Courtney Lauro

RDN

Specialties:

Anti-inflammatory Eating Pattern
Autoimmune and Inflammation
Autoimmune Disorders
Bariatrics
Cancer Care Nutrition
Fertility Nutrition
Food Allergies & Sensitivities
Functional & Integrative Nutrition
General Healthy Eating Guidance
Heart and Cardiovascular Health
HIV/AIDS
Hormone Health
Intuitive & Mindful Eating
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Menopause
PCOS
Plant-Based Nutrition
Pre-Diabetes
Sustainable Weight Loss
Thyroid Conditions
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes

Patient Populations:

Adults, LGBTQIA+, Men, Neurodivergent Patients, Older adults, Patients with depression, Peds: 16-18 years, Women

About Courtney

Courtney chose to become a registered dietitian after witnessing firsthand the transformative power that nutrition played in the lives of her mother and twin sister when they were diagnosed with celiac disease. Seeing their health and vitality improve through targeted diet and lifestyle changes inspired her to help others feel their best. Through this experience, Courtney developed an early fascination with the critical role medical nutrition therapy plays in managing complex chronic conditions. She began her career building a strong foundation as an acute care clinical dietitian in a hospital setting before transitioning to renal nutrition. As an avid foodie, Courtney is deeply passionate about bridging clinical nutrition and culinary enjoyment, empowering patients to see food as approachable, balanced, and delicious ‘medicine.’

Get to Know Courtney

Favorite cultural dish or comfort food: Thai Red Curry, extra spicy of course!

Grocery shopping tip: Always go in with a list and a plan!

Go-to morning beverage: Matcha Latte with oat milk and lavender syrup

How has your cultural culinary heritage shaped your approach to nutrition?: I grew up cooking alongside my mom, whose parents traveled often and inspired her to regularly make dishes from all over the world. That experience taught me early on that culinary variety is what makes eating both exciting and nutritious. In my approach, I celebrate traditional recipes and diverse culinary backgrounds, helping people realize that honoring their cultural food heritage is an essential, vibrant part of a balanced lifestyle

Favorite recipe: Tteokbokki

Nutrition myth or trend you find particularly annoying and would like to set the record straight: The biggest myth I’d like to retire is that “lower calorie” means “healthier.” Food is information and fuel for your body, and nutrient density, satiety, and ingredient quality matter far more than a single calorie metric.