Straightforward, evidence-based nutrition services designed to help you understand your body and make effective, lasting changes.
Verena van der Lely is a registered dietitian specializing in hormonal health, metabolic nutrition, and evidence-based lifestyle change. She sees clients in person at Kinetic Evolution, a physiotherapy and fitness training facility in Kelowna. Appointments are also available virtually throughout BC. Whether you are managing a health condition, working toward a body composition goal, recovering from injury, or building sustainable habits, every plan is built around your specific health history and goals.
Nutrition for Every Body
All services below are available to women and men at every life stage.
Metabolic Health & Weight Management
Individualized strategies for sustainable fat loss, body composition, and long-term metabolic health. Covers calorie balance, protein targets, meal structure, and lifestyle habits without restrictive approaches.
Appropriate for: weight loss, body recomposition, low energy, metabolic slowdown, plateau-breaking.
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Dietary strategies to improve cholesterol, support healthy blood pressure, and reduce long-term cardiovascular risk. Practical, sustainable, and grounded in current evidence.
Appropriate for: high cholesterol, high blood pressure, family history of heart disease, cardiovascular risk reduction.
Injury Recovery & Rehabilitation Nutrition
Targeted nutrition to support healing after injury or surgery, including preserving muscle mass during reduced activity, supporting tissue repair, and optimizing recovery alongside physiotherapy. Particularly relevant for clients at Kinetic Evolution.
Appropriate for: post-surgery recovery, sports injuries, reduced mobility, rehabilitation support.
Practical Nutrition for Busy Professionals
Realistic strategies for eating well with a demanding schedule. Covers meal planning, eating out, high-protein options on the go, and habits that are easy to maintain long-term.
Appropriate for: busy schedules, frequent travel, erratic eating patterns, anyone who wants a straightforward and practical approach.
Hormonal Health
Hormonal health is a core clinical specialty. Nutrition directly influences hormone production, cycle regularity, fertility, energy, mood, and body composition. The approach is always specific to each person’s life stage, symptoms, and goals.
For women: menstrual cycle irregularities, fertility, perimenopause, menopause.
For men: testosterone support, fertility, sperm quality, metabolic function.
Blood Sugar & Diabetes Nutrition
Evidence-based nutrition to regulate blood glucose, improve body composition, and improve energy. Covers dietary strategies for insulin resistance, prediabetes, and Type 2 diabetes, as well as clients who want better metabolic function without relying solely on medication.
Appropriate for: prediabetes, Type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, energy crashes, sugar cravings.
Digestive Health
Practical support for common digestive concerns, focused on reducing symptoms and improving daily comfort without unnecessary dietary restriction.
Appropriate for: IBS, bloating, acid reflux, constipation, food sensitivities, post-antibiotic gut recovery.
Healthy Aging & Vitality
Nutrition strategies to maintain muscle mass, sustain energy, and support metabolic health as the body changes with age. Designed for both men and women.
Appropriate for: muscle loss with age, fatigue, metabolic slowdown, maintaining strength and independence.
Sports & Strength Training Nutrition
Nutrition guidance for recreational and competitive athletes, covering fueling, hydration, recovery, and performance strategies for both endurance and strength training.
Appropriate for: gym training, endurance sports, strength sports, athletic performance goals, recreational athletes.
Nutrition Consultations
Initial Consultation: 60 minutes · CAD $160
Appointments take place in-person at Kinetic Evolution in Kelowna (1810 Gordon Dr Unit 101, Kelowna, BC) or virtually.
Consultations combine clinical nutrition, functional and integrative principles to help you understand your body, metabolism, and overall health. Each session is tailored to your goals and provides clear, practical strategies you can apply immediately.
What to Expect:
Comprehensive nutrition assessment
Review of medical history, symptoms, and lifestyle
Personalized nutrition strategy
Meal plans when appropriate
Clear action steps and recommendations
Follow-up sessions to monitor progress and adjust the plan
Couples Nutrition Counselling
Nutrition is easier, and more effective, when you’re working toward the same goals.
Working with both partners means your home environment supports your health, not works against it. Whether you share meals, grocery shop together, or are simply trying to stop the dinnertime negotiation, a couples session can help you build a plan that works for both of you.
Common areas covered:
Aligning eating habits and household food environment
Different health goals in the same household
Shared conditions (e.g. blood sugar, cardiovascular health)
Preconception and fertility nutrition
Navigating different food preferences or dietary restrictions
Couples Consultation: $240
Does My Insurance Cover This?
Many extended health benefit plans cover registered dietitian services. Coverage varies by plan; some cover $300–$1,000 or more annually. Check your plan documents or call your provider to confirm your entitlement before booking.
Do I need a referral from my doctor?
No referral needed. You can book directly. Some insurance plans require a physician referral for reimbursement, so check your policy first.
Will I get a receipt I can submit to my insurer?
Yes. You will receive an official receipt after each session that you can submit directly to your insurance provider for reimbursement.
Does BC MSP cover dietitian services?
No. MSP does not cover registered dietitian services. Coverage comes through extended health benefits: employer plans, union benefits, or individual policies.
What if I don’t have extended health coverage?
Sessions are available on a self-pay basis. Investing in evidence-based nutrition support now can reduce long-term health costs.
Workshops & Speaking
Verena offers practical, evidence-based nutrition workshops for groups of all sizes. Each session is tailored to the audience and setting, and can be delivered in person or virtually.
Topics include:
Weight loss and metabolism
Menstrual cycle awareness
Gut health and digestion
Perimenopause
Healthy aging
General nutrition and wellness
If you’re looking for clear, engaging nutrition education for your studio, workplace, community group, or event, Verena can customize a workshop to meet your needs.