2023 to amplify her nutrition practice in reproductive medicine and gynecology. Emily works alongside other teams as a consultant and advocate, including but not limited to the YMCA, Hamilton Health Sciences and Knix.

 

Emily is available for all genders and specializes in:

  • Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) & insulin resistance

  • Endometriosis & pelvic pain

  • Interstitial cystitis

  • Fertility & pregnancy prep, pregnancy & postpartum (including couples & male partners)

  • Hypothalamic amenorrhea

  • Perimenopause & the menopause transition

  • Disordered eating/eating disorders and chronic dieting recovery (for all genders)

  • Care for general concerns including sports nutrition, high cholesterol/heart disease, and diabetes

  • Emily does not counsel for weight loss but instead specializes in Weight-Inclusive Nutrition Counselling & Support

  • Referrals can be made to another specialist for most pediatric services.

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Emily is here to help you and your family.

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