Laura Menken MS RD LDN

Philadelphia Area Registered Dietitian

My Philosophy

You wouldn’t put diesel in your brand new Range Rover that takes premium gas because someone that wasn’t a mechanic told you to so. Would you?

So don’t take diet advice from randos on instagram or people in the produce section in Whole Foods who aren’t the experts.

Trust the expert in nutrition with your health, a Registered Dietitian. I have been trained to implement science-based, therapeutic diet and lifestyle modifications to help you achieve your goals in a realistic, safe, and effective way.  I am able to wear many hats and serve as a weight management dietitian, Bariatric Surgery dietitian, a Fertility dietitian, and a GI Dietitian (just to name a few!), in effort to assist you in achieving your goals.

I strive to be your biggest supporter as we transform your health.

I HAVE COUNSELED HUNDREDS OF INDIVIDUALS

WHILE WORKING AS A REGISTERED DIETITIAN.

NOW IT’S OUR TURN TO WORK

TOGETHER TO SOLVE YOUR OWN

UNIQUE, NUTRITION-RELATED PUZZLE.

Health Insurance Accepted

Patient Hours

Monday: 9am-1pm, 2-5pm

Thursday: 1-4pm

Friday: 9am-3pm

Why see a Registered Dietitian?

Registered Dietitians are food and nutrition experts who have met the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s (CDR) criteria to earn the RD credential. Dietitians are nutritionists, but nutritionists aren’t dietitians per se. Dietitians are able to counsel regarding nutrition intervention for specific disease states, medical nutrition therapy (MNT). Dietitians have specific training in undergraduate work to prepare them for the required dietetic internship which is a competitive match process following a 4 year bachelor of science undergraduate degree. The dietetic internship consists of 1200+ of supervised practice prior to sitting for the RD exam. Starting in 2024, dietitians are required to have a masters degree as well. About 6-7 years of education are spent becoming experts in the field in effort to help patients implement science based information to improve various disease states while also upholding ethical standards.

DIY diets without the guidance of a dietitian can be dangerous and ill fitting. Actual weight loss does not solely happen in the gym or in the kitchen. It is a multitude of factors specific to YOU. Ever thought about seeking a weight loss dietitian but felt that you could “do it on your own” and then lose a few pounds or even 50 pounds, but then gained it all and then some back?  I totally understand, and that’s why I want to help you! Seek the help of a weight loss dietitian to help you get it right from the start. Did you know that many insurance companies like Independence Blue Cross, HighMark, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Independence Administrators, all have policies in place to cover these services for individuals at no cost to you?  All included in your health insurance plan?  YES.  For example, Independence Blue Cross offers most members up to 6 visits per year, covered at 100% to meet with a dietitian per calendar year!