Lauryn Mericle

About Lauryn

Hi! My name is Lauryn, and I am so excited to work with you. I'm originally from Virginia, have a pretty big family, and love being a dietitian! I have a background in sport performance, specifically working with collegiate athletes. I'm a huge supporter of enjoying what you love and adding what you need! Looking forward to meeting you!

Approach to care

My nutrition philosophy is that food is meant to be a source of joy and community, but it can also be a tool for achieving your health goals. Since I have worked primarily with athletes, something that comes up often is how nutrition can support performance goals. Even if you are not an athlete, the principle still applies. Nutrition is key to supporting a healthy, active life that you can enjoy to the fullest. I look forward to helping you achieve that, even if it's just one step closer.

Your first session with Lauryn

I make sure to spend time getting to know my clients before jumping into specific goals or changes they might be interested in making. This helps me understand where motivation might be coming from. I am a big supporter of small, sustainable goals; goals that are too big of a stretch often backfire and leave you feeling worse than when you started. I don't want this to happen! At the end of every session, you can expect a recap of what we discussed and a few key takeaways to help you navigate the week ahead.

Education

Virginia Tech - B.S./M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics

Hobbies

Baking, Lifting/Running, Trying New Coffee Shops :)

Licenses and Certifications