Acknowledge that each person is biochemically distinct and has unique nutritional needs.

Awareness of the meaning holistic nutrition: the interrelationship of mind, body and spirit, and the importance of addressing these interactive factors which are unique to each individual.

Promotion of whole, locally grown and organic foods, sustainable farming practices, and the necessity of living in a non toxic environment.

Understanding that prevention and self- responsibility are fundamental to any successful health care program.

Recognition that supplementation is not a substitute for wholesome, nutritious foods but that it may be helpful in recommended form, dose and frequency.

Respect for clients; respect for their wellness goals, and for their personal tastes, morals, social, and life values.

Acceptance of the unique contribution of the other health care providers, and the need to work co-operatively with them. 

Document a clients goals, needs and plans.

Evaluate clients food selection, preparation and intake. Evaluate lifestyle and overall feeling of well being. 

Evaluate clients use of supplements and identify clients nutritional imbalance(s) and lifestyle habits.

Work with health care professionals, if applicable, in order to determine all nutritional and lifestyle-changing needs of the client, including referring client to other health care professionals as deemed appropriate.

Support progress of clients health goals, creating an individual program that includes the use of whole foods, menu plans, natural sourced supplements, and lifestyle modifications, including the use of non-toxic environmentally friendly household/personal products.

Provide further guidance to the client, if necessary, by explaining food labels, and by offering food preparation techniques and shopping tips.

Guide the client to the implementation of a long term health plan, provide education when necessary, and offer ongoing assessments.

Monitor a clients personal health plan in order to reinforce participation in the achievement of the health goals.

As a graduate of the Canadian School Of Natural Nutrition (CSNN), a Registered Holistic Nutritionist (RHN), I agree to following the code of ethics set out by the CSNN.

Maintain an interest in the well being of all human beings, regardless of color, creed or nationality, and the care of the planet Earth.

Respect the right of my client as an individual in all respects, as to personal tastes and morals.

Be non-judgmental as to the life values and experiences of my client.

Treat my client under all circumstances with due concern for their dignity.

Respect the confidential nature of my relationship with my client and protect the confidentiality of assessments and recorded documents.

Guide and counsel my client in the best way to achieve optimal health through natural nutrition, but always respect the right and need for them to make the final decision.

Teach my client to accept responsibility for their own health care choices and actions.

Provide professional services only in those areas in which I have competence and training.

Recognize the need to work co-operatively with other professionals, to best serve my clients need, respecting each unique contribution.

Resolve to improve and maintain my professional competence in the field of natural nutrition and holistic health care.