Virro, Kristina

Advisor: 
John Beaton
Graduate Degree: 
M.Sc.
Research Focus: 
Kristina Virro takes a special interest in the overlap between mental and physical health, particularly the effects of nutrition and exercise on mental health disorders.

Academic background: Kristina Virro is a Master of Science student in the Couples & Family Therapy program and is also a Registered Holistic Nutritionist. She has her Master of Arts degree in Journalism from Western University and worked as a journalist for a number of years. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto in English & Sociology. 
Research Interests:

  • The effects of nutrition on mental health 
  • Anxiety disorders among young adults 

Volunteering and Community-based Activitities:
Community Activities and Volunteer Positions: Kristina has previously volunteered at Spectra Helpline, a suicide and support hotline, and at the Victoria Angel Registry of Hope, a public bank for umbilical cord blood that has the power to treat more than 80 diseases.
Research Collaborations: N/A
Social Media Profiles: 

  • Twitter: @kristinavirro
  • Instagram: kristinavirro
  • Facebook: facebook.com/freshinsighthealth
  • Personal website: www.fresh-insight.ca