Key Takeaways:
- Expert dietitians offer personalized, virtual nutrition coaching covered by most insurance plans.
- The team emphasizes patient-centered care and realistic, sustainable approaches to healthy eating.
- Get to know the real people behind the program—insightful, compassionate experts here to support your health journey.
At the heart of our nutrition coaching and diabetes education program is a team of dedicated, insightful, and compassionate registered dietitians. They are the experts who partner with you, celebrate your progress, and guide you toward a healthier, more intuitive relationship with food.
We believe that expert care should be accessible, which is why our programs are entirely virtual, offering both one-on-one and group sessions, and are covered by most insurance plans. But more importantly, we believe in a philosophy of care that puts you first. Our dietitians lead with intuition, focusing on patient-centered strategies that honor your unique body, lifestyle, and goals.
Alyssa Sharp
MS, RD, LDN CDCES
Mary Ahern
Registered Dietitian
Mary Walker
MS, RD, LDN, CNSC
Kate Moore
Registered Dietitian
Sophie Lauver
Registered Dietitian and Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach
To help you get to know the brilliant minds behind our program, we asked them a few questions.
If you could have everyone understand one fundamental concept about nutrition, what would it be?
Kate: "That food is information, not just fuel. Every bite we take sends biochemical signals to our genes, hormones, microbiome, and immune system. Nutrition isn't just about calories in and out—it's about how the body responds to what we eat on a cellular level. Understanding this empowers people to make food choices that support healing, energy, mood, and longevity."
Alyssa: "One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to nutrition; what works for someone else won't work for you. Everyone responds to food differently based on factors within our control (meal timing, activity level) and out of our control (genetics, age). The key is finding a sustainable, personalized approach. It’s okay to experiment and adjust; we’ll find what works for you together."
Beyond the typical food pyramid, what's a helpful analogy for balanced eating?
Kate: "I use the 'symphony orchestra' as an analogy. Just like a beautiful symphony needs various instruments to be in tune and work together harmoniously, each body needs a variety of nutrients to function optimally. If one section (like protein, healthy fat, or antioxidants) is missing or out of balance, the entire performance (metabolism, mood, immune response) can feel off."
Mary A.: "I love the diabetes plate method for highlighting the importance of vegetables. I also like Michael Pollan's 'Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants' to show the importance of reducing processed foods and eating largely whole foods. Using gentle concepts around nutrition can make it simple, less overwhelming, and easier to be successful."
What's a common nutrition myth you wish would just disappear?
Mary W.: "A nutrition myth I'd like to see disappear is the sole reliance on BMI to define health. Instead of focusing on labels like "obese" or "overweight" based on a number, I wish we could emphasize the concept of a healthy weight that is individually appropriate. This takes into account personal history, comfort levels, and overall well-being, shifting the focus from a potentially stigmatizing number to a more holistic understanding of health.
Sophie: "That one ingredient or nutrient is responsible for the demise or pinnacle of your health. This really shifts focus away from healthy eating patterns. Instead, we are placing a label of 'good' and 'bad' on foods and making nutrition so much more complex than it needs to be. Healthy eating is not black and white; it is very gray."
If you had a magic wand to change the food environment, what would you do?
Mary A.: "I’d make locally grown produce the most accessible and affordable option in every community. Eating locally means fresher, more nutrient-dense food, and it also supports local farmers and reduces environmental impact. Right now, it’s often cheaper to buy berries flown in from across the world than those grown nearby—which shows that there is real opportunity for improvements. Shifting this would benefit health, economy, and sustainability all at once."
Sophie: "So many things I would change, but subsidizing and incentivizing healthy foods to be grown and produced, making it easier and more accessible for people to eat healthy. Eating healthy shouldn't be a luxury; it should be embedded into our culture and daily lives."
If you could collaborate with any other profession to improve people's relationship with food, who would you choose?
Mary W.: "To improve people's relationship with food, I would collaborate with psychologists. Providing clients with resources and support for their mental health in relation to food is crucial. By helping individuals develop a positive relationship with food as nourishment and fuel, while also offering avenues for emotional support outside of eating, we can foster healthier long-term habits."
Alyssa: "I'll go with a chef! Many of my patients want to eat more vegetables but don’t know how to prepare them in ways they actually enjoy. Partnering with a chef could help build confidence in the kitchen and make healthy eating feel more accessible—and more delicious."
We hope this gives you a small glimpse into the supportive, knowledgeable, and patient-focused team that is here to help you succeed. If you're ready to start your own journey with one of our experts, we invite you to learn more about our program and get qualified today.
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Sophie Lauver MS, RD, LDN, NBC-HWC
Sophie Lauver is a Medical Advisor for Aeroflow Diabetes, a Registered Dietitian and Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach. Sophie has worked across various healthcare settings including hospitals, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, and wellness technology. She specializes in guiding individuals towards a plant-based lifestyle in order to significantly reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, heart disease, and high cholesterol.
About the Author
Tara Giltner is the Marketing Manager at Aeroflow Diabetes, where she leads comprehensive marketing and communications strategies to elevate brand awareness, patient engagement, and market share in the diabetes care sector. With over a decade of experience in marketing, public relations, and content development, she is passionate about leveraging strategic communications to empower patients, enhance experiences, and improve health outcomes.
Tara’s career includes agency and in-house roles within healthcare and wellness organizations, as well as leadership roles in the Public Relations Society of America. A graduate of University of South Carolina, she is now a North Carolina resident, where she enjoys life with her husband, two daughters, two dogs, and a cat.
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