Meet Lily
Registered Dietitian
Hi, I’m Lily. I’m a Registered Dietitian based in Vancouver, BC, and I support people who want a steadier, more peaceful relationship with food. My work includes supporting clients navigating gastrointestinal and digestive health conditions, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, blood sugar management, heart health, women’s health, and picky eating.
I joined Shift Nutrition & Counselling because their commitment to intuitive eating and Health at Every Size (HAES®) closely reflects how I believe nutrition care should feel: respectful, practical, and grounded in real life. I focus on changes that are doable and sustainable, rather than short-term fixes or rigid rules.
A large part of my work involves making nutrition science understandable and useful. Many people know the basics of nutrition, but applying that information day to day can be challenging—especially when advice online is conflicting or medical appointments don’t leave much time to focus on food. I enjoy breaking research down into clear, practical steps that fit your routines, preferences, and goals.
My approach is compassionate, evidence-based, and trauma-informed. I practise from a weight-neutral, anti-diet perspective and focus on nutrition by addition—looking at what foods can be added to support physical and mental health over time, rather than emphasizing restriction.
Alongside my private practice work, I’ve spent the past three years at BC Children’s Hospital supporting patients with gastrointestinal and feeding disorders, including ARFID and picky eating. This experience shapes how I work with clients of different ages and health needs, with a collaborative and thoughtful approach.
I believe strongly in a public health care system that serves Canadians well. At the same time, private practice can offer space for more immediate and ongoing nutrition counselling when people are ready for it. At Shift, my goal is to provide care that feels informed, steady, and genuinely supportive.
If you’re looking for evidence-informed, non-judgmental nutrition care that’s centred on your life - not a set of rules - I’d love to work with you!
My Areas of Expertise
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Including IBD, IBS, celiac disease, crohn’s, ulcerative colitis and food intolerances.
I help people manage bloating, pain, and unpredictable digestion so food feels less stressful and more reliable day to day.
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I support people who feel unsure where to start with liver health, focusing on changes that feel realistic rather than overwhelming.
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Including diabetes, pre-diabetes and insulin resistance.
I work with people dealing with energy crashes, cravings, or confusing glucose readings to find steadier patterns that fit real life.
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Including high cholesterol and high blood pressure.
I help people make sense of cholesterol numbers and heart health advice.
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Including PCOS, menopause, pre and post-natal nutrition.
I support people navigating hormone shifts, cycle changes, fertility, pregnancy, and menopause with nutrition care that adapts as life changes.
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Including AFRID and Autism spectrum disorder.
I help reduce mealtime stress and gently build comfort with new foods, whether that’s for a child, teen, or adult.
My credentials + experience
Master of Science, Applied Nutrition from University of Guelph
Bachelor of Science (Hons), Nutrition & Dietetics from Western University
Where you’ll find me
When I’m not working.... You’ll find me at the beach relaxing!
I also acknowledges the many privileges that result from living and working on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples–Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations.
I endeavor to be an ally and active supporter for all people, in both my personal life and workspace, who are working to create a life for themselves that does not include oppression, domination, or colonialism.
Ready to start your journey with Lily?
Our mission
“To help our clients learn how to listen to and care for their body by unlearning the pervasive messaging from the oppressive diet culture. To break the shackles of fat-phobia, transphobia, and racism. To help our clients feel like their bodies are good and healthy, so they know they are worthy and enough.”
Registered dietitian vs. nutritionist
Dietitians have a degree in food and nutrition from an accredited university program and undergo comprehensive and rigorous training. Just like all regulated health professionals (such as doctors, nurses and physiotherapists) dietitians are committed and required to stay on top of emerging research, skills, and techniques.
