Registered Dietitian & Weight Loss Program Dietician
About Nicole Lori, RD
“I like to Empower my patients to transform their health through science-based, compassionate, and personalized nutrition.”
Nicole Iori, RD, is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with Prima Medicine, serving patients across all Prima Medicine locations in Northern Virginia, including Fairfax, South Riding, Tysons, and Merrifield.
As a core member of the Prima Weight Loss Program, Nicole plays a vital role in helping patients achieve sustainable, healthy results through medical nutrition therapy and personalized coaching.
Known for her ability to blend evidence-based science with practical, real-life strategies, Nicole empowers patients to take charge of their health with clarity, confidence, and compassion. Whether supporting weight management, diabetes care, or gut health, her approach focuses on the whole person — not just the numbers on a scale.
Professional Philosophy
Nicole’s guiding principle is simple: “Meet patients where they are.”
She understands that food is deeply personal — and that change requires empathy, education, and accountability. Her mission is to help patients understand why nutrition matters, not just what to eat.
Through her work with the Prima Weight Loss Program, Nicole combines individualized meal planning, lifestyle coaching, and metabolic monitoring to help patients achieve measurable progress in a supportive, judgment-free environment.
Her sessions go beyond prescriptive diets. They’re about teaching patients how to:
- Rebuild a healthy relationship with food
- Manage chronic conditions through nutrition
- Maintain long-term weight loss without deprivation
- Improve energy, sleep, and overall quality of life
At Prima Medicine, she collaborates closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, and health coaches to ensure every patient receives coordinated, multidisciplinary care.
Current Role: Registered Dietitian & Weight Loss Dietician
In her current role, Nicole serves as Registered Dietitian & Weight Loss Dietician for Prima Medicine, supporting the Weight Loss program across all of Prima Medicine’s sites.
A patients visit with Nicole, is quite comprehensive, and she will review a host of things, to include:
- Conducting comprehensive nutrition assessments
- Creating individualized nutrition plans for obesity, diabetes, renal, and GI conditions
- Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) as appropriate to patients referred by Prima’s primary care and obesity medicine teams
- Providing ongoing diet counseling for GLP-1 therapy patients enrolled in the Prima Weight Loss Program
- Providing patient education materials, and resources for lifestyle change
- Collaborating with the Prima Weight Loss clinical team to track progress and success.
- Using InBody body composition analysis and meal planning tools to personalize care
By combining medical expertise with creativity and technology, Nicole ensures Prima Medicine patients receive cutting-edge, accessible, and compassionate nutrition support.
Areas of Expertise
Nicole brings a rare mix of clinical precision, innovation, and approachable communication to her practice.
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT). Developing personalized nutrition interventions for conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease.
Weight Management & Obesity Medicine. A key member of the Prima Weight Loss Program, Nicole designs GLP-1-supported nutrition strategies and balanced meal frameworks that complement each patient’s medical plan. She guides patients through the stages of fat loss, body recomposition, and metabolic maintenance, helping them build habits that last.
Metabolic & Endocrine Nutrition. Partnering with Prima’s endocrinology providers to support patients with insulin resistance, PCOS, and other hormone-related challenges.
Sports & Performance Nutrition. Drawing on her background with the Cornell Sports Nutrition Department, Nicole supports athletes and active adults looking to optimize energy and recovery.
Preventive & Community Health. Leading workshops and community wellness events through Prima Medicine’s outreach programs, promoting practical, evidence-based nutrition for all.
Education & Credentials
- Cornell University — Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences (Didactic Program in Dietetics)
- Cornell Dietetic Internship — in Clinical, Community, and Food Service Nutrition
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) — Commission on Dietetic Registration
- InBody Certified — Advanced body composition and bioimpedance analysis
Her training at Cornell University equipped her with the scientific foundation and leadership skills that define her work today. Nicole continues to expand her expertise in metabolic and diabetes nutrition and is a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES). She stays current on advances in GLP-1 therapy, nutrigenomics, and behavioral psychology in weight management — essential fields that inform her role within Prima Medicine’s patient-centered model. At Cornell’s VideoDine Study, Nicole honed her research skills in data analysis and participant behavior tracking, studying how eating environments shape choices — insights she now uses to design more intuitive, patient-friendly nutrition plans.
At URMC Strong Memorial Hospital, Nicole learned to navigate complex inpatient cases, conducting nutrition-focused exams and collaborating with medical teams on tailored care plans. That rigorous training built the clinical confidence that now underpins her outpatient expertise at Prima Medicine.
As a Community Nutritionist Intern at Foodnet Meals on Wheels, she tailored meal plans to support elderly populations, ensuring nutrient adequacy and creating educational campaigns that translated nutrition science into everyday guidance.
Her work at Broome-Tioga BOCES Food and Nutrition Services gave her early exposure to large-scale program design — reviewing menus for 60+ schools and training staff in compliance and recipe optimization.
Integration into Prima Medicine’s Multidisciplinary Model
Prima Medicine’s philosophy — combining Primary Care, Weight Loss Medicine, and Preventive Wellness — aligns perfectly with Nicole’s holistic approach. She is deeply embedded within Prima’s care ecosystem, working closely with physicians and the behavioral health team to support comprehensive weight loss and disease management from the dietary perspective.
Her nutrition programs complement Prima’s services in:
- Obesity Medicine & Weight Loss
- Endocrinology & Diabetes Management
- Cardiometabolic Health
- Digestive Wellness & Food Sensitivity
By supporting patients across multiple sites, Nicole ensures continuity of care and accessibility — offering both in-person and telehealth appointments to meet patients’ needs wherever they are in their health journey.
Patient-Centered Philosophy
Nicole’s style of care is empathetic and empowering. Her motto: “Progress over perfection.”
Each session focuses on education, accountability, and habit formation — not restriction. She believes success happens when patients feel supported, not judged. Her structured follow-up system ensures every patient in the Prima Weight Loss Program has clear, achievable goals and ongoing encouragement from a professional who cares. Nicole uses tools of technology to translate nutrition science into visual, accessible formats that motivate patient engagement.
Community Engagement
As part of Prima Medicine’s outreach, Nicole leads community wellness sessions and corporate seminars focused on healthy eating, diabetes prevention, and meal planning for busy lifestyles.
Her approachable communication style makes her a trusted educator and a familiar face in local wellness events throughout Fairfax County and Loudoun County.
Why Prima Medicine Patients Choose Nicole
- Integrated Care: Seamlessly connects nutrition with Prima’s medical and behavioral services.
- Weight-Loss Expertise: Key contributor to the Prima Weight Loss Program, offering structured, science-based guidance for patients on GLP-1 therapies.
- Empathetic Approach: Builds rapport that encourages consistency and success.
- Science Meets Practicality: Simplifies complex nutrition science into real-world habits.
- Holistic Support: Addresses physical, emotional, and behavioral aspects of health.
Her patients often describe her as a coach, cheerleader, and clinician all in one — someone who truly celebrates their victories and helps them stay accountable between visits.
Personal Interests
Outside of the clinic, Nicole enjoys staying active through hiking, cooking creative recipes, and exploring local farmers’ markets. Her Mediterranean-inspired culinary style mirrors her professional philosophy — balanced, nourishing, and sustainable. Her enthusiasm for real food and mindful living is infectious, inspiring patients and colleagues alike to embrace healthy lifestyles.
Contact us:
Nicole Iori, RD currently practices as a Registered Dietitian at Prima Medicines serving all locations — Fairfax, South Riding, Tysons, Merrifield, and surrounding Northern Virginia. She supports the Prima Weight Loss Program, Chronic Disease Nutrition Services.
Call us to book an appointment with Nicole at 703-870-3750.
