Jane Lac

Dietitian

Jane Lac is a Registered Dietitian (RD) and a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) with a passion for counselling and education. Jane holds a Bachelor of Applied Science from Toronto Metropolitan University (previously Ryerson University), and a Master of Public Health from the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto. She completed a dietitian internship at the Hospital for Sick Children, is a member of the College of Dietitians of Ontario and World Critical Dietetics.

Early on in Jane’s career as an RD, she was exposed to various positions in hospitals, community and primary care, and research. Jane seized the travelling opportunity while utilizing her skills working as a paediatric dietitian in England and Scotland, and most notably worked alongside a Gastroenterology Team supporting children and families with Crohn’s Disease.

Throughout the eight years in primary care, Jane continues working alongside many patients and clients struggling with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) using the low FODMAP diet, and other dietary and lifestyle strategies to help improve their symptoms and quality of life. She recognizes the inter-connectedness between gastrointestinal and mental health, and empathizes with many who struggle with the challenges of living with IBS, and is pursuing further knowledge in trauma-informed dietetics care. Jane takes a compassionate and holistic approach in nutrition that focuses on caring for the body, and building a nourishing relationship with food.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is IBS?

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is characterized by a variety of symptoms, including cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhea or constipation, or both. IBS is a chronic condition that you’ll need to manage long term. The cause is not well understood.

How is IBS diagnosed?

There is no definitive test to diagnose IBS. IBS is diagnosed after your doctor has reviewed your symptoms and occasionally ordered tests to rule out other conditions.

Are your visits covered by OHIP or your provincial health care plan?

Visits at the Tummy Clinic are not covered by OHIP or your provincial health care system, however, most extended healthcare plans cover many aspects of the care you will receive here, such as visits to Naturopathic Doctors, Dietitians, Social Workers or Psychotherapists. Check your benefits package or contact your insurance company for more information.

What will my first visit look like?

Prior to your first visit, you will be asked to fill out intake forms providing basic information about your current health concerns, past health history, family history and other basic information.

Your first visit will be with one of our Naturopathic Doctors and will last approximately 60 minutes. Your Naturopathic Doctor will do a full assessment and devise a personalized treatment protocol incorporating our unique team of Dietitians, Nurse Practitioners and Psychotherapists.

How are we different?

We hear you. We create personalized plans designed to take your unique symptoms and concerns seriously. Our protocols are designed by a team of Gastroenterologists and reflect an evidence-based approach. We work together to make sure we are all in sync.

Will I be seeing one of the Gastroenterologists?

If your family doctor feels assessment with a Gastroenterologist is required and you haven’t already been assessed by one-our clinic will happily redirect referrals from family doctors to our Gastroenterologists.

Otherwise, our program is focused on the aspects of your treatment plan that our Gastroenterologists feel would best be provided by our specialized team members

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