Rivanna Stuhler, RD is a Clinical Dietitian working in the downtown east area of Toronto. Rivanna has particular expertise in pediatrics, but has worked with adults in many areas of clinical practice, and so is happy to see clients from all walks of life.

What is a dietitian?

A Registered Dietitian (RD) is a health professional trained in the science of nutrition and health. Dietitians must complete an accredited degree in food and nutrition and supervised professional training in order to be registered. Dietetics is a regulated profession, so only dietitians registered with provincial regulatory bodies (In Ontario The College of Dietitians of Ontario) may use the titles “dietitian,” “registered dietitian (RD),” and “clinical dietitian.”

Dietitians often work with people who want to improve their health or reduce their risk of chronic disease with the food they eat, or who want to lose or gain weight. Dietitians who work specifically with children do all of these things, but may also help parents with children who don’t grow as they should or who have food allergies or other conditions requiring special diets (like celiac disease).

Why choose Rivanna?

Rivanna’s approach to nutrition is practical and realistic. She believes in setting reasonable and achievable goals using real food, with a focus on enhancing flavour and enjoyment around food and eating. Rivanna believes that food should taste good and be good for you, and that the less stressful eating and nutrition is, the better. Rivanna is a flexible, creative and dynamic dietitian with lots of success working with children of all ages and as well as adults, and will work with you (or you and your child) to come up with plans that are individualized to your needs and work for you!