Lakisha Crumpler
MPH, RDN
Specialties:
- Diabetes and Prediabetes
- General Healthy Eating and Wellness
- Heart and Cardiovascular Health
- Pediatric and Family Nutrition
- Pregnancy and Postpartum Nutrition
Patient Populations:
LGBTQIA+, Peds: 0-1 year, Peds: 2-5 years, Women
About Lakisha
Lakisha has over a decade of experience as a dietitian. She has a wealth of knowledge in both clinical and community nutrition, and has worked in both individual and group counseling settings. Lakisha spent her early years as a dietitian providing prenatal and postpartum nutrition guidance along with lactation support to nursing mothers. While working at inpatient and outpatient clinical institutions she gained invaluable knowledge that now allows her to offer medical nutrition therapy for various diseases across the lifespan. Lakisha is enthusiastic about helping others achieve and sustain their personal health and wellness goals.
How to Ease Menopause & Perimenopause Symptoms with Nutrition
In this video, RD Lakisha Crumpler offers tips and science for what to add to your diet during menopause and perimenopause, including foods to combat common symptoms like weight gain or inflammation, and how she approaches nutrition for menopause in a holistic way. Lakisha specializes in pregnancy and postpartum nutrition, pediatric and family nutrition, cardiovascular health, and more.
Book a session with Lakisha to learn more about supporting your body optimally through different reproductive and life stages such as pregnancy and menopause, as well as how to pass on healthy nutrition habits to your entire family.
Get to Know Lakisha
Favorite thing to purchase at the Farmer’s Market or Grocery Store: Fresh berries
Favorite cultural dish or comfort food: Brown stew chicken with rice and peas
Go-to morning beverage: Coffee or tea — I love both!
What’s one small thing someone can do today to work toward a balanced eating pattern/lifestyle?: Include 1-2 servings of vegetables at every meal.
More About Lakisha
Read about Lakisha’s thoughts on women’s health, community health, and nutrition care.
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