Lauren Gustafson Dietitian / Nutritionist MS, RD, LDN, CPT

Lauren Gustafson is a Registered Dietitian nutritionist currently specializing in bariatrics and weight management in Chicago, IL. Lauren received her Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition and dietetics from Benedictine University and her Master of Science in dietetics degree from Loyola University Chicago.

Along with nutrition and healthy eating, Lauren also has a passion for fitness and received her personal training certification through the National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF). Lauren started her bariatric career as a member of an interdisciplinary team at a busy surgical program, helping those who wanted to pursue both surgical and nonsurgical weight loss. Since then, Lauren has transitioned to working remotely and counseling patients telephonically with Sarah Lynn Nutrition, along with leading a team of dietitians as Lead Dietitian. Lauren particularly enjoys helping patients post-operatively live a balanced lifestyle and combat weight regain.

When Lauren is not counseling patients, you can find her in the gym lifting weights, at home catching up on shows, reading, or cooking.

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