The Preventous Nutrition Experts

Fabijana Jakulj – Registered Dietitian

A Registered Dietitian, Fabijana provides one-on-one and group nutrition consulting that focuses on health education and wellness management.

Fabijana is a graduate from the University of Calgary, where she completed her First-Class Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology in 2005. Her thesis on the impact of a high-fat diet on cardiovascular stress sparked a passion for nutrition and health. After being honoured with the Young Canadian Health Psychology Researcher of the Year award in 2006, she went on to the University of Alberta to complete a second degree in Nutrition and Food Science as well as the Integrated Dietetic Internship with Alberta Health Services.

Fabijana’s experience spans many areas of nutrition in both acute and outpatient care as well as in private practice. Her scope of expertise includes weight management, cardiovascular and digestive health, diabetes, lifestyle nutrition and chronic disease prevention. She has collaborated with nutrition education teams from Alberta Milk, Edmonton’s Food Bank, Core Nutrition Health and Wellness, and FitNut Consulting and is an active member of Dietitians of Canada. Widely published, Fabijana has presented on numerous nutrition-related topics and assisted with program planning and nutrition marketing.

Fabijana is skilled at active listening and takes a client-centered approach to nutrition consulting, collaborating effectively with everyone on your health care team to help you achieve your health goals and prevent future disease in a way that is comfortable for you.

Aurora Wen – Dietary Tech

The Dietary and Office Technician at Preventous, Aurora assists our Registered Dietitian with dietary assessments, meal planning and research. She has a technical background in Food Science and Technology, graduating in 2005 from China’s Shandong University of Agriculture with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Food Science and Technology. She subsequently received the highest level of Certification in Food Safety and Sanitation offered in China.

During her university training, Aurora participated in a number of research projects and her technical experience with microbiology and food science led her to publish two papers on nutrition and medicine in peer reviewed scientific journals.

Aurora participated in the Links to Success Program at the Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association and started working in the health and nutrition field. Her volunteer experience in Canada includes Education and Prevention of Type Two Diabetes among Immigrant Families at the Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association.

Aurora’s positive attitude contributes to the friendly atmosphere at Preventous Collaborative Health and her hard work and dedication reflect the high service standards established at our facility. Like all members of the Preventous Collaborative Health team, she believes that optimal health stems from a well-balanced lifestyle, including healthy eating and active living.