Lauren Engle, RD

Howdy, I’m Lauren—a registered dietitian, wife, and mom living in the mountains of West Virginia.

Life on the Ridge

Life here is simple in the best ways—slow mornings with coffee (a true personality trait of mine), time outside with my family, creek days, gardening, and trying new recipes in the kitchen. When I’m not working with clients, you’ll usually find me reading or tinkering with watercolor, knitting, or cross stitch—with my dog and cat never too far away.

How I Got Here

My path to becoming a dietitian wasn’t a straight one. I spent years working in executive assisting and health administration, but I always had a quiet interest in nutrition. Over time, that interest became more personal as I found myself struggling with my own health. I was doing what I thought I was supposed to do—but it wasn’t working.

That season led me to take a step back, dig deeper, and ultimately change direction. I went back to school to pursue nutrition, earning my degree in Human Environmental Sciences from The University of Alabama, and went on to complete a 1,200-hour clinical dietetic internship with AdventHealth Orlando. What started as a desire to better understand my own health became a calling to help others do the same.

My Approach

Through both personal experience and professional training, I’ve come to believe something simple: we’ve drifted pretty far from the way food is meant to be. Real, traditional food didn’t get us to where we are today—and modern, highly processed food isn’t going to fix it.

My approach reflects that. I help people get back to real food and build habits that actually work. Just practical, steady changes that fit your life and help you feel your best. I believe our bodies were created with intention, and when we care for them well, we’re better able to show up for the life we’ve been given.