Launa Simmons

About Launa

I am a mother of 5 kids (including twins) and have worked as a Registered Dietitian for over 25 years. I have worked as a clinical dietitian in the hospital setting, both rural and at major trauma centers, including varied experience with most disease states, including diabetes/pre-diabetes, kidney, wound healing, cardiac, pulmonary, and cancer. For the last 6 years, I've worked at a Cancer Center and in Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab counseling patients one on one, as well as with tube-feedings, and nutritional supplements, when needed.

Approach to care

I am good at getting to know patients quickly, finding their why, what will make the biggest difference for them nutritionally, and helping them set reachable goals to get there. I believe in creative problem solving, addressing gut health, meal planning, and a balanced, moderate approach to nutrition and life. I believe it's so important to Nourish the body, and love that this is the name of this company, and what it strives to do. I am excited to get to know you and help you on your journey.

Your first session with Launa

I love to ask a few quick questions to get to know you (your diet, medical history and what you like to do), and then, like to dive in with the information that can help you reach your goals. In the end, I have you set what goals you want to work on, as you will be more successful if you make the changes you feel most comfortable making. And, as you see progress, you'll be more motivated to continue on.

Location

📍 Rigby, Idaho

Education

BS in Dietetics from Brigham Young University, Internship at University Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, Working on specialty certification in Oncology/Cancer

Hobbies

Reading Cooking Hiking Sports Enthusiast Crafts/Stampin' Up! Gardening Traveling

Licenses and Certifications

LD - Licensed Dietitian

RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist