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HOW I CAN SUPPORT YOU TO

Take Control

of Your Gut
Health & Fitness

 
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LEIGH MEROTTO, RD MHSc

Registered Dietitian and Coach dedicated to empowering active individuals like you to break FREE from IBS and gut symptoms and enhance fitness and exercise performance with whole body, science-based strategies.

 
 

MY JOURNEY

MY JOURNEY •

 
 
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Welcome! I'm Leigh Merotto, one of Canada's leading Registered Dietitians specializing in IBS, gut health and fitness. I'm dedicated to empowering active individuals to overcome gut symptoms, optimize fitness and sports performance, and embrace vibrant wellness through evidence-based, whole-body strategies.

Let me share a bit about my journey to becoming a Dietitian and specializing in gut health, IBS, and fitness. As a Registered Dietitian and regulated healthcare professional, I take a straightforward approach to health and wellness, prioritizing client needs and scientific evidence.

To become a Registered Dietitian (RD) in Ontario, I earned a Master of Health Science (MHSc) degree in Nutrition Communication from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University). During my master's program, I completed a rigorous dietetic internship to meet the competencies required for eligibility to write the CDRE, a national board exam, which granted me a license to practice dietetics in Canada. I'm regulated by the College of Dietitians Ontario, which mandates ongoing education, adherence to practice standards, and staying updated on the latest research and information in nutrition and health.

Specializing in gastrointestinal (gut) health and IBS keeps me immersed in the latest developments in the field, which is constantly changing! I'm committed to continuous learning, regularly engaging with new journal articles, attending conferences and workshops, and contributing to platforms like my blog and publications such as FODMAP Everyday. This ensures that I can provide the best support to my clients and community with the most up-to-date knowledge and insights.

 
 

With my own history of IBS, digestive issues and food intolerances, I have learned how complex the relationship between our food, our mind and our lifestyle factors play a role in our gut health and simultaneously interact. Drawing from my own journey and the experiences of hundreds of clients, I understand the pivotal role optimal digestive health plays in overall wellness. From mental well-being to immune function, exercise recovery, hormonal balance, and more, a healthy gut is foundational. As a Digestive Health Dietitian, I am trained by Monash University in the Low FODMAP diet and specialize in supporting those with IBS utilize the low-FODMAP diet to find symptom relief.

As a Digestive Health Dietitian trained by MONASH University in the Low-FODMAP diet, I specialize in supporting individuals with IBS to find relief through tailored dietary approaches.

Furthermore, my passion extends to assisting active individuals and athletes who refuse to let symptoms hinder their performance. As a long-distance runner (with a particular fondness for the half marathon), calisthenics athlete, and overall movement enthusiast, I've personally witnessed the profound impact of nutrition on strength, endurance, and GI comfort.. I'm dedicated to helping fellow runners, weightlifters, and athletes optimize their fueling strategies, enabling them to achieve their fitness and sports goals without being hindered by fatigue or gut issues!

 

 

 
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As a Dietitian and Nutrition Coach, I take an integrative approach to recommendations, goal setting and habits-based coaching with my clients and community. My approach addresses multiple aspects of diet and lifestyle therapies to support our treatment plan including not only eating habits and food choices, but also meal hygiene, stress-management, mindfulness, activity, sleep hygiene, evidence-based supplements, and beyond.

My mission is to empower individuals to optimize their gut health and break free from IBS and gut symptoms with whole body, science-based strategies, so they can live an active and vibrant life to their fullest potential!

 
 

LET’S WORK TOGETHER | START NOW

LET’S WORK TOGETHER | START NOW •

 
 
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 EDUCATION

MASTER OF HEALTH SCIENCE
Nutrition Communication
Ryerson University
Toronto, ON

BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE
(with distinction)
Food and Nutrition Ryerson University
Toronto, ON

EMPLOYMENT

Centre for Addiction & Mental Health General Psychiatry, Complex Care & Recovery, Addictions

Simcoe Place Health Clinic Nutrition Services

Be Well Health Clinic Psychological Wellness, Integrative Services

CrossFit 6S Toronto Food for 6S Nutrition Program

 
 

 QUALIFICATIONS

 

College of Dietitians of Ontario General Member
[license number: 15250]

FODMAP Therapy for IBS Dietitian Training Course
Monash University 2020

Critical Care Nutrition Course
Dietitians of Canada [2018]

Level 1 and 2 Motivational Interviewing and Coaching Skills
The Monarch System [2017, 2018]

 
 

Grow Your Nutrition Business Mentorship Program
Healthy Steps Nutrition [2019-2020]

Dietitians of Canada Sport Nutrition Network Member and General Member
[2019-2020]

Sport Nutrition Certification 10 Course Program
Eat 2 Win [2019]

Media Training Boot Camp Sue Mah, Registered Dietitian
[2017]

 
 
 
 

 HOW I CAN HELP YOU

GUT HEALTH & IBS COACHING
 
 

Ready to finally break free from IBS and persistent gut symptoms?

Ready to finally break free from bloating, pain, unpredictable bowel movements and fatigue, with proven strategies and personalized guidance?

Let’s address the root cause of your IBS and persistent gut symptoms so you can increase your energy, repair your gut, and live your active life with confidence!

 
 
FITNESS COACHING
 
 

Ready to boost fitness in a sustainable way?

Ready to feel more confident in your food choices, boost energy, and achieve your body composition goals with sustainable strategies?

Let’s work together to develop a realistic nutrition plan and establish healthy habits so that you can feel and perform your best for the long term!

 
 
COURSES, MEAL PLANS & BUNDLES
 
 

Ready to kick-start a happier gut and vibrant health?

Want to create your own gut healing and fitness journey with my proven tools, hacks & formulas?

Shop my courses, meal plans and resource bundles so you can banish painful IBS and gut symptoms, boost fitness and live with vibrant energy every day!

 
 
 
 
 
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ARE YOU READY TO
TAKE CONTROL OF

YOUR GUT HEALTH
& FITNESS?