About Laura Berger, MS, RDN, LD

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist | Creator of The Perimenopause Diet | Functional Nutrition & Weight Loss Expert

Hi, I’m Laura—and I help women lose weight, balance their hormones, and feel like themselves again with practical, personalized nutrition therapy that works in real life.

I’m a Registered and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist based in Westerville, Ohio, and I work with women in Westerville, Columbus, OH and across the U.S. through both in-person and virtual sessions. Over the years, I’ve helped 100’s of clients ditch the confusion with nutrition, heal from the inside out, and finally get results—even when nothing else seemed to work.

But this isn’t just my profession—it’s personal.

My Story: From Frustration to Freedom

Like many of the women I work with, I once found myself frustrated with how traditional approaches to weight loss and health often fell short—especially for women in their 30s, 40s, and beyond. I watched clients struggle with the same issues I myself have been through: unexplained weight gain, fatigue, mood swings, gut issues, and hormone imbalances—only to be offered restrictive diets, calorie counting, or medication as the only answers.

That’s what led me to create The Perimenopause Diet, a signature nutrition program rooted in my CORE nutrition method, designed to address the real, root causes behind hormonal weight gain, slow metabolism, and low energy during perimenopause. It’s a clear, sustainable roadmap for weight loss, hormone balance, and long-term health—without extreme diets or tracking every bite.

Nutrition is so much more than a list of diet rules or numbers to calculate. It’s the foundation for how your body functions and thrives. I help you learn what you really need to optimize your health so weight loss and living a vibrant life feels normal again.

Today, I combine the science of dietetics with a functional medicine lens to help my clients heal their bodies naturally and get back to feeling vibrant, energized, and strong. I help you BELIEVE in your body again!

My Approach: Food as Medicine, Root Cause Healing, & Restoring Metabolic Health

As a dietitian specializing in integrative and functional nutrition, I take a whole-body approach to care. That means identifying and addressing the underlying causes of your symptoms—whether it’s insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, gut imbalances, or hormonal shifts in perimenopause and into menopause. I use a “food as medicine” approach to target your symptoms and support your body’s natural ability to heal and function.

I work closely with clients to develop nutrition plans that are simple, effective, and tailored to their unique needs—without calorie counting, restrictive rules, or crash diets.

Whether you’re struggling with stubborn weight loss, perimenopausal symptoms, digestive issues, or autoimmune conditions, I’m here to help you find clarity, confidence, and long-term healing through evidence-based nutrition.

Credentials & Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Dietetics – The Ohio State University

  • Master of Science in Human Nutrition – The Ohio State University

  • Dietetic Internship and Training – The Ohio State University Medical Center

  • Bachelor in Health Promotion and Fitness/Exercise Science – Otterbein University

  • Advanced training in Integrative & Functional Nutrition

  • Former Nutrition Professor – Otterbein University

Areas of Specialization

  • Perimenopause & Hormonal Weight Gain

  • Natural Hormone Balance & Metabolic Support

  • Sustainable Weight Loss for Women

  • Gut Health & IBS

  • Autoimmune Conditions (Thyroid, Celiac, IBD)

  • PCOS & Endometriosis

  • Food Sensitivities & Chronic Inflammation

  • Blood Sugar & Insulin Resistance

  • Prenatal & Postnatal Nutrition

A Bit More About Me

I’m a wife, a mom of two sweet girls, and a big believer in using food as a tool to honor the body God gave us. My inspiration comes from 1 Corinthians 6:19–20:
“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit…? Therefore honor God with your bodies.”

When I’m not working with clients or creating programs, I love cooking nourishing meals, hiking, working out, spending time in the garden, and playing with our energetic boxer, Rosie Mae.

Ready to Start Your Healing Journey?

Whether you’re in Ohio or anywhere in the country, I’m here to support you with individualized nutrition counseling, functional health testing, and powerful, proven programs like The Perimenopause Diet.

👉Contact Me today to set up your initial consult!