Christina Lao

About Christina

Food has always been my favorite way to connect, heal, and learn. I hold an MS in Dietetics from Marshall University and practice as an RDN and RD, bringing one year of experience across hospital care, community health, and sports nutrition. I love teaching hands-on skills, whether that’s baking a simple snack, planning a garden-to-table meal, or explaining how labs relate to what you eat. When I’m not working, you’ll find me cooking, reading, or tending my garden.

Approach to care

Nutrition work should be practical, science-driven, and kind. I combine current evidence with a weight-neutral Health At Every Size perspective, so we focus on sustainable habits instead of quick fixes or restrictive rules. Our conversations are judgment-free and collaborative, with clear, actionable steps you can try between visits. I take a whole-person view, weaving physical, emotional, and lifestyle factors into plans that teach you skills and build confidence over time.

Your first session with Christina

We’ll take our time to explore your relationship with food, review medical history and any lab results or biometrics, and talk through what’s worked and what hasn’t. Together we’ll set short-term, manageable goals and begin crafting a meal plan that fits your life. There’s no pressure to have everything figured out, just bring what you know and your questions. My goal is to help you feel relaxed, supported, and confident in the choices you make moving forward.

Education

MS in Dietetics, Marshall University

Hobbies

Cooking, baking, gardening, reading

Licenses and Certifications