Lavanya Kethamukkala, RDN, CLT, LDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified LEAP Therapist, and founder of Nourishing Expert, LLC. With more than 20 years of clinical experience, she specializes in Whole-Food Plant-Based nutrition, lifestyle medicine, PCOS, gut health, food sensitivities, women's health, and chronic disease prevention, with a focus on South Asian and culturally inclusive nutrition.

Having lived with PCOS for more than 27 years and now navigating menopause, Lavanya combines Whole-Food Plant-Based nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and evidence-based care to help women improve hormonal and metabolic health. Drawing from both Indian and American food cultures, she translates nutrition science into practical meals, cooking skills, and sustainable habits that fit everyday life. She serves as the North Carolina State Coordinator for the Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group and is an active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.