Marisa Salon

Marisa is a Registered Dietitian with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia. Marisa received her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition at the University of Alberta and completed her dietetic internship with Alberta Health Services.

Marisa has years of experience working as a dietitian for the Calgary Eating Disorders Program as well a variety of inpatient units and outpatient clinics including mental health, neurology, and chronic disease.

During Marisa’s time with the Calgary Eating Disorders Program she was part of the inpatient team providing group and individual counselling. She also had the opportunity to work in the day treatment program and outpatient clinic. Her practice is family based treatment (FBT) and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) informed.

Marisa has a weight inclusive approach and provides a safe space for 2SLGBTQI individuals. Marisa aims to form a therapeutic alliance with her clients to help them on their journey to recovery. She believes that everyone can achieve a healthy relationship with food and with their body, and that everyone deserves food freedom.

Marisa has two young children and is happily raising them in her home province of British Columbia. She is also a skating coach and hopes to foster a love of the sport in her students leading to life long participation. Marisa enjoys the many outdoor activities BC has to offer in her free time.