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Chelsea Verbeek, BSc, RD

Verified registered dietitian. Our team has personally checked the credentials of this dietitian.

Edmonton, Alberta

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About

Sports Performance Dietitian for Youth and Adult Athletes

Weight Loss Dietitian (18+)

Serving & Licensed in Saskatchewan and Alberta 

Virtual 1:1 Counseling | Custom Meal Plans | Team Nutrition Presentations (in-person Edmonton, virtual seminar elsewhere)

Hi! I’m Chelsea Verbeek, a Sports Performance Dietitian. I help athletes of all ages feel and perform their best. Whether you are the parent of a young athlete or an adult wanting to optimize your athleticism, I can help your nutrition game get you where you want to be.

I create personalized nutrition plans with simple, practical advice that’s easy to apply to your daily life. For families, I help with common challenges like picky eating, busy schedules, and supporting athletes with big appetites or big goals—like making that hockey team they want. For adults, I focus on building muscle, losing body fat, or improving performance in endurance, strength, and sports.

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How I Help Youth and Teen Athletes

Parents often feel overwhelmed trying to juggle their child’s packed schedule, endless hunger, and picky eating struggles. I provide practical, sport-specific nutrition advice that works for the whole family. My main focus is on sports like hockey, ringette, soccer, and baseball. My approach is friendly, inclusive, and helps your child build a healthy relationship with food.

Here’s how I can help:

  • Performance Nutrition: Teaching athletes how to eat for energy during games and faster recovery.
  • Custom Meal Planning for Busy Families: Custom plans to save time and reduce stress.
  • Beating Fatigue: Helping athletes play hard until the end of the game.
  • Tournament Nutrition: Simple strategies for multi-day competitions so they perform their best, especially for the gold winning game.
  • Boosting Immunity: Helping athletes stay healthy with better nutrition.
  • Picky Eating Solutions: Making sure athletes get the nutrients they need in ways they enjoy.
  • Managing Big Appetites: Balance meals and snacks to keep athletes full and energized.
  • Team Presentations: Available in-person in Edmonton or online for other locations.

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How I Help Adult Athletes Achieve Their Goals

Many people working hard often feel frustrated when their training efforts don’t lead to the results they want, such as reducing body fat or gaining muscle. I understand how challenging it can be to make progress despite hard work. With personalized nutrition strategies, I can help you move past plateaus, improve body composition, and feel stronger and more confident in your performance. Whether you’re training for endurance events, building strength, or working toward body changes, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.

  • Body Composition Changes: Helping you gain muscle or lose fat with the right nutrition (18+).
  • Building Strength: Supporting muscle growth with targeted protein and meal timing.
  • Supplement Guidance: Choosing safe and effective supplements for your goals.
  • Improving Race Performance: Boosting endurance and recovery with customized plans.
  • Checking Nutrients: Identifying and fixing gaps in your diet to improve health and performance.

Why Work With Me?

I have first hand experience as an athlete myself and plenty of experience in this field. I meet you where you are at I a non-judgemental and compassionate way to create personalized nutrition plans that are tailored to your goals. Here’s what I can do for you:

  • Help families with young athletes handle busy schedules, picky eating, and constant hunger while improving performance.
  • Support adult athletes with practical strategies to boost strength, endurance, and recovery.
  • Offer convenient virtual services across Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Ready to get started? Contact me today for a free 15-minute call!

Fun fact about me, I love sewing and I made the dress in the photo!

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Education and Credentials

  • Bsc. in Nutrition and Food Sciences Major in Nutrition
  • Registered Dietitian
  • Former AA Ringette Goalie for 10+ years
  • CCES Anti Doping Certificate
  • FNH474 – Sport Nutrition from UBC taught by Dr. Williamson

Practice Areas

  • Pediatrics
  • Sports Nutrition
  • Weight Loss

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