Specialties
- Autoimmune disease
- Bariatric surgery
- Cancer
- Celiac disease
- Diabetes or prediabetes
- Emotional eating
- Food allergies
- General health
- Healthy aging
- Heart health
- Help gaining weight
- Help losing weight
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Pediatric nutrition
- Prediabetes
- Sports & performance nutrition
- Thyroid disorders
- Type 2 diabetes
- Vegan/vegetarian
- Weight loss medications / GLP-1s
- Weight stabilization
Approaches
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Meal planning💛
Relationship with food⭐
Weight-neutral🏳️🌈
LGBTQIA+
Identifies as
- White
- Female
Minimum patient age
About Lauren
"Hey there! I’m Lauren Spradling, MS Ed, RDN, LDN, NBC HWC – your go-to registered dietitian nutritionist and health coach! With over 8 years of experience, I’ve had the pleasure of helping both kids and adults navigate their nutrition journeys, whether it's managing heart health, tackling diabetes, fueling athletic performance, or finding a healthy balance with food. Whether you're looking to lose weight, gain it, or maintain a healthier lifestyle, I’m here to guide and support you every step of the way. I can’t wait to hear more about you and your goals so we can kick off this exciting 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
Our journey together kicks off right from your first session! We'll start with some easy 'get to know you' questions to help me understand where you're coming from, then dive into your unique goals and how we can make them happen. I love setting both short-term and long-term goals to give us a clear path forward and keep you motivated along the way. We’ll also chat about things like your medical history, eating habits, current activity level (including workouts and day-to-day movement), and of course, your dreams for the future. Don’t worry—this is a relaxed and supportive space where we’ll take it one step at a time, at a pace that works for you!
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