Laura Fuelberth, RD

When working with me, you can expect an action-oriented approach that leaves you feeling empowered and excited to work towards your goals. 

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My main areas of focus are sports nutrition, intuitive eating and support in recovery from eating disorders or disordered eating. 

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I am a Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian in both Illinois and Missouri with extensive experience in sports nutrition, eating disorder nutrition counseling and community health. I have been working in the eating disorder field for over 7 years, in both inpatient and outpatient levels of care settings. I have also partnered with several local sports teams to offer education and nutrition counseling to adequately fuel for sport without sacrificing mind or body.   

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I completed my undergraduate studies at Drake University, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in both Psychology and Sociology, as well as a Concentration in Global and Comparative Public Health. I then went on to obtain my Master’s Degree in Public Health Nutrition from New York University and completed my Dietetic Internship at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center. My multidisciplinary education has provided me with a comprehensive understanding of human behavior and societal influences on health, which allows me to best personalize care. 

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In my free time, I love to be outside and spend time with my husband. I ran Division One Cross Country and Track and Field in college and continued to race competitively post-collegiately in NYC for several years, where I helped coach and captain a local club team. When I’m not running, I am either lost in a book or art project. 

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My experience as a collegiate Division One athlete inspired me to pursue a career in dietetics after witnessing the lack of support and misinformation about nutrition for athletes. My athletic involvement in college and post-collegiately led me to an increased interest in the intersection between athletics and eating disorders. By building my private practice, I hope to challenge the dangerous narrative in sport that over-emphasizes and perpetuates the thin ideal for optimal performance. I am greatly invested in helping individuals reintegrate sport into recovery and build a flexible, positive relationship with food, mind and body.