Laura Stropes

RD, LD

5.00

(15)

Specialties

Diabetes or prediabetes
General health
Heart disease
Heart health
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Prediabetes
Type 2 diabetes

Approaches

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Meal planning
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Personalized macros
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Research-focused
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Accountability

Identifies as

White
Female

Minimum patient age

18 years old

About Laura

I have been a clinical dietitian for ~ 29 years working in many facets of dietetics. Most of that time was focused on helping hospital patients heal after surgeries and support patients through both short term and long-term illnesses. I have specialized in both heart health and diabetes, working in both cardiac rehab units and teaching ongoing diabetic classes.

Approach to care

I believe in patient centered care. Educating clients in ways nutrition can benefit and improve their overall lives and health. Whether this is a major overhaul of the client's eating habits or small tweaks that result in big differences. The most important part is that the nutritional plan is tailored to the client and that plan sets the client up for success. I absolutely adore the "light bulb" moment when a client realizes their own ability to control their health through dietary modifications. I believe clients should control what they are able to control. Which is taking you medication as prescribed and on time, following your MD's advice and being mindful of your eating habits. Perfection is not required or expected- ever. Wellness should welcome all aspects of life.

Your first session with Laura

The first time we meet, I will want to learn more about you and your goals for our time together. After we define your goals, we'll start with a dietary review and then discuss the needed education and how that will best serve you. After we have talked through the dietary education and all questions as answered, we will further break this down to manageable action items for you to have as goals.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from the University of Central Missouri Licensed nationally as a Registered Dietitian and Licensed in both Missouri and Kansas

Hobbies

In my down time I love to read, bake, go antiquing, hanging out with friends, listening to my husband's band, petting my cats and eating good food! My goal is to develop a gardening habit- but even though I have good intentions I'm limited by my lack of a green thumb.