Joanne Smith B.A., BRT Dip., CNP

Joanne is a graduate of the Institute of Holistic Nutrition in Toronto. She also holds a degree in psychology from York University, and a diploma in radio & television broadcasting from Seneca College.

Joanne has dedicated her career to raising awareness of the issues concerning people with special health needs. As a Certified Nutritional Practitioner, she specializes in providing optimal nutritional health for people with chronic health conditions and disabilities.

Her expertise in the disability community comes from her personal experience of living with a spinal cord injury for over twenty years, as well as her role as a disability consultant for both the Toronto Board of Education and Air Canada, and her years as a Gemini award winning broadcaster who focused on telling in-depth stories about Canadians with disabilities.

Joanne’s passion for assisting others with special health 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. Her 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 Humanitarian Award in 2008.

Joanne fully understands the unique needs of people with disabilities and her nutritional consulting helps others live to their maximum potential. She currently operates her own nutritional consulting company in Toronto called Fruitful Elements, works as a Nutritionist for two neuro-physiotherapy clinics, teaches nutrition at The Canadian Helen Keller Centre and is a regular columnist for The Canadian Paraplegic Association’s Outspoken Magazine.

__Contact Information:__
Joanne Smith, Certified Nutritional Practitioner
Ph: 416.992.2927
Email: fruitfulelements@gmail.com
Website: http://www.fruitfulelements.com/