I am a registered dietitian based in Winnipeg and this is my story.

 

Raised in an immigrant family, I understood very early on that the healthy enjoyment of food was integral to family life, and, as a young adult, decided to pursue a career in nutrition.

 

After receiving a Bachelor of Applied Science from Toronto Metropolitan University in 1995, I completed a pediatric dietetic internship and locum at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. From there, I went on to practice at McMaster Children’s Hospital in Hamilton and Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton. 

 

In 2012, following a family move to Winnipeg, and after having taken some time off to focus on being a mom, I re-entered the profession. In my return to practice, I took courses through the University of Manitoba and in 2015 graduated from the Manitoba Partnership Dietetic Education Program.

 

From 2015 – 2017, I joined the team at SSCY (Specialized Services for Children and Youth) as an outpatient dietitian in the Manitoba Home Nutrition Program.  

 

Since 2018, I have been practicing as a consultant in Winnipeg and during this time have broadened my scope by fostering special interests in medical nutrition therapy for adults living with chronic conditions, menopause, and weight management.

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In 2022, I decided to bring my wealth of experience to the table with the launch of Dietista (which means dietitian in Italian). 

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When I am not working on my business or cooking for family and friends, you might catch a glimpse of me running along one of the beautiful trails in Manitoba. 

 

Joan Marks, RD

Owner, Dietista