I am Joy Erdile (Kiddie) and I am a full-time Registered Dietitian (RD) with a post-graduate degree in Human Nutrition. I have been in private practice in the greater Vancouver area since 2008 and my areas of practice include Routine Services, Digestive Health, as well as Therapeutic Diets.
I design Meal Plans using a variety of dietary patterns, including vegetarian, Mediterranean, as well as low carb and keto (which used to be offered through a dedicated low carb division). Regardless of the dietary pattern you choose, my approach doesn't require you to keep a food journal, or constantly weigh and measure your food, or yourself!
Routine services are available hourly as well as through a range of packages, including the Comprehensive Dietary Package for those looking for weight and health management, a Healthy Aging Package for men and women who want to retain muscle and bone mass as they age, a Prenatal Package, a Menopause Management Package for ‘women of a certain age’, as well as a specialized package for those diagnosed with PCOS, and another for those recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism (Hashimoto’s).
I provide digestive health services to individuals with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), food allergies and food sensitivities, those newly diagnosed with celiac disease, ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease, as well as one to help people reduce the occurrence of constipation and hemorrhoids.
I also have more than seven years experience designing therapeutic ketogenic diets as adjunct treatment for some physical health conditions, and in the last few years as adjunct therapy in mental health.
I believe that there is no one-size-fits-all approach, but that Nutrition is BetterByDesign©.
MULTICULTURAL MEAL PLANS
I specialize in multicultural Meal Plans and have in-depth knowledge of the food and cultural practices from many regions of Asia and South Asia, North Africa, the Caribbean, Middle East and the Mediterranean.
NEW YEAR'S SPECIAL
Be sure to download the $50 off coupon that can be applied to any Routine Service package or Digestive Health package. Valid only from January 1- January 31, 2025, inclusively.
I — ROUTINE SERVICES
I offer seven types of routine services;
Hourly Services
Comprehensive Dietary Package
Prenatal Dietary Package
Healthy Aging Package
Menopause Management Package
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Package
Hypothyroid Management Package
Dietary Management Package (follow-up package)
Learn about each of these routine services here.
II — DIGESTIVE HEALTH
I offer two types of packages suitable for people diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), one for people newly diagnosed with celiac disease, and a package for those diagnosed with food allergies, or who suspect they may have food allergies or sensitivities. These packages include;
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Package
Low FODMAP Diet Package
Celiac Disease Management Package
Food Sensitivity and Food Allergy Management Package
Constipation and Hemorrhoid Management Package (optional: grain – free approach)
Learn about each of these digestive health services here.
III — THERAPEUTIC DIETS
I currently offer two therapeutic packages, as follows.
2:1 Therapeutic Ketogenic Diet for design of a 2:1 Therapeutic Ketogenic Diet to be used under medical supervision as an adjunct therapy (along with medication) for those with depression, anxiety disorder, and in some types of bipolar disorder, or for those seeking general improved mental health and not currently taking any medication.
Customized Nutrition Package – is exclusively for services not already described on the Intake and Service Option Form such as for design of a 3:1 Therapeutic Ketogenic Diet to be used under medical supervision, or for specialized services for those with Mast Cell Activation Disorder (MCAS or MCAD), or some types of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (hEDS).
Learn about these therapeutic diet services here.
Getting Started; The first step to getting started is to complete our Intake and Service Option Form, and return it to us. This form outlines all the services that we currently provide, as well as their costs and you can download it here. The email address to send it to is on the form.
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