Lauren Spradling

About Lauren

Hey there! I’m Lauren Spradling, MS Ed, RDN, LDN, NBC HWC, your friendly neighborhood registered dietitian nutritionist. My focus is on pediatric nutrition, supporting children with challenges like lung disease, cancer, food insecurity, and picky eating. I also work with adults on diabetes management, heart health, weight loss, and maintenance. Currently, I’m excited to help clients optimize their performance with tailored nutrition plans that enhance their training and recovery for their favorite sports and activities. Let’s embark on this journey together!

Approach to care

My approach to care is all about creating nutrition that fits you. There are no "bad" or "good" foods out there ( Technically yes, poisonous and foods you are allergic to are bad. Please don't eat them!) I use science and humor to help support your nutrition goals.

Your first session with Lauren

The beginning of our journey starts in your first session. We will start with some "Get to know you" type questions and then move on to the main agenda of getting to learn about you and your goals. I like to set long term and short term goals to help create a pathway forward and help maintain motivation. We may cover your medical history, current eating pattern, current movement (both planned workouts and NEAT), along with desired goals and outcomes.

Location

📍 DeKalb, Illinois

Education

B.S. - Nutrition and Dietetics with a Minor in Biology, Northern Illinois University MS Ed - Exercise Physiology and Fitness Leadership, Northern Illinois University Dietetic Internship - Dominican University

Hobbies

Walking my dog Dalton (half Weimaraner / Half Lab), pickleball, K-pop, traveling, and Chicago Sports

Licenses and Certifications

LDN - Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist

MS - Master of Science

NBC-HWC - National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach

RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist