Samantha is a Registered Dietitian with a passion for functional nutrition and client-centered care, tending to the unique needs of each person she works with. Samantha is currently completing her Doctoral program in Clinical Nutrition and holds a Master’s in Nutrition from Lenoir-Rhyne University and a Bachelor’s in Nutrition & Foods from Appalachian State University. Before sitting for her credentialing exam and state licensure, Samantha completed her Dietetic Internship through Lenoir-Rhyne University.
Samantha believes that people don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. With this philosophy in mind, her client approach involves humor, open and honest conversations, judgment-free sessions, and a strong client-provider connection to ensure each individual feels seen and heard. She aims to empower clients by helping them recognize that all they need to unlock their healthiest selves is a little extra knowledge and support because everything else they need already lies within.


Samantha is a Registered Dietitian with a passion for functional nutrition and client-centered care, tending to the unique needs of each person she works with. Samantha is currently completing her Doctoral program in Clinical Nutrition and holds a Master’s in Nutrition from Lenoir-Rhyne University and a Bachelor’s in Nutrition & Foods from Appalachian State University. Before sitting for her credentialing exam and state licensure, Samantha completed her Dietetic Internship through Lenoir-Rhyne University.
Samantha believes that people don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. With this philosophy in mind, her client approach involves humor, open and honest conversations, judgment-free sessions, and a strong client-provider connection to ensure each individual feels seen and heard. She aims to empower clients by helping them recognize that all they need to unlock their healthiest selves is a little extra knowledge and support because everything else they need already lies within.
Dr. Lara’s work philosophy revolves around empowering her clients to make sustainable lifestyle changes by providing evidence-based guidance tailored to their unique needs and preferences. She believes in fostering a supportive and non-judgmental environment where clients feel safe and motivated to take charge of their health journey while always understanding the “why” behind every recommendation.
In addition to seeing clients, Dr. Lara is involved in creating clinical protocols, designing care programs, and educating the TNT Wellness team on the latest research in the field. She is also a BCNS-approved supervisor for CNS® candidates looking to complete their clinical requirements.
Beyond her professional commitments, Dr. Lara believes in the importance of a work-life balance for true wellness. She enjoys spending time outdoors playing beach volleyball, golfing, pickleball, and traveling. She loves to eat and explore new restaurants, as she believes food has the power to be nourishing, social, and diverse. Through that practice, she lives her mission to empower others to live their healthiest, happiest lives.


TNT Wellness has been a leader in functional health and nutrition for over 30 years, offering personalized and science-based solutions to address a wide range of health concerns. Our comprehensive services, including advanced hormone and gut health testing, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, and customized wellness coaching, are designed to help you achieve and maintain optimal well-being.
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