Lauren holds a bachelor's degree in public health and health sciences with a minor in nutrition. As a certified Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) group exercise instructor, she has extensive experience as a fitness specialist working with clients to implement a healthy diet and exercise regimen. She has served as a nutritionist for the Virginia Department of Health in Spotsylvania County and the City of Fredericksburg, before joining Virginia Heart. Lauren is extremely passionate and excited to see her patients transform their lifestyle and live each day to the fullest. In her spare time she spends time with her family, and likes to go for walks with her dog and husband.