

Nourishing Expert is a private nutrition practice that can help you achieve your wellness goals, whether you are seeking a weight management solution, plant based eating plan, vegetarian nutrition, general health and wellness, manage food sensitivities.
I strongly believe “Health is Wealth” and my goal is to work together with you to provide tools to heal and nourish your body and address the underlying disease A variety of nutrition services are offered including Individual nutrition counseling, group and worksite wellness, meal planning, super market tours, virtual nutrition counseling/Health coaching and testing services.
Nourishing Expert wishes you a healthy and happy life.
Everything you require is conveniently available in one place!! Your nutrition is as unique as your “Fingerprint”. Nourishing expert, LLC is…
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Nourishing Expert is pleased to offer “Virtual Nutrition Care,” also known as Telehealth, through a HIPAA-compliant secure platform (Healthie), catering to…
Lavanya Kethamukkala RDN, CLT, LDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist operating a private practice in Apex, North Carolina, with cross-state licensure in select states. As the founder and owner of Nourishing Expert, LLC, she brings over 18 years of experience as a clinical dietitian, delivering exceptional care across diverse medical settings, including inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care facilities.
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Alongside her “Registered Dietitian Nutritionist” credential, she has pursued specialized training in adverse food reactions. She has obtained certification as a Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT), equipping her with an extensive understanding of effectively managing dietary aspects related to conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Migraine, and various other conditions where food sensitivities are significant contributors.
She collaborates with a range of reputable laboratories to pinpoint the underlying causes of health issues and provide effective solutions. These laboratories include the following:
These partnerships enable her to offer a variety of testing panels ranging from food sensitivity, micronutrient, antioxidant, metabolic and functional status to lipoprotein particle tests, and comprehensive functional hormone testing using dried urine samples.
Outside of her professional endeavors, she finds joy in cooking, gardening, and crafting. Renowned for her culinary skills, she enjoys experimenting with various vegetarian recipes. She has conducted numerous cooking demonstrations and provided cooking lessons. Committed to community well-being, she actively volunteers at regional events to promote health and wellness. She resides in Apex, NC, with her husband and two boys.

With almost two decades of experience in conventional and functional medicine, Nourishing Expert, LLC integrates functional nutrition recommendations with evidence-based medicine.
Nourishing Expert’s multi-dimensional approach includes:
Convenient digital platform: HIPAA-compliant nutrition portal via downloadable app, providing intake forms, progress tracking, provider communication, and document access.
Diverse testing options: Food sensitivity, Functional, Hormone, and Metabolic tests to make informed health choices. Please refer to the testing tab for more details.
Exclusive benefits: “Full Script and E-Script Dispensary” access to discounted, high-quality supplements.
Additional services: Personalized meal suggestions, grocery tours, and pantry makeovers for a holistic wellness approach.
An inspiring tale of a woman’s remarkable journey, defying the typical trajectory of PCOS through nutrition and lifestyle changes.
My journey with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) began long before I had a name for it. In my early twenties, I noticed subtle changes—weight gain, irregular cycles—despite living a healthy lifestyle. It wasn’t until age 27 that I finally received a diagnosis.
For years, I searched for answers while navigating hormonal imbalances, pregnancy challenges, and ongoing health struggles. My first pregnancy brought unexpected complications, and even after becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, I still felt like something was missing.
Everything changed when I began looking beyond symptoms and focused on root causes.
With the right combination of nutrition, lifestyle changes, and persistence, I was able to transform my health—losing excess weight, balancing my hormones, and eventually conceiving my second child. Even when faced with challenges like ovarian cysts and digestive issues, I continued to dig deeper.
Discovering my food sensitivities was a turning point. By healing my gut, something remarkable happened—my body began to respond. At age 42, my menstrual cycle regulated naturally. By 44, I no longer needed hormonal support—something I once thought was impossible with PCOS.
Today, I manage PCOS through a holistic approach—balanced nutrition, movement, stress management, and targeted support. My health is stable, my energy is strong, and my life is full.
At 48, I stand not just as someone who has lived with PCOS—but as someone who has taken back control.
My mission is simple: to empower women to take charge of their health early, trust their bodies, and never wait for a “miracle.”
Because you are the miracle.
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Read MoreLavanya Kethamukkala RDN, CLT, LDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a private practice in Apex, North Carolina. She is the founder of Nourishing Expert. She has over 18 years experience working as a Clinical Dietitian and has provided excellent care to patients in a wide variety of medical settings including in-patient, out-patient and long-term care. She specializes in diabetes, women’s health, heart disease, vegetarian nutrition, cancer, food sensitivities and food intolerances.
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