Joy Y. Erdile, MSc, RD

 

I’m Joy Erdile (Kiddie), a full-time Registered Dietitian (RD) with a post-graduate degree in Human Nutrition. I’ve been in private practice in the Greater Vancouver area (Coquitlam) since 2008, and I am licensed in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario

In 2024, I was honored to be recognized as one of Coquitlam’s top three businesses for weight loss, and I am passionate about helping people feel better and restore their health.

The Meal Plans that I design are based on your medical history, risk factors, food preferences (likes and dislikes), any religious, cultural, or ethical restrictions, and you can choose from several different types of dietary patterns, including vegetarian, Mediterranean, and low-carb or keto (previously offered through a dedicated low-carb division). Regardless of the approach you choose, you won’t need to weigh and measure your food or yourself constantly!

My areas of practice include I. Routine Services, II. Digestive Health, and III. Therapeutic Diets, and I offer support for individuals whose needs don’t fall neatly into one category.

I. Routine Services

Routine Services are available for adults of all ages and adolescents. Whether you’re seeking healthy eating guidance or support with weight and health management, I can help.

Hourly Services:

Initial Hourly Consultation – a non-clinical appointment to meet with you to discuss your goals and health background, service options, and see if we are a good fit for your needs. Any remaining time in this appointment can be “banked” for future follow-up services when you take one of our packages.

Clinical Hourly Services – for clinical work by the hour, or for taking follow-up visits on an hourly basis.

Specialty Hourly Services* – for nutrition education on a variety of topics, including Reducing Constipation and Hemorrhoids, Functional Dyspepsia (“nervous stomach”), GERD / acid reflux, Gout, Histamine Elimination, Hiatus Hernia, Dietary Considerations in Hypothyroid, Kidney Stone Diet, and Macular Degeneration.

*These teachings are available as add-on nutrition education sessions at a reduced rate with selected packages.

To learn about prices or to get started with any hourly service, please click on the “book an appointment” tab.

Routine Packages:

Please click here to learn about the services included in the above routine packages.

2. Digestive Health

Digestive Health services are designed for individuals struggling with the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), or who were recently diagnosed with Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, or Ulcerative Colitis (UC).

Please click here to learn about the services included in the above packages.

3. Therapeutic Diets

a) Therapeutic Ketogenic Diets (either 2:1 or 3:1) used as an adjunct treatment for specific physical conditions or mental health conditions.

b) Dietary support for the related disorders of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS), Mast Cell Activation Disorder (MCAD) / Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). 

To learn about these therapeutic diet services, please click here.

MULTICULTURAL MEAL PLANS

I specialize in multicultural Meal Plans and have in-depth knowledge of the food and cultural practices from many regions, including parts of Asia, South Asia, North and Central Africa, the Caribbean, the Middle East, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean.

 

HIGHLY RATED

In January, I was honored to be recognized as one of Coquitlam’s top three weight loss centers for 2024.  

I am very appreciative of the reviews that I have received from former and returning clients, and I continue to strive for excellence in all the services that I provide.

VIRTUAL DIETETIC PRACTICE

Dietitian on a call; from weight loss or weight gain, type 2 diabetes, menopause, digestive health and ketogenic (keto) diets.

    • > 10 years of experience providing virtual Dietitian services across Canada
    • Uses high-resolution, secure HIPAA- and PIPEDA-compliant telehealth software
    • No software to download
    • No registration needed
    • Click and connect
    • Enables screen sharing of documents
    • Meet at your convenience 

PUBLISHED RESEARCHER

I was the lead researcher on a clinical study in mental health nutrition. The link is available under the “About Me” tab.

DIETITIAN vs NUTRITIONIST

Registered Dietitians are regulated healthcare professionals who are required to write licensing exams, jurisprudence exams, and document continuing education to the College in their province annually. In contrast, anyone can hang up a shingle and call themselves a “nutritionist,” as this is a non-regulated title.

I am an experienced Registered Dietitian with a postgraduate degree in Human Nutrition (Master’s level), and I hold licenses in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. 

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The Food for Thought tab is where you’ll find the most recent of the ~200 referenced articles I’ve written about various topics in my practice areas. There is also a link to the archives of earlier articles written over the previous several years and to a few of my clients’ personal health journeys, written in their own words.

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