06/09/2026
Kelly Beaton is a registered holistic nutritionist with training in nutrition science, lifestyle health strategies, and brain health education. She is located in Ottawa, Ontario, and has been practicing for 3 years. Her professional development focuses on helping women support their health through evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle practices. Through her nutrition practice, , she specializes in women’s brain health, menopausal transitions, and healthy aging, supporting women through key life stages with a holistic approach to wellness.
“One of the highlights to date has been to be a keynote speaker at the Association of Professional Executives in the Public Sector of Canada's Wellness Conference for Black Women Executives
The most important thing I have learned in my journey as a wellness practitioner is the 3 Ls: Listen, Learn, and Laugh. Each client has allowed me to listen to their story, and with each interaction, I learn something new about the client, about the nutrition practices and about myself. And being an entrepreneur has shown me the power of laughter, as sometimes things don't always work out as you hoped, but the process helps you build resilience, and you get to laugh at yourself, too.
A piece of advice I would offer to a C.H.N.C. or R.H.N. who is just starting out is f you are a person of a certain age (over 50), as I came to become a R.H.N. later in life, my best piece of advice would be that it is never too late to consider a career change into holistic nutrition. And no matter what age,, your empathy, resilience, self-awareness, and passion for nutrition make you an effective practitioner. And lean into being uncomfortable and making mistakes - that is the best way to learn.
One of the best things about being a member of the CSNNAA is the community. When I graduated, I didn't just receive a certificate; I became a part of a national network of wellness professionals whose achievements have and continue to inspire me in my career.”
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