Lifestyle Nutrition

As a lifestyle dietitian and founder of Ochsner’s Eat Fit nonprofit restaurant initiative, Molly has managed the nutrition program at Ochsner Fitness Center in New Orleans for over 20 years, working with thousands of clients, ranging from people like you and me to professional athletes. Through it all, she learned what drives us and motivates us, what works and what doesn’t, and what derails even our best intentions. Having the ability to dial into these behaviors and challenges has fueled and inspired Molly’s entire professional career.

As a regular contributor to national and local publications, Molly covers all things related to nutrition and wellness. She has been a columnist for the Times-Picayune | New Orleans Advocate since 2006 and has been the nutrition expert for New Orleans’ ABC affiliate WGNO since 2009, with weekly TV segments on WGNO’s Good Morning New Orleans, "Get FUELED with Molly.” She also hosts a weekly podcast, FUELED wellness + nutrition with Molly Kimball, where she addresses the latest health trends and interviews some of the country’s leading experts.

Lauren Berry, RDN, LDN, is a Senior Clinical Registered Dietitian and Lifestyle Nutrition Supervisor at Ochsner Health, providing virtual nutrition counseling with over ten years of experience as a registered dietitian. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences from Louisiana State University and completed her dietetic internship through the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.

Lauren is licensed to practice in Louisiana and Mississippi. She specializes in weight management, women’s health, anti-inflammatory nutrition, gut health, and chronic disease management. Known for her caring, empathetic approach, Lauren focuses on sustainable lifestyle changes by emphasizing what clients can add to their routines rather than remove. Her zest for life and passion for helping others shine through in everything she does, and she loves empowering clients to reach their health and wellness goals. In addition to her clinical work, she supervises the lifestyle nutrition team and has played a key role in expanding services, improving outcomes and conducting quarterly all outpatient dietitian huddles. Guided by a deep commitment to service and purpose, Lauren is passionate about meeting clients where they are and supporting meaningful, lasting progress.

Alexis Weilbaecher Thompson, RDN, LDN, is a Senior Clinical Registered Dietitian at Ochsner Fitness Center in Harahan, Louisiana, specializing in weight loss, weight management, and disease management. She also offers metabolism testing—measuring resting energy expenditure using BodyGem technology—and body composition analysis via InBody.

She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences from Louisiana State University in 2010 and completed her Dietetic Internship at Louisiana Tech University in 2011. Following her internship, Alexis joined Ochsner Fitness Center as a Lifestyle and Wellness Registered Dietitian, where she has been practicing since 2011. She is licensed to practice in both Louisiana and Mississippi and offers services to clients through both in-person and virtual appointments.

Alexis is dedicated to building personalized, collaborative relationships with her clients, guiding them in developing sustainable nutrition strategies that promote long-term health and overall well-being.

Peyton Cherry, MS, RDN, LDN is a Registered Dietitian committed to helping individuals achieve their health goals as a Lifestyle Nutrition Dietitian at Stone Creek Club and Spa. She specializes in disease management, weight loss, women’s health, fitness optimization, and gut health.

She provides evidence‑based nutrition guidance that supports each client’s overall health goals, helping them build practical, sustainable habits. Her compassionate, collaborative approach focuses on empowering individuals to make meaningful changes that enhance their well‑being and quality of life.

Peyton holds a Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition Sciences with a concentration in Dietetics from Louisiana State University and completed her dietetic internship at North Oaks Medical Center. She earned a Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences from Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University and is also a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, further expanding her expertise in nutrition.

Shawanda is our team lead for client communications and scheduling!