Tyson Young

About Tyson

Food and community have always been central to my life, which is part of why I pursued a BS from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and a career as an RD and LDN. Over 21 years in the field, I have worked in clinical and hospital settings and spent 18 years focused on dialysis care. I also spent three years with a catering company, traveling offshore to drilling rigs in the Gulf of Mexico to teach nutrition and help cooks prepare healthier meals. Outside of work you’ll often find me cooking Cajun food, lifting at the gym, fishing, or hunting. I bring practical experience, a welcoming bedside manner, and a focus on realistic changes to every patient conversation.

Approach to care

Nutrition should be practical, science-led, and rooted in compassion. I use current evidence to shape clear, action-oriented steps we'll take together, while keeping the work judgment-free and supportive. I practice with a Health At Every Size mindset, focusing on sustainable habits and behavior change rather than quick fixes or diet culture. We’ll look at the whole person, including medical context, lifestyle, and emotions, and I’ll teach the why behind recommendations so you can make informed choices that last.

Your first session with Tyson

Expect a comfortable, low-pressure visit where we'll take a deep dive into your relationship with food, review your medical history, and set short-term, achievable goals. You don’t need to have everything figured out before you come. We’ll talk through routines, wins, and frustrations, prioritize one or two practical steps you can try, and plan follow-up so progress stays manageable. My aim is to leave you feeling heard, understood, and equipped with a clear starting point.

Location

📍 Lafayette , Louisiana

Education

BS from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Hobbies

My hobbies I enjoy doing are mostly cooking, I'm Cajun which means we like to do our cooking. I also enjoy going to the gym, fishing and hunting.

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