Sample bio from healthcare clinic client

Laura, M.S., R.D., C.D., C.D.E.

Laura is the Nutrition Program Manager at X, a Registered Dietitian and a Certified Diabetes Educator.

Laura graduated from X University with a B.S. in nutritional sciences, completed her dietetic internship at X, and received an M.S. in health communication from X. She has been working in the field of bariatric surgery since 2009. Prior to moving to Seattle, she was the Bariatric Nutrition Manager at X in Boston.

Laura has received Level 1 and 2 Certificates in Adult Weight Management from the Commission on Dietetic Registration and was appointed as a subject matter expert for the Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management (CSOWM) exam. She has presented at conferences around the world and has published articles in scientific journals and consumer-focused magazines. In 2014, she was awarded the Susan T. Borra Fellowship in Nutrition Communication.

Her clinical interests include diabetes management, food psychology, evidence-based practice guidelines and health literacy. Laura has completed research in preoperative diets and patient education materials … and she speaks Spanish.

Other interests:

When I’m not working, you can find me on the flying trapeze rig. I also love traveling the world with my husband, learning about wine, and doing video chats (in Spanish!) with my nephew.

Philosophy of care:

I love working in the world of diabetes and weight management because I am able to support people as they vastly improve their quality of life. Change is never easy, especially when working against decades of habits. I encourage people to tune into their true motivation for change so we can use that when times are tough.

Patient testimonial written for healthcare clinic client

Jason

Everyone at X has been absolutely fantastic. Whether you’re aware of it or not, when you’re overweight, you tend to always be on the lookout for necessary adjustments that you need to make doing everyday things:  seatbelt extenders on airplanes, trying to get an aisle seat so you don’t crowd people, getting up or down, moving through crowds, buying clothes, etc. Honestly, the best part of having lost the weight is not thinking about that stuff anymore. I have started learning to ice skate. I will be taking up ballroom dancing. I have gone to fan conventions for several years now, but this year, I am working on a costume to wear. Also, regular activities that I have always been involved in, I’m far more active in. No more being a wallflower.