“Many years of formal science and nutrition study have provided me with qualified knowledge and insight into how our bodies work at a biochemical level. Knowledge is the best inspiration and motivation to take realistic and positive steps towards improving your health.”
About Shawna
Shawna Barker BSc., RHN is a nutritionist, raw food educator, college instructor, and an expert in plant-based nutrition. She is passionate about natural health and sustainable living. This interest led her to graduate with honours from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelors of Science degree in Food, Nutrition and Health, as well as the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition with a Diploma in Holistic Nutrition.
Shawna began her journey towards health and nutrition over 25 years ago when she decided to change her diet at a very young age and was determined to learn everything she could about nutrition, food science, natural health, and how to thrive on a plant-based diet.
She slowly started eating more raw foods while studying nutrition and noticed such a positive change in health and energy that she decided to become a Certified Raw Food Chef and Educator. She recently owned and operated a mobile raw food cafe, Gaia's Living Foods, and an organic farm on Vancouver Island. Shawna has a thirst for knowledge, continuing to study local plant medicines, and enjoys sharing with others about the benefits of a holistic lifestyle.
As the founder of Synergy Nutrition, she is able to teach, inspire, and motivate her clients and students about the benefits of nutrition and natural health. Drawing from her background in both science and holistic health she is able to supply the inspiration and knowledge to support her clients' health with a comprehensive program including individualized diet, supplement, and lifestyle recommendations.
"Through my own personal experience seeking out nutritious and delicious foods that give me energy, clarity, and balance I felt passionate to start sharing what I have learned over the past 15 years so I can help create individual dietary, superfood/herb, and lifestyle changes that put you on the path to optimal health."
Although she practices and specializes in plant-based nutrition, she is not limited to dealing only with plant-based diets, she works with clients with a variety of diets to improve their nutrition.
Shawna began her journey towards health and nutrition over 25 years ago when she decided to change her diet at a very young age and was determined to learn everything she could about nutrition, food science, natural health, and how to thrive on a plant-based diet.
She slowly started eating more raw foods while studying nutrition and noticed such a positive change in health and energy that she decided to become a Certified Raw Food Chef and Educator. She recently owned and operated a mobile raw food cafe, Gaia's Living Foods, and an organic farm on Vancouver Island. Shawna has a thirst for knowledge, continuing to study local plant medicines, and enjoys sharing with others about the benefits of a holistic lifestyle.
As the founder of Synergy Nutrition, she is able to teach, inspire, and motivate her clients and students about the benefits of nutrition and natural health. Drawing from her background in both science and holistic health she is able to supply the inspiration and knowledge to support her clients' health with a comprehensive program including individualized diet, supplement, and lifestyle recommendations.
"Through my own personal experience seeking out nutritious and delicious foods that give me energy, clarity, and balance I felt passionate to start sharing what I have learned over the past 15 years so I can help create individual dietary, superfood/herb, and lifestyle changes that put you on the path to optimal health."
Although she practices and specializes in plant-based nutrition, she is not limited to dealing only with plant-based diets, she works with clients with a variety of diets to improve their nutrition.
Want to learn more about my experience studying nutrition at both UBC and CSNN?
Check out my story on the Holistic Nutrition Hub!
Check out my story on the Holistic Nutrition Hub!
Education:
Experience:
- Bachelors of Science Degree (BSc.), Major in Food, Nutrition, and Health, University of British Columbia
- Registered Holistic Nutritionist (R.H.N.), Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, Vancouver, Canada
- Raw Food Chef and Instructor Certification, Living on Live Food Program, Vancouver, Canada
- Wild Herb Identification and Foraging, Urban Herb School, Vancouver, Canada
- Tincture and Salve Making, Urban Herb School, Vancouver, Canada
- Level 1 Teaching Training, Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, Vancouver, Canada
Experience:
- Instructor and Course Developer, Holistic Nutrition Program, Pacific Rim College, Victoria, Canada
- Instructor and Course Developer, Food and Sustainability, Langara College Continuing Studies, Vancouver, Canada
- Nutritionist, Raw Food Chef and Teacher, Organic Farmer, Owner/Operator, Gaia's Living Foods, Victoria, Canada
- Nutrition Consultant, Choices Markets, Vancouver, Canada
- Director of Lecture Series, Alternative and Integrative Medical Society, University of British Columbia
- Organic Food Ambassador, Sprouts, University of British Columbia
- Landed Learning Farm Friends, Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at the UBC Farm, University of British Columbia
- Featured Speaker for Panel Discussion on Raw Food, Organic Islands Festival, Central Saanich, Canada
- Raw Food Demo, Celiac Scene Victoria
- Nutrition Presentations, VIVA-Raw Victoria
- Food, Agriculture, and Sustainability Presentations, various High Schools in Victoria and Vancouver, Canada
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