Credentials
CrossFit Level 1
Precision Nutrition Level 1
CET (Certified Engineering Technologist)
Sports, health, and nutrition have been a big part of my life for a long time. I played every sport under the sun when I was in junior high. I quit playing piano because all I wanted to do was play sports. Let me tell you - my parents were not thrilled about that. In high school I played basketball, badminton, volleyball, and I was on the wrestling team. After I graduated, I continued to play recreational volleyball, then started playing ball hockey, and just started to going to the gym. I was introduced to CrossFit and Olympic Weightlifting in 2010, and I instantly fell in love with it. I’ve been lucky enough to compete with a team at the CrossFit Regionals in 2015 and 2018, and I currently hold the Alberta Weightlifting record in the Clean and Jerk in the 53kg category.
Food is my passion. It’s amazing what food can do for the body, and how it can bring people together. I previously struggled with eczema on my hands, which makes competitive weight lifting and CrossFit challenging. I tried everything to make it better but nothing seemed to work. I went to the dermatologist and we tried UV therapy, creams, and even oral steroids; some of these gave me temporary relief, but nothing gave me lasting results. Then, I began to experiment on my own. I did my own research and thought the food I was eating could be causing an autoimmune response - and I was right! I started taking out foods common to causing autoimmune responses (an elimination diet) and it turned out that dairy was the culprit. That spiked my interest in food and nutrition.
I’ve experimented with many types of “diets” (paleo, ketogenic, intermittent fasting, macros) trying to figure out what works best for me, and what I am able to sustain. I can relate to many cravings, emotional eating, and sports related nutrition needs. I was very determined to find what works best for me and I am very dedicated to find what works best for you. If you’re ready to start your journey, let me join you. I will do everything to help you achieve your goals. And just so you know, I don’t give up easily.
“I started working with Richele in September of 2018 to improve my nutrition while competing in Powerlifting. While working with her, I added over 35kg to my competition total. At the same time I was able to improve my relationship with food and gain a much better understanding of my nutritional needs, not just while competing but also during everyday life. She is a great source of knowledge and has infinite patience for questions. Working with her has allowed me to build habits and gain knowledge which will help me for the rest of my life.”