About the Founder

Erin M’Larkey, RD, MPH, CDE

Erin M’Larkey is the founder of Fig & Fennel Nutrition, a virtual nutrition practice providing counselling services across Lambton County and Ontario.

Growing up in Lambton County, Erin’s connection to food began early. Raised in a home that valued fresh, local ingredients, many weekends were spent exploring the farmers’ market, neighbourhood delis, and favourite local bakeries. Those early experiences sparked a lasting curiosity about food, health, and the role nutrition plays in everyday life.

Erin went on to study Applied Human Nutrition at the University of Guelph, where she discovered that her passion for food and interest in teaching could come together in a career as a Registered Dietitian. After completing her dietetic internship, she spent nearly a decade working as a clinical dietitian at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, supporting individuals with complex health conditions. She later completed a Master of Public Health at the University of Toronto, with a collaborative specialization in Women’s Health.

While Erin enjoyed living and working in Toronto, there was always a strong pull back to Lambton County. Returning home allowed her to reconnect with her community and focus on supporting people in developing practical, sustainable approaches to nutrition.

Fig & Fennel Nutrition reflects Erin’s philosophy toward food and health. The name comes from two foods she genuinely loves. Figs, which inspired the name of her cat, represent nourishment, abundance, and the enjoyment of food. Fennel, a flavour she enjoys daily in her evening tea, represents the small, consistent habits that support long-term health. Together, they capture the balanced approach Erin brings to nutrition counselling — celebrating food while helping people build sustainable habits that support their wellbeing.

When she’s not working with clients, Erin can often be found tending her garden, learning about native plants, photographing her cat Fig, catching sunsets from her paddle board, or training for her next trail run.