Lauren Barkan
Areas of Specialization: Weight Management, Sports Performance, Diabetes, Women’s Health, Cardiovascular
Lauren was diagnosed with juvenile onset diabetes at the age of 16 and has been dedicated to helping others change their eating habits to improve their quality of life ever since. She has over 10 years of experience providing nutrition counseling to individuals looking for assistance with disease management, weight management, sports performance and overall good health. Lauren has been interviewed for several magazines and newspapers and has been invited to present nutrition education to various groups and corporations, including the Norfolk Admirals and the Norfolk Airport.
Registered Dietitian, MS, RD, CSSD
- Bachelors Degree, Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise, Virginia Tech
- Masters Degree, Sports Nutrition and Chronic Disease, Virginia Tech
- Registered Dietitian, American Dietetic Association
- Certified Adult Weight Management Specialist, American Dietetic Association
- Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics
- Certified Specialist in Adult Weight Management
Lauren works in Chesapeake at our Chilled Ponds clinic. When she’s not at work, Lauren lives in Virginia Beach with her husband and two sons.
Lauren with the Old Dominion University Lady Monarchs!