Pediatric Nutrition and Feeding Therapy faq
Because it’s normal to have questions.
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Where are you located? Do you offer virtual services?
Yes, I support families across BC virtually and offer the following clinic and in-home options:
In-Clinic: In North Vancouver and South Surrey
In-Home (subject to travel fee): In Vancouver, North Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, and the Tri-City areas.
Do I need a referral to see you?
No referral needed — you can reach out directly anytime. If your child is also working with other healthcare providers, I’m happy to collaborate!
Is this covered by insurance?
It depends on your plan. Many extended health benefits cover Registered Dietitian services. Many companies also offer an “expense account” that can be used to cover services from registered healthcare providers. Check with your plan to confirm coverage.
Do you offer packages?
Yes, we have tailored packages depending on your child’s need. Please visit our packages page for more information.
How many sessions will we need?
Every child and family is unique — for some, one or two sessions is enough for a confidence boost. For others, ongoing support helps build skills over time. We’ll figure out what makes the most sense for you.
What is your cancellation policy?
Life happens! If you need to cancel or reschedule, please provide at least 24 hours’ notice. Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice may be subject to a fee.
Do you offer ASD Funding?
Unfortunately, Registered Dietitians are not eligible to be on the RASP list at this time. Soleina’s services are eligible for coverage by AFU for children 6 to 18 years.
Which service would be a good fit for me?
Great question – see the chart for a rough guide. Still unsure? Book a free discovery call to find out which service might be best for you.
Are you concerned about…
Limited food preferences, resistance to come to the table, refusing meals, concerns about mealtimes becoming negative (for you and your child)
Every Eater Essentials offers practical tools and guidance to help you create calmer meals, build trust, and support your child’s comfort with food.
Entering the developmental window of starting solids (whether it's when to begin, what to offer, how much to give, or how to handle gagging, allergies, or food refusal)
First Feast will give you the confidence and clarity to move forward. You’ll learn how to recognize signs of readiness, introduce foods safely, support self-feeding, and lay the foundation for positive mealtime experiences right from the start.
Slow growth, fluctuations in intake, or you’re concerns about your child’s nutrition
Then a pediatric nutrition assessment offers personalized guidance to understand what’s going on and how to best support your child. You’ll receive tailored recommendations, a clear plan, and expert support to help your child thrive with food and feel good about eating.
Picky or particular eating, food refusal, anxiety around mealtimes, challenges with certain textures, or mealtime stress that impacts the whole family
Then infant and child feeding services offers individualized support to help your child build confidence with food and enjoy mealtimes again. You’ll also gain strategies to reduce pressure, support progress at home, and feel more at ease during meals.
Services
What’s the difference between feeding therapy and nutrition counselling?
Great question! Feeding therapy focuses on helping children develop the skills and confidence to eat things like trying new textures, self-feeding, and reducing mealtime stress. Nutrition counselling focuses more on what and how much a child is eating to meet their nutrition needs. At Every Eater, sessions often blend both!