Welcome to Best of You, a unique and comprehensive meal support program for people with disordered eating. Our founder, Jennie Mendoza RNBN, has spent the majority of her career helping individuals with eating disorders transition from in-patient to out-patient settings. Through her experience, she recognized the crucial need for in-home support for those with disordered eating.
At Best of You, our mission is to provide not only meal support to individuals, but also to train parents and loved ones in the most effective ways to support their loved ones during meal times. We understand that eating at home can often be a triggering and emotional experience, which is why we work closely with families to help them learn the best language to use and the most effective skills to model around meal times. Through parent and family meetings, we provide a supportive context for planning the meal process and evaluating success.
Our goal is to empower individuals and their families with the tools and skills necessary to prevent the need for hospitalization and assist in transitioning from other programs back to their home environment. We believe that in-home meal support is a critical component of the recovery process, and our program is designed to provide personalized and compassionate care to individuals and their families.
My name is Dana and I am a registered social worker. I have experience working in emergency response across Canada. My experience working with individuals and families in emergency response and domestic abuse sectors has helped me develop the skills to work effectively with those navigating challenges and triumphs of recovery.
I enjoy reading, pottery, dog walks and adding to my ever-growing (pun-intended) collection of houseplants.
Registered social worker.
My name is Chantelle Jensen and I am a Registered Nurse. I have worked with eating disorders for 11 years and my professional background includes inpatient work, experience with the Calgary Eating Disorder Program, adolescent mental health as well as Addictions and Forensics. I also hold certificates in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Mindfulness.
All Best of You practitioners work from a holistic approach that values trauma-informed practice, individualized care and a strengths-based approach to help you or your loved ones move towards recovery.
Registered Nurse
My name is Lian and I am a registered social worker. I have 10 years of experience working in mental health and family work which has helped shape my approach working alongside individuals and their support systems work through challenges and move forward with recovery.
I enjoy going on road trips, spending time with my loved ones and creative writing in my free time.
All Best of You practitioners work from a holistic approach that values trauma-informed practice, individualized care and a strengths-based approach to help you or your loved ones move towards recovery.
Registered social worker.
My name is Shelby and I am a registered social worker. I have over eight years of experience supporting children, youth and adults in various settings. I am passionate about empowering clients to build and utilize new skills in order to life their best life. I practice using an emotion-focused framework and encourage my clients to connect with their thoughts and feelings.
In my free time I enjoy hiking, cooking and spending time with my dog, Zeus.
All Best of You practitioners work from a holistic approach that values trauma-informed practice, individualized care and a strengths-based approach to help you or your loved ones move towards recovery.
Registered social worker.
We are proud to introduce our Calgary team, made up of highly trained and compassionate professionals who are dedicated to helping individuals achieve a healthier relationship with food and their bodies. Our team includes:
Jennie Mendoza, RNBN: Founder and lead meal support specialist, boasting over a decade of experience in the eating disorder field.
Dana Zegers: Registered Social Worker, offering extensive expertise in helping individuals with various challenges.
Shelby Bragagnolo: Registered Social Worker, experienced in providing targeted support for those facing personal obstacles.
Marie Beaupre-Olsen: Registered Social Worker, skilled in assisting clients through their unique journeys.
Lindsay Merrick: Compassionate Social Worker, dedicated to empowering individuals to overcome life’s challenges.
Lian Tolentino: Registered Social Worker, experienced in providing guidance and support to individuals in need.
Sonam: Registered Nurse with 6 years of experience in eating disorders, currently serving as the lead meal support specialist in Edmonton.
Registered Dietitians:
Marisa Salon: Skilled and dedicated dietitian, providing personalized nutritional guidance and support to clients.
The caring professionals at Best of You empowered me to overcome my eating disorder and embrace a balanced, nutritious lifestyle
Bringing effective and therapeutic meal support into your home.
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