Ruthann is a current student en route to becoming a Holistic Health and Nutrition Coach. The mother of two fantastic little boys, she has a special interest in childhood nutrition and picky eating, especially on a plant-based diet. As in all aspects of her parenting practices, Ruthann strives to eliminate common power struggles, and this includes mealtime. she believes that finding peace at the dinner table and establishing healthy relationships with food from infancy onward is paramount to childhood and family health.

Living in Toronto, Ruthann is also keenly interested in the particular pressures felt by urban parents, and strives to find creative solutions that help families meet their health and nutrition goals within their unique life contexts. Holding a Masters degree in Environmental Studies, Ruthann is also dedicated to living more harmoniously with the Earth, cutting down waste and reducing environmental impact.

As a past classically-trained dancer of over 15 years with a BFA in Dance, Ruthann also has a keen sense of the importance of fitness, movement, and creativity in everyday life – something she believes can be part of every family’s life.