Sam Thompson Verified Listing

Sam Thompson is a Registered Dietitian and one of a small number of Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioners in Canada.

She has a special interest in gut and hormonal health, and has supported over 500 clients with digestive and hormonal health concerns, including IBS, IBD, reflux, celiac disease, endometriosis, PMOS (formerly PCOS), hypothyroidism, perimenopause, and menopause.

Sam has completed over 100 hours of dedicated SIBO training with Dr. Allison Siebecker and holds a Low FODMAP Practitioner certification through Monash University, the research institution that developed the Low FODMAP Diet. She has also completed advanced training in hormonal, metabolic, and reproductive health through the IFN Academy and Dietitian Central’s Metabolic Health and Reproductive Health Training for Dietitians.

As a practitioner, Sam is known for combining quality nutrition education with behavior change coaching. Knowledge is powerful, but outcomes come from action. Sam helps clients identify what changes they are ready to take on, potential barriers to implementation, and strategies to help the plan stick. Clients describe her as knowledgeable, supportive, and non-judgmental.

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My areas of expertise!

• PCOS
• Endometriosis
• Perimenopause & Menopause
• Weight management
• Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's
• IBS (constipation-type, diarrhea-type, or mixed) and Post-infectious IBS
• SIBO or suspected SIBO
• Chronic digestive discomfort (gas, bloating, belching, abdominal pain, irregular bowel movements, constipation or diarrhea)
• GERD (Acid Reflux) or unexplained upper GI symptoms
• IBD (Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis)
• Celiac
• Food intolerances and sensitivities: lactose intolerance, histamine intolerance, sulfur intolerance, salicylate intolerance, Systemic Nickel Allergy Syndrome (SNAS)
• Migraines
• Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
• Fibromyalgia
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / Myalgic Encephalomyelitis

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Examples of what your plan may include:

• Step-by-step guidance through therapeutic diets (used only when needed and always time-limited)
• Recipes, meal planning tools, and practical guidance to help you implement changes without overwhelm
• Tips for eating out, navigating flares, traveling, and managing changes on a budget to help you keep up your progress without having to put life on hold
• Targeted supplement recommendations so you know exactly what to take, why, and when, stop guessing and overspending
• Testing when appropriate by collaborating with qualified practitioners to gather deeper insight when dietary strategies alone aren’t enough​
• Environmental modifications to reduce toxic burden and lower systemic inflammation (patient population specific, ex. endometriosis)
• Stress and nervous system support to calm flare-ups and improve symptom regulation
• Exercise recommendations tailored to your condition (I have a personal training background)

Improvements many of my clients experience :

• Regular bowel movements (1-3x daily, formed like a banana)
• Reduction or complete elimination of bloating, gas, and abdominal pain
• Improved energy and mental clarity
• Increased tolerance to foods and ability to enjoy foods more liberally
• Fewer flare cycles and greater confidence navigating daily life, travel, and social situations
• Improved hormonal and metabolic markers (blood sugar, cholesterol, insulin, inflammation) when relevant
• More regular menstrual cycles, reduced pelvic pain, and improved fertility outcomes (PCOS & endometriosis)
• Less sugar cravings
• Sustainable weight changes and body composition improvements when clinically appropriate
• Reduced chronic disease risk
• A better understanding of their condition and what's happening in their body
• A healthier relationship with food and greater sense of control over their health

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Website: https://www.samthompsonnutrition.com/

Email: samthompson.nutrition@gmail.com