Marni Perlis
Summary
A highly innovative, creative, determined and dynamic individual. Motivated Nutritionist with 15 years educating clients' and families, monitoring patient nutrition and managing specific health issues. Demonstrated success in collaborating with clinicians to optimize treatment plans. Thrive in challenging, fast-paced settings to maximize positive health outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Nutritionist, Consultant
Self Employed
09.2012 - Current
- Assess, coach, treat and support individuals and group nutrition programs; develop individualized meal plans; program development and implementation; life coaching; prepare educational material; case management with complex clients; marketing; research and evaluation.
- Provided compassionate support to clients' experiencing challenges related to eating disorders, fostering a positive relationship with food
Health and Wellness Consultant
Longo's, TriFit
04.2013 - 04.2014
- Develop the annual program plan; create and monitor the yearly budget; execute health initiatives; provide lifestyle coaching; create meal plans; maintain Health and Wellness website; prepare wellness bulletin.
Work Health Consultant
Banyan Work Health Solutions
03.2012 - 04.2013
- Perform assessments; develop rehabilitation plans; liaise with stakeholders; research external resources; collaborate with partners.
Return to Work Coordinator
Altum Health, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network
06.2006 - 01.2012
- Assess and treat clients; facilitate return to work; develop plans; mediate between stakeholders; job coaching; jobsite analysis.
Return to Work Coordinator/Clinician
Substance Management Program, Joint Program between Altum Health and CAMH
03.2011 - 11.2011
- Assess and treat clients; facilitate psycho-education classes; program development; discharge planning; liaising between stakeholders.
Field Consultant
Odyssey Health Services
02.2004 - 06.2006
- Assessed and treated patients with chronic pain; developed treatment plans for timely return to work.
Direct Care Worker
Muki Baum Association
11.2000 - 08.2001
- Provided therapy; crisis intervention; life-skills training.
Education
Registered Holistic Nutritionist -
Canadian School of Natural Nutrition
03.2013
Master of Arts - Kinesiology and Health Science
York University
01.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
McGill University
05.2000
Junior Year Abroad -
Hebrew University
01.1999
Skills
Nutrition counseling
Eating Disorder treatment
Life coaching
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Problem-solving abilities
Excellent Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Credentials
- RHN
- B.A.
- M.A.
Publications
- Davis, C., Strachan, S., Berkson, M., Sensitivity to Reward: Implications for overeating and overweight., Appetite, in press
- Berkson, M., Sensitivity to Reward: A factor in the motivation to exercise., York University. Graduate presentation on thesis proposal, 12/06/02
References
References will be provided upon request.
Extracurricular Activities
Executive Member, Board of Directors, Miles Nadel Jewish Community Centre, 11/01/13, 01/01/17 Project Coordinator, York University, Toronto, ON, 06/01/02, 12/01/03, Designed, managed, and implemented study to complete thesis on Sensitivity to Reward: A factor in the motivation to exercise, Extensive research to write a literature review, Grant application and ethics approval form, Data collection and subject recruitment and screening, Data analysis, including logistic regression, correlation's, MANOVA's, Thesis write-up, Presentation of proposal and defense Research Assistant, Center for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, ON, 05/01/02, 09/01/02, Managed study on Sensitivity to Reward - Is there a genetic/biological component?, Initial assessments and interviews - SCID, blood pressure, height and weight measurements, Explanation and supervision of computerized gambling task Teaching Assistant, York University, Toronto, ON, 09/01/01, 04/01/03, Taught undergraduate level labs for Statistics and Research Design, Teaching Assistant for undergraduate level health science course - Exercise and Addictive Behaviors Research Assistant, Toronto General Hospital (Eating Disorders Clinic), Toronto, ON, 08/01/01, 05/01/02, Managed study on Sensitivity to Reward: Implications for overeating and overweight., Completion and submission of ethics approval application
Timeline
Health and Wellness Consultant
Longo's, TriFit
04.2013 - 04.2014
Nutritionist, Consultant
Self Employed
09.2012 - Current
Work Health Consultant
Banyan Work Health Solutions
03.2012 - 04.2013
Return to Work Coordinator/Clinician
Substance Management Program, Joint Program between Altum Health and CAMH
03.2011 - 11.2011
Return to Work Coordinator
Altum Health, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network
06.2006 - 01.2012
Field Consultant
Odyssey Health Services
02.2004 - 06.2006
Direct Care Worker
Muki Baum Association
11.2000 - 08.2001
Registered Holistic Nutritionist -
Canadian School of Natural Nutrition
Master of Arts - Kinesiology and Health Science
York University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
McGill University
Junior Year Abroad -
Hebrew University
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