Laura Wilson, RD

Born and raised in Calgary, Laura accredits her longtime interest in nutrition to her family's dedication to a healthy lifestyle. Laura pursued her post secondary education at the University of Alberta, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science, Nutrition Major. She then returned to Calgary to complete her dietetic internship and has chosen to remain here since to practice.

Laura enjoys helping her clients set and achieve realistic goals to suit their lifestyle, no matter where they are starting from. She is driven to empower patients and their families with the knowledge to provide their bodies with optimal nutrition, as well as to foster a healthy appreciation for food. She has a particular interest in pediatric nutrition and in encouraging nutritious eating as a family, including families faced with a picky eater. She has experience in counselling for specific dietary needs, including management of chronic disease, allergies/food intolerances and vegetarian/vegan diets.

In her spare time, Laura enjoys running, yoga, playing soccer, hiking in the mountains and trying out new recipes of all kinds.