Laura Valle

About Laura

Hi! I'm so excited to get to know you and help you on your health journey. I love talking to people and believe the best information is shared between two friends. I've been a dietitian for 19 years and counting. Most of those years were spent working in a hospital helping patients get healthy again. I have a strong clinical background that has given me the tools to support a wide range of health needs, including general nutrition, heart disease, kidney disease, weight loss/gain, liver disease, gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes, nutrition support (tube feeding and TPN), and more. I have a specialized certification in nutrition support. I decided I wanted to help people try to stay out of the hospital by focusing on preventative care through healthier diets and improved lifestyles. When I'm not working you can find me outside with my kids, walking, or watching my kids play sports.

Approach to care

My approach to care is to treat you as a whole person and not just one part. Even when I worked in the hospital, my philosophy was to treat my patients like friends and not just another number. My passion is helping people by empowering them to live healthier lives even as life gets in the way or when facing difficult diagnoses. So many things affect our health from lifestyle, to sleep, stress, and diet. I believe in evidenced based information, but I understand it should be tailored to you and your needs. You're in the driver seat and I'm helping you navigate. I believe in realistic strategies for improving your health and try to avoid extreme or drastic methods. I'm a mom to four kids so I know how crazy life can be when it comes to putting your health first, but you deserve it!

Your first session with Laura

In our first session you can expect to get to know each other. Let's talk! I'm a pretty lively and energetic person so my goal is to avoid dry and dull sessions with you. We'll talk about your lifestyle and discuss your personal goals, both short term and long term. We'll discuss how accountability enhances your success and how that can fit into your lifestyle and future follow-up sessions. Let's work together and meet your goals!

Location

📍 Knoxville, Tennessee

Education

Masters (Cal Poly Pomona), BS in Clinical Nutrition (UC Davis)

Hobbies

walking, HIIT classes when my knees can handle it, playing sports with my kids,

Licenses and Certifications