ELMER BERNARD
Elmer Bernard is a former member of the Canadian Armed Forces and the founder and CEO of SIBO Clinic Canada. He established the clinic as a dedicated testing center focused on identifying Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) — a common yet often overlooked factor contributing to numerous health issues affecting people today.
With over two decades of experience in health and nutrition, Elmer specializes in the complex world of the microbiome. His extensive expertise is backed by multiple certifications in Health and Nutrition and SIBO analysis, making him highly skilled in accurately interpreting breath test results.
Elmer's passion for digestive health was ignited by personal adversity. An avid outdoor enthusiast and weight trainer, he faced debilitating digestive issues approximately 10 years ago. Frustrated by the lack of effective solutions and the prolonged wait times for SIBO testing — often exceeding a year — he took matters into his own hands. Determined to create accessible and efficient testing services, SIBO Clinic Canada was born.
Today, the clinic offers not only expedited testing and precise result interpretation but also a comprehensive range of gut-targeted products designed to restore digestive balance. Elmer's dedication extends beyond testing; he provides compassionate support to those navigating their own SIBO journeys.
Having conquered his own battle with SIBO, Elmer now stands as a trusted advocate and resource, empowering others to reclaim their health and well-being. His unwavering commitment to bridging the gap in digestive care continues to make SIBO Clinic Canada a leading force in the field of gut health.
CHRISTIAN TURBIDE
Dr. Christian Turbide is an actively practising Gastroenterologist in Calgary and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Calgary Medical School. He is also a previous examiner at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons for the Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology national exams. He has been voted on several occasions as the teacher of the year for the Gastroenterology Residency training program at the University of Calgary for endoscopy skills and clinical teaching. He uses both a western based standard of care with his patients and a more holistic lifestyle based approach to treating his patients. His writings were featured in Huffington Post and he has been interviewed on national radio shows and on CBC. He has presented at many conferences in Canada, USA and around the world. He has experience formulating natural products and has obtained a Health Canada Natural Product Number for one of his formulations.
Dr. Turbide has been a tremendous supporter of SIBO Clinic Canada, deeply impressed by the clinic's professionalism, the rigorous standards applied in testing, and the exceptional quality of products and services provided.
Rory Hornstein
Rory Hornstein, RD, BEd. is a Registered Dietitian specializing in nutrition for sports, exercise, weight management (adults and pediatric/adolescent), eating disorders and body image, food intolerances/allergies, immune system enhancement, and digestive disorders. She is the designated person for nutritional consultation at the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinic, Division of Gastroenterology at the University of Calgary through her private practice. At the age of twelve, Rory was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease. After years of trying to heal, Rory realized the power of using diet in conjunction with traditional medicine to control her inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), rather than allowing it to control her. Nutrition became the link between feeling sick and feeling well. Rory has been in private practice for twenty years and specializes in nutrition and inflammatory bowel disease while sharing her personal experience and expertise. Rory is a tremendous supporter of SIBO Clinic Canada!
Sandy Rideout
Sandy Rideout, is a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner (CFMP) who helps people worldwide with complex health issues. These individuals often deal with long-lasting health problems and struggle to manage their symptoms, affecting their daily function.
Sandy specializes in SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) and other gut issues, hormonal imbalances, and methylation processes. He is also known for his informative YouTube channels, "B12 Deficiency Uncovered" and "DOC SIBO," where he shares valuable insights and information on these health topics.
Sandy created and designed a remarkable resource tool known as the SIBO Mind Map, the only one of its kind. It is a comprehensive resource that contains over 2,000 peer-reviewed published papers about SIBO, bringing everything there is to know about SIBO into one place.
In addition to the SIBO Mind Map, Sandy is the creator of the world's only interactive Methylation Map. Methylation is a critical biochemical process in your body that involves adding a "methyl group" to various molecules, controlling gene expression, DNA repair, detoxification, and more. Sandy's Methylation Map helps people understand and explore this complex process, making it easier to grasp and manage.
Functional Medicine Consulting is like being a health detective, always looking for the missing pieces of the puzzle. Sandy believes in treating the whole person who has the disease, not the disease that the person has. Functional Medicine is all about understanding your unique body chemistry and how your cells work. Your body needs the right nutrients to function at its best. If you miss even one essential nutrient, like B12, your body won't balance, leading to health issues. Medical diagnoses like depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, and asthma don't tell us about these nutrient imbalances.
Sandy believes in empowering individuals to take control of their health and well-being by addressing the underlying causes of their health challenges. He strives to educate and support clients on their journey to optimal health.