Mary Louise Lea, RD

I am a Registered Dietitian (CDN) with over 30 years of experience across a wide range of clinical and community settings. My background includes work in hospitals—spanning psychology, detoxification, medical-surgical units, and intensive care—as well as in long-term care. I have also served as a Chief Clinical Dietitian in both hospital and nursing home settings, where I managed teams of dietitians and oversaw quality assurance and survey readiness. Throughout my career, I have provided nutrition counseling in physician offices, group education settings, and one-on-one with clients.

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In a recent role, I counseled hundreds of patients using GLP-1 medications, gaining firsthand insight into the real-world impact of the obesity public health crisis. I currently work part-time at a nutrition counseling center alongside a team of highly skilled dietitians, providing personalized, evidence-based care. In addition, I serve full-time as a compliance officer for an orthotic and prosthetic company, where I help ensure patients receive high-quality, standards-driven care.

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As a dietitian, I believe in empowering individuals to build a healthy lifestyle that aligns with the foods they enjoy and the lives they lead. I approach each client as unique, recognizing that nutrition plans should be individualized. Many chronic conditions can be effectively managed—and often prevented—through thoughtful nutrition and education, and it is never too late to make meaningful changes.

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Outside of my professional work, I enjoy staying active through outdoor activities and have always had a passion for cooking for my family, including my four children and now my grandson. I am committed to staying current with emerging nutrition research and trends including those on social media, as they continue to shape the way people make food and lifestyle choices.