Gain nutrition knowledge through Dietitian-delivered, structured services


Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Joy Erdile, MSc, RD/RDN
Private Practice since 2008
E x p e r i e n c e & E x p e r t i s e
Structured Services in Three Categories
1. Routine & Hormonal Health: healthy eating & chronic disease management, hormonal: PCOS, menopause management, hypothyroid/Hashimoto’s
2. Digestive Health: IBS, IBD, SIBO, celiac, etc.
3. Therapeutic Diets: therapeutic ketogenic, hEDS, MCAS, POTS, etc.
1. Routine & Hormonal Health:
For healthy eating (including prenatal nutrition, healthy aging), weight management, chronic disease management, and hormonal health.
a. The Comprehensive Dietary Package is our core all-inclusive package for healthy eating, weight management (gain or loss), and chronic disease management. It provides;
- support for a range of dietary patterns, including;
- Mediterranean
- vegetarian
- pescatarian
- low-carb and “keto” (previously offered through a low-carb division).
- sustained weight loss without hunger
- addresses underlying drivers of hunger & food cravings
- normalization in markers of chronic disease (type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, fatty liver)
- evidence-based support to pursue chronic disease remission
- multicultural Meal Plans based on in-depth knowledge of food and cultural practices spanning Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, the Middle East, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean
- priced to fit, i.e., at or below the Reasonable and Customary Fee Limits of five major benefit insurers
- built-in follow-up visits to track progress
- add-on teachings are available for GERD / acid reflux, gout, hiatus hernia, reducing constipation and hemorrhoids, kidney stones, etc.)
Four-Step Clinical Roadmap
1. Comprehensive Clinical Assessment
2. Custom Meal Plan Design
3. Nutrition Education Session
4. Professional Support: for sustainable results

Registered Dietitian services are now GST-exempt without a referral.
The Intake and Service Option Form lists the costs of all services and is available for download by clicking the button below.
b. We also offer the Prenatal Nutrition Package, which designs a Meal Plan for each trimester for women expecting a child, and the Healthy Aging Package for older adults who want to stay healthy as they age.
The Intake and Service Option Form lists the costs of our services and is available for download under the Book an Appointment tab.
c. Hormonal Health Packages
We offer dedicated Hormonal Health packages that focus on the specific needs of women with PCOS or who are struggling with the symptoms of menopause. We also provide a specialized package for those newly diagnosed with Hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s disease.
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Package
- Menopause Management Package
- Hypothyroid Management Package
Registered Dietitian services are GST-exempt.
The Intake and Service Option Form (listing costs) is available for download by clicking the button below.
2. Digestive Health
Our Dietitian, Joy Erdile, has almost two decades of experience providing symptom relief and helping people choose the most appropriate foods for their condition. Packages are priced to fit and within the reasonable and customary fees of most extended benefits plans. We offer;
- Two packages for IBS:
Not sure which of these two packages best suits your needs? An Initial Consultation will enable us to meet to discuss your goals, health background, and to decide on a plan together.
- The Celiac Disease Management Package is for those newly diagnosed as having celiac disease, or who are having trouble eliminating symptoms, or achieving a negative IgATTG test.
- The Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) Package provides specialized dietary support before, during, and after antimicrobial treatment
- The Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Package for those newly diagnosed with Crohn’s or colitis.
The Intake and Service Option Form, which lists costs, is available for download by clicking the button below.
3. Therapeutic Diets:
- 8 years of experience designing and teaching 3:1 and 2:1 therapeutic ketogenic diets for mental and physical health
- 8 years providing individual nutrition support for people with
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS)
- Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
- Histamine Intolerance
Learn about Therapeutic Diet services →
Our Dietitian at a Glance
Name: Joy Y. Erdile, MSc, RD
Role: Registered Dietitian (RD) and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) at BetterByDesign Nutrition Ltd.
Experience: Serving clients with personalized nutrition support since 2008.
Service Areas: Registered Dietitian in Coquitlam, serving the Tri-Cities, the Lower Mainland of Vancouver, across British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario.
Approach: Individualized nutritional counselling, multicultural Meal Plan design that serves as a roadmap to transform your health goals into a sustainable lifestyle.
Joy’s Credentials
Education: M.Sc. Human Nutrition (UBC, 2008), B.Sc. Nutritional Science (McGill University).
Research and Presentations: Published mental health nutrition researcher; recent presentations at the University of Toronto and Diabetes Canada.
Licensing: Registered Dietitian (RD) and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) licensed in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario.
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Virtual Dietitian Telehealth Practice

- Over 10 years providing virtual Dietitian services
- Secure, online browser-based, PIPEDA-compliant telehealth platform
- No software to download — click and connect
- Enables screen sharing of documents and handouts
Our FAQs page answers many routine questions about booking appointments, extended benefits coverage, payment methods, and more.
Services Covered by Most Extended Benefit Providers
Our service rates have been set at 2025 levels to fit 2026 employers’ reductions in extended benefit caps.
Priced at or below the Reasonable and Customary Fee Limits of five major benefit insurers in BC, Alberta, and Ontario
Registered Dietitian services are now GST-exempt without requiring a referral.
Flexible Payment Plan Available

No extended benefits? No worries.
We offer a Flexible Payment Option Plan for all Routine Health and Digestive Health packages, enabling you to pay for services as you go.
Download the Flexible Payment Option Form on our FAQs page.
Several Health Needs
If you are looking for services for both Routine Health and Digestive Health, start with an Initial Consultation to discuss the most efficient approach.
