Virtual Registered Dietitian care · British Columbia
IBS & Gut Health Dietitian
Less guesswork about food.
More confidence in everyday meals.
Get personalized gut health nutrition counselling from a Registered Dietitian at Diet Redefined. We help adults in British Columbia work through IBS, bloating, constipation, diarrhoea and food-tolerance concerns with practical guidance and meal planning.
Whether you have an IBS diagnosis or feel stuck navigating food and digestive symptoms, we help you understand your next steps without automatically adding more foods to an avoidance list.
A 20-minute conversation about your concerns, goals and the support you are looking for.
Nutrition support complements medical care. New, persistent or unexplained digestive symptoms need medical assessment, not just dietary changes.
Personalized support for your symptoms and routine
Digestive health support that starts with your experience
You may be planning your day around your stomach, skipping meals before going out, or checking every ingredient without feeling any clearer. Your dietitian helps you look at the whole pattern and choose changes you can realistically try.
There is no single eating approach that works for everyone with IBS. Recommendations need to reflect your symptoms, health history and response to changes.[1]
IBS and everyday eating
For diagnosed irritable bowel syndrome, we help translate dietary advice into meals, snacks and routines. Your plan accounts for constipation, diarrhoea or a mixed pattern, rather than treating every experience of IBS the same.
Bloating and gas
Explore your eating patterns, meal sizes and possible food triggers without assuming every episode means a new intolerance. We help you decide what to track, what to try and which concerns to discuss with your medical team.
Constipation and diarrhoea
Work through food choices, fluids and fibre in a way that fits your bowel pattern and medical advice. We review how changes affect you rather than simply telling you to eat more fibre or cut out more foods.
Food tolerance and digestive concerns
Get practical support with diagnosed intolerances, meal-related reflux or a diet that has become difficult to manage. We discuss whether your needs fit our services and when further medical assessment is needed.
The aim is to understand what helps while protecting nutrition, food variety and your confidence around eating.
A tool to consider, not the default for everyone
Low-FODMAP support, with a plan to move forward
An IBS dietitian can help you assess whether a low-FODMAP approach is appropriate. It is not a permanent diet or a requirement for everyone seeking gut health support.
When suitable, the approach has three stages: a short low-FODMAP trial, structured reintroduction and a personalized long-term eating pattern. Monash University recommends dietitian guidance through the process.[2]
01 · A short, supported trial
Use suitable food swaps to explore whether reducing FODMAPs improves symptoms. The initial phase is usually 2 to 6 weeks, with a review rather than indefinite restriction.
02 · Structured reintroduction
Test tolerance to different FODMAP groups in a planned way. Your dietitian helps you interpret the response instead of guessing which foods caused a difficult day.
03 · More personal, less restrictive
Use what you learn to expand the foods you tolerate and build a varied, practical routine. The goal is not to stay on the strict first phase.
Already following a restrictive IBS diet? Bring the foods you avoid and the advice you have tried. We can review the next step rather than assume you need to start over.
Meal planning for gut health and real life
A generic IBS meal plan cannot account for your tolerances, cultural foods, work schedule or preferences. We help you turn nutrition priorities into a few useful meals and practical alternatives.
Meals you can repeat
Find breakfast, lunch and dinner options that work for your routine. Adjust ingredients and portions rather than assuming you need a completely separate menu from the rest of your household.
Flexibility beyond the kitchen
Plan for restaurants, takeaway, travel and busy workdays. We help you consider food swaps and fallback options so every change of plan does not become another food dilemma.
Fibre that takes tolerance into account
Adding fibre too quickly can increase gas and bloating. The type, amount and pace of change matter, especially with IBS.[1] We help you make those decisions practical.
From uncertainty to practical next steps
What working with your gut health dietitian looks like
This is a conversation about your symptoms, nutrition and everyday life, not a promise that one food list will solve everything. We explain the care options and fees before you decide whether to begin.
1. Share what is happening
Start with a complimentary consultation. Talk through your main concerns, what you have already tried and the support you need. We discuss fit, the appropriate dietitian and next steps.
2. Build a practical starting plan
When you begin care, your dietitian reviews your health history, eating patterns, relevant medication, preferences and any results you choose to share. Together, you choose nutrition priorities and manageable changes.
3. Review what helps and adjust
Follow-up gives you space to discuss symptom patterns, food tolerance and challenges. We can refine meal ideas, review any food trials and adjust the plan as your needs change.
Bring your food questions and the approaches you have already tried.
Registered Dietitian care, tailored to the person
Founder of Diet Redefined
Diet Redefined is led by Helen Tieu, RD, MAN. Our team provides Registered Dietitian care with practical nutrition counselling, meal planning and ongoing support.
Gut health is already part of the team’s work, including IBS, constipation, diarrhoea and reflux. During your consultation, we discuss which dietitian is a suitable fit for your needs and availability. Meet the Diet Redefined team.
Have more than one nutrition goal? Tell us about your priorities. When weight management is also relevant, our weight loss program can account for digestive concerns. We will explain the current care options rather than assume every gut health enquiry is about losing weight.
Virtual gut health support in British Columbia
Meet with your dietitian by video from a private space at home or work. Our virtual appointments support adults across British Columbia, without travelling to a clinic.
Looking for an IBS or gut health dietitian near you? Explore our Vancouver services or find your virtual service area.
Before you get started
IBS and digestive health questions
Should I look for an IBS dietitian or a gut health nutritionist?
People search for an IBS nutritionist, gut health nutritionist or digestive health dietitian when looking for help with food and symptoms. At Diet Redefined, nutrition counselling is provided by Registered Dietitians. Your consultation helps us understand what support you need and whether our services are a fit.
Do I need an IBS diagnosis before booking?
You can book a consultation to discuss food and digestive concerns. However, ongoing or unexplained symptoms should be assessed by your doctor or nurse practitioner rather than assumed to be IBS. We do not diagnose IBS or replace medical investigations.[3]
Do I have to follow a low-FODMAP diet?
No. We begin by reviewing your circumstances and the approaches you have tried. A low-FODMAP trial is one possible strategy, not the starting point for everyone. Any recommended food trial should have a clear purpose and a plan for reviewing your response.[1]
Will I need to stop eating gluten or dairy?
Not automatically. Recommendations should account for diagnosed allergies, intolerances and your individual needs. Before starting a gluten-free diet, discuss whether you need testing for coeliac disease, because removing gluten can affect test results.[4]
Can you help if I already avoid a lot of foods?
Bring a list of the foods you avoid, why you removed them and any diagnoses or previous guidance. Your dietitian can review nutritional adequacy and whether there is an appropriate way to broaden your choices. Advice must respect diagnosed allergies and other medical requirements.
Will I receive an IBS meal plan?
Meal planning is part of our personalized nutrition approach. We discuss the support included in your care, from practical meal ideas and ingredient swaps to a more structured plan when appropriate. There is no standard IBS menu that everyone is asked to follow.
How much does working with a dietitian cost?
We explain the available care options, fees and what is included during your complimentary consultation. Registered Dietitian services may be eligible under your extended health benefits. Check your policy for coverage, limits and any referral requirements before booking paid care.
What happens during the complimentary consultation?
We spend about 20 minutes discussing your concerns, goals and questions. We explain the support available and the next steps. This introductory conversation is not a full nutrition assessment, diagnostic appointment or personalized treatment plan.
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Your next step
Make your next food decision with more confidence
Talk with Diet Redefined about the digestive concerns that are getting in your way. We will help you understand the support available and the next step that makes sense for you.
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