Nutrition
Nutrition Services at the Oakville Colorectal Group
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The Oakville Colorectal Group (OCG) has teamed up with a dietitian to offer you specialized nutrition services. Megan Vrenjak is a consulting Registered Dietitian (RD) who has joined the OCG. She will be offering virtual nutrition consults starting in October 2023.
Your family doctor, surgeon or gastrointestinal specialist may suggest you seek help from a Registered Dietitian. Registered Dietitians are health professionals specially trained in the science of nutrition. They obtain undergraduate degrees in nutrition and food science and work in clinical, community, food service or private health settings. RDs empower you to use food to enhance your life and improve your health. Learn more about RDs and what they can do for you by visiting Dietitians of Canada (opens in new window).
About
Megan Vrenjak, RD
Megan loves food and wants to share that passion with you. Her positive, realistic and evidence-based approach to nutrition will help keep you motivated to reach your goals. Megan knows that building new habits isn't easy and that change (and results) take time. She will work closely with you
to make simple, long term changes that best suit your health and/or gut issues. Improving quality of life and your ability to manage your digestive symtpoms is top priority.
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Megan has been living and working in Kitchener, Ontario for 12 years. She loves spending weekends with her two young boys and energetic bernedoodle. Outside of work Megan plays as much ultimate frisbee as time will allow, skis with her family and eats tasty food.
Services
Initial Consult (60 minutes)
This is a full nutrition assessment. Megan will go into detail about your diet, eating, gut, digestion and food concerns. She will thoroughly review your symptoms and work with you to build the best plan to get you feeling and eating better.
Follow Up (30 minutes)
Meet to monitor your progress, address barriers and celebrate success. Megan will review changes from previous sessions and adjust your nutrition care plan as needed. Reframe challenges to learn from them and continue to work toward your goals.
Areas of Focus
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Gut issues like: constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, reflux, fullness, dysphagia (trouble swallowing)
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Cancer (before, during or after treatment)
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Pre-surgery nutrition
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome; FODMAP diet
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Liver Disease
Education & Experience
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Registered Dietitian for over 10 years
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College of Dietitians of Ontario #13121
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Dietetic Internship completed at Grand River Hospital
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Bachelor of Applied Science in Food & Nutrition from Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University)
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Certificate in Plain Language
Payment Options
Please note that OHIP does not cover private dietitian services.
Private Health Insurance
Call your insurance provider to see if you are covered. Submit a claim to your insurer using your receipt. Direct billing is available through Telus eClaims. A list of participating insurers can be found here (opens in a new window).
Health Spending Account
Some insurers provide additional health spending dollars that can be used toward RD appointments.
Out of Pocket
Pay via credit card, Interac debit card or electronic money transfer (e-transfer).
If you do not have health insurance keep your RD receipts for tax time. RD fees can be claimed as a 'medical tax credit' in Ontario.