Ashley Lauria, MA, RD, LDN, IBCLC, NASM-CPT, is the co-founder of First Step Nutrition Consulting, LLC, where she provides personalized nutrition counseling and lactation support through both in-person and telehealth appointments.

With more than 16 years of experience as a registered dietitian nutritionist and over 9 years as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Ashley is passionate about helping individuals and families achieve better health through realistic, evidence-based nutrition. She believes nutrition should enhance your quality of life—not add stress—and works with clients to create sustainable habits that fit their unique lifestyles, goals, and stage of life.

Ashley specializes in women’s health, prenatal and postpartum nutrition, lactation, sports nutrition, weight management, and chronic disease prevention. Ashley earned her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from Gannon University and her Master of Arts in Health and Wellness from Union Institute & University. She is committed to lifelong learning and staying current with the latest research to provide compassionate, individualized care grounded in science.

Ashley was first inspired to pursue nutrition while growing up in the dance world, where she witnessed many dancers struggle with body image and nutrition. That passion deepened after becoming a mother, as she experienced firsthand the profound impact that nutrition and healthy habits have on the well-being of both parents and children. Ashley strives to make nutrition practical, approachable, and sustainable, while empowering individuals to create healthy habits that support them through every stage of life.