Choosing an online Registered Dietitian in British Columbia is rarely just about availability. People are often comparing care approach, service focus, virtual support model, pricing, and whether a practice has experience with the specific health concern or life stage that matters most to them.
This guide compares dietitian services available to people in British Columbia, organized by service area, with notes on publicly stated scope, virtual availability, and approximate pricing where available. It includes private practices, multi-dietitian clinics, directories, and selected public-system pathways.
This is not a complete list of every Registered Dietitian in BC. It reflects practices and pathways that publicly described relevant services during this review. Listings are listed alphabetically and are not ranked.
Methodology
This guide is based on public website information reviewed by Wise Eats Nutrition, intended as an independent reference for people comparing dietitian services in BC. Where a feature is described as "not clearly stated," it may still be offered but was not confirmable from the public website reviewed at the time of writing.
Registered Dietitian is a protected title in BC; "nutritionist" is not. Anyone can use the title "nutritionist" regardless of training. To confirm whether a practitioner is registered in British Columbia, use the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC) public registry.
Service offerings, pricing, and availability may change over time. Readers should confirm details directly with each practice before booking.
- All Health Nutrition
- Diet Redefined
- Kristen Yarker Dietitians Agency
- JM Nutrition
- Nutriprocan
- Nutrition Well
- TeamNutrition
- Vancouver Dietitians
- Wise Eats Nutrition
Directories and matching networks may also be useful for broad-scope care:
Last updated: September 1, 2026
Quick Comparison Table
| Practice | Initial Session Price | Free Consult | Core Focus Areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Birnie, Dietitian | $140 (60 min) | Not stated | Eating disorders, emotional eating, chronic illness, HAES/non-diet counselling. Not currently accepting new clients. |
| Diet Redefined | Not clearly posted (program pricing) | Complimentary consult | Weight loss coaching, PCOS, menopause, blood sugar, cholesterol, gut health, emotional eating |
| Family Dietitians (network incl. Tricia Lee) | Not clearly stated | Not stated | Prenatal, postnatal, pediatric, allergy-related and autism-related feeding, pediatric tube feeding |
| Hannah Robinson, Dietitian | $200 | Not stated | Eating disorders, disordered eating, body image, pregnancy/postpartum, fat-positive/non-diet care |
| JM Nutrition | ~$145 | Free | General/broad-scope: weight management, meal planning, chronic disease, digestive health, women’s health, family nutrition |
| Julie Nutrition | Not stated | Not stated | Prenatal, pediatric, postpartum nutrition |
| Kristen Yarker Dietitians Agency | $175 (general/pediatric); $175 initial / $90 follow-up (eating disorder page) | Not stated | Broad scope: eating disorders, family, women’s health, sports nutrition, digestive health, child/youth |
| Little Spuds Nutrition | Not stated | Not stated | Picky eating, body-confident kids, family nutrition |
| Nutrition Well | $225 | Discovery call | Eating disorders, fertility/perinatal, gut health, cancer nutrition, diabetes, family nutrition, women’s health, pediatric (ADHD/autism) |
| NutriProCan | $85–$145/session | Free | Weight management, performance nutrition, digestive health, menopause, pediatrics, chronic conditions |
| Plant-Based Dietitians Ltd | Not stated | Not stated | Plant-based/vegetarian/vegan nutrition; overlap with sports, weight, menopause, pregnancy, digestive health |
| TeamNutrition | Not clearly centralized | Free (15 min) | Non-restrictive/habit-based weight support, digestive health, chronic disease, sports nutrition, intuitive eating |
| Vancouver Dietitians | $175 | Not stated | "Best Weight" approach, digestive health, disordered eating/eating disorders, prenatal/postnatal, sports nutrition, chronic conditions, plant-based |
| Wise Eats Nutrition | $180 | Free (15 min discovery call) | Weight-inclusive and goal-based weight support, eating disorder recovery, binge eating disorder, digestive health/IBS, menopause, diabetes, cardiac risk, neurodivergent nutrition, gender-affirming/trauma-informed care, older adult nutrition, tube feeding/ostomy support |
Directories (Find BC Dietitians, Dietitians of Canada) are not included in this table since pricing and scope vary by individual practitioner listed within them.
Directory of Practices
Each profile below is the single canonical source for that practice’s scope and pricing. Category sections further down link back to these profiles rather than repeating full detail.
Angela Birnie, Dietitian
- Service areas: Eating disorders, emotional eating, chronic illness, relationship-with-food concerns
- Approach: HAES, non-diet care, integrated counselling-plus-nutrition model
- Initial session: $140 for 60 minutes
- Availability: Publicly stated as not currently accepting new clients
Diet Redefined
- Service areas: Weight loss (structured coaching programs), PCOS, menopause, blood sugar, cholesterol, gut health, emotional eating
- Approach: Sustainable change, reduced restriction, real-life habit integration
- Consultation: Complimentary
- Pricing: Program-based; exact initial rate not clearly posted
- Meal planning: Menus, ingredient swaps, grocery lists
Family Dietitians (multi-region network)
- Service areas: Prenatal, postnatal, pediatric, allergy-related feeding, autism-related feeding
- Notable practitioner — Tricia Lee: Pediatric support for failure to thrive and pediatric tube feeding; 25 years of pediatric clinical experience; also supports autism- and ADHD-related nutrition care
- Pricing: Not clearly stated on reviewed pages
Hannah Robinson, Dietitian
- Service areas: Eating disorders, disordered eating, body image, emotional eating, pregnancy/postpartum, chronic illness
- Approach: Fat-positive, intuitive-eating, non-diet
- Initial assessment: $200
JM Nutrition
- Service areas: General/broad-scope nutrition counselling — weight management, meal planning, chronic disease, digestive health, women’s health, family nutrition
- Approach: Personalized, evidence-based
- Consultation: Free
- Initial session: ~$145
- Meal planning: Personalized, available as add-on
- Supplements: Guidance/support offered; no custom-manufactured product identified
Julie Nutrition
- Service areas: Prenatal, pediatric, and postpartum nutrition (narrower/niche focus rather than broad adult scope)
- Pricing: Not stated on reviewed pages
Kristen Yarker Dietitians Agency
- Service areas: Eating disorders, family nutrition, women’s health, sports nutrition, digestive health, child/youth care (including picky eating, autism-related support within pediatric scope)
- Pricing: $175 initial session (general/women’s health/pediatric pages); eating-disorder page lists $175 initial, $90 follow-up
Little Spuds Nutrition
- Service areas: Picky eating, body-confident kids, family nutrition
- Delivery: Virtual, across BC
- Pricing: Not stated on reviewed pages
Nutrition Well
- Service areas: Eating disorders and disordered eating; fertility and perinatal care; gut health (IBS, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, SIBO, acid reflux); cancer nutrition; diabetes; family nutrition; women’s health (perimenopause, menopause, PCOS); pediatric nutrition (ADHD, autism, picky eating, feeding challenges)
- Consultation: Discovery call offered
- Initial assessment: $225
- Meal planning: Basic nutrition plan tailored to client’s needs
NutriProCan
- Service areas: Weight management, performance nutrition, digestive health, menopause, women’s health/PCOS, pediatrics, chronic conditions
- Approach: Goal-focused, long-term support
- Consultation: Free
- Pricing range: ~$85–$145 per session
- Meal planning: Personalized meal plans, including a 7-day plan; follow-up flexible meal plans available for $150
- Supplements: Review and client education around supplement use; not a custom-branded supplement product
Plant-Based Dietitians Ltd
- Service areas: Plant-based, vegetarian, and vegan nutrition counselling, with overlap in sports nutrition, weight management, menopause, pregnancy, and digestive concerns from a plant-based perspective
- Pricing: Not stated on reviewed pages
Team Nutrition
- Service areas: Weight support (non-restrictive, habit-based), digestive health, chronic disease, sports nutrition, intuitive eating
- Consultation: Free, 15 minutes
- Pricing: Not clearly centralized on reviewed pages
- Meal planning: Personalized meal guides, grocery lists, family adaptations
- Supplements: Publishes supplement-related guidance content (especially sports contexts); no clearly packaged personalized supplement product identified
- Technology: KoalaPro branded app — recipe libraries, AI-powered recipe search, smart grocery list, planner tools, workouts, education, Premium/Premium+ tiers; some sports-nutrition pages describe real-time progress tracking
Vancouver Dietitians
- Service areas: Weight management ("Best Weight" approach — health behaviours and non-scale outcomes rather than short-term dieting), digestive health, disordered eating and eating disorders, prenatal/postnatal care, sports nutrition, chronic conditions, plant-based nutrition
- Initial online consultation: $175
- Meal planning: Customized add-ons — recipes, meal/snack ideas, grocery lists, portion sizes, meal timing
- Supplements: Publishes supplement-related guidance content; no clearly packaged personalized supplement product identified
Wise Eats Nutrition
- Service areas: Weight management (both weight-inclusive and goal-based, depending on client preference and clinical need), general nutrition counselling, emotional and binge eating, eating disorder recovery for teens and adults (including binge eating disorder; individualized care that may draw on CBT-, DBT-, or FBT-informed approaches without being limited to one framework), digestive health and IBS, medical nutrition therapy, menopause, diabetes, cardiac risk reduction, neurodivergent (ADHD/autism) nutrition counselling for teens and adults, gender-affirming and trauma-informed nutrition counselling, older adult nutrition counselling (home or residential care), tube feeding support at home, high-output ostomy support
- Delivery: Virtual, serving BC, Alberta, and Ontario
- Consultation: Free 15-minute discovery call
- Initial session: $180
- Meal planning: Weekly 5–7 day custom meal plans, recipes, shopping lists, condition-specific plans (e.g., diabetes, low FODMAP) — $120
- Supplements: Dietitian-designed, personalized supplements reviewed by a Registered Dietitian, custom compounded by VitaminLab (Victoria, BC), and shipped across BC
- Technology: EatLove food logging and progress tracking; 2-week meal plan trial
- Not offered: Young children’s nutrition; sports/athletic performance nutrition
Directories and Matching Networks
- Find BC Dietitians — Directory and matching network of independent BC Registered Dietitians across many service areas; useful for browsing individual practitioner profiles, service tags, and niche filters (including digestive health, sports nutrition, and earlier-stage chronic kidney disease). Individual BC dietitians may run their own practice and also be listed here.
- Dietitians of Canada — National directory.
Directories can be especially useful when the priority is a specific medical concern or life stage, a narrower scope of practice, or comparing several individual profiles before booking.
By Concern: Quick Reference
Each entry below links to the full profile above rather than repeating pricing or scope.
Weight Management
Diet Redefined, JM Nutrition, NutriProCan, TeamNutrition, Vancouver Dietitians, Wise Eats Nutrition. (Private extended health plans in Canada often cover Registered Dietitian services — confirm with your insurer and the clinic.)
Eating Disorder and Disordered Eating Support
Angela Birnie (not currently accepting clients), Hannah Robinson, Kristen Yarker Dietitians Agency, Nutrition Well, Vancouver Dietitians, Wise Eats Nutrition. For higher-acuity or medically complex cases, see Public-System Pathways below.
Digestive Health, IBS, IBD, and Gut Health
Find BC Dietitians (multiple tagged practitioners), Kristen Yarker Dietitians Agency, Nutrition Well, Vancouver Dietitians, Wise Eats Nutrition. Confirm directly whether a practice supports IBS, low-FODMAP guidance, IBD, SIBO, reflux, ostomy nutrition, or elimination diets.
Pediatric and Family Nutrition
Family Dietitians (incl. Tricia Lee), Little Spuds Nutrition, Kristen Yarker Dietitians Agency, Nutrition Well. Consider comparing age range served, feeding experience, parent coaching, and comfort with medically complex children.
Fertility, Prenatal, Postnatal, and Family Nutrition
Family Dietitians, Julie Nutrition, Nutrition Well, Vancouver Dietitians. Individual dietitians within broader clinics — including Wise Eats Nutrition — may also have relevant experience even where it isn’t a homepage focus.
Women’s Health, Menopause, and PCOS/PMOS
Diet Redefined, Kristen Yarker Dietitians Agency, JM Nutrition, Nutrition Well, NutriProCan, Wise Eats Nutrition.
Nutrition Counselling for Neurodivergent Clients
Kristen Yarker Dietitians Agency (autism-related, pediatric scope), Nutrition Well (ADHD, autism, pediatric), Tricia Lee/Family Dietitians (autism, ADHD, tube feeding), Wise Eats Nutrition (teens and adults). Publicly named neurodivergent-adapted care is still relatively uncommon on BC private-practice websites.
Gender-Affirming and Trauma-Informed Nutrition Counselling
Wise Eats Nutrition is the only practice in this review that publicly names gender-affirming and trauma-informed nutrition counselling as an explicit service. Other practices may offer relevant overlap through eating-disorder-informed or individualized care without using these specific terms — confirm directly.
Older Adult Nutrition Counselling
Wise Eats Nutrition (home or residential care). This category is less commonly named as a distinct service on BC private-practice websites, though other practices may still support it — confirm mobility accommodations, caregiver involvement, texture-modified diets, and coordination with facility staff directly.
Sports and Performance Nutrition
Find BC Dietitians (multiple tagged practitioners), Kristen Yarker Dietitians Agency, NutriProCan, TeamNutrition, Vancouver Dietitians.
Plant-Based, Vegan, and Vegetarian Nutrition
Plant-Based Dietitians Ltd (primary focus), Vancouver Dietitians (included among broader services).
Medical Nutrition Therapy: Tube Feeding and Ostomy Support
Tricia Lee/Family Dietitians (pediatric tube feeding), Wise Eats Nutrition (home-based tube feeding and high-output ostomy support). This is a higher-complexity area of medical nutrition therapy that may require additional restricted-activity authorization depending on the service. If this is a primary concern, confirm home-based care, residential-care coordination, formula adjustments, and follow-up monitoring directly with the practice.
Kidney Disease Nutrition
Renal nutrition is less prominently represented in BC private practice than other categories. Some support for earlier-stage chronic kidney disease may exist within the Find BC Dietitians network — confirm current practitioners directly. For later-stage kidney disease or dialysis-related care, BC Renal and public kidney care clinics are the more established pathway (see Public-System Pathways).
Cancer Treatment and Recovery Nutrition Support
Oncology nutrition was not clearly identified as a major private-pay specialty among the practices reviewed, though some broader clinics (e.g., Nutrition Well) list cancer nutrition among services. BC Cancer Agency and InspireHealth are the primary public/non-profit pathways (see Public-System Pathways).

Meal Planning and Supplement Comparison
Meal planning offered:
- Diet Redefined — menus, ingredient swaps, grocery lists
- JM Nutrition — personalized meal planning, add-on
- NutriProCan — personalized 7-day plan; flexible follow-up plans, $150
- Nutrition Well — basic nutrition plan tailored to client needs
- TeamNutrition — personalized meal guides, grocery lists, family adaptations
- Vancouver Dietitians — customized add-ons (recipes, meal/snack ideas, grocery lists, portion sizes, meal timing)
- Wise Eats Nutrition — weekly 5–7 day custom meal plans, recipes, shopping lists, condition-specific options, $120
Supplement guidance or products:
- JM Nutrition — supplementation support (guidance)
- NutriProCan — supplement review and education (not a custom-branded product)
- TeamNutrition, Vancouver Dietitians — supplement-related guidance content, particularly in sports contexts; no packaged personalized supplement product identified on reviewed pages
- Wise Eats Nutrition — dietitian-designed, personalized supplements reviewed by a Registered Dietitian, custom compounded by VitaminLab (Victoria, BC), and shipped across BC
Useful questions when comparing meal planning or supplement support: Can the plan be updated based on symptoms, labs, or preferences? Are grocery lists or recipes included? Is supplement support limited to advice, or is there a custom-ordered product?
Nutrition Technology and Digital Tools
- TeamNutrition — KoalaPro branded app: recipe libraries, AI-powered recipe search, smart grocery list, planner tools, workouts, education, Premium/Premium+ tiers; some sports-nutrition pages describe real-time progress tracking.
- Wise Eats Nutrition — EatLove food logging and progress tracking; 2-week meal plan trial.
- JM Nutrition, Vancouver Dietitians — Virtual counselling and personalized plans described; no prominently marketed branded tracker or app ecosystem identified on reviewed pages.
Public-System Pathways and Free Programs
Private practice is not the only pathway to dietitian care in BC. Some services are more commonly accessed through the public system or non-profit sector, particularly where referral pathways and medical complexity are involved.
- Chronic kidney disease / dialysis: BC Renal and affiliated kidney clinics; physician or specialist referral may be required.
- Diabetes education: Health-authority diabetes education services commonly include dietitians and certified diabetes educators; referral requirements vary by region.
- Cancer treatment: BC Cancer Agency provides dietitian care for patients in active treatment; InspireHealth is a BC-based charity offering free Registered Dietitian nutrition support for people affected by cancer.
- Eating disorders (higher acuity): Adult care may involve regional programs or the Provincial Adult Tertiary & Specialized Eating Disorders pathway. Child and youth eating-disorder services are typically accessed through regional or ministry-linked pathways.
- Bariatric surgery: BC’s bariatric surgery pathway is a public, referral-based system. Private dietitians may still support clients preparing for or waiting within the public process.
- Pediatric/hospital-based nutrition: Children with medically complex nutrition needs may access care through pediatric hospitals, health authorities, or referral-based public services.
These pathways often require a diagnosis, referral, or existing medical follow-up; private practice may still be useful alongside public care depending on the case
Service Areas Less Clearly Represented in This Review
- Oncology nutrition as a clearly stated private-pay specialty
- Bariatric surgery nutrition in private practice
- Team- or organization-based sports dietitian services
- Supplement-delivery programs attached to dietitian counselling (outside of the one identified above)
This does not mean these services do not exist in BC — only that they were not prominently identified on the public websites reviewed for this guide.
Questions to Ask About Dietitian Services
Most Registered Dietitians in BC can provide general nutrition counselling, so it’s often more useful to compare care philosophy, service focus, and fit than credentials alone. The questions below are organized by topic — pick the ones relevant to your situation.
General fit and logistics
- Is the practitioner currently registered with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC)?
- Is a free discovery call or consultation available before booking a paid session?
- What is the cost of an initial session, and of follow-ups?
- Is the service virtual, in-person, or both — and does that matter for your situation?
- Is the practice currently accepting new clients?
- Does your extended health plan cover Registered Dietitian services, and does this practice provide receipts for insurance claims?
- Do you need a physician referral, or can you book directly? (Some insurers or funding programs require a referral for preauthorization even when the practice itself doesn’t.)
Weight management
- Does the practice describe a weight-inclusive/non-diet approach, a structured weight-loss program, or does it offer either depending on the client?
- How does the practice address emotional or binge eating alongside weight goals, if relevant?
Eating disorders and disordered eating
- Does the practice describe experience with your specific concern (e.g., binge eating disorder, restrictive eating, body image)?
- What clinical framework, if any, does the practice draw on (e.g., CBT, DBT, FBT, HAES)?
- Is this level of care appropriate given medical acuity, or would a higher-acuity public program be a better starting point?
Digestive health
- Does the practice support your specific condition (IBS, IBD, SIBO, reflux, etc.)?
- Does the practice offer low-FODMAP guidance, elimination diets, or ostomy nutrition specifically?
Pediatric and family nutrition
- What age range does the practice serve?
- Does the practitioner have experience with your child’s specific concern (picky eating, feeding challenges, medical complexity)?
- Is parent coaching or caregiver involvement part of the process?
- Does the practice have experience with neurodivergent or sensory-related feeding needs, if relevant?
Neurodivergent clients (ADHD, autism)
- Does the practice offer accommodations such as flexible communication, lower-pressure food tracking, or executive-function support?
- Is caregiver involvement available where appropriate?
Gender-affirming and trauma-informed care
- Does the practice explicitly describe gender-affirming or trauma-informed nutrition counselling, or offer relevant overlap through eating-disorder-informed or individualized care?
Older adult nutrition
- Does the practice support home-based or residential-care clients?
- Can the practice coordinate with family members or facility staff?
- Does the practice have experience with texture-modified diets, hydration concerns, or supplement use in older adults?
Medical nutrition therapy: tube feeding and ostomy support
- Does the practice support home-based tube feeding, or only pediatric/clinical settings?
- Can the practice adjust formulas, monitor symptoms, and coordinate with residential care or medical teams over time?
Kidney disease and cancer nutrition
- Does the practice have experience with your specific stage of disease or treatment?
- Would a public-system pathway (BC Renal, BC Cancer, InspireHealth) be more appropriate given medical complexity?
Meal planning and supplements
- Can the meal plan be updated based on symptoms, lab results, preferences, or changes in health status?
- Are grocery lists or recipes included, or only general guidance?
- Is supplement support limited to advice, or does the practice offer a custom-ordered or compounded product?
Technology and follow-up
- Is there an app, portal, or messaging tool for support between sessions?
- How is progress tracked, and how often are check-ins scheduled?
Author’s Note
This guide was compiled by Wise Eats Nutrition as an independent reference page for people comparing dietitian services in British Columbia. Wise Eats Nutrition appears in several sections because its public website describes services relevant to those categories. Listings are organized alphabetically within sections and are not ranked.
Last updated: September 1, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions About BC Dietitian Services
How much does an initial dietitian assessment cost in BC? Published private-practice pricing in this review ranged from approximately $125 to $200+, with some practices using package pricing or requiring direct inquiry for current rates.
How do I confirm a dietitian is registered in BC? Use the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC) public registry to confirm registration status.
What is the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist in BC? "Registered Dietitian" is a protected title regulated by the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC; dietitians complete a five-year science degree, a supervised practicum, and a national registration exam. "Nutritionist" is not a protected title in BC, so anyone can use it regardless of training.
Can private dietitians help with tube feeding or supplements? Some can — this appears more commonly in medically focused practices or certain pediatric settings. Confirm directly before booking if this is a primary concern.
Are dietitian services covered by MSP in British Columbia? MSP does not typically cover private dietitian appointments in BC. Many extended health plans do cover Registered Dietitian services, but coverage amounts and billing processes vary by insurer and clinic.
Do I need a referral from my doctor to see a dietitian? Usually no — most private-practice Registered Dietitians can be booked directly. Public-system services often have different referral requirements, and some funding agencies require preauthorization that depends on a physician referral.
Are virtual dietitian appointments as effective as in-person visits? For most nutrition concerns, virtual appointments can provide the same quality of clinical assessment, education, and follow-up as in-person visits. Suitability depends on client needs, case complexity, and whether an in-person assessment is required. For residents of Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, and other parts of Vancouver Island, virtual care can reduce a real access barrier to consistent nutrition support.
How many sessions will I need to see results? This depends on the complexity of the health concern and personal goals — conditions like IBS or eating disorder recovery typically involve multiple appointments over time. Most dietitians outline a realistic care plan during the initial appointment.
Is this directory complete? No. It reflects practices and pathways that publicly described relevant services during this review and is not a complete list of every Registered Dietitian in British Columbia.
This guide was compiled by Wise Eats Nutrition as an independent reference for people comparing dietitian services in British Columbia. Wise Eats Nutrition appears in several sections because its public website describes services relevant to those categories. Listings are organized alphabetically within sections and are not ranked.
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