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Training and Experience |
Lauren Allen, M.S., R.D., C.S.S.D. is a masters’ prepared Registered Dietitian with over 15 years of experience providing medical nutrition therapy to adolescents and adults. Lauren earned her undergraduate degree in dietetics at James Madison University then, completed a one-year ADA-accredited Dietetic Internship at the Pennsylvania State University. After Penn State, she broadened her health knowledge by completing a Master’s degree in Health Promotion Management at Marymount University. Later she was honored to serve as Adjunct Professor at Marymount, teaching nutrition to undergraduate students. For three years, she sharpened her clinical experience as resident Dietitian at Remuda Ranch, a nationally renowned eating disorder facility, helping adolescents and adults develop positive relationships with food. Lauren began working for Marine Corps Community Services at Marine Corps base Quantico in 2010 and was one of three Registered Dietitians in the Marine Corps serving as subject matter expert for performance nutrition and dietary supplements. During her time at MCCS, Lauren helped to develop a standardized nutrition program for Marine Corps Dining Facilities, Fueled to Fight. In addition, she co-developed the first nutrition training toolbox for Semper Fit fitness and health promotion staff to use in the field. To sharpen her skills, Lauren sat for the Commission on Dietetic Registration specialty board exam and is a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) which includes specialty in eating disorder treatment.
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Services
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Lauren offers a range of dietary and nutrition services at WellSpring, including:
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