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Eating is both a simple foundation of life and one of the most dynamic: connecting our lives with others, our cultures, our own bodies and minds, and to the physical world we live in. It's a relationship to savor, explore & grow. 

Laura Dean, RDN, CDCES, IFNCP

Registered & Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist in OR & WA
Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist

Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner

Mindful Eating Qualified Instructor

Certified LEAP Therapist

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My journey into nutrition began in my mid-twenties after being diagnosed with an autoimmune condition that conventional medicine was not equipped to acknowledge or support (and of course, there were gut issues!). Through lifestyle and functional medicine and nutrition support, I found not only answers but a deep passion for diverse healing modalities and life-long learning.

I am committed to helping others feel seen, supported, and resourced, and love working with individuals who are ready to move beyond the  limits of standard care and into personalized, evidence-based solutions that address upstream contributors to health issues. 

When not working in patient care I am finishing a Masters in Public Health from the University of California at Berkeley. I immensely enjoy the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, recipe crafting with botanicals, learning to surf, movies, and spending time with friends.

Credentials

  • Registered, Licensed/Certified Dietitian in Oregon and Washington 

  • Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist, ADCES

  • Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner, Integrative & Functional Nutrition Academy

  • Certified LEAP Therapist (Mediator Release Testing)

  • Certified Gastrointestinal Nutritionist, SIBO Academy

  • Mindful Eating Qualified Instructor, Mindful Eating Training Institute

  • Education

  • Master's of Public Health, Interdisciplinary from UC Berkeley (in progress) 

  • Dietetic Internship at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System 

  • Bachelor's of Science in Nutrition from the University of Minnesota 

Photo (c) Diana Hall 

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