About Me

Robena

I’m an engineer-turned-dietitian with a bit of an unconventional career path. After high school, I completed a degree in engineering and worked in that field for about three years. My eating habits at the time were, let’s say, less than inspired. When I began making changes to my diet and incorporating regular movement into my routine, I experienced firsthand the transformative effects of food and exercise. The profound impact on both my mental and physical wellbeing sparked a deep passion in me.

That spark led me to dive deeper into nutrition, initially through self-guided learning and endless Google searches. The more I immersed myself in this world, the more I realized I couldn’t keep this knowledge to myself. I also came to understand how isolating it can feel to navigate health challenges alone, and how, even with the best intentions, doctors aren’t always able to provide the kind of ongoing support people truly need. I knew I wanted to be a voice in the health space, helping others discover the same benefits that had changed my own life.

So, I made the leap back to school, completing my undergraduate degree in Nutrition and Food at Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University), followed by a Master of Public Health in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Toronto.

Since then, I’ve been practicing as a dietitian, and it has been incredibly fulfilling to walk alongside clients on their journeys. Seeing someone gain confidence in their food choices, experience more energy in daily life, or simply feel at peace around eating is the most rewarding part of what I do. Their successes are what inspire me every day and remind me of the true power of food as a tool for healing and growth.