Laura Grams, RD

Growing up on a farm near Edmonton planted the seeds for Laura to be interested in food. It was the ability to see food farm to fork that excited her. She studied nutrition at the University of Alberta with the purpose to not prescribe diets, or restriction, but to help people build a positive, and joy-filled relationship with food and their body. Her passion for prenatal nutrition, led her to complete a Master's in Nutrition and Metabolism at the University of Alberta, with her thesis focusing on counselling techniques to best support pregnant women. Following her Masters, Laura worked for 6.5 years at a Primary Care Network, providing care to clients across the lifespan. Laura's practice is guided on principles of Intuitive Eating, Health at Every Size, and Ellyn Satter's Division of Responsibility.

Laura is committed to helping you find practical, delicious and sustainable ways to make simple changes. She enjoys translating the science into practical tips you can use in your life. Laura practices in a kind and compassionate way, meeting her patients wherever they are at.

Helping parents raise a future generation of adventurous and intuitive eaters is what excites her most about being a Registered Dietitian!

Clients Served:

Laura's nutrition practice specializes in family nutrition:

Prenatal/Pregnancy

New Mom's/Postpartum

Infant Feeding/Starting Solids

Toddlers, Children & Youth

Families

Whether you are looking for ideas to nourish yourself in pregnancy or while breastfeeding, planning for meals postpartum, have low iron in pregnancy; or perhaps you have a child with a food allergy, low iron, constipation, growth concerns, or picky eating tendencies - Laura would be happy to help. As new parents have many scheduling demands, Laura welcomes you to bring your baby or child to the appointment.

In addition to family nutrition, Laura is seeing clients of any age for a variety of reasons, including:

Anemia/Low Iron

Digestive Health (Celiac, Constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, GERD)

Emotional Eating

Fatty Liver

General Healthy Eating

Healthy Food Relationship

Heart Health (Cholesterol, Triglycerides, Blood Pressure etc.)

Fertility

Food Allergies & Sensitivities

Meal Planning

Osteoporosis

Pre-Diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes

Vegetarian or Vegan

Laura sees clients in clinic at our Spruce Grove location, or virtually (video or phone) to any Alberta resident. Most health insurance plans cover Registered Dietitian visits, and direct billing is available.

Fun Facts about Laura

Since Laura is a foodie at heart, in a free time she enjoys checking out new coffee shops, bakeries and restaurants! You will also find her cherishing time with her family, walking her dog, curling, cross-country skiing, gardening, or baking.

Laura's happy place is Vancouver Island, at the ocean!