ABOUT

Hi!

I'm Samantha, a qualified Dietitian & Nutritionist and a Certified Yoga Teacher.

I have been dedicated to my yoga practice since 2011 and it was through this journey that I developed a passion for nutrition and a desire to help others.

Since completing my studies, I have predominately been working in Community Public Health Nutrition developing and delivering programs to build strong foundations of healthy eating within communities. I have mostly worked in the non-profit sector where I developed in-depth awareness in food insecurity. I am very passionate about sustainability and helping our planet and want to contribute to make changes in both of these systems for a better future.

I don't believe in 'diets', cutting out whole food groups (unless needed due to a diagnosed condition) or restricting yourself of the foods you love. I value BALANCE - I eat for both nourishment and pleasure, drink wine on weekends and stay active through movement I love such as hiking, running, snowboarding, yoga and the occasional Crossfit.

"I believe in integrating nutrition and yoga to form a healthy balanced lifestyle. The healthy choice should be the easy choice. I am here to help make it easy."

- Samantha McKenney

Bare Balance

QUALIFICATIONS & REGISTRATION

Diploma of Health Science - QIBT, Australia
Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics - Griffith University, Australia
200hr Yoga Teacher Training - Gypsea Yoga School, Costa Rica

Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) - Dietitians Association of Australia (deferred)
Registered Dietitian (RD) - College of Dietitians of BC, Canada
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) - Commission on Dietetic Registration, USA
Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) - Yoga Alliance

GOAL

To support optimal individual health and create healthy, supportive, connected communities through the power of nutrition & yoga.

MISSION

To empower others to make healthy lifestyle choices by providing the right tools, knowledge and resources.

VISION

A world free of crazy diets, rules, restrictions where people are at peace with themselves and food.