OUR SERVICES
Nutritional counselling
food. mood. nourishment.
BECAUSE MENTAL HEALTH ISN’T JUST ‘IN YOUR HEAD.’
We all know the feeling of being "hangry" or that sluggish fog after a day of not eating well. But the connection between what we eat and how we feel goes much deeper than that. Your brain is the hungriest organ in your body, and it needs the right fuel to help you manage stress, regulate your emotions, and get the most out of your therapy sessions.
At Kindred Roots, we don’t believe in "good" foods or "bad" foods, and we definitely don’t do restrictive diets. Instead, we look at nutrition as a gentle, powerful tool to help you feel like yourself again. Our Registered Dietitian, Claire, works right alongside our therapists to make sure your body and mind are on the same team.
support for things like...
Healing your relationship with food: Moving away from the stress of dieting and toward a place of peace and intuition.
Smoothing out the highs and lows: Finding foods that help keep your energy and mood steady throughout the day.
Brain health: Learning which nutrients actually help with focus, sleep, and anxiety.
Making life easier: Figuring out how to feed yourself well even when you’re overwhelmed, exhausted, or struggling with your mental health.
Hi, I’m CLAIRE!
CLAIRE IZCOVICH, MPH RD
Registered DIETITIAN
I believe that food should be a source of nourishment and joy, not a source of stress. With over 18 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian, I have dedicated my career to helping people rebuild their relationship with food and their bodies. I understand that eating is deeply personal and that "health" looks different for everyone.
As an "anti-diet" dietitian, I feel most aligned with weight-inclusive principles. This means I don’t focus on the scale; instead, I focus on how you feel. Whether I’m working with teens, adults, or families, my goal is to create a safe, judgment-free space where you can explore mindful and intuitive eating.
Care from the Comfort of Your Home
Claire works exclusively through virtual sessions, allowing you to connect from the safety and comfort of your own space. This flexible, remote approach makes it easier to fit wellness into your busy life and ensures that our sessions take place wherever you feel most at ease—whether that’s in your living room or in your own kitchen.
When you sit down with Claire, you aren't just getting clinical advice; you’re getting a partner who will walk this journey with you. She’s here to help you move away from the noise of diet culture and toward a place of peace, flexibility, and genuine well-being.
We often think of mental health as something that happens only in the mind, but the brain is a physical organ that requires specific nutrients to function at its best. What we eat influences our neurotransmitters, our gut microbiome, and our body’s stress response.
By bringing a Registered Dietitian onto your care team, we address the biological foundations of mental health. This holistic approach ensures that while you do the emotional work in therapy, your body has the physiological support it needs to heal, regulate, and thrive.
WHY NUTRITION MATTERS TO THERAPY
Frequently Asked Questions
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While our services are designed to complement therapy, you are welcome to work with our Registered Dietitian as a standalone service.
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Nope. Life is too short for that. Our goal is to add nourishment to your life, not take away the things you enjoy.
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Not at all. We move away from restrictive "diet culture" and focus on gentle nutrition. Our goal is to add nourishing elements to your life that support your brain health, rather than taking things away.
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Many group insurance plans and health spending accounts do offer benefits that cover a Registered Dietitian. However, it’s up to you to know the scope and limits of your plan.
Please note that Kindred Roots DOES NOT offer direct billing for Nutritional Counselling but we will provide a comprehensive receipt that you can submit to your insurance provider for potential reimbursement. -
Not at all. We work with your real life—whether that means gourmet meal prep or finding the best options for your body at the drive-thru.
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We offer a few different ways to connect, depending on where you are in your journey and prices range from $180 per hour for the initial appointment, $140 for a 45 progress appointment and $120 for a half hour check in.
First things first, consider booking a free 15 minute consult to meet Claire and get an idea of what to expect.