Cara Mowery
MS, RDN, LDN, IBCLC
Bio
Cara Mowery, MS, RDN, LDN, IBCLC is a registered dietitian and lactation consultant. She enjoys walking alongside clients in their health journeys to provide tailored support that meets their needs and fosters a positive relationship with food. She believes food is meant for both nourishment and enjoyment and strives to help individuals worry about food less so they can focus more on what’s important to them.
She has extensive experience in perinatal nutrition support and treating child, adolescent, and adult clients with eating disorders at different levels of care. She is especially passionate about management of disordered eating during pregnancy and postpartum; prenatal breastfeeding education; advocating for breastfeeding support by nutrition professionals; and supporting aspiring RDNs & IBCLCs in meeting their career goals. Currently, Cara works in the outpatient setting seeing clients for nutrition and lactation support.
Cara attended NC State University where she received her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Sciences. She went on to complete her Master of Science in Nutrition and dietetic internship through Meredith College. She completed her lactation coursework and clinical lactation training to become an IBCLC through NC State University.
Outside of work, Cara enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and church community. She loves baking, reading, and cheering on the NC State Wolfpack!