Meet the Nourished Beginnings Team
How amazing and convenient would it be to have a team of registered dietitians that are available to help navigate the world of nutrition?
Well, you’re in luck! You’ve found us!
At Nourished Beginnings we are a team of experienced and passionate registered dietitians with specializations in a wide range of pediatric, women and men’s nutrition concerns. You can learn more about the co-founders Noelle Martin and Angela Dodge here.
Below you can get to know more of our team of dietitians and volunteers. Don’t forget, dietitian services are often covered by extended health benefits, so make sure to check that.
To talk with us or to book an appointment with one of the Nourished Beginnings dietitians you can either:
Fill out a contact form;
Book a free 15 minute discovery call with the dietitian that specializes in the area of nutrition you are looking for guidance with;
Click through the website to the area you need help with.
We are looking forward to the guiding you through the transformation of you or your child’s health and nutrition.
Samantha Gianotti
Team Dietitian, mom of 2
Specialities:
• Fertility and PCOS, pregnancy, nutrition for active living, nutrition and mental health including disordered eating •
She has had a passion for food and health from a young age. In high school she took a grade 9 nutrition course and decided to be a dietitian right then. She thrives on helping others find a healthy lifestyle that fits their individual needs.
Sam graduated from Brescia University College at Western University with an honours degree in food science, and a focus on psychology. For the last 10 years she has worked as a dietitian in the field of mental health and eating disorders, as well as private practice where she was able to provide support to clients facing a variety of nutritional challenges including pregnancy, weight management, sports nutrition, PCOS, IBS and IBD.
Being a mom of two young children she understands the challenges of making balanced meals, staying active, and managing a family. Sam wants you to be excited and confident about making nourishing food choices that make you feel your best.
Atour Odisho
Team Dietitian
Atour’s Specialties:
• Cardiovascular disease, pediatrics (starting solids, picky eating, baby-led weaning), autism nutrition, maternal Care (fertility, gestational diabetes, prenatal) •
Atour (She/Her) is a registered dietitian passionate about creating nutritious meals and believes all food fits into a balanced, healthy diet. Atour's interest in nutrition and dietetics was sparked at a young age as she observed the impact of food on the health of her family and community.
After completing her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietitics at Brescia University College and a Masters of Health Science in Nutrition Communication at Toronto Metropolitan University, Atour began her career as a registered dietitian, focusing on empowering others to make healthy eating choices. She takes a holistic approach to nutrition, advocating for a balanced and diverse diet that incorporates a variety of foods.
Atour advocates for evidence-based nutrition and is dedicated to using the latest research to inform her recommendations and educate her clients. She translates complex scientific information into practical, easy-to-understand advice for her clients, making healthy eating accessible to everyone.
