Laura Foresta, RD, LDN

Current

Dietitian/Nutritionist at OMBE Integrative Health Center
Dietitian/Nutritionist at LAF Nutrition and Wellness, LLC

Past

Clinical Dietitian at Newon-Wellesley Hospital
Member at BNI Platinum Chapter
Clinical Dietitian at Boston Medical Center

Clinical Dietitian at Albany Medical Center

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Education

The Sage Colleges-Sage Graduate School
The Sage Colleges - Russell Sage College
Hartwick College

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Industry

Health, Wellness and Fitness

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Laura Foresta, RD, LDN’s Summary

I am a registered dietitian and nutrition coach. Many of my clients come to me after having ridden the weight loss roller coaster for years, only to come off the ride at a heavier weight and more confused than ever about what to eat. Balancing nutrition, exercise, work, and family is challenging in our fast-paced, stress-filled world. Imagine how different your life would be if you made peace with your food and your body.

It is possible to achieve your natural, healthy weight and improve your blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar, all while enjoying the foods you love.

During our nutritional counseling and coaching sessions you will develop strategies to make permanent change to help you reach your goals for health and wellbeing. Our sessions will focus on helping you redefine your relationship with food through curiosity and experimentation. You will discover peaceful and enjoyable ways of eating and exercising that honor your body’s natural needs and cues. My passion is to help you feel more confident about your food choices and trust your ability to eat healthfully.

Laura Foresta, RD, LDN’s Specialties:

Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management

Laura Foresta, RD, LDN’s Experience

Dietitian/Nutritionist

OMBE Integrative Health Center

(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)

April 2008 — Present (1 year 8 months)

Laura Foresta is a registered, licensed dietitian with more than 10 years of experience in the field of nutrition. Laura provides nutrition counseling in a variety of areas including weight management, diabetes, cardiac rehabilitation, gastrointestinal disorders, and pregnancy.

Whether you are looking to manage your diabetes, cholesterol, or weight, or want to be sure you are maximizing your nutrition, individual nutrition counseling provides you with a tailored plan to meet your needs. Laura’s goal is to help you discover a healthy lifestyle you can live with.
Dietitian/Nutritionist

LAF Nutrition and Wellness, LLC

(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)

March 2008 — Present (1 year 9 months)

Laura Foresta is a registered, licensed dietitian with more than 10 years of experience in the field of nutrition. Laura provides nutrition counseling in a variety of areas including weight management, diabetes, cardiac rehabilitation, gastrointestinal disorders, and pregnancy.

Whether you are looking to manage your diabetes, cholesterol, or weight, or want to be sure you are maximizing your nutrition, individual nutrition counseling provides you with a tailored plan to meet your needs. Laura’s goal is to help you discover a healthy lifestyle you can live with.
Clinical Dietitian

Newon-Wellesley Hospital

(Non-Profit; 10,001 or more employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)

2007 — 2009 (2 years )
Member

BNI Platinum Chapter

(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)

2008 — 2008 (less than a year)
Clinical Dietitian

Boston Medical Center

(Non-Profit; 5001-10,000 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)

August 2004 — January 2008 (3 years 6 months)

Provided medical nutrition therapy, nutrition education and behavior modification skills training in an interdisciplinary outpatient setting

Developed and implemented standards of outpatient care

Assisted in coordination of implementation and conduction of clinical research trials

Assisted in staff outreach by means of lecture series and other marketing strategies

Worked closely with the Nutrition Services Program Coordinator to develop and implement weight loss and other medical nutrition therapy programs at satellite locations and specialty clinics with internal and external organizations

Led group walking class

Provided weekly nutrition education classes in cardiac rehabilitation and weight management clinics

Directed project completion for and taught medical nutrition therapy application to dietetic interns and graduate students
Clinical Dietitian

Albany Medical Center

(Non-Profit; 5001-10,000 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)

October 2000 — July 2004 (3 years 10 months)

Provided nutrition care to patients encompassing screening for nutrition risk, assessment, care plan, intervention, education, evaluation, and documentation

Taught nutrition and diet therapy principles to dietetic interns, medical students, and healthcare providers

Interpreted and applied nutrition research to clinical practice

Participated in self-managed clinical work team

Participated in development of menus and enteral formulary

Participated in quality improvement teams and productivity studies

Laura Foresta, RD, LDN’s Education

The Sage Colleges-Sage Graduate School

Dietetic Internship , Nutrition Science , 1999 — 2000

Activities and Societies:

Graduate Assistant, Sage Colleges Wellness Center
The Sage Colleges - Russell Sage College

BS , Nutrition Science , 1995 — 1999
Hartwick College

BA , English/Music , 1985 — 1989

Activities and Societies:

Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society