Lalita Amorntheerakul, MS, RD, LDN

Lalita believes that lasting health isn't built through perfection or willpower. It is built through small, sustainable habits that fit into everyday life. She takes a holistic, client-centered approach to nutrition, helping individuals create meaningful lifestyle changes that support their long-term health while honoring their culture, values, and relationship with food.

Her passion for nutrition began long before becoming a dietitian. Growing up, she watched both of her parents navigate diabetes with limited nutrition guidance, which sparked a lifelong curiosity about how food and lifestyle influence health. Later, while working in the restaurant industry alongside talented chefs, her appreciation for food expanded beyond flavor alone. She became fascinated by the science, culture, and connection that food creates, ultimately inspiring her career transition into nutrition and dietetics.

Lalita enjoys working with individuals who feel overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice, struggle to build consistent healthy habits, or want to improve their metabolic health through sustainable lifestyle change. She has experience supporting clients with prediabetes, diabetes, cardiovascular health, weight management, and overall wellness.

While nutrition education is an important part of her work, she believes information alone rarely leads to lasting change. Her passion lies in helping clients bridge the gap between knowing what supports their health and confidently putting those habits into practice.

Using a collaborative coaching approach, Lalita partners with clients to uncover the barriers that make change feel difficult and develop practical strategies that fit their unique lifestyle. Together, they explore how nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, and daily routines work together to support overall well-being. Rather than focusing on rigid rules or restrictive diets, she helps clients build confidence, develop sustainable behaviors, and discover what truly works for them.

Lalita believes every person deserves compassionate, individualized nutrition care free from judgment. She sees herself as a guide, not the driver, empowering clients to define what health looks like for them and supporting them every step of the way. Her goal is to help clients create a healthier relationship with food while building habits they can realistically maintain for years to come.

Lalita earned her Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Illinois Chicago, where she also completed her dietetic internship. She previously earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, bringing a unique perspective that combines analytical thinking with compassionate, behavior-focused coaching.