Chronic gut symptoms don’t have to define your day.
Chronic gut symptoms are rarely simple. Most people with IBS, SIBO, or food intolerances have already seen a doctor, tried an elimination diet, or been told their results are normal. If you're living with bloating, irregular bowel movements, or digestive symptoms you can't seem to resolve, you need a dietitian who specializes in this.
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Sam Thompson is a Registered Dietitian and one of only 14 integrative and functional nutrition certified practitioners in Canada. She holds dedicated professional certification in SIBO through the SIBO Pro Course for Professionals (85+ hours of specialized training in small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, a commonly overlooked driver of IBS symptoms), and Low FODMAP certification through Monash University, the research institution that developed the protocol. Where general nutrition support addresses symptoms, Sam's approach investigates root causes, including gut microbiome imbalances, food reactivity, and digestive dysfunction, to build a plan that actually fits your biology
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There are ways to support your gut that don’t rely on endless restriction or trial-and-error. With the right plan, symptoms can improve and your days can feel more predictable and comfortable.​
IBS, SIBO & Chronic Digestive Discomfort
Chronic digestive symptoms often go far beyond “a sensitive stomach.” Whether you’re dealing with bloating, gas, reflux, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, food reactions, or symptoms that flare unpredictably, something deeper is going on.
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Digestive issues are often rooted in a combination of factors — motility, microbiome imbalance, gut-brain axis dysregulation, food sensitivities, nutrient deficiencies, inflammation, or disruptions in the way your gut moves, absorbs, or protects.
Common conditions I support include:
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IBS (constipation-type, diarrhea-type, or mixed)
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SIBO or suspected SIBO
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Post-infectious IBS
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Functional constipation or diarrhea
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Reflux or unexplained upper GI symptoms
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Bloating and distention
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Gut-hormone interactions (PCOS, endo, perimenopause)
My integrative and functional nutrition background also equips me to support more complex intolerance patterns, such as:
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Histamine intolerance
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Sulfur intolerance
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Salicylate intolerance
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Systemic Nickel Allergy Syndrome (SNAS)
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Food chemical sensitivities
What you'll gain from working with me
Clarity on what's driving your digestive symptoms
Sometimes digestive symptoms don’t have a single, obvious cause, but often there is a story behind your symptoms. It may have started with food poisoning, chronic stress, antibiotics, hormonal changes, or a shift in your microbiome or gut motility. Together, we’ll connect the dots so you understand why your gut feels the way it does and how to find you symptom relief.
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What your journey with me will look like depends on where you're starting. I always meet my clients where they're at. This sometimes means starting with gentle foundational changes, if you're father along in your journey we may take a more intensive approach.
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Your plan may include:
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Step-by-step guidance through therapeutic diets (used only when needed and always time-limited)
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Recipes, meal planning tools, and practical guidance to help you implement changes without overwhelm
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Tips for eating out, navigating flares, traveling, and managing changes on a budget to help you keep up your progress without having to put life on hold
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Targeted supplement recommendations so you know exactly what to take, why, and when — without guessing or overspending
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Testing when appropriate by collaborating with qualified practitioners to gather deeper insight when dietary strategies alone aren’t enough
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Improvements many clients experience
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Daily, complete bowel movements (Type 4 on the Bristol stool chart)
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Less bloating and abdominal distention
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Reduced gas (flatulence and belching)
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More predictable digestion
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Improved tolerance to foods
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Better energy and mental clarity
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Fewer flare cycles
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Feeling more comfortable, confident, and in control through the day
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Reduced food fear and anxiety around eating
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More ease saying yes to social outings, travel, and meals — and an overall better quality of life
The commitment
Digestive healing takes patience, structure, and support — not constant restriction or trial-and-error.
Clients who see the best results are ready to make gradual changes and stay consistent over time.
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Most people work with me:
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Bi-weekly for the first 1–2 months, then
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Monthly for 4–8 months depending on symptom complexity and goals
This steady approach gives your gut the time it needs to remove triggers and reduce inflammation, restore motility, rebuild microbial balance, and create long-lasting improvements.
Getting started
Interested in working together? Schedule a free discovery call. If you feel ready to get started right away, get started by booking an initial nutrition consultation.
Get in Touch
You can reach me at samthompson.nutrition@gmail.com