Calgary & Area Resources to Support Your Intuitive Eating & Gentle Movement
Calgary and Online Body Positive Fitness
Body inclusive, safe prenatal and postnatal fitness in South Calgary
Website: mariaschubafitness.com
Body Positive Fitness
Joyful movement for all bodies.
1:1 training and group fitness in person (Toronto) and online.
Website: bodypositivefitness.ca
Worthy AF
A body positive self love club for like minded female identifying and non-binary individuals! A safe environment to let go and have fun as the Worthy AF human you are. https://www.worthyafyyc.com/
Fierce and Curvy Empire
An all-inclusive full figured dance company sponsored by Dance Code that provides a safe and strong community that focuses on various forms of dance. https://www.fierceandcurvyempire.com/
Self Care Trainer
Online Personal Training to help womxn exercise for self-care.
1:1 Training and group programs
IG: selfcare.trainer
Website: lifestylerevolutioncalgary.ca
Chronic Pain Solutions
Revival Therapeutics & Performance in Airdrie
Owned by 3 Athletic Therapists dedicated to client education, empowerment and manual therapy. Their philosophy is that pain is not caused by aging or weight. They get to the root cause of pain and help you get back to doing the things you love in life.
IG: @builtbyrevival
Eating Disorder Support
Calgary and online Eating Disorder facilitated support groups, peer support, health professional listings and resources for clients and their families.
Website: silverliningsfoundation.ca
IG: @silverliningsab
Psychologists & Counselors
Calgary Psychologists & Counselors
A feminist, trauma-informed, multi-disciplinary space of practitioners providing mental health services and other resources. Located in the heart of Downtown Calgary.
Website: beinghumanclub.com
IG: @beinghuman.club
Ashley Bishop Lapierre, R.Psych
Specializing in women's mental health and couples counselling.
Melissa Baisi, R. Psych
Specializing in attachment-based therapy, relationship dynamics, depression and anxiety
Websites:
Psychology today profile for phone number/ more information
Email: info@melissabaisi.com
Kate Emery, R.Psych
Passionate about working with clients focusing on women’s health, gender and identity, sexuality, body acceptance, trauma, and general mental health concerns.
Psychology today website link & to book an appointment.
Kobi Rosen (Certified Canadian Counselor)
Her goal in session is to hold space for you to laugh, cry and everything in between. The work you do together will involve tapping into emotions, guiding you to connect with your inner strengths and building up your support system.
Website: www.kassandraheap.com/meet-kobi.html
IG: @kobi.rosen.yyc
Jolene Siemens, R.Psych
Specializing in a strength-based approach to mental health and wellness. Can assist you to shift negative thoughts about your body and food using CBT, gratitude practices, mindfulness, EMDR and attachment based theory.
Website: https://www.obpwellness.com/
IG: @obpwellness
Counselling for eating disorders, body image concerns, bpd, trauma, & anxiety
Alina Rokhman, R. Psychologist
Specializing in stress and anxiety. Alina has a special interest in working with youth and emerging adult populations who are looking for a safe, modern, and “non-traditional” therapist who promises to always keep it real! She is flexible in her approach, and always welcomes humor into the room.
Website: www.alinarokhman.com
Online Inclusive Clothing Resources
Size inclusive clothing online on website and on amazon
IG: @shopthecurvy
Connecting women and responsible brands
Website: www.thegarment.ca
IG: @thegarmentlife
Designer of simple and effortless fashion for women. Size inclusive and ethically made in Calgary, Alberta by Amy Faas Hancock. IG: @rockandprairie Website: rockandprairie.ca
A community for fat positivity and activism in Canada. Clothing Directory - www.fatbesties.ca
Intuitive Eating Podcasts
Pause On The Play
Unreserved
Indigenous Land Rights and Reconciliation
Media Indigena - a weekly roundtable about Indigenous issues and events in Canada and beyond.
Books
The Body is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self Love
Author: Sonya Renee Taylor
Shrill Author: Lindy West
Hunger Author: Roxane Gay
Happy Fat: Taking Up Space in a World That Wants to Shrink You Author: Sofie Hagen
Things No One Will Tell Fat Girls: A Handbook for Unapologetic Living Author: Jes Baker
The Not So Subtle Art Of Being A Fat Girl: Loving the Skin You're In Autor: Tess Holiday
Fat Activism: A Radical Social Movement Author: Dr. Charlotte Cooper
What We Don't Talk About When We Talk About Fat
Author: Aubrey Gordon
The Mindful Eating Workbook Author: Vincci Tsui
Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program that Works
Authors: Evelyn Tribole and Elsye Resch
Diet Land Author: Sarai Walker
Body Positive Power: How to Stop Dieting, Make Peace with Your Body and Live Author: Megan Jayne Crabbe
Come as You Are Author: Emily Nagoski
You Have the Right to Remain Fat Author: Virgie Tovar