Joy Erdile, MSc, RD/RDN
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Private Practice since 2008
Joy Erdile’s Experience & Expertise
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Joy’s Training and Credentials
Joy’s and BBDNutrition’s Professional Listings
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Professional Perspective: Both Sides of the Clinical Desk
I’ve been in private practice for 18 years, and have been known for being a bit “nerdy” about consulting the current scientific literature.
In 2017, this led me to find a framework to address my own health challenges of having developed obesity, severe hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. Between March 2017 and March 2019, I was able to resolve my own health issues using an evidence-based approach, and this experience provided me with additional tools to support my clients.
Metabolic health was only one part of my own complex health puzzle.
In 2019, I was diagnosed by the Immunologist who headed the department of Allergy and Immunology at a local teaching hospital with Mast Cell Activation Disorder (MCAD), of which Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is one type. I was very fortunate to have him point me to some excellent academic resources, and I continue to stay abreast of the literature on this topic, and on the related conditions of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) and Postural Orthostatic Hypotension (POTS). You can learn about the services I provide for hEDS, MCAS, and POTS.
My own clinical “adventures” weren’t yet over. For over a decade, I navigated the symptoms of hypothyroidism before finally being diagnosed, which enables me to provide empathetic support to my clients as they navigate their own diagnosis and treatment. Learn about the Hypothyroid Management Package that I offer.
I am a clinician who understands health challenges from both sides of the clinical desk, including:
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Joy’s Media & Speaking Gallery
My mission has always been to bridge the gap between academic research and its application in the real world. Over the years, I have been invited to share my perspective on a dietary approach to the management of chronic diseases, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension (high blood pressure), and I have done so from “both sides of the clinical desk” across numerous podcasts and virtual summits. I also recently presented at the University of Toronto and Diabetes Canada about the safety and efficacy of the therapeutic use of low-carbohydrate and ketogenic diets. To hear these conversations and see my recent academic presentations, visit the Media & Speaking gallery.
Has Joy published any research in academic journals?
Yes, Joy was the lead researcher on a mental health nutrition study published in the International Journal of Pediatrics. Her work continues to be a resource for the clinical community; as of March 2026, this study has been cited by 82 publications and mentioned in 46.
The three most recent citations to Joy’s research are below: June 2026, March 2026, and January 2026.
82nd citation to Joy’s research study – June 4 2026
81st citation to Joy’s research study – March 19 2026
80th citation to Joy’s research study – January 2026
Has Joy given any recent professional presentations as a Dietitian?
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas does Joy Erdile specialize in?
Over the 18 years that Joy has been in private practice, her areas of specialization have expanded from Routine Services for eating healthier, weight management, support for high blood sugar and cholesterol, chronic disease management for type 2 diabetes, fatty liver and obesity, and hormonal health (PMOS / PCOS, menopause management, hypothyroidism / Hashimoto’s) to include the GLP-1 Nutrition Support Package that supports those using these medication for weight loss. Joy provides Digestive Health Services for those newly diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) (Crohn’s, colitis), SIBO, celiac disease, and long-standing IBS, and Therapeutic Dietetics, including therapeutic ketogenic diets and specialized medical nutrition therapies for MCAS, hEDS, and POTS.
Has Joy Erdile published clinical nutrition research?
Yes, Joy was the lead researcher on an advanced mental health nutrition study published in the International Journal of Pediatrics. Reflecting its continued value to the clinical community, her published work has been cited by 81 separate publications and mentioned in 46 others as of March 2026.
What regions do Joy Erdile and BetterByDesign Nutrition support?
Joy provides virtual telehealth services across British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario with a local focus on those in the Tri-Cities (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody) and Greater Vancouver (Burnaby, New Westminster, Pitt Meadows, Surrey, and beyond).
