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Meet The Team

About Happy Health Nutrition

At Happy Health Nutrition, we believe that all persons should have access to a qualified dietitian to help improve health. We proudly accept insurance as a way to improve more lives using food and lifestyle changes. Our expert dietitians use evidence-based science recommendations to meet each person where they are in their personal health journey. We are not the food police, but instead a helpful partner along your health journey. 

At Happy Health Nutrition…

  • We believe that diet quality is more important than restrictive eating patterns.
  • We believe adding veggies, fruit, and color to our plates will always benefit our health.
  • We aim to be a safe resource to help you with your health.

Start your journey to better health today. Book your appointment now and let’s work together towards your wellness goals.

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Lauren Budd Levy

MS, RDN, CSR

Lauren, Owner of Happy Health Nutrition, LLC has worked with people with kidney disease since 2010. In 2021, Lauren started Happy Health Nutrition to increase access to nutrition counseling for people with kidney disease and to prevent progression of CKD.

Lauren’s passion is working with individuals of all stages of kidney health and helping them feel more confident with CKD, but also addressing any other health issues. Lauren feels strongly that nutrition should benefit our whole body, not just one specific issue. Lauren is also a national speaker, recipe developer, writer, and is a part of advisory boards. 

Credentials:

Bachelor’s of Science from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro

Master’s of Science from the University of California, Davis

Dietetic Internship, University of North Carolina, Greensboro

Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition since 2013

Karina Tolentino

RD, CHWC

Karina is a California-based dietitian and health coach who provides counseling for people living with chronic kidney disease, general nutrition and wellness. Her approach to nutrition includes showing you that making diet changes to improve your health can be enjoyable and sustainable throughout your life.

She encourages autonomy in healthcare and supports you in making nutrition decisions that align with your values.

Karina enjoys mastering new recipes, trying new cuisines, and swimming.

Credentials:

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics

Registered Dietitian

Health and Wellness Coach certification

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