Vida Nasser
Registered Holistic Nutritionist (R.H.N.)
Tackle your health concerns with customized science driven protocols and discover the root of your symptoms to reclaim your health today!
About Me
Meet Vida
Welcome! So excited that you are here! Let's explore how I can support you on your health journey.
I am a Registered Holistic Nutritionist (R.H.N.) specializing in the gut brain axis where I focus on digestive and mental health. I work with you to identify your unique health imbalances, and help to rebalance your body systems through customized evidence-based nutrition, lifestyle, and supplement protocols. These tailored protocols address your unique health concerns and combat your unwanted symptoms helping you reclaim your health.
I serve on Dr. Gabor Maté’s team for his H.E.A.L. Masterclass as a Trauma-Informed Practitioner trained in his philosophy and the compassionate inquiry approach. My role is to educate, empower, and support participants in integrating their experiences so that they can engage deeply with the Masterclass and apply its insights in their lives.
I have also been appointed to the Advisory Committee of the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition Alumni Association, where I value the opportunity to support and connect with students and graduates, while contributing to the advancement of holistic nutrition as a field.
As a narcissistic abuse survivor, I know what it feels like to lose yourself in someone else's story, to feel invisible, unheard, and disconnected from your own body and truth. This disconnection can show up in different ways for everyone, because we are all biochemically unique, and each person's story and experiences are valid. It can appear as chronic fatigue, digestive issues, stress, changes in sleep, weight, or skin, or a sense that your body just is not feeling like itself. Often, the mind-body connection is overlooked, yet it is an important piece of the puzzle. When we are not fully connected with ourselves, our bodies can carry the weight of unprocessed, unresolved, and unexplained emotions and experiences. Your story is not over. Your voice and your life are yours to embrace and there is a way forward full of hope and possibility. Together, I can help you reconnect, rebalance, and thrive in a way that is authentic to you.
As a former instructor at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition (Distance Education), I taught Fundamentals of Business, Nutritional Symptomatology, and Advanced Pediatrics & Legal Considerations. I am passionate about health and wellness, and I am dedicated to sharing my expertise with students. I value and enjoy the opportunity to support, mentor, and inspire them on their journey towards achieving their goals in the field of nutrition.
In addition, as a licensed lawyer in Ontario and Alberta, I am committed to empowering clients to become strong advocates for their health and I am passionate about educating them on the interconnectivity of their body systems.
Areas of Focus
Holistic nutrition goes beyond food. It is whole-body wellness. It is about understanding and addressing the physical, mental, emotional, and lifestyle patterns that shape your health. Together, we explore all the pieces of the puzzle and create a plan that supports the entire you.
Health & Wellness
- Digestive Health (IBS, bloating, gas, bowel changes, etc.)
- Weight Management
- Blood Sugar Management
- Hormone Health
- Fertility
- Low Energy
- Sleep Health
- Headaches
- Thyroid Health
- Menstrual Cycles
- Skin Health
Mental Health
- Narcissistic Abuse
- Reconnecting with Your Inner Child & Authenticity
- People Pleasing & Boundaries
- Self-Esteem & Confidence
- Grief & Loss Processing
- Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
- Trauma, Attachment, & Relationships
- Burnout & Overwhelm
- Stress Management
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Brain Fog/Focus
Nutrition & Lifestyle
- Customized Meal Plans
- Meal Planning Strategies
- Food Sensitivities
- Targeted Supplements
- Managing Food Cravings
- Understanding Foods that Nourish Your Body
- Living a Non-Toxic Lifestyle (personal care products, household products, etc.)
Did You Know...
It all starts with your gut?
Your digestive health is connected to all other body systems.
Your digestive system requires proper nourishment and balancing so that all body systems are functioning at their highest possible capacity.
Without proper gut health, it is inevitable that all body systems will suffer, and symptoms beyond digestive discomforts will appear that deter you from living the life that you want.
My Approach
Personalized Wellness Plans Just for You
- I take a personalized approach to nutrition, lifestyle, and overall health and wellness. I believe that there is not a one size fits all solution to health.
- We are all biochemically unique and have different backgrounds, needs, wants, and desires.
- You are beautifully unique and therefore deserve and need a customized approach to effectively help you tackle your health concerns.
You Are Unique
- Once we discover your unique imbalances and nutritional needs, your body starts to respond to the changes you implement and your unwanted symptoms slowly begin to disappear.
- Your body communicates through symptoms, and together, we will decode these signals, uncover imbalances, and address them with nourishing foods and supportive lifestyle habits.
- By supporting the necessary body systems, you will be able to optimize your health and begin to feel more in control of your health and overall life.
Working Together
- I believe in a collaborative approach to health and work alongside other healthcare practitioners.
- I believe each healthcare practitioner is educated and trained in their scope of expertise and can be supportive towards your health journey.
- You have more power than you think, and your voice is an essential part of the journey, I want to hear from you every step of the way!
- Your active involvement in putting the protocols into action has a powerful impact.
Work With Me
Your health and wellness journey matters, no matter where you are in the world. I work with clients internationally, providing customized guidance, recommendations, practical tools, and compassionate support, helping you feel more balanced and reconnect with your authentic self through every season of life.
Consultation
$285 CAD/Hour + applicable taxes
Your appointments are fully customized to your needs! Whether you want to focus on nutrition, mental health, lifestyle, or a combination of all. The support is entirely based on what matters most to you. Each appointment will provide you with valuable actionable steps that you can implement the same-day!
A 60-minute deep dive into your symptoms, concerns, nutrition, and lifestyle. You will get expert insight into what may be at the root of your main health concern, along with clear first steps to support your body more effectively. You will leave with clarity, direction, and customized recommendations you can implement the same-day.
To ensure your support is fully customized and tailored to your unique needs, all clients complete a preliminary health questionnaire before appointments begin. You will also receive a contract and disclaimer to review and sign before your appointments begin.
Signature Wellness Package
$2,225 CAD + applicable taxes
A complete, customized rebalancing program designed to understand your body at its deepest level and give you the practical tools, structure, and guidance to transform how you feel, physically, mentally, and emotionally. This program combines nutrition, lifestyle, supplements, emotional well-being, and customized education to give you clarity and structure.
To ensure your support is fully customized and tailored to your unique needs, all clients complete a preliminary health questionnaire before appointments begin. You will also receive a contract and disclaimer to review and sign before your appointments begin.
- 3 x 60-Minute Appointments: Appointments are recommended to be scheduled 3 weeks apart, you are welcome to also book at times that best suit your schedule. Please note that all appointments should be completed within 3 months of the first appointment.
- Customized Health Assessment: A deep dive into your body, mind, and habits to uncover what is keeping you from feeling your best.
- Comprehensive Symptoms Review: Gain clarity on how your body systems are functioning and its imbalances and identify the top 3 body systems out of balance.
- Stomach Acid Assessment: A simple, evidence-based tool to explore how your digestion and nutrient absorption may be impacted and the protocols to rebalance stomach acid levels.
- Complete Customized 1-Week Meal Plan: Balanced, nourishing, and whole foods. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, and more. Supporting energy, digestion, and mood.
- Customized Recipes: Enjoy access to fully customized recipes created for your unique needs and preferences. Whether you are supporting digestion, balancing hormones, improving energy, managing weight, or reducing inflammation, you will receive easy-to-follow meal ideas that make nourishing your body simple and enjoyable.
- Customized Dietary Recommendations: Receive customized nutrition strategies and protocols built around your symptoms, history, and goals. You will get clear direction on what to eat and how to support your digestion, energy, and more. Expect practical, easy-to-follow steps, no fad diets, no rigid rules, no overwhelm. Just real nourishment tailored to your body and needs.
- Food Ingredients List: Get your customized guide to food ingredients to avoid, empowering you to make safer and healthier choices.
- Cooking Oils Guide: Discover the best cooking oils for your health and learn how to use them effectively in your meal preparation to help reduce inflammation.
- Emotional & Inner Work Support: Your well-being is not just physical, it is emotional. You will receive guidance rooted in trauma-informed principles, including nervous-system regulation tools, boundary support, mindset reframing, and inner-work practices that help you reconnect with your authentic self. This emotional clarity is often the missing link in long-term progress and creates a foundation for deeper self-awareness, confidence, and inner strength.
- Hydration Optimization: Learn how to optimize your hydration for better health and well-being, including tips on water intake, electrolyte balance, water types, and hydration strategies.
- Food Journal Template: Identify food sensitivities and patterns that influence your energy, focus, and your overall well-being.
- Health Education & Resources: Your customized handouts and protocols come with lifetime access, giving you ongoing clarity and support long after our appointments.
- Customized Supplement Recommendations: Simplify your routine with customized, high-quality supplements and learn how and when to take them for optimal absorption.
- Customized Lifestyle Recommendations: Reset your circadian rhythm, optimize sleep, movement and stress management, support your nervous system, and align work, life, and self-care with simple, realistic habits that help you feel your best.
- Personal & Household Product Evaluation: A careful review of your personal and household products to identify ingredients that could impact your health. You will receive a clear, easy-to-follow list of ingredients to avoid, empowering you to create a safer, healthier environment.
Testimonials
Education & Awards
Registered Holistic Nutritionist (R.H.N.)
Naturopathy Practitioner Certification
Integrative Health & Functional Medicine Mastery Certification
Applied Specialization in Mindfulness Meditation
More on Neuroscience, Mindfulness and Meditation. Trauma-Informed Mindful Movement. Mindfulness-Based Narrative Inquiry. Mindfulness and Teams.
Food-Drug-Herb-Nutrient Interactions & Depletions
The H.E.A.L. Method: The Breakthrough Protocol for Healing From Trauma And Transforming Your Life
Neuropsychology
Narrative Therapy Practitioner
Trauma Healing Practitioner
Inner Child Healing
Polyvagal Therapy Practitioner
Consciousness Reprogramming Practitioner
Deep Neural Repatterning Practitioner
Nutrition Labelling
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Articles
Optimising Your Hydration For Better Health
Summer, 2024
Published in EcoParent, featured for its insights on the importance of optimal hydration including electrolyte balance.
Cardiovascular Health: Supportive Foods and Supplements
February 11, 2024
The cardiovascular system is a complex system that is at the core of our well-being and serves as the lifeline to our entire body. It encompasses numerous functions such as pumping blood through the heart, transporting nutrients and oxygen to every cell, and removing waste products from the body. Read more...
Understanding Stress and Natural Ways to Manage It
October 24, 2023
We are all biochemically unique and have different needs when it comes to our health. It is inevitable that a one size fits all approach to your health will not work for everyone given the fact that no two people are the same. Read more...
How Your Cookware Impacts Your Health
October 14, 2023
There are a variety of different cookware and storage containers used daily for foods. It is important to understand the potential harms that some have on your health and alternatives to invest in to support your body. Read more...
Vida Shares her Insights into CSNN's Program Features and Curriculum
September, 2023
CSNN equips students with a strong understanding of the interconnections of the human body. In doing so, CSNN emphasizes that everyone is biochemically unique and therefore requires tailored recommendations and guidance to achieve their health goals and improve their general well-being. Read more...
Understanding Stomach Acid and Natural Ways to Boost It
August 31, 2023
Stomach acid is a digestive fluid that is produced in the stomach lining of the body. It is comprised of hydrochloric acid, potassium chloride, and sodium chloride. Read more...
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