Maximize Your Body and Brain Health with Nutrition

I am passionate and committed to educating and empowering people on how to maximize the health and wellness potential of their bodies and their brains through nutrition.

Empowering Wellness Through Personalized Nutritional Strategies

My mission combines personal experience and professional expertise: helping you optimize body and brain health through targeted nutrition. As a registered holistic nutritionist specializing in brain health, I bring insights from successfully managing my menopausal transition, autoimmune challenges and supporting my parent through dementia.

I’ve witnessed firsthand how proper nutrition can heal, prevent illness, and transform lives—and I’m dedicated to sharing this power with you.

My approach is built on:

Advanced studies in dementia and brain health
Personal experience navigating complex health challenges
Evidence-based nutritional strategies
Holistic lifestyle coaching

I help individuals:

Support cognitive resilience
Manage autoimmune conditions
Optimize overall health
Develop sustainable habits

Every meal and choice is an opportunity to nurture your body and brain. Let’s create your personalized path to vibrant health.

Expert Speaker: Inspiring Wellness

I blend my professional expertise with personal experience in presentations that focus on topics like:

Menopause transition and nutrition for optimal health
Pro-aging approaches for brain resilience
Nutrition for cognitive and physical well-being to minimize dementia risks
Caring for dementia caregivers – Practical approaches

Unique Perspective: As a registered holistic nutritionist and former dementia caregiver, I educate with evidence-based information while inspiring through personal storytelling.

Delivery: Adaptable to all audience sizes with practical, compassionate, custom content that motivates proactive health steps.

Upcoming Events

May 11, 2026 7:00 p.m. In-person

Food for Thought – Nutrition and the Aging Brain

Community Activities Group of Old Ottawa East www.OttawaEastCAG.ca

May 7, 2026 7:30 p.m. in-person

Food for Thought – Nutrition and the Aging Brain

Manor Park Community Centre, Ottawa

April 29, 2026, 1:00 p.m. in-person

Let’s Talk Menopause: Why Nutrition Matters

Olde Forge Community Resource Centre, Ottawa (613) 829-9777

April 24-26, 2026

Bloom From Within: Spring Equinox Wellness Retreat, Cantley, Quebec,

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bloom-within-a-spring-equinox-wellness-retreat-

May 27, 2026 4 p.m. In-person

Sleep Better, Think Clearer: What you Eat After Dinner Matters

Abbotsford Community Centre, Ottawa Registration 613 23-2727

May 20, 2026 4 p.m In -person

Finding Your Healthy Weight: Nutrition that Works for Your Life

Abbotsford Community Centre, Ottawa Registration 613 23-2727

May 13, 2026 4 p.m. In-person

Blood Sugar Balance: Simple Swaps that Make a Big Difference

Abbotsford Community Centre, Ottawa Registration 613 23-2727

May 11, 2026 7:00 p.m. In-person

Food for Thought – Nutrition and the Aging Brain

Community Activities Group of Old Ottawa East www.OttawaEastCAG.ca

May 6, 2026 4 p.m. In-person

Cholesterol without Confusion: Eating for Healthy Numbers

Abbotsford Community Centre, Ottawa Registration 613 23-2727

May 7, 2026 7:30 p.m. in-person

Food for Thought – Nutrition and the Aging Brain

Manor Park Community Centre, Ottawa

April 29, 2026, 1:00 p.m. in-person

Let’s Talk Menopause: Why Nutrition Matters

Olde Forge Community Resource Centre, Ottawa (613) 829-9777

April 29, 2026 4 p.m. In-person

Taming Blood Pressure: Foods that Keep Your Heart (and Brain) Happy

Abbotsford Community Centre, Ottawa Registration 613 23-2727

April 24-26, 2026

Bloom From Within: Spring Equinox Wellness Retreat, Cantley, Quebec,

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bloom-within-a-spring-equinox-wellness-retreat-registration-1582886448979

April 22, 2026 4 p.m. In-person

Understanding the Lancet Commission: What Resaarch Reveals About Dementia Prevention

Abbotsford Community Centre, Ottawa Registration 613 23-2727

April 16, 2026. 7:30 p.m. In-person

Spring Clean Your Diet

Manor Park Community Centre, Ottawa

April 8, 2026

Nourishing Memory: How Caring for My Mother Shaped My Mission in Brain Health, Learn and Explore Speakers Series (In-Person or Zoom) Glebe Community Centre, Ottawa, Ontario

FREE Lecture: must register in advance for a seat or Zoom link 950 Bank Street 230-5730

March 26, 2026 11:30 a.m. in-person

Break Free From Sugar Cravings: Feed Your Brain What It Really Needs

Olde Forge Community Resource Centre, Ottawa (613) 829-9777

March 4, 2026 7:00 p.m. in-person

Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause: How Nutrition Can Protect Your Brain Health

Community Activities Group of Old Ottawa East www.OttawaEastCAG.ca

February 25, 2026 7:00 p.m. NEW DATE

Nutrition and Diabetes, In-Person Workshop, Glebe Community Centre, Ottawa, Ontario

https://app.amilia.com/store/en/gnagcaregistration/shop/activities/6537230

February 23, 2026 1:00 p.m in-person

Nutrition and Diabetes

Olde Forge Community Resource Centre, Ottawa (613) 829-9777

February 18, 2026

Nutrition and Cardiovascular Disease, In-Person Workshop, Glebe Community Centre, Ottawa, Ontario

https://app.amilia.com/store/en/gnagcaregistration/shop/activities/6545858

Past Events

October 28, 2025
Manor Park Community Centre, Ottawa
Navigating Perimenopause: Your Nutrition Guide to Feeling Like Yourself Again
Manor Park Community Centre

October 29, 2025
Olde Forge Community Resource Centre, Ottawa
Protecting Your Brain: Simple Steps to Reduce Dementia Risk at Any Age

November 5, 2025
Glebe Neighbourhood Community Centre, Ottawa
Eating to Sleep: Simple Nutrition and Lifestyle Changes for Better Rest

November 12, 2025
Glebe Neighbourhood Community Centre, Ottawa
Protecting Your Brain: Simple Steps to Reduce Dementia Risk at Any Age

November 13, 2025
Olde Forge Community Resource Centre, Ottawa
Strong Bones, Sharp Mind: Taking Charge of Your Health After Menopause

November 19, 2025
Glebe Neighbourhood Community Centre, Ottawa
Strong Bones, Sharp Mind: Taking Charge of Your Health After Menopause

November 25, 2025
Manor Park Community Centre, Ottawa
Nutrition Strategies for Stress Management and Better Health
Manor Park Community Centre

October 22, 2025
Public Safety Canada – Administrative Professionals Network, Ottawa
Navigating Perimenopause: Your Nutrition Guide to Feeling Like Yourself Again

October 8, 2025
Glebe Neighbourhood Community Centre, Ottawa
Break Free From Sugar Cravings: Feed Your Brain What it Really Needs

October 8, 2025
Old Forge Community Research Centre, Ottawa
Eating to Sleep: Simple Nutrition and Lifestyle Changes for Better Rest.

April 29, 2025
Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group, Ottawa
Perimenopause and Menopause and How Nutrition Can Protect Your Brain Health

April 29, 2025
Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group, Ottawa
Perimenopause and Menopause and How Nutrition Can Protect Your Brain Health
Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group

April 25, 2025
Health and Wellness Fair, Ottawa

April 22, 2025
Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group, Ottawa
Taking Care of the Caregiver – Anti-Inflammatory Foods and Lifestyle Recommendations to Reduce Dementia Caregiver Stress
Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group

April 17, 2025
Montgomery Legion, Ottawa
Nutrition and Brain Health

April 15, 2025
Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group, Ottawa
Perimenopause and Menopause and How Nutrition Can Protect Your Brain Health
Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group

April 8, 2025
Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group, Ottawa
Eating to Sleep: Nutrition and Lifestyle Tips to Improve Your Sleep
Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group

March 26, 2025
City of Ottawa, Inclusive Recreation – Health Programs
Nutrition and Brain Health

March 6, 2025
Manor Park Community Council
Let’s Talk Menopause- Why Nutrition Matters
Manor Park Community Centre

February 12, 2025
Guest Speaker, Abbotsford Seniors Centre, Ottawa

February 11, 2025
Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Council
Women and Dementia – How Nutrition and Lifestyle Can Help to Reduce Dementia Risks

February 4, 2025
Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Council
Eating to Sleep – Nutrition and Lifestyle Tips to Improve Your Sleep

January 21, 2025
Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Council
Food for Thought: Nutrition and the Aging Brain

January 21 – February 18, 2025
Weekly Speakers Series, Glebe Community Centre, Ottawa

January 14, 2025
Guest Speaker, Manor Park Community Council, Ottawa

January 7, 2025
Guest Speaker, Abbotsford Seniors Centre, Ottawa

December 8, 2024
Guest Speaker, Prime Personal Training Studio, Building Your Immunity During the Holidays, Ottawa

September 21, 2024
Keynote Speaker, Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County, Walk for Dementia, Ottawa

May 22-23, 2024
Food for Thought – Nutrition and the Aging Brain (English and French virtual presentations)
Canada Post/Postes Canada

May 16, 2024
Women’s Mind Matters Webinar: Let’s Talk Post-Menopause and Dementia Risk and Why Nutrition Matters Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew Virtual Presentation County
Watch here

April 23, 2024
Menopause and Why Nutrition Matters Prime Personal Training Studio
https://primepersonaltraining.ca/

March 21, 2024
Eating to Sleep – Nutrition and Lifestyle Tips to Improve Your Sleep
Manor Park Community Centre, Ottawa

January 25, 2024
Let’s Talk Menopause and Why Nutrition Matters – Effects of Menopause on the Brain and Steps to Feel Better Through Diet and Lifestyle
Manor Park Community Centre, Ottawa

February 11, 2026

Nutrition and Arthritis, In-Person Workshop, Glebe Community Centre, Ottawa, Ontario

https://app.amilia.com/store/en/gnagcaregistration/shop/activities/6545856

February 4, 2026

Nutrition and Cholesterol, In-Person Workshop, Glebe Community Centre, Ottawa, Ontario

https://app.amilia.com/store/en/gnagcaregistration/shop/activities/6545855

Testimonials

J'aimerais vous témoigner mon appréciation et mon expérience avec Mme Beaton. Tout d'abord, je suis une femme récemment ménopausée et j'avais pris beaucoup de poids sans avoir fait aucun changement dans ma vie. J'ai fait appel à Mme Beaton pour m'aider à mieux comprendre cette prise de poids. j'étais vraiment inquiète qu'elle essaie de tout changer et de me mettre sur un régime trop strict mais ça n'a pas été le cas. Elle a commencé par me demander de voir mon médecin pour s'assurer que je n'avais pas de problème de santé majeur, je lui ai donc fourni un bilan de santé sanguin. Par la suite, elle m'a expliqué les conclusions de son analyse puis m'a fait un exemple de menu pour une semaine avec des recettes simples et rapides. Ce qui convenait parfaitement à mes besoins. Bien que j'étais un peu traumatisée par ce menu, elle m'a vite ramené à l'ordre en me disant de ne pas tout changer du premier coup mais de plutôt prendre cette exemple comme une façon de voir les choses, une liste d'aliments qui pourrait me faire du bien, moins caloriques et plus énergétiques. c'est ce que j'ai fait, j'ai décidé de changer un repas à la fois, j'ai donc modifié mes petits-déjeuners pour qu'ils soient plus équilibrés puis j'ai introduit d'autres recettes. Je suis très heureuse d'annoncer que j'ai perdu 10 lbs en 3 mois. Mme Beaton est consciencieuse et à l'écoute des besoins. Elle n'est pas seulement une nutritionniste mais une personne qui se soucie de chacun des cas de façon personnelle avec un professionnalisme hors-pair. Je la recommande fortement.

Cyntia P.

1:1 Reset, Rebalance & Reinvigorate Coaching Program December 15, 2025

“Kelly delivered an outstanding presentation to members of our employee networks at Public Safety Canada. Her session was both engaging and highly informative, transforming a topic that often feels intimidating into something approachable and relatable. Kelly’s human-centred approach created a safe space for learning and sparked meaningful conversations among participants. We truly appreciated her ability to connect with the audience and make complex ideas accessible.”

Annie G.

Administrative Professionals Network Public Safety Canada

Caring for a person living with dementia can be a transformative experience; many find deep and lasting meaning, despite the challenges and demands. Kelly has taken her experience as a caregiver to her mother who lived with vascular dementia, and turned her observations and experience into something powerful and pragmatic.

Kate H.

Director, The Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County

Let's Talk Post Menopause and Dementia Risk and Why Nutrition Matters
May 16, 2024

Kelly facilitated an incredible online presentation for an employee Lunch and Learn program we organized at Canada Post. The focus was on Nutrition and the Aging Brain. She was knowledgeable, professional, and a wonderful speaker. She answered all the questions succinctly and respectfully. She really made a difference in the lives of those who attended by providing smart information and tips to stay healthy. The response to the event was overwhelmingly positive! We would be happy to invite her again for one of her other presentations. Well done, Kelly!

Kim M.

Member, Women in Network (WIN) - Canada Post

Aging Brain and Nutrition
May 22-23, 2024

I’m so grateful for Kelly and the impact she’s had on my health and overall well-being. Her holistic approach went far beyond just what to eat—she took the time to understand my health concerns, lifestyle, and habits, crafting a plan that truly worked for me.

Susan M.

Client,1:1 Reset Rebalance and Reinvigorate Coaching Program, 2024

I really liked the level of information provided - not overwhelming but detailed and helpful.

Caitlin I.

Eating to Sleep - Nutrition and Lifestyle Tips to Improve Your Sleep

February 4, 2025

A very informative workshop. Provided clarity on a wide-ranging topic.

Fay T.

Food for Thought - Nutrition and The Aging Brain

February 11, 2025

I loved all of it. Very thorough with concrete examples. I appreciated the ability to ask questions throughout the presentation.

Lynette S.

Food for Thought - Nutrition and The Aging Brain

February 11, 2025

I liked the information presented and being able to share our experiences.

Eilee B.

Women and Dementia - How Nutrition and Lifestyle Can Help to Reduce Dementia Risks

February 11, 2025

I liked the specific examples and the many easily actionable tips.

Pegless B.

Women and Dementia - How Nutrition and Lifestyle Can Help to Reduce Dementia Risks

February 11, 2025

Very engaging presenter, excellent examples and explanations - lots of information.

Monika M.

Let's Talk Menopause & Why Nutrition Matters

March 6, 2025

I came to Kelly looking for an assessment of my nutrition habits during a time of transition and stress. Kelly created an empathetic, safe space to discuss my goals and challenges. She provided realistic and incremental changes that built upon my existing nutrition choices and took into account my individual circumstances. I feel like I now have a strong foundation to improve my health and well-being. I really enjoyed working with Kelly and highly recommend her services!

Alexis A.

Client, 1:1 Reset, Rebalance and Reinvigorating Coaching Program, 2025

Certifications

Featured Nutritionist for the Career Profile of the Canada School of Natural Nutrition

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	- Advanced Holistic Nutrition Certificate in Cognitive Support - Holistic Culinary Certificate - Natural Nutrition Diploma
	- Certified Integrative Medicine Provider in Diabetes Type 2, Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer’s Disease, Dr. Leslie Korn

	- Canadian Association of Holistic Nutrition Professional Certificate. Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist
	- Masters in Public Administration, Carleton University

Professional Associations

Boards and Advisory Committees

Member, Engagement of People with Lived Experience of Dementia Advisory Group – Canadian Consortium, Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA) / Canadien en neurodégénérescene associé au viellissement (CCNV),
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Member, Board of Directors Centre 507– Meal and Community Resources Centre, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Publications

2025

Bethell, J., Rizai, M., Grossman, L., Itzhak, I., Loughlin, R., Myers Barnett, K., Beaton, K., Lanza, E., Bacsu, J.D., Snowball, E.. (2025, October 23-25). A co-developed evaluation framework for a patient engagement program within a national research network. Canadian Association on Gerontology, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.