Shannon Smith

Shannon takes a gentle, non-judgmental approach, working collaboratively with her clients to develop healthy lifelong habits and attain personal nutrition-related goals.  Shannon’s passions lie in assisting clients with digestive issues, plant-based diets, and a health at every size approach to balanced body image.

Shannon has completed low FODMAP diet training for Irritable Bowel Syndrome through Monash University, and is skilled at working with clients to identify and eliminate digestive irritants from their diets.

Although her approach to nutrition is rooted in science, she understands that turning nutritious foods into delicious meals is an art.  After graduating with honours from UBC’s Food, Nutrition and Health Program, Shannon worked in the natural grocery setting for a number of years before starting her own practice.

Part of her role as a dietitian in the grocery industry involved visiting local farmers and food producers. This work gave Shannon a deeper understanding of our complex food system and the know-how to help individual clients navigate their way through it all.  Shannon's favourite part of the grocery setting was leading grocery store tours and cooking classes, teaching groups and individuals to integrate simple cooking techniques to fit whole nourishing foods into their busy routines.

Practice areas of focus include: 

• Low FODMAP diet
• Plant-based eating
• Health at every size
• Digestive health
• Personalized meal plans
• Nutrition for neurodivergent adults - including those living with ADHD and on the Autism Spectrum

Connect with Shannon & see appointment options at www.vancouverdietitian.com