Laura Downer, RD

Hi, I’m Laura! I'm a Registered Dietitian with 4+ years of experience working with people across all stages of life as they navigate their unique health story. Together, we’ll form practices that are simple, enjoyable, and tailored 100% to you.

My specialties include: pregnancy/postnatal support, pediatrics 0-7yrs (specifically: picky eating, ARFID, and early infant nutrition), IBS management, weight loss/maintenance, and general nutrition wellness.

Families: I have 4+ years of experience working with families raising kids to be confident, adventurous eaters starting from pregnancy, baby’s first bites, or even from the midst of an older child's particularly picky season–No matter what season you’re in, we’ll get you from fussy eating to vibrant plates and positive meal times.

IBS patients: As an IBS patient myself, I went undiagnosed for way too long. My hope is that we can shorten that process and get you back to feeling your best with holistic symptom management that prioritizes your personal preferences.

Simply want some guidance on how to eat well and feel well in your body? We can do that, too!

Think of me as your co-captain. You’re in the driver’s seat as the expert on your unique context, and I’ll be by your side to offer whatever direction and nutrition expertise you need to navigate your health.

Never worked with a dietitian before? We’ll start by gathering some more information about you and what you hope to accomplish by working with a dietitian, then we’ll work together to determine next steps that align with your goals, and we’ll follow up regularly to celebrate progress and trouble-shoot challenges as needed.

¿Hablas español? ¡Yo también! Si deseas hacer tus consultas en tu idioma, programa una consulta conmigo.

More about me:

I grew up in Arkansas, got my Bachelor’s of Science at the University of Arkansas, completed my dietetic training through Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and I’ve been in Nashville ever since. During college, I lived in Valparaiso, Chile for a season working in a pediatric clinic, and much of my work over the last 4 years in Nashville has been with Spanish-speaking families from all over the world. Between sessions, you’ll find me outside rock-climbing or in the kitchen fermenting sourdough loaves.