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The Balanced Practice is a multidisciplinary team specialized in eating disorder recovery across ON thoughts, beliefs, feelings).

The Balanced Practice was created to fill in the gap between nutrition, psychology & overall health! We believe you can't address nutrition without the whole psychological aspect (e.g. Can you imagine not having any negative thoughts towards food? Not overthinking everything about what you ate or what you are about to eat? Knowing exactly what to eat to have the most energy throughout the day without the downs and cravings? Having more mental focus and energy to spend on the things that truly matter to you? We are committed to helping women heal their relationship with food and fuel their bodies for optimal health & maximize energy so they can live up to their full potential. The Balanced Practice offers:
-Individualized Nutrition Counselling
-Online Group Programs to learn at own pace and finally stop dieting and start living! GET MORE INFO: www.thebalancedpractice.com/services

11/21/2025

International Men’s Day was this week, and we want to take a moment to shine a light on a truth that’s too often overlooked ⬇️

Men experience eating disorders too and far more often than most people realize.

In fact, 1 in 4 people with an eating disorder identify as male.‼️

And yet, so many men stay silent because of stigma, stereotypes, and the false beliefs that society often fuels.

But here’s the truth:
Eating disorders don’t discriminate against gender. Support, compassion, and recovery shouldn’t either. 💜

At The Balanced Practice, we’re committed to creating treatment spaces where men and all individuals feel seen, understood, and respected. Our team provides weight-inclusive, trauma-informed, judgment-free care that honours each person’s lived experience because everyone deserves support that feels safe.

If you or someone you love has been struggling, you’re not alone. Help exists, and recovery is possible. 💜

🌱 Our services:
• 1:1 Nutrition Counselling
• 1:1 Therapy
• Family Support Program (Starting November 26th)

Reach out to our support team today for a free 15 minute connection call! 📞

11/20/2025

Challenging Weight Stigma in ED Recovery 💜

Here at TBP, we see every day how weight stigma shows up in healthcare, in families, and in our clients’ lived experiences and unfortunately we’re deeply familiar with the harm it can cause.

This month, our team reviewed Aubrey Gordon’s “You Just Need to Lose Weight and 19 Other Myths About Fat People”.📚

This PD gave us space to reflect on the weight-based myths still so present in our society today and the real impact they have on recovery, safety, and wellbeing.

Professional development like this isn’t just a checkbox ✅. It’s how we stay connected, reflective, and grounded in the care we believe in:

✨ weight-inclusive
✨ trauma-informed
✨ collaborative
✨ client-centred

Our goal remains the same: to create a space where all bodies are welcome, clients feel safe to heal, and recovery isn’t shaped by stigma. 💜

If you’re navigating recovery and looking for support, our team is here 💌.

We offer:
• 1:1 Nutrition Counselling
• 1:1 Therapy
• Family Support for Eating Disorder Recovery

Book a connection call through the link in our bio 📲.

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11/18/2025

💜 Family Support Program is back (and better)!

For parents, partners &caregivers supporting someone living with an ED, this was created for you.

❓What is the Family Support Program?
Great question! It is a safe, compassionate space where parents, partners, and loved ones learn practical, evidence-based ways to show up in recovery. It combines self-paced online modules with weekly live calls for real-time support from eating-disorder experts.

Our goal is simple: reduce time in recovery and improve outcomes for all of our clients.👏

And we know that when families support their loved ones effectively and safely, recovery becomes easier.

What’s included?
1️⃣Weekly live calls (50 minutes | Wednesdays at 12:00 PM ET): Learn directly from our specialized therapists and dietitians. You can pre-submit questions. Replays available within 24 hours.
2️⃣Resource Library: Bite-size modules, worksheets, and all call replays so you can learn at your own pace.
3️⃣Community Support: Connect with others who truly get it. You’re not alone in this.

You’ll leave with clarity, confidence, and tools that help both you and your loved one feel safer and more supported.

We officially start the week of November 26!
😎Early Bonus: you can join today for early access to the course and start feeling more confident right away.

👉 Learn more & register: healed.thinkific.com/courses/family (link in bio)

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Work with The Balanced Practice:
1:1 Nutrition Counselling • 1:1 Therapy • Family Support for Eating Disorder Recovery

11/16/2025

Ever notice how diet culture gets quiet when you start questioning the rules it taught you? 🤨

That’s because the more you understand what actually supports your wellbeing, the less power those old messages have. 💜

At The Balanced Practice, we want people to know the kinds of things diet culture would prefer you didn’t realize. The things that help you build trust with your body, step away from shame, and make room for a life that isn’t ruled by numbers.

💜 Recovery isn’t about perfection or control; it’s about prioritizing yourself, honouring your needs, and learning that you were never the problem in the first place.

11/14/2025

You may be wondering why World Diabetes Day matters to us at TBP. Let us tell you!

Diabetes and ED have very interesting intersection. Not only are folks with diabetes more at risk of developing an ED (especially if they are receiving weight centric and diet-focused care), having an ED heavily impact the management of diabetes.

Living with diabetes and an ED can be really challenging. Especially when food messages can reinforce fear foods and strict rules. But we want you to know that recovery is absolutely!! Especially when you work with the right team

AND We want you to know that theres a better to approach diabetes care that is not only great for managing blood sugar levels but also act as a protective factor against eating disorders. Prescriving disordered eating as treatment SHOULD NOT be the go-to care.

Here’s how we can work together .balanced.practice👇

1️⃣ 1:1 Nutrition Counselling with a Registered Dietitian💜

2️⃣1:1 Therapy 🌱

3️⃣Family Support for Eating Disorder Recovery [NEW COHORT THIS NOVEMBER]

NOTE: All of our services are Anti-Diet & Weight Inclusive. They are offered In person in Ottawa or virtual across Ontario🇨🇦

Want more info?
👩‍💻https://www.thebalancedpractice.com/
📧 info@thebalancedpractice.com
📞 613-696-0306

11/12/2025

11/11/2025

🥳We’re relaunching our Family Support Program for eating disorder recovery! https://healed.thinkific.com/courses/family

If you’re a parent, caregiver, partner, or support person for someone living with an eating disorder, this program was designed for you.(If you’re the one living with an ED, feel free to forward this post to your loved ones!)

❓What is the Family Support Program?
Great question! It is a safe, compassionate space where parents, partners, and loved ones learn practical, evidence-based ways to show up in recovery. It combines self-paced online modules with weekly live calls for real-time support from eating-disorder experts.

Our goal is simple: reduce time in recovery and improve outcomes for all of our clients.👏

Research is clear: when family support is done safely and effectively, it makes a significant difference in treatment outcomes

💭 Is this for me?
This program is for you if you’ve ever thought:
“I don’t really understand the ED or how to help.”
“I don’t know what to say without making things worse.”
“Meal times are so stressful.I feel helpless.”
“I want to help, but I’m emotionally drained.”
“I just want to know what actually helps.”

The program helps families:

1-Improved Treatment Engagement
Families learn how to reinforce recovery goals at home, supporting greater consistency with meal plans, therapy skills, and treatment recommendations.

2-Reduced Caregiver Distress and Burnout
Education, emotional coaching, and community support help caregivers feel steadier, less anxious, and more capable of sustaining long-term involvement.

3-Enhanced Communication and Co-Regulation
Caregivers gain language, validation tools, and de-escalation strategies that reduce conflict and improve emotional safety during mealtimes and recovery conversations.

4-Increased Recovery-Positive Home Environment
Families develop structured routines, recovery-aligned language, and a unified approach that supports stabilization and relapse prevention.

5- Better Continuity Across the Care Team
By aligning caregiver strategies with clinician recommendations, families help bridge gaps between sessions, improving coordination and overall treatment outcomes.

💜 What’s included
- Weekly live calls (50 minutes | Wednesdays at 12:00 PM ET): Learn directly from our specialized therapists and dietitians. You can pre-submit questions. Replays available within 24 hours.
- Resource Library: Bite-size modules, worksheets, and all call replays so you can learn at your own pace.
- Community Support: Connect with others who truly get it. You’re not alone in this.

You’ll leave with clarity, confidence, and tools that help both you and your loved one feel safer and more supported.

We officially start the week of November 26! Early Bonus: you can join today for early access to the course and start feeling more confident right away.

👉 learn more : https://healed.thinkific.com/courses/family

11/10/2025

🎉 Happy Birthday Sarah🎉

Happy Birthday to our amazing therapsit Sarah. 🥳

11/07/2025

November is Transgender Awareness month! 🏳️‍⚧️💜

Trans and gender diverse individuals experiences ED’s at rates 4-5x higher than cisgender people. Yet, they often face treatment models that misgender them, overlook dysphoria, ignore systemic barriers or focus on body size instead of lived experience.

This isn’t just a gap in care, it’s harm.

Affirming care sees and respects the whole person. It’s care that doesn’t assume your gender, body goals, or experiences with food and body image. It means:
✨ Using your name and correct pronouns.
✨ Honouring your identity as part of recovery, not something to “get past.”
✨ Supporting body image work that acknowledges your body story, rather than erasing it
✨ Collaborating on a treatment plan that align with your specific situation (& understanding the impact of transition, hormone therapy, social context, etc.)
✨ Creating safety first: exploring food, clothes, or visibility only when your nervous system is ready.

When care isn’t affirming, it asks people to choose between their identity and their recovery, and that’s not recovery at all.

Affirming care is evidence-based care. It improves outcomes, reduces shame, and helps folks reconnect with their bodies on their own terms.

At The Balanced Practice, we believe that affirming care should be the standard of care. Every person deserves treatment that is trauma-informed, weight-inclusive, gender-affirming, and built around their goals, not someone else’s idea of “health.”

You belong here.
Recovery belongs to you, too.

📣 Share this post to help normalize affirming care.

If you or your loved one could use support, our team is here to help with 1:1 therapy, nutrition counselling, and our Family Support Program for loved ones.

💜

11/05/2025

The clocks changed. Your ED got louder. That’s not on you, it’s your body clock catching up.

Time changes can confuse hunger, sleep, and focus and give the ED more room.

Think anchors, not rules:
Steady meals/snacks, a simple morning/evening rhythm, a check-in with someone safe, morning light + a brief move, and easy snacks ready to go. Adjust your schedule by 15–30 minutes per day and let your cues recalibrate.

If you’re supporting a loved one, help set one anchor and protect it with compassion.

Off days aren’t failures; they’re feedback. We recalibrate and keep going. 💜

11/01/2025

Happy Birthday Jackie!!

Happy Birthday to our incredible therapist Jackie. 🥳

Wishing you a very special day and year ahead 💛

10/31/2025

Diet culture loves a costume. 🎃

One day it’s a Wellness Guru, the next it’s a Cheat Day Trickster or Clean Eating Sheriff.

Different outfits, same script: control dressed up as “health.” What other disguise would you add? Let us know in comments!

This Halloween, don’t let diet culture fool you! If it feels restrictive, manipulative and weight-centric, it’s probably diet culture in disguise.

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2211 Riverside Drive
Ottawa, ON
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Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm

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http://www.thebalancedpractice.com/

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Meet Marie-Pier

Marie-Pier always had a passion to teach and help others. She started her journey in psychology, graduating with B.Sc. Psychology and continued her studies in nutrition to become a Registered Dietitian.

Her interest to help others heal their relationship with food and their bodies came from her own struggles. After graduating from her first bachelor's, Marie-Pier develop an eating disorder. She is no stranger to fearing foods, feeling out of control and hating her body. After battling her ED for several years, Marie-Pier recovered and found her new passion... help others heal their relationship with food and their bodies, so they too can start living freely.

During recovery journey, Marie-Pier found that there was a huge gap between nutrition counselling and psychology.

Marie-Pier started her private practice to fill this gap. Since then, Marie-Pier has helped hundreds of women give up dieting and finally make peace with food and their bodies.