A team of registered dietitians offering personalized, evidence-based nutrition care — in person and online, in the languages you speak.
Clinical Dietitian
Accepting new patients
As a nutritionist passionate about health and well-being, I have training in clinical and community nutrition from McGill University. I take a personalized, compassionate, and evidence-based approach that considers each person’s needs, preferences, culture, and lifestyle. To me, balanced nutrition should be flexible, sustainable, and adapted to each individual’s reality.
Clinical Dietitian
Accepting new patients
Clinical Dietitian
Accepting new patients
As a Registered Dietitian with a strong background in nutrition science and public health, Maram is passionate about helping individuals improve their health and quality of life through evidence-based, personalized nutrition care. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Food Science from the University of Bonn and a Master’s degree in Public Health from the University of Waterloo. Her multidisciplinary education allows her to approach nutrition from both a clinical and public health perspective, recognizing the important role that lifestyle, culture, and social determinants of health play in overall well-being. Maram supports individuals with a variety of nutritional needs, including weight management and body composition, nutrition for older adults and healthy aging, hormonal health, and digestive health. She also provides nutrition guidance for managing diabetes and blood sugar levels, improving cholesterol levels, and supporting cardiovascular health. With an interest in sports nutrition, she helps individuals develop practical nutrition strategies that support their activity levels, performance, and recovery. Her approach combines scientific knowledge with an understanding of each person’s unique circumstances, cultural background, and health goals. With experience in public health research, Maram values evidence-based strategies that are both effective and sustainable. Fluent in Arabic, English, and German, she appreciates the importance of culturally sensitive nutrition care and strives to make every patient feel understood, supported, and empowered throughout their health journey. Her goal is to help individuals build sustainable habits, manage health conditions, and develop a positive relationship with food while supporting their long-term health and well-being.
Clinical Dietitian
Accepting new patients
Natalia is a passionate Registered Dietitian dedicated to nutrition, promoting physical activity, and supporting healthy lifestyles. Originally from Colombia and a mother of two, she believes that food goes far beyond calories and nutrients. It is deeply connected to our culture, personal experiences, and the relationship we develop with food. Natalia holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from the National University of Colombia, where she developed a strong foundation in nutrition science and gained experience in sports nutrition. She also completed a diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion at Algonquin College in Canada, allowing her to integrate nutrition, physical activity, and health promotion into her practice. Her multidisciplinary background supports a holistic approach to health, recognizing the important connection between nutrition, movement, and overall well-being. With over eight years of experience in performance nutrition, Natalia has worked with Paralympic, high-performance, and recreational athletes. She also supports patients in preventing and managing chronic diseases, achieving and maintaining a healthy weight, and improving digestive health through personalized nutrition strategies tailored to their individual needs and circumstances. Having been an athlete herself, Natalia understands the demands of training and the essential role nutrition plays in optimizing performance, supporting recovery, and maintaining overall health. She continues to lead an active lifestyle, having recently completed a 10 km race in 46 minutes and 8 seconds. Her approach is grounded in empathy, active listening, and practicality. Natalia meets each person where they are, taking into account their individual circumstances, goals, culture, and lifestyle to help them make sustainable changes. Her goal is to empower individuals to develop a positive and balanced relationship with food while improving their health and long-term well-being.
Clinical Dietitian & Founder
Accepting new patients
Rana Daoud, RD is a Registered Clinical Dietitian and the founder of DRRD Nutrition in Ottawa. She is dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve better health through evidence-based, personalized nutrition care. Rana supports clients with a wide range of health goals, including digestive health, weight management, chronic disease prevention and management, sports nutrition, fertility, prenatal nutrition, and family nutrition. Rana believes that nutrition should be practical, sustainable, and tailored to each person's unique lifestyle. Her approach combines the latest scientific evidence with compassionate, non-judgmental guidance, empowering clients to build healthy habits that fit their lives and create lasting results. With a strong academic foundation in both nutrition and behavioural sciences, Rana understands that lasting health goes beyond food choices. She incorporates strategies that consider the emotional, psychological, and social factors that influence eating habits and overall well-being. Education - Bachelor of Science (BSc) with a Specialization in Nutrition - Bachelor of Science (BSc) in General Social Sciences with a Minor in Psychology Outside of her practice, Rana is a proud mother of two who values creating a healthy, balanced, and peaceful home environment. She enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and believes that wellness is built through small, meaningful habits that support both physical health and quality of life.
Clinical Dietitian
Accepting new patients
Reham Alaini, RD, MSc, is a Registered Dietitian and Monash FODMAP-trained dietitian based in Ottawa. Passionate about nutrition and helping people improve their health and quality of life, she combines her strong academic background with diverse clinical experience to provide personalized, evidence-based nutrition care. She holds a Master of Science in Human Nutritional Sciences from the University of Manitoba, as well as a master’s degree in Human Nutritional Sciences from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). Her experience spans clinical, community, and long-term care nutrition in Canada and internationally. Reham specializes in supporting adults with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other digestive concerns, weight management, diabetes and prediabetes, metabolic health, and chronic disease management. As a Monash FODMAP-trained dietitian, she takes a comprehensive approach to digestive health, considering the interactions between nutrition, lifestyle, the gut microbiome, and the gut-brain connection to help individuals better understand and manage their symptoms. Her approach is compassionate, practical, and individualized. Reham recognizes that nutrition care should never follow a one-size-fits-all approach. She tailors her recommendations to each person’s symptoms, health needs, goals, cultural background, food preferences, and lifestyle. Her goal is to help individuals make meaningful, sustainable changes while avoiding unnecessary dietary restrictions and maintaining the enjoyment of food. Reham is passionate about helping her clients improve their digestive health, build confidence in their food choices, and develop a healthier relationship with eating. She believes that effective nutrition care should be evidence-based, culturally sensitive, and realistic, empowering each person to feel their best and enjoy a better quality of life.
