Laura Schaffer, MS, RDN
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist​
Laura Schaffer, RDN
based in Eugene, Oregon.​
One-on-one nutrition therapy that challenges the influence of diet-culture and provides a collaborative approach in support of your health and well-being.
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About me
I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) licensed in the state of Oregon. I have more than 25 years of experience providing care in a variety of clinical, community and public health spaces in New York and Oregon.
I offer on-line and in-person nutrition counseling for adults who reside in Oregon inclusive of body size, age, race, cultural background, sexual orientation, neurotype and gender identity.
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Our work together is tailored to what you seek support around. Most commonly I work with people who have health concerns or challenges related to:
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Chronic dieting or disordered eating
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Blood pressure, cholesterol or triglycerides
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Prediabetes, Type 2 diabetes or gestational diabetes
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
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Chronic liver disease (MASLD / NAFLD)
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Digestive issues
My approach
My approach draws from clinical nutrition and also healing frameworks that center body diversity and autonomy, which include Body Trust®, Intuitive Eating, and Health at Every Size® (HAES®). I want you to be able to make fully informed decisions to determine how best to nourish your body. Figuring this out for yourself may take some time and unlearning--especially if you have been following rigid rules around eating for many years.
A scientifically grounded path away from a dieting mindset and toward food choices and eating practices rooted in your own truth.
A weight-inclusive, evidence-based practice, which integrates instinct, emotion and rational thought to cultivate attunement with the body's needs.
Health care principles that enable people to attend to their bodies' support needs without a focus on weight loss or medically unnecessary diet restrictions.
Learn more
by Hilary Kinavey and Dana Sturtevant​​
Live Nourished by Shana Minei Spence
Intuitive Eating, Fourth Edition
by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch​​
The Body Is Not an Apology, Second Edition
by Sonya Renee Taylor​​
Radical Compassion by Tara Brach
Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture
by Virginia Sole-Smith
Intuitive Eating for Diabetes by Janice Dada
Unapologetic Aging by Deb Benfield
Rates and Insurance
Self Pay
First visit: $200 for 55 minutes.
Follow-up visits: $180 for 55 minutes.
Payment due at time of visit.
Insurance
I am an “in-network” provider with these companies:
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Cigna
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Pacific Source
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Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon including MedAdvantage
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Trillium Community Health Plan (coming early 2026)
Even if I am “in-network” with your insurance company it does not mean nutrition counseling is a covered benefit for you. This depends on your specific plan and your medical diagnosis.
To understand your benefits, call your insurance company and ask these questions:
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Do I have covered benefits for Medical Nutrition Therapy: CPT codes 97802 and 97803?
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If yes, what is the limit, if any, to the number of visits each year?
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Do I have a deductible to meet before insurance pays?
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Do I have a co-pay or co-insurance for these visits?
Contact me
Whether you have a question or are ready to book your first visit, I would love to hear from you!
New clients are welcome to schedule a free, 15-minute discovery call.
Eugene, Oregon 97401
In-person visits are in my private, ground floor office in Eugene. There is ADA accessible parking, entrances and restrooms as well as a LTD stop directly in front of the building.
On-line sessions are through a secure platform. All you need is a reliable internet connection and computer, notebook or phone.
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