Laura Palmer

About Laura

Food and movement have been central to my life and my work for as long as I can remember. I earned a B.S. in Dietetics from the University of Illinois and an M.S. in Health Promotion from the University of Connecticut, and as an RDN I bring 24 years of experience across hospitals, community health programs, and private practice. Based near Charlotte, North Carolina, I love traveling, hiking, cooking, strength training, and outdoor walks, and I bring that same drive and practicality to how we’ll shape your plan together.

Approach to care

I use current research as the foundation for practical, sustainable change, while keeping the whole person in view. Our work behavior-focused, rooted in compassion and clear action. Together we'll translate evidence into bite-sized steps you can actually use, building skills and knowledge so you can make confident changes long term. I aim to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where we set realistic goals and adjust as life changes.

Your first session with Laura

We'll start with a relaxed, thorough conversation where I review your medical history and ask about your relationship with food, routines, and what’s felt comfortable as well as challenging. Together we’ll identify one or two short-term goals and practical first steps, so you leave with clarity and a manageable plan.

Location

📍 Charlotte, North Carolina

Education

University of Illinois, B.S. in Dietetics; University of Connecticut, M.S. in Health Promotion

Hobbies

Traveling, hiking, cooking, strength training, outdoor walks

Licenses and Certifications