Lavanya Kethamukkala RD, 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 10 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 intolerance.

Education and Credentials :

• Graduate of Didactic Program in Dietetics from University of New Hampshire, NH
• Post- Graduate Degree in Food Science and Nutrition from SPMVV, A.P, India
• North Carolina State Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist
• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics active member
• Certification of Training in Childhood and Adolescent Weight Management from Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Certified LEAP Therapist ( Life Style Eating and Performance)
• Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition from Commission on Dietetic Registration (2011-2016)
  

In addition to the RD credential, she has also received advanced training in adverse food reactions and has completed a certification course (Certified LEAP Therapist-CLT) that provides a much deeper understanding of how to manage the dietary component of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Migraine, and many other conditions where food sensitivities play a vital role.

She loves cooking and gardening. She is a wonderful chef and likes to experiment different vegetarian recipes. She has conducted several cooking demonstrations and provided cooking lessons. She loves to volunteer at the regional events and promote health and wellness in the community. She lives with her husband and kids in Apex, NC.