Joanne Smith

Certified Nutritional Practitioner

Joanne is a graduate of the Institute of Holistic Nutrition in Toronto, holds a degree in Psychology from York University, as well as a diploma in radio & television broadcasting from Seneca College. Also, in 2009 and 2010, Joanne completed her certification as a First Line Therapy Consultant and Clinical Detoxification Expert. First Line Therapy (FLT) is a personalized, nutrition program centered on therapeutic lifestyle changes, which include healthy meal planning, nutritional supplements, and stress management.

As a Certified Nutritional Practitioner, FLT and Detoxification Consultant, Joanne specializes in providing optimal nutritional health for people with disabilities by helping clients manage and reduce the risk of many chronic health problems and common disability-related secondary health complications such as:

• Overweight/Obesity
• High cholesterol
• Type 2 diabetes
• Cardiovascular disease
• Osteoporosis
• Osteoarthritis
• Constipation
• Joint Problems
• Bladder infections
• Pressure Sores
• Fatigue
• Stress-related symptoms
• And many more

Joanne's expertise in the disability community comes from her personal experience of living with a spinal cord injury for over twenty years, her role as a disability consultant for both the Toronto Board of Education & Air Canada, as well as her years as the Host & Producer of a Gemini award winning documentary program, which focused on telling in-depth stories about Canadians with disabilities. Joanne's passion for assisting others with special needs has also been demonstrated through her years as a dedicated mentor and volunteer for the Canadian Paraplegic Association, Lyndhurst Rehabilitation Centre, Canadian Spinal Research Organization, Easter Seals and numerous other disability organizations across the country. Joanne fully understands the unique needs of people with disabilities and her nutritional consulting helps others live to their maximum potential.

Joanne's commitment to raising awareness and improving the lives of Canadians with disabilities led to her receipt of the King Clancy Award in 2006, induction into Terry Fox Hall of Fame in 2007 and acceptance of the Gabriel Award in 2008.