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Danielle Van Schaick BASc, RD, CPT
Registered Dietitian • Fitness Trainer • Speaker

Danielle Van Schaick

Danielle is a private practice dietitian with a strong background in health, fitness, and nutrition.

Registered as a Dietitian (RD), Danielle has studied the human body and is considered one of Canada’s leading experts in food and nutrition. She offers one-on-one nutrition counseling to individuals, families, and groups.  

Danielle is also a Certified Fitness Trainer through the internationally recognized American Council on Exercise (ACE), and an active member of Dietitians of Canada and the College of Dietitians of British Columbia.

After many years of regular practice, Danielle is certain of the benefits that Yoga and Pilates can bring to the health of the body and mind. Her fitness programs include a combination of strength, cardiovascular and flexibility training. Blending traditional fitness training, Pilates, and Yoga methods provide a perfectly balanced workout.

Danielle lectures on various nutrition topics and makes regular media appearances, both local and internationally. She has most recently been invited to speak at University of Victoria, Healthy Schools Conference, Government Ministries, Local Community Centres, as well as many private engagements.

Media interviews include a regular show on CBC Radio, and appearances on CFAX Radio, A-Channel Television, Chatelaine Magazine, Canadian Living Magazine, MSN Canada, News Group, and The University of Victoria, Martlet.

Professional Profile 

Media

  • CBC Radio
  • Chatelaine Magazine
  • Chatelaine Health Issue
  • MSN Canada
  • Glow Magazine
  • Canadian Living, online
  • A-Channel (The New VI)
  • News Group, Victoria
  • Brentwood Bay Times/Sidney Times
  • Focus Magazine
  • University of Victoria, The Martlet

Dietitian/Nutritionist

  • Royal Jubilee Hospital
  • Victoria School District, Nutritionist
  • Victoria Native Friendship Centre
  • Joan Crescent Manor
  • Victoria Lipid Clinic
  • Salvation Army Sunset Lodge
  • Save on Foods – Nutrition Tour
  • Victoria YMCA
  • BIM Exercise Rehabilitation
  • Simple Dreams Publishing - Cookbook Contributor

Seminars/Workshops

  • University of Victoria
  • Government of Canada
  • Victoria School District. Healthy Schools - Building Bridges Conference
  • Esquimalt Healthy Active Communities
  • Oak Bay Recreation
  • Juan de Fuca Recreation
  • Cedar Hill Recreation
  • Victoria YMCA
  • Express Fit for Women
  • Plant Organic Markets
  • Pacific Sport Canadian Sport Centre

Volunteer

  • Esquimalt Wellness Makeover
  • Dietitians of Canada
  • Canadian Diabetes Association
  • Heart and Stroke Foundation
  • Hearts @ Work –Workplace Wellness Health Fairs
  • Victoria Health Show
  • Men’s Prostate Health Fair