Shawna Melbourn Registered Dietitian

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Shawna Melbourn Registered Dietitian Shawna Melbourn, BSc.

AHN, Registered Dietitian, CEDRD-S and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor specializes in nutrition therapy for Eating Disorders, disordered eating and children's eating challenges. About Shawna Melbourn, Registered Dietitian, CEDRD and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor

I am dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders, disordered eating and eating challenges to move from a place of disorder to a place of healing. Every single person deserves a compassionate and understanding place to discuss their eating challenges, which is also why I help Registered Dietitians to learn the valuable specialized counselling skills that are necessary to support their clients who are struggling with eating disorders (www.edforrds.com)

I am a Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor a member of EDAC, IAEDP and is currently working towards receiving the Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian (CEDRD) credentials. I have had the opportunity to work alongside some of the country's leading experts in eating disorders both in hospital and in my private practice. I currently run a busy private practice alongside a team of psychologists and dietitians at Anchor Psychological Services in Ottawa Canada (www.anchorpsychology.ca)

I usually take summers off from posting and most things social media. I find I need the break from developing and keepin...
09/08/2026

I usually take summers off from posting and most things social media. I find I need the break from developing and keeping up with the pace.

By the time fall rolls around, I usually have a plan to get back into the swing of it all. But this fall, I don’t have a plan at all lol!

Maybe that sounds scary to some of you, but to me, well, this is where I’m at!

Enjoy the picture of my sweet horse, Fia, until I get my fall plans together!

Picture from Julia Stiles

Go the extra mile for your patients and clients when they may not be able to themselves.This whole, “don’t work harder t...
06/10/2026

Go the extra mile for your patients and clients when they may not be able to themselves.

This whole, “don’t work harder than your client” attitude puts our clients at risk. Because if they aren’t able to advocate for themselves in the midst of a life threatening eating disorder, and emergency services can’t see the severity, it’s ok to step in.

You can “work harder than your client”. To me , it can be a life saving approach.

If this resonates, you’re not behind.You’re paying attention.
01/02/2026

If this resonates, you’re not behind.
You’re paying attention.

There’s so much more to my burnout story, as I image there is for you too.I want you to know that you aren’t alone. Whic...
11/11/2025

There’s so much more to my burnout story, as I image there is for you too.

I want you to know that you aren’t alone. Which is why this group is so important to me.

This group, The Burned Out Dietitian is the first deal to drop on Monday November 24th as part of our Black Friday 5 Days of Deals.

Usually my groups are offered at $295 per dietitian. But this group is offered at $195 CDN ( ~$140 US).

And, you can save 10% off at checkout by adding your email to the interest list: www.edforrds.com/bf-interest

DM me “burn” and I will send you the link directly

Black Friday 5 Days of Deals starts November 24th. This is the deal that will be dropped on Day 1 of our sale!!Want this...
11/10/2025

Black Friday 5 Days of Deals starts November 24th. This is the deal that will be dropped on Day 1 of our sale!!

Want this deal for $195 CDN? 4 sessions, small group of dietitians. We will talk about burnout, how to recognize it, what to do about it, and how to heal.

Because no one wants to feel burnt out ❤️‍🔥

Add your email to the interest list and receive 10% off at checkout!

Head to the link in my bio (www.edforrds.com/bf-inerest)

I’m getting ready for our annual Black Friday 5 Days of Deals! This is where you get to save on some of our most popular...
11/06/2025

I’m getting ready for our annual Black Friday 5 Days of Deals! This is where you get to save on some of our most popular programs - plus a few new ones.

Here’s how it works:
1. Add your email to the interest list (www.edforrds.com/bf-interest), and you will automatically save 10% off at checkout starting November 24-28th
2. Head to www.edforrds.com/bf-interest and take a look at the lineup of deals!
3. Choose the ones you want to register for and add the date to the calendar - because once the deal goes on sale, you’ll only have 24hrs to grab it!

And then wait.... till November 24th when the sale starts.

Can’t wait to see you there!

You have taken several trainings in ED, but you are missing HOW to actually intervene and apply your knowledge.ED for RD...
10/22/2025

You have taken several trainings in ED, but you are missing HOW to actually intervene and apply your knowledge.

ED for RDs: Essentials bridges that gap - between knowledge and application. With a small cohort and monthly consultation calls, I guide you personally.

We will talk about YOUR practice, YOUR areas of struggle, and YOUR cases.

You aren’t ever left alone to do this by yourself.

Plus, you have access to a pretty great community, and unlimited email access to me!

We start November 3rd.

Link to register is in my bio www.edforrds.com/essentials

Ever had a session where your client shares something, and your mind goes blank? 🧠
I promise you, you are not alone, thi...
10/02/2025

Ever had a session where your client shares something, and your mind goes blank? 🧠

I promise you, you are not alone, this happens to everyone. 

Here’s a reframe, “stuck” isn’t a failure. On the contrary, it’s an opportunity to deepen trust. 

Here are 3 ways to handle it 👇

1️⃣ Pause and reflect : There is so much power in the “pause”. It can give space to process.

2️⃣ Get curious: instead of forcing the “perfect” response, lean on curiosity. A simple “can you tell me more about that?” keeps the conversation moving. 

3️⃣ Circle back: You don’t have to have all the answers at the moment. Saying “huh, this is such an interesting topic. I would like to think about this a little longer and perhaps we could revisit the next time” models honesty. 

When you normalize these moments, clients learn it’s okay not to have everything figured out right away. 

If you are looking for support to navigate moments like this, we have just opened registration for ED for RDs: Essentials.

Click the link in my bio or comment “essentials” and I can send it directly to you 🥰🥰

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Ottawa, ON

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Monday 8am - 12pm
Tuesday 9am - 1pm
7pm - 8pm
Thursday 1pm - 7pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

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