Meet Lucy
RD, LDN
Founder, Nutrition Coach, Dietitian, Speaker
Location
Office visits in Downtown Durham and virtual visits anywhere in North Carolina
Availability
Weekdays, 9-2
Insurance
Insurance accepted.
A Little About Me
My interest in health and wellness started in high school, when I began doing yoga and going to the gym with my mom. When I discovered dietetics was a profession, I thought, Who wouldn’t want a career talking about food all day?
Along the way, I developed IBS, which gave me a whole new perspective on how personal the relationship between food and our bodies can be. That experience sparked my passion for helping others navigate gut health concerns and find foods and habits that work for their unique bodies.
Nearly 20 years later, I still love helping clients find their own path to better health and well-being. Whether I’m working one-on-one with a client or speaking to a group, I love making nutrition feel practical, approachable, and a little more fun.
Lucy Hayhurst, RD, LDN
Want to work together?
We’d be a great fit if…
You want supportive, practical nutrition guidance without judgment, whether you’re working through food-related struggles, trying to build healthier habits, or simply looking for a more balanced approach.
You’re navigating IBS or digestive issues and want to better understand your body and find what works for you.
Ready to
- gain clarity around your personal nutrition needs
- conquer the barriers that hold you back
- gain confidence with food
- build healthier habits that last?
I love helping you…
- find foods that work for your body when IBS or food sensitivities make eating feel complicated
- let go of food guilt and diet rules
- eat more plants without giving up the foods you love
- improve cholesterol and triglyceride levels
- balance your blood sugar levels and lower A1c with prediabetes
- plan meals that work for your schedule, preferences, and real life
- eat well as you age, with nutrition that supports strength, energy, and long-term health
A few things we can work on together:
Prediabetes · Diabetes · High Cholesterol · Hypertension · Meal Planning · Healthy Aging · IBS · Food Sensitivities · Overcoming Diet Culture · Plant-Forward Eating
On a personal note...
You can often find me walking in the woods or at a local park. I love spending time with my husband, Andrew, and our nature-loving sons.
My Credentials
- Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Dayton
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Registered Dietitian (RD), Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
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Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in North Carolina (LDN)
- Over 15 years of experience in nutrition counseling and wellness coaching for individuals and corporate clients
- Trained professional & motivational speaker
- Functional Nutrition Alliance training
What Working Together Looks Like
We’ll Start With A Clarity Call
Tell me where you are on your wellness journey and where you feel stuck. We’ll see if Well Balanced Nutrition can help! If it seems like a good fit, the next step is to schedule your initial nutrition assessment.
Initial Assessment + Road Map
This meeting is all about you! I’ll ask about your health history, lifestyle, nutrition habits and goals. We’ll work together to map out your personal path to feeling your best and get you moving in the right direction.
Follow Up Coaching
This is truly where the magic happens. We’ll build on your progress, work through speed bumps, and adjust as needed. I’ll provide accountability and practical support to help you make lasting changes.
Have questions before you begin?
We get it. A free, no-pressure call with Lucy gives you space to talk through what you’re looking for, ask questions, and decide what feels like the right next step, without any pressure to become a client.