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Experience

I am a registered dietitian and nutrition therapist with a passion for making evidence-based nutrition practical, engaging, and enjoyable. With both a degree in Applied Nutrition and in Psychology, I combine nutrition science with behavior change principles to help individuals build sustainable habits and positive relationships with food.

 

I specialize in weight-inclusive, psychology-informed nutrition counseling and have extensive experience creating interactive nutrition education for clinical, community, workplace, and athletic audiences through presentations, workshops, cooking activities, food tastings, and individualized counseling.

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Teaching & Presentation Experience

  • Nutrition & Mental Health

  • ADHD & Nutrition

  • Autism & Nutrition

  • Sports Nutrition

  • Hydration & Heat Safety

  • Parenting Picky Eaters

  • Seasonal Nutrition

  • Food Access & Community Nutrition

  • Chronic Disease Prevention

  • Cooking Demonstrations

  • Food Tastings

  • Workplace Wellness

  • Community Nutrition Education

Areas of Expertise

  • Intuitive Eating

  • Psychology-Informed Nutrition Counseling

  • Eating Disorders & ARFID

  • Neurodivergent Nutrition (ADHD & Autism)

  • Adolescent Nutrition

  • Sports Nutrition

  • Women's Health

  • Chronic Disease Management

  • Interactive Nutrition Education

  • Behavior Change & Motivational Counseling

  • Group Presentations & Workshops

  • Community Nutrition

  • Cooking Demonstrations & Food Tastings

  • Educational Content Development

Professional Experience

 

Registered Dietitian / Nutrition Therapist

Spence Counseling Center | Omaha, Nebraska                                                 2026 – Present

  • Provide individualized medical nutrition therapy using a weight-inclusive, psychology-informed approach.

  • Specialize in eating disorders, neurodivergent nutrition, chronic disease management, sports nutrition, adolescent nutrition, and women's health.

  • Develop individualized nutrition care plans utilizing the Nutrition Care Process.

  • Collaborate with psychologists, therapists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to provide integrated client care.

  • Design and facilitate nutrition education presentations, workshops, and community outreach programs.

  • Create evidence-based educational materials that make nutrition practical, approachable, and sustainable.

 

Executive Marketing & Administrative Assistant

Spence Counseling Center | Omaha, Nebraska                                                 2017 – 2026

  • Develop educational blogs, handouts, social media campaigns, newsletters, and marketing materials focused on nutrition, mental health, and overall wellness.

  • Coordinate community outreach events and wellness initiatives.

  • Assist with insurance coordination, scheduling, onboarding, and administrative operations.

  • Collaborate with executive leadership to support organizational growth, training, and strategic initiatives.

  • Serve as a liaison between providers, clients, and community partners while maintaining HIPAA compliance.

 

Color Guard Director

Ralston High School | Ralston, Nebraska                                                               2025 – Present

  • Teach movement, performance skills, and teamwork while fostering confidence and leadership.

  • Mentor students in goal setting, resilience, and personal growth.

  • Collaborate with instructional staff to integrate visual performance into the marching arts program.

  • Encourage healthy performance habits, hydration, and nutrition strategies appropriate for student performers.

 

Cheer Coach

Brownell Talbot | Omaha, Nebraska                                                            2019 – June 2025

  • Coached student-athletes in performance, teamwork, leadership, and healthy habits.

  • Provided guidance on sports nutrition, hydration, injury prevention, and performance readiness.

  • Led multiple state championship teams (2021, 2023, and 2024).

  • Built positive relationships with athletes and families through effective communication and mentorship.

 

Community Nutrition Intern

Whispering Roots | Omaha, Nebraska                                                      2023 – 2025

  • Designed and delivered community nutrition education programs focused on food access, health equity, and practical nutrition skills.

  • Led interactive classes on gardening, meal planning, recipe development, and food preparation.

  • Partnered with community organizations to improve food access for underserved populations.

  • Assisted with program planning, evaluation, and food pantry initiatives supporting local families.

 

Clinical Nutrition Intern

Methodist Hospital | Omaha, Nebraska                                                                   2023 – 2025

  • Provided medical nutrition therapy utilizing the Nutrition Care Process across a variety of inpatient units.

  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized nutrition interventions.

  • Assessed nutrition status through laboratory values, anthropometrics, nutrition-focused physical exams, and clinical documentation.

  • Educated patients and families on evidence-based nutrition recommendations.

 

Food Service Management Intern

Methodist Hospital | Omaha, Nebraska                                                                   2023 – 2025

  • Assisted with hospital foodservice management, quality improvement initiatives, menu planning, and HACCP compliance.

  • Participated in budget planning, inventory management, and operational workflow improvements.

  • Developed staff education materials supporting food safety and sanitation best practices.

 

Preschool Teacher

Small Miracle Preschool | Omaha, Nebraska                                                           2014 – 2017

  • Created engaging classroom experiences that promoted healthy eating, movement, and early childhood development.

  • Designed age-appropriate lessons encouraging curiosity about food and wellness.

  • Partnered with families to support children's developmental and educational goals.

Education

 

University of New England

Master of Science in Applied Nutrition

Graduation Date: 2025

 

Grace University
Bachelor of Science
Psychology
Graduation Date: 2016

Professional Affiliations

 

  • Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)

  • National Academy of Sports Medicine

  • Kappa Omicron Nu

  • Nebraska Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (NAND)

  • Nebraska Eating Disorder Network (NEDN)

  • International Federation of Eating Disorder Dietitians (IFEDD)

Contact

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Email: laurathompson4854@gmail.com
Phone: 402.215.5377
Omaha, Nebraska 

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