Laura is a dedicated clinical dietitian. She started out in acute care and covered medical units from oncology to the ICU. For nearly 30 years, Laura has been dedicated to the treatment of disordered eating. Every person who struggles with disordered eating is unique and the symptoms present differently for each individual, even with identical diagnoses. Laura’s deep understanding of the complexities of ED’s and the need for a paradigm shift in the treatment and diagnosis of disordered eating is part of what makes her unique and particularly skillful at promoting nourishment of the whole person.

Laura’s professional experience in eating disorders was obtained as the Clinical Nutrition Manager at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell-Westchester’s Behavioral Health Center. In addition to her managerial role, she worked as the lead dietitian of the dedicated inpatient Eating Disorders Program, now known as the Outlook Center for Eating Disorders in White Plains, NY.

She managed the nutrition program under the supervision of top experts in the field including Dr. Wendy Harris, MD, Dr. Henry Chang, MD, and notably, Dr. Katherine Halmi, MD, a renowned psychiatrist and pediatrician. Dr. Halmi, MD is a pioneer in the treatment of eating disorders with published research dating back to the seventies. After years of service in the eating disorder unit, Laura made the move into private practice where she spent 10 years as a Senior Dietitian alongside Joy Bauer, MS, RD, the well-known author and expert nutritionist for The Today Show. Laura was also part of the team at Columbus Park Collaborative and Armonk Psychiatry and after 2 years, opted to open her own private practice in NYC. All told, Laura has spent the last 27 years of her career dedicated to helping people heal from disordered eating. She has literally seen thousands of individuals with every known symptom or presentation of disordered eating. Laura holds certificates as a New York State Certified Nutritionist and iadep® Certified Eating Disorder Specialist & Supervisor/Consultant. She is a somatic and trauma-informed professional with certifications from the Embodied Recovery Institute. It is in her nature to learn and endlessly explore new solutions to the shared struggles of body size, choosing healthy & pleasurable foods and engaging in movement or hobbies that support longevity and fulfillment of mind-body and soul.