Joy Erdile, MSc, RD / RDN
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Private Practice since 2008
E x p e r i e n c e & E x p e r t i s e
Overview
I’m Joy Erdile (Kiddie), and I’m a full-time Registered Dietitian (post-grad in Human Nutrition). I have been in private practice for 18 years and have expertise in Routine Health, Preventive Nutrition, Chronic Disease Management, Hormonal Health, and Digestive (GI) conditions. The multicultural Meal Plans I design are rooted in experience and tailored to your specific needs.
BetterBy Design Nutrition's Core Services
1. Routine Health, including healthy eating, weight management, preventive nutrition, high blood sugar/cholesterol, GERD/acid reflux, gout, migraines, hiatus hernia, kidney stones) Prenatal nutrition, Chronic Disease Management (type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, fatty liver, nutrition support with GLP-1 medications) and Hormonal Health (PMOS/PCOS, menopause management, hypothyroidism / Hashimoto's). Learn more.
2. Digestive Health: Packages for those newly diagnosed with IBD (Crohn’s, colitis), SIBO, celiac disease, and long-standing IBS. Find symptom relief and the confidence to choose the most suitable foods. Learn more.
Specialized Therapeutic Diets: I design Therapeutic Ketogenic Diets for physical and mental health, and provide dietary support for hEDS, MCAS, and POTS.
Professional Credentials
Name: Joy Y. Erdile, MSc, RD
Role: Registered Dietitian (RD) / Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) at BetterByDesign Nutrition Ltd.
Experience: Serving my clients with personalized nutrition support since 2008.
Service Areas: Coquitlam, Tri-Cities & Lower Mainland, across BC, Alberta, and Ontario.
Approach: Individualized, cost-effective, structured services; multicultural Meal Plan design; dietary patterns include Mediterranean, vegetarian, pescatarian, omnivore, low-carb, and keto.
Education: M.Sc. Human Nutrition (UBC, 2008), B.Sc. Nutritional Science (McGill University, 2002).
Research: Published researcher; recent presentations at the University of Toronto and Diabetes Canada.
Licensing: Licensed in British Columbia, Ontario, and Alberta.
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“I believe there is no one-size-fits-all approach to improving health. I tailor every Meal Plan to your specific needs—including cultural practices and time limitations—enabling you to improve your health without the need to prepare separate meals.”
— Joy Y. Erdile, MSc., RD
Routine Health, Chronic Disease Management & Hormonal Health Services
The Comprehensive Dietary Package is my core all-inclusive package for healthy eating and weight management.
✔ sustained weight loss without hunger
✔ normalization of chronic disease markers (blood sugar, cholesterol, etc.)
✔ evidence-based support to pursue chronic disease remission
✔ Mediterranean, vegetarian, pescatarian, omnivore, low-carb, and "keto" (previously through a low-carb division).
✔ Multicultural Meal Plan design (Asia, Middle East, Balkans, Caribbean, etc.)
✔ Structured roadmap to transform health goals into a sustainable lifestyle
✔ Built-in follow-up visits to track progress
✔ Add-on teaching available for GERD, gout, hiatus hernia, kidney stones, etc.
The Intake and Service Option Form lists the costs of the Comprehensive Dietary Package and is available on our Book an Appointment tab.
✔ GLP-1 Nutrition Support Package provides nutrition support for clients using GLP-1 medications for weight loss and who want to maintain their lean body mass and bone mass and ensure adequate nutrient intake through healthy eating.
✔ Prenatal Nutrition Package provides nutrition support through all three trimesters of pregnancy.
✔ Menopause Management Package provides structured nutrition support for menopause-related health goals.
✔ Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) Package focuses on metabolic health, reducing symptoms, supporting weight management, and improving the likelihood of conception for those planning a pregnancy. The Intake and Service Option Form lists the costs of all services and is available on our Book an Appointment tab.
✔ Hypothyroid Management Package (including Hashimoto’s) provides services with an emphasis on sustainable weight management and ensuring adequate dietary intake of nutrients essential for converting inactive thyroid hormones into their active form.
Digestive Health Services:
✔ Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Package utilizes a Time-Food-Time-Symptom journal to identify specific food triggers.
✔ Low FODMAP Diet Package systematically implements the Low FODMAP diet in three stages.
✔ Celiac Disease Management Package provides complete teaching for those newly diagnosed and for advanced support.
✔ Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) Package provides specialized dietary support before, during, and after antimicrobial treatment (prescribed by a doctor or naturopath).
✔ Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Package for those newly diagnosed with Crohn's or different types of colitis.
Therapeutic Diets:
a) Therapeutic ketogenic diets for mental and physical health.
Learn about the 2:1 Therapeutic Ketogenic Diet Package →
Learn about 3:1 Therapeutic Ketogenic Diet services →
b) Individual nutrition support for:
✔ Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS)
✔ Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
✔ Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
✔ Histamine Intolerance
Learn about services for hEDS, MCAS, and POTS →
Get Support For Your Health Needs
Whether you are seeking support for routine health, digestive health, or a therapeutic diet, let’s meet to discuss a strategy that works for your needs.
Book an appointment here.
QUESTIONS?
Most questions that you may have are answered on our FAQs page