Laurel Shonerd
Specialties
- Diabetes or prediabetes
- Emotional eating
- Fertility
- General health
- Healthy aging
- Heart health
- Help gaining weight
- Help losing weight
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Menopause
- PCOS
- Weight loss medications / GLP-1s
- Women's health
Approaches
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Intuitive eating⭐
Weight-neutral🏃
Exercise🤝
Accountability
Identifies as
- White
- Female
Minimum patient age
Patient reviews
“Laurel is simply the best nutritionist! I've worked with her for a year now. She showed me how to eat for my health and helped me take progressive steps without overwhelming me. My A1C has lowered more than a point. My nighttime snacking habits, my biggest weakness, have changed. She showed me how to fuel my workouts and what to eat based on my health issues. She is so easy to talk to and is one of the most compassionate people I've ever met. I'm exceptionally grateful to work with Laurel .“
by Teresa on January 8th, 2026
“Laurel was great to work with! Not only did she help me set realistic goals but she reminded me of all the small wins along the way! Her positive approach to teaching and excellent listening skills made each visit fly by! I would definitely recommend her for those who are looking to learn and approach nutrition in a way that is not so overwhwlibg or stressful! Thanks Laurel!“
by Marissa on February 5th, 2025
About Laurel
Hi, I’m Laurel, a Registered Dietitian and Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach from Portland Oregon. I have been helping people reach their health and wellness goals for fourteen years, first as an outpatient clinical dietitian in Hawaii, and later specializing in diabetes education remotely from Portland, Oregon. I am a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, with specialized training in PCOS, pre-diabetes, and diabetes management. It is my mission to support you with the tools you need to create the lasting change you envision for yourself.
Approach to care
My approach to nutrition education is always collaborative and judgment-free. We’ll work together to identify your ideal state of health, and then focus in on the steps you want to take to get there. Knowledge is a powerful tool, and the more you know about what works for you the more you can use it to your advantage. Your needs will drive the work we do together, and I will be there to provide the guidance, accountability, and education to reach your goals.
Your first session with Laurel
In our first session together, I want to learn about you: what brought you to Nourish, what do you want to get out of our time together, what do you want to know more about? I will do a nutrition and lifestyle assessment that focuses on your current dietary, movement, and sleep routine. We will discuss what is important to you and create a goal that you feel confident you can achieve. I will be providing you with resources to support your success!
Location
📍 Portland, Oregon
Education
BS in Human Nutrition and a Masters Degree
Hobbies
I enjoy hiking, reading a good book, cooking and spending time with friends and family.
Licenses and Certifications
CDCES - Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
MA - Master of Arts
NBC-HWC - National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach
RD - Registered Dietitian