RD, RKin, IOC Dip Sport Nutrition

Kelly is a Weight Inclusive, HAES, Anti-Diet Registered Dietitian with an exercise science and education background who specializes in Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating and Sports Nutrition. She has worked at The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario for 12 years with 8 of those on the Eating Disorders Team. Kelly has contributed to many research projects and papers in the areas of Exercise Science, Nutrition and Eating Disorders over the years while running a private practice on the side. Kelly is passionate about helping people heal their relationship with food, body and movement.

Psychologist

Dr. Shari Mayman is the co-founder and co-director of Anchor Psychological Services, a private practice in Ottawa. She has been a registered psychologist since 2006. Before founding Anchor with Dr Katherine Henderson, Dr. Mayman was a staff psychologist at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, specializing in the assessment and treatment of eating disorders. She continues to work extensively with individuals with eating disorders and their families within her clinincal practice. Dr. Mayman is active in training health professionals in eating disorder assessment and treatment locally, provincially, and internationally and is committed to increasing access to ED treatment through professional education. She is also a certified supervisor and trainer in Emotion-Focused Family Therapy, an approach that aims to include and empower caregivers in the treatment of their loved ones with eating disorders and other mental health issues.

MSc., RD, CBE

Jennifer is a registered dietitian and certified bariatric educator at the Ottawa Hospital Bariatric Centre of Excellence and a part-time consultant. She specializes in bariatric nutrition using a weight-inclusive lens to support individuals clinically appropriate for metabolic/bariatric surgery. Currently, Jennifer is a member of the Scientific Advisory Committee of Obesity Canada and steering committee member on the James Lind Alliance (JLA) Obesity Care in Canada Priority Setting Partnership, which explores persons’ lived experiences and prioritizes uncertainties about obesity care in Canada. Jennifer is involved in several working groups and advocacy efforts, including coordinating the Canadian Obesity Advocacy Network, contributing to a National Obesity Care Framework with Obesity Canada and representing Canada at international policy and advocating networks. She is passionate about changing professional education and our healthcare system’s approach to how we understand and talk about weight, health and nutrition.