Notice to Patients
As of October 20, 2025, our clinical services (Nursing, Social Work, Pharmacy, Dietetics, Nurse Practitioner, Diabetes Education Program, Chiropody, and Allied Health Supports) are unavailable due to a labour disruption. Access to your family doctor remains unchanged.
- For emergencies, call 911
- For urgent needs, please visit your local emergency department or urgent care clinic
- For non-urgent, free, secure, and confidential health advice, day or night, call 811 to speak with a nurse or visit Health811
- For medication refills, contact your community pharmacy directly
For all business inquiries, email info@nyfht.com
Thank you for your understanding. Your care remains a priority to North York Family Health Team.
Please continue to check back for updates on services.
 
                                Nutrition
Registered Dietitians that provide one on one support for a variety of nutrition-related concerns, including Irritable Bowel Syndrome, GERD, Poor Appetite, Cancer, Pregnancy, and more…
 
                                    
                                    Overview
We are a team of Registered Dietitians that provide one on one support for a variety of nutrition-related concerns, such as:
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, GERD, Diverticulosis/Diverticulitis
- Unintentional Weight Loss, Poor Appetite
- Cancer
- Osteoporosis/Osteopenia
- Heart Health
- Kidney Health
- Pregnancy and Nutrition
- Infant, Child and Adolescent Nutrition
We also provide these opportunities for group education.
Wait Times
- 14 weeks virtual & 16 weeks in person: Based on when patient calls to begin the appointment process
We kindly remind all patients who have been referred to the NYFHT Registered Dietitian Program for one of the above services that they must call reception to begin the appointment process. Referrals made without a patient call will not be scheduled for an appointment.
Additional Programs
Heart Health Program
Have you been told by your Health Care Provider that you have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or a family history of premature heart disease? Click here and learn how to make changes in your nutrition, physical activity, medications, stress and other aspects of our everyday living can play a role in improving our heart health.
Mindfulness for Healthy Eating
This group program will benefit those who may be frustrated with years of dieting and are looking for a different approach. This 8-week interactive group program is run by a dietitian and a social worker and uses Intuitive Eating, Craving Change, Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. By working through these approaches and practicing new tools, participants will begin to develop a more peaceful relationship with food and their bodies.
ACT for Metabolic Health
A lifestyle management program utilizing diet and behavioural management interventions. Patients will have a plan created based on their metabolic disease and personal preferences which will include a whole food, low carbohydrate diet within time-restricted eating windows. This program is led by Physician consultant and in collaboration with NYFHT Registered Dietitians, Pharmacists and Social Workers. Follow up with the Physician consultant may be made at 6 months if necessary, which will require another referral from the Family Physician.
- 4 Weeks: Current wait times for the next session
Program Team
 
                                                        Emily Cercado
RD
 
                                                        Jasmine Montreuil
MA, RD, CDE
 
                                                        Jennifer Otley
RD, CDE
 
                                                        Shima Davati
RD
 
                                                        Cathy O’Halloran
RD (Private Practice – not Ministry-funded)
 
                                                        Marcela Navarro
Admin Assistant
