ANNABEL STRICKLAND – REGISTERED NUTRITIONIST IN TORONTO
Empowering you to feel healthier.
Helping you to achieve long-term health with small dietary changes and focus on education.
Meet Annabel - a Registered Holistic Nutritionist Offering Health Benefits to Patients in Toronto & Etobicoke
My name is Annabel, a holistic nutritionist based in the West end of Toronto.
I searched for years trying to find the answer to my lack of energy, frequent infections, and low mood. It wasn’t until I began my studies at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition my eyes were opened to the interaction of food, lifestyle and stress on the body.
I have a BA in Economics, am a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and a Metabolic Balance coach.
I have a passion for food and cooking and spent 5 years running a small catering company, called Bon Vivant. I have taken these skills and created healthy recipes and menus that I want to share with you. I realize how overwhelming it can be to walk into a grocery store and not know what to buy when you want to eat healthier. We end up frustrated and buy the things we have always bought out of convenience and ease.
I will work one-on-one with you to understand your health history, health issues and to help you reach your health goals by way of functional testing, meal planning, recipes, supplements, and lifestyle habits.
My goal is to empower people to feel healthier by building a personalized nutrition plan. Nutrition counselling is the first step, and we will work together with small dietary changes to make that happen. Thanks so much!
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Nutritional Services
Nutritional counselling involves the therapeutic use of food. Every bite of food can change your gene expression which controls ageing and longevity.
Functional Testing
Functional medicine looks at the root causes of symptoms and can test and decipher why that person is suffering from dis-ease.
Weight Loss Program
Metabolic Balance® uses a science-based approach to analyze your unique blood composition, so you eat the foods your body needs.
See What Clients Are Saying!
Toni MolinaroMay 20, 2025 I’ve been working with Annabel since February and to date have lost about 20 pounds. I had tried this program before but had an awful coach and didn’t get the support that I needed soI just stopped trying. Annabel has been amazing. She is always availableto answer questions and make recommendations for food options as I’m celiac so can’t have certain things As recommended on the plan.I went to the doctor last week and it was the first time the doctor didn’t try to push Ozempic on me. My A1c has come down from 7.2 to 6.0 - Which is the pre diabetic level. My Doctor was so impressed that I had lost so much weight. I couldn’t have done this without the help of Annabel. Thank you so much for your support and guidance - you are an amazing coach! EmilyMay 15, 2025 Annabel is a truly knowledgeable and compassionate nutritionist. From the start, she approached my situation with care, patience, and professionalism. She suggested some functional testing, and once the results confirmed I had SIBO, she helped guide me through the entire process. What really sets Annabel apart is how thorough and supportive she is. She took the time to explain everything clearly, created a personalized protocol, and was always available to answer questions along the way. Her supplement and diet recommendations were thoughtful and effective, and thanks to her guidance, I’ve seen a huge improvement in how I feel. I feel so much better now, and I’m truly thankful for her help. If you’re dealing with gut issues or suspect something like SIBO, I highly recommend working with Annabel! Michael PondApril 22, 2025 I came to Annabel in early March with gastro-intestinal and sleep issues. She met with me very quickly and put together a wellness plan with many strategies that have helped me get my life back on track. Things are slowly improving for me and I really appreciated that Annabel made the effort to follow-up and check in with me. She displayed real, genuine care and compassion for what I was going through. I highly recommend Annabel! Verónica CabezaFebruary 13, 2025 I have been following the Metabolic Balance program with Annabel and I couldn’t be happier. I started the program on October 30th and have lost almost 20lbs so far! Annabel has been supporting me all the way and has encouraged me to stick to the plan. I highly recommend this program! JF557December 26, 2024 It is my pleasure to highly recommend Annabel and the Metabolic Balance plan. Annabel has been amazing to work with and her continuous support and guidance has helped me thrive in the program. I am 54 years old and have been struggling with weight most of my adult life. About 11 years ago I joined a gym with a personal trainer and got down to a healthy weight in about 5 months. A few years later I had a complete thyroidectomy and the weight all came back. I continued working out regularly but my weight wouldn’t budge. I’m almost 3 months into the program now and I’ve lost about 40lbs! My friends and coworkers are stunned by my transformation in such a short period of time. People are asking me how I did it and how do I feel and I tell them it’s a lot of discipline and I feel amazing. It’s true, it was a big change in the beginning in terms of eating habits and making sure I drink enough water but when I started seeing the numbers on the scale go down to levels I hadn’t seen in years, it only motivated me to continue following the plan. I’m 3 short months in and I have way more energy at the gym, I can do yoga moves I couldn’t do before, but most importantly, I no longer require medication for high blood pressure. It’s also so rewarding to be able to fit into clothes again that I had stored away years ago with the hope that one day I would wear them again. I am happy to say that day has arrived and I want to thank Annabel and the Metabolic Balance program for helping make that happen. If you’re on the fence about seeking the help of a nutritionist, and you’re serious about taking charge of your health, don’t hesitate and contact Annabel. DanielleNovember 15, 2024 My experience with Balance by the Lake and Annabel was amazing. I went to consult with her for menopausal weight gain and she put me on the Metabolic Diet. Her knowledge and understanding were excellent but what made this experience exceptional was Annabel herself. I found her to be deeply relational and there for any concerns or struggles that I encountered. She checked in on me regularly and made sure I was doing optimally and I felt totally supported by her. Thank you Annabel! And if you are a tennis fan, she’s definitely the Dietician for you. Robert SombachJuly 17, 2024 My experience with Balance by the Lake helped me better understand how different foods and drinks affect my body and how these combinations affect how my body stores fat. The dietary guidance provided to me from Balance by the Lake was very helpful. I was able to go from 194 lbs to 164 lbs from April 2nd til July 2nd. The regular check ins also encouraged me along the way and has made a big change in my life and my health. This is not a difficult system to follow, but it does take commitment and a desire to change. But Balance by the Lake coached me along the way easing me through the change. I am very grateful for the wonderful program and support that has helped me towards my goal. Just 4 lbs to go to hit my first major goal. 😁 With the support of Balance by the Lake, I know I can make it. Katrina ParkerJune 23, 2024 Annabel was friendly, attentive and helpful from the first conversation. She listened and offered up advice directly linked to my individual experience. She was very knowledgeable and explained things clearly for me. Once my blood works were back showing all my food intolerances she had me set up with new recipes and supplements to make the transition to my new diet as easy as possible. Within in a few weeks I am already starting to feel so much better! Thank you 😊 Alyssa PapaJune 10, 2024 I highly recommend Annabel and her program. Not only do I feel motivated, but the foods that I am eating have helped with my mood, my relationship food, and I have had lots of weight loss (20 pounds in 6 weeks). I have so much energy and sleeping really well. Annabel has also been a pleasure to work with as she is so kind and knowledgable! Amy JarvenpaaMay 18, 2024 Annabel has been a dream to deal with. I had to open up which was not easy to be that vulnerable but she made it easy and 6 weeks in I have lost 20lbs. The benefit of the program is that I have reduced my inflammation and joint pain, my brain fog is gone, and I a. Starting to feel like my old self. Still have more work to do but with Annabel’s help I am sure I will get there!
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