LJN Nutrition

Laura J. Nitowski, RDN, LDN

By removing the usual financial barriers to critical nutrition counseling and education, LJN Nutrition is committed to making essential, life-changing nutrition and behavior change support services accessible to all. Client needs, preferences, and motivation level drives delivery of services with the continuous support of RDN expertise - not algorithms, external standards grounded in problematically generated data or financial transactions.

About Laura Nitowski, RDN, LDN

 

Laura Nitowski, RDN, LDN is licensed in the state of Illinois and provides both in-person and virtual nutrition counseling and health coaching services for a wide array of health conditions and concerns.

Laura’s background informs her client-centered approach, philosophy of care and private practice structure. Prior to obtaining her degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, completing a rigorous dietetic internship program, and sitting for the credentialing exam to become a Registered Dietitian, Laura obtained a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature (Psychology minor) and engaged in a wide range of professional experiences (Human Resource Management, Hospitality, Child Care, Academia, Home Health and Long Term Care, Hospice, to name a few). Through these experiences, a common thread emerged: a deep commitment to process improvement and continuing education, all in service of providing services that “work” as well as improving access so that those who will most benefit are able to access them.

Upon obtaining her credentials as a nutrition professional, Laura founded her private practice LJN Nutrition with two fundamental goals:

Optimize delivery of evidence-based nutrition care services to enhance client outcomes.

Improve access to clients who have traditionally been left behind by our current healthcare model.

Practically, this has meant designing a private-practice business where…

  • Money is not the primary driving force in decision-making. Client need is.

  • Similarly, insurance company demands do not play a role in the care I provide. The individual client needs do.

I make every effort to meet you where you are and listen to what is important to YOU to achieve, versus promoting a specific dietary approach or agenda. I have a comprehensive view of your health and, with your approval, prioritize coordinating your care with your multidisciplinary health care team to improve the outcomes that matter to you. Frequency and length of appointments are customized based upon your needs and preferences. Fees are also customized based on amount of support provided as well as financial constraints. If there is a high need and motivation present, I make every effort to ensure accessibility to care.

While areas of focus include eating disorders (all diagnoses) and digestive diseases or concerns, I see clients with a wide range of needs and who have complex combinations of health conditions. I will be transparent regarding whether or not I am a good fit for your needs and will refer you if I am not.

I encourage you to reach out via the “Schedule & Contact” tab above if you think you may benefit from my approach.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Warmly,

Laura