Lauren Spradling

About Lauren

Hi there! I’m Lauren Spradling, MS Ed, RDN, LDN, NBC-HWC. With over 8 years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of working with both kids and adults to support a wide range of nutrition goals, from heart health and diabetes management to sports nutrition and building a healthier relationship with food. Whether your goal is to lose weight, gain weight, improve performance, or simply feel better in your day-to-day life, I’m here to guide and support you every step of the way! I believe nutrition should fit your life, not the other way around.

Approach to care

My approach is rooted in science, flexibility, and a healthy dose of humor. There are no “good” or “bad” foods here! Well, technically, poisonous foods and foods you’re allergic to are bad, so please don't eat them! Together, we’ll focus on balance, sustainability, and realistic strategies that actually work in the real world.

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

📍 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