Roqia Shahbazi is a Registered Dietitian at Healthy Choice Massage Therapy & Natural Health who provides evidence-based nutrition counselling to help clients improve their health, manage chronic conditions, and build sustainable, realistic habits. Her care is personalized, practical, and focused on long-term results that fit each individual's goals, preferences, and medical needs.
In the clinic, Roqia offers individualized meal planning, lifestyle guidance, and ongoing nutrition support grounded in science and compassion. Her approach emphasizes achievable changes that support both physical health and quality of life.
Professional Approach
Roqia is a Registered Dietitian with advanced academic training, holding a Master's degree in Nutritional Sciences and a PhD in Cellular and Molecular Medicine. She is highly experienced in medical nutrition therapy for chronic conditions, including obesity, diabetes, kidney disease, and cardiovascular disease.
She also has a strong focus on women's health, providing tailored nutrition support for conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), menopause, and prenatal care. Roqia integrates evidence-based behaviour change strategies, including Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques, to help clients make lasting changes.
With expertise in gut microbiota, immune function, disease prevention, and nutrigenomics, Roqia applies advanced nutrition strategies to support digestive health and overall wellness. She is fluent in English and Farsi and is committed to inclusive, culturally sensitive, client-centred care.
Roqia is fluent in English and Farsi and is committed to providing individualized, evidence-based nutrition care to every client.
Areas of Focus
- Weight management and metabolic health
- Diabetes and blood sugar management
- Cardiovascular health
- Kidney disease nutrition support
- Digestive health and gut microbiota support
- Women's health (PCOS, menopause, prenatal nutrition)
- Behaviour change and sustainable lifestyle habits
- Disease prevention and long-term wellness
Qualification
- PhD in Cellular and Molecular Nutrition, University of Ottawa, with research focused on dietary interventions, gut microbiome, and chronic disease
- Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Master's Degree in Nutritional Sciences
- Registered Dietitian, College of Dietitians of Ontario
- Member, Dietitians of Canada
- Member, Community and Public Health Nutrition Network
What does a Registered Dietitian do?
A Registered Dietitian provides evidence-based nutrition counselling to support health, manage medical conditions, and promote sustainable dietary and lifestyle changes.
What conditions does Roqia support through nutrition counselling?
Roqia works with clients managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, digestive concerns, and women’s health-related conditions.
Does Roqia provide medical nutrition therapy?
Yes. Roqia is highly experienced in medical nutrition therapy and tailors nutrition plans to align with medical conditions, lab results, and individual health goals.
Does Roqia support women’s health nutrition needs?
Yes. Roqia provides nutrition counselling for PCOS, menopause, prenatal nutrition, and other women’s health concerns.
What approach does Roqia use to support behaviour change?
She integrates evidence-based behaviour change strategies, including Motivational Interviewing and CBT-informed techniques, to support long-term, realistic changes.
Is nutrition counselling covered by insurance?
Many extended health benefit plans include coverage for Registered Dietitian services. Clients are encouraged to confirm coverage with their insurance provider.