Cristina Montoya RD, Arthritis Dietitian
I am a bilingual Registered Dietitian, owner and founder of Arthritis Dietitian.
I’ve been a Dietitian for over 15 years in Colombia and Ontario, with experience in research, clinical care, in-person and virtual nutritional coaching, content creation, and public speaking.
Arthritis Dietitian is a platform dedicated to empowering individuals with rheumatic autoimmune diseases to thrive through anti-inflammatory nutrition and gut-friendly living.
Living with Sjögren’s and Rheumatoid Arthritis myself, I blend clinical expertise with lived experience to break through the noise and myths surrounding nutrition and autoimmune conditions.
Through my blog, self-paced courses, coaching programs, anti-inflammatory recipes, and podcast (Inmunidad Consciente), as well as my signature program, Transform Your Gut & Joint Health,
I offer compassionate, evidence-based guidance to help my community reclaim their energy, reduce inflammation, and regain their vitality.
I am a Registered Dietitian, a member in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario and Dietitians of Canada. Holistic Cannabis Practitioner and Certified Cannabis Educator.
My approach is warm, science-backed, and rooted in advocacy — because people with autoimmune diseases deserve more than just symptom management; they deserve to thrive and be heard.
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Collaborations with
Arthritis Society Canada
Over the last five years, I have collaborated with Arthritis Society Canada on topics related to nutrition through interviews, articles, presentations, and recipe development.
Have you ever thought about what it truly means to "eat a rainbow"?

An article focused on the main take aways from the Arthritis Talks webinar "Anti-inflammatory, arthritis-friendly eating."
Do you think eating arthritis friendly foods is expensive?
Quick tips to get started on an anti-inflammatory way of eating
We unlock 5 surprising foods that can improve your mood
Cooking oils for arthritis beyond olive oil
🍒More About Me
I empower women living with inflammatory arthritis to adopt a holistic anti-inflammatory lifestyle to reduce inflammation, pain, and fatigue without unnecessary restrictions through one-on-one and group coaching sessions.
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Co-host the Spanish podcast "Inmunidad Consciente," to empower Spanish-speaking individuals living with autoimmune diseases to amplify their voices and improve their quality of life.
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Developed content and recipes for the Arthritis Dietitian’s blog, Arthritis Society Canada and the Sjogren’s Society of Canada.
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Hosted Instagram Live interviews with physicians, rheumatologists, health care providers, and patients in both English and Spanish.
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Co-hosted with Dr. Kara Wada, the 3rd Sjögren's Virtual Summit "Sjögren's Gut Instincts"
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Presented a workshop at the Canadian Rheumatology Association Annual Scientific Meeting 2022 on Digestive Disorders in Patients with Sjogren’s.
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Delivered presentations on Cannabis Literacy for Canadian Dietitians.
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Participated in the 1st Virtual Sjogren’s Summit by presenting on Cannabis 101 for Sjogren’s patients.
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Developed anti-inflammatory recipes for the Arthritis Society’s Flourish program.
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Co-hosted a webinar with Apollo Cannabis Clinic called “Beyond Cannabis: Anti-inflammatory Lifestyle to Keep your Body in Balance.”
🎙️Podcast Guest
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What Sjögren's Really Looks Like - The Health Advocates Podcast
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Sjogren's & Gut Health: The Surprising Link You Need to Know w/ Arthritis Dietitian Cristina Montoya -Becoming Immune Confident with Dr. Kara Wada
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Thriving with Sjogren's Disease: Nurturing Your Gut for Optimal Health with Cristina Montoya - Becoming Immune Confident with Dr. Kara Wada
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Can Nutrition Help People with Arthritis and Rheumatic Autoimmune Diseases? - Arthritis Life
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Mediterranean Diet, Gut Microbiome, and More - Arthritis Life
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Medical Cannabis and Arthritis 101, - Arthritis Life
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Cristina Montoya on living with Sjogren’s Syndrome and RA - Arthritis at Home
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Nutrition, vitamins and the immune system during COVID-19, - Arthritis at Home
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Managing Digestive Disorders in patients with Sjogren’s. - Arthritis at Home, highlights from CRA Annual Scientific Meeting 2022
🔊Webinar Presenter or Moderator
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Anti-inflammatory, Arthritis-friendly eating - Arthritis Talks, Arthritis Society Canada.
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Gluten and Arthritis - Arthritis Talks, Arthritis Society Canada
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Healthy Eating Made Easy for Arthritis - Moderator, Arthritis Foundation
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Simplifying Autoimmune Nutrition and Cooking - Autoimmune Association Summit
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"It's not just joint pain - desmitifying difficult symptoms of rheumatic disease often neglected," - Panellist at ACR Convergence 2024.
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The importance of nutrition in managing rheumatoid arthritis - CreakyJoints, Hispanic Heritage Month

"Sjögren is not trendy. Sjögren is not a choice. Sjögren's is not a fake diagnosis. It's life-altering. It's our reality." - Cristina Montoya, Sjögren Advocate

Arthritis Dietitian's Guide to Anti-inflammatory Eating with Arthritis
This FREE e-book explores the Gut and Joint Connection! Dive into high-fibre meal ideas, learn about anti-inflammatory diets, and uncover the best and worst foods for your health. Get tips on boosting omega-3s, combating fatigue, and improving sleep.
Download now and take charge of your anti-inflammatory journey!

























