Join us virtually on May 8 2024, at 8:00 pm ET to connect with Rory Hornstein, a Registered Dietitian who not only lives with inflammatory bowel disease but is also a caregiver to someone with IBD. This is also a unique opportunity to talk with experts and peers that know what it is like to be affected by these diseases.
Get your questions answered live and discuss topics related to navigating diet and nutrition, weight management, exercise, and body image. You can ask your questions ahead of time when you register or during the event, but we cannot provide individual or personalized medical advice. This free event is offered in English with live simultaneous French interpretation.
Disclaimer: Due to personal or sensitive information that event participants may share; this event will NOT be recorded.
How To Register:
- If you are already a member of the online Crohn’s and Colitis Connect community, RVSP for the event here!
- If you are not a member of Crohn’s and Colitis Connect and would like to join our events, sign up here!
- Not interested in becoming a member just yet but still want to be a part of this Ask the Expert event? Please contact us at learn@crohnsandcolitis.ca.
Speaker Biography:
Rory Hornstein (RD, B.Ed.) is a Registered Dietitian specializing in nutrition for sports, exercise, weight management (adults and youth), eating disorders and body image, food intolerances/allergies, immune system enhancement, and digestive disorders. Rory is highly sought after for her vast and specialized knowledge and experience, as well as her warm and personalized approach. Rory has been in private practice for fifteen years and specializes in nutrition and IBD. Rory is the designated nutritional consultant at the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinic, Division of Gastroenterology at the University of Calgary, through her private practice. She is a member of The College of Dietitians of Alberta, The College of Dietitians of Ontario, The College of Dietitians of British Columbia and has four years of experience as Co-Chair of DC’s practice group of sports nutritionists (Sports Nutrition Network). She is also a Nutrition Consultant to the Glencoe Club, LifeMark Springborough, Canada Western Summer Games, Back and Body Health, and Mount Royal University recreation services in Calgary, Alberta. Rory is a certified Bariatric Dietitian.
Rory is a specialist in the dietary management of IBS, using a Low FODMAP Diet. As well as supporting individuals with IBD through dietary approaches. Rory’s deep commitment to her work and her extensive knowledge in her field stems from personal connection and first-hand experience. At the young age of twelve, Rory was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. After many years of struggling to heal and manage her disease, Rory realized the power of using the diet in combination with prescribed medication to control her IBD, rather than allowing it to control her. Nutrition became the link between feeling sick and feeling well. Rory is dedicated to sharing her personal experience and esteemed expertise with clients. Rory has also had a longstanding commitment to the IBD community through her volunteerism with Crohn’s and Colitis Canada initiatives.