CArissa Dempsey Nutrition
Fuel yourself like someone who trains for terrain.
Practical fueling strategies for active people, adventure athletes, and physically demanding work — built for real schedules, real access, and real effort.
Registered Dietitian (QC + NB)
Evidence-informed nutrition care
Strategies built around your real training and work demands
THIS IS FOR YOU IF…
You don’t need another meal plan.
You need a fueling strategy that holds up under pressure — on trail days, training days, and long workdays.
• Your training is fine — but recovery lags
• You can push through… but you’re running on empty
• Your schedule changes and your fueling hasn’t adapted
• You want steady energy and repeatable performance week after week
Fuel yourself like you’ve got sh*t to do.
WHAT WE ACTUALLY DO
Fuel is a performance tool — not a diet.
Most people don’t have a motivation problem. They have an energy availability problem.
We:
• Dial in your baseline fuel so your body stops fighting you
• Build performance meals and snacks for your actual terrain and time
• Create hydration and recovery systems that respect your effort
• Adjust with training blocks, seasons, and real-life rhythms
Fueling is dynamic. Your strategy should be too.
What working together looks like:
We review:
Training or work demands
Eating patterns and timing
Hydration and recovery
Schedule and food access
Relevant health history
You leave with clarity on what needs adjusting first, and what matters longer term.
Follow-ups are used to refine and adjust as your demands evolve.
Who I am — and why I work this way
I grew up swimming competitively. Everything was structured — lanes, sets, intervals. Fueling felt straightforward.
Years later, I trained for my first 10km open-water swim, and it was a different story. No walls. No built-in resets. Just open water and the reality that if my fueling was off, I would feel it.
That’s when fueling stopped being theoretical for me.
It wasn’t about eating “clean.” It was about eating enough, eating consistently, and not starting long efforts already behind.
I remember watching a video where the intra-fueling advice for long swims was to eat a typical high-fibre energy bar mid-effort. And I remember thinking — that’s not ideal mid-swim.
Not because energy bars are “bad,” but because long endurance efforts require easily digestible fuel that actually matches what the body is doing.
That moment stuck with me.
It’s why I now build fueling systems that hold up in real conditions — not just controlled ones.
Fueling isn’t something you perfect once.
It’s something you test, adjust, and refine in real terrain.
Ready to fuel like your effort actually matters?
You push through weather, work, and long days.
Your fuel should back you up.
Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our first session is all about getting to know you and where you are. We’ll discuss your health and nutrition goals, lifestyle, eating habits, and any challenges you’re facing. Together, we’ll create an actionable plan tailored to your needs.
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Follow-up sessions focus on adjusting and fine-tuning your nutrition plan. We’ll track progress, address any challenges, and ensure you have the tools you need to succeed.
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Yes! I offer virtual consultations for flexibility and convenience.
I am not currently offering in person consultations. -
Rather than generic meal plans, I focus on helping you build sustainable eating habits. I can guide you in meal planning, suggest meal ideas, and offer nutrition templates, but my goal is to empower you to make informed choices rather than rely on rigid plans.
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I am not setup for direct billing.
Many insurance providers offer reimbursement for dietitian services. I recommend checking with your provider to see if you’re covered. -
If you need to cancel your appointment, please provide at least 24 hours' notice.
Cancellations made with less than 24 hours' notice may be subject to a cancellation fee of 50% of the session cost.
No-shows (missed appointments without prior notice) will be charged the full session fee.
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By booking an appointment with Carissa Dempsey Nutrition, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms regarding nutrition counselling services provided by a Registered Dietitian.
Updated consent form coming soon.