Nutrition support through structured Dietitian services
Celebrating 18 Years in Private Practice
2008 – 2026
E x p e r i e n c e & E x p e r t i s e
Dietitian Services in Three Categories
1. Routine, Chronic Disease & Hormonal Health
Routine (healthy eating, weight management, high blood sugar/cholesterol, prenatal nutrition), chronic disease management (type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, etc.), nutrition support with GLP-1 medications, and hormonal health (PMOS / PCOS, Menopause management, hypothyroidism / Hashimoto’s)
2. Digestive Health
Packages for those newly diagnosed with IBD (Crohn’s, colitis), SIBO, celiac disease, and long-standing IBS. Find symptom relief and the confidence to choose the most suitable foods.
3. Therapeutic Diets
Therapeutic Ketogenic diets (3:1, 2:1) for physical & mental health, dietary support for hEDS, MCAS, POTS, histamine intolerance
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Joy Erdile, MSc, RD/RDN
Private Practice since 2008
Name: Joy Y. Erdile, MSc, RD
Role: Dietitian at BetterByDesign Nutrition Ltd.
Specialties: Chronic Disease Management (type 2 diabetes, cholesterol, hypertension, obesity, etc.) Hormonal Health (PMOS / PCOS, menopause, hypothyroid), Digestive Health (IBD, IBS, SIBO, celiac), Therapeutic Diets (ketogenic diets, MCAS/hEDS/POTS)
Experience: Personalized nutrition support since 2008
Service Areas: Coquitlam, Tri-Cities & Lower Mainland, across BC, Alberta, and Ontario
Approach: Individualized, cost-effective, structured services, multicultural Meal Plan design
Education: M.Sc. Human Nutrition (UBC, 2008), B.Sc. Nutritional Science (McGill University)
Research: Published researcher; recent presentations at the University of Toronto, Diabetes Canada
Licensing: Colleges of Dietitians of British Columbia, Ontario & Alberta
✔ Learn the details about Joy on the About Me page.
1. Routine Health Services
Routine & Chronic Disease Management
a) The Comprehensive Dietary Package is our core all-inclusive package for those who want to eat healthier, lose weight, and/or gain muscle mass, as well as for chronic disease management (e.g., type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, overweight/obesity).
Below are a few key features of the Comprehensive Dietary Package.
GST-Exempt: tax-free without a referral.
The Intake and Service Option Form lists the cost of the Comprehensive Dietary Package and is available by clicking the button below.
(b) The GLP-1 Nutrition Support Package is designed for those taking a medication such as Ozempic, Wegovy, or a generic semaglutide medication for weight loss and who want to maintain their lean body mass and bone mass, as well as ensure adequate intake of nutrients. This structured program includes support for changing food choices, enables the development and maintenance of healthy eating habits, and will help you plan for eventual discontinuation of the GLP-1 medication.
The Intake and Service Option Form lists the cost of the GLP-1 Nutrition Support Package and is available by clicking the button below.
c. Prenatal (Pregnancy) Support
I offer the Prenatal Nutrition Package to support you through all three trimesters of pregnancy.
GST-Exempt: tax-free without a referral.
The Intake and Service Option Form lists the costs of these services and is available by clicking the button below.
d. Hormonal Health Packages
I offer three hormonal health packages.
GST-Exempt: tax-free without a referral.
The Intake and Service Option Form lists the costs of these packages and is available by clicking the button below.
2. Digestive Health Services:
I offer five digestive health packages.
GST-Exempt: tax-free without a referral.
The Intake and Service Option Form lists the costs of the above services and is available by clicking the button below.
3. Therapeutic Diets
I offer two categories of therapeutic diets.
a) Therapeutic ketogenic diets for mental and physical health
Learn about the 2:1 Therapeutic Keto Package →
Learn about 3:1 Therapeutic Keto services →
b) Individual dietary support for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS), Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) & Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
Learn about services for hEDS, MCAS, and POTS →
“Both Sides of the Clinical Desk”
Drawing on 18 years of private practice clinical experience, my approach is to provide empathetic support that is also rooted in lived experience in:
Virtual Dietitian Telehealth Practice
Our FAQs page answers questions about booking, benefits, and payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
In which Canadian provinces is Joy Erdile licensed to practice?
Joy Erdile provides virtual Dietitian services across British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario, holding active professional memberships in the regulatory colleges of each province.
Is a medical referral required, and are services taxed?
No doctor’s referral is required to access care at BetterByDesign Nutrition. Furthermore, all Registered Dietitian services are 100% GST-exempt.
What options are available for clients without extended healthcare benefits?
To support continued access to care, we provide a Flexible Payment Option Plan for all Routine Health and Digestive Health packages, enabling pay-as-you-go access.
