who we are
Lauren Schmitt is a registered dietitian specializing in weight management and women's nutrition.
Corporations: Ms. Schmitt develops and implements wellness and nutrition education programs for various corporations, include Sony Pictures Entertainment and DreamWorks.
Individuals: Ms. Schmitt works with individuals to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle that incorporates nutrition and physical fitness, including specific diet counseling, eating disorder counseling, weight loss management, and/or personal training.
In addition to her registered dietitian accreditation, Ms. Schmitt has a Master of Science in Nutrition from California State University, Northridge.
Mariana Bowman is the director of Sweet Science Nutrition. Ms. Bowman has significant experience in many facets of the health industry.
She has provided wellness training for an array of corporate clients, including Neutrogena Corporation, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Avery-Dennison and Johnson & Johnson.
In addition to her accreditation as an RD, Ms. Bowman has a Master of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics.
what we do
Sweet Science Nutrition is a nutrition and weight-loss center based in Studio City, California.
We welcome a wide range of clients to our office: moms looking to shed pregnancy pounds, diabetics, actors and athletes seeking a natural competitive advantage. We also offer an affordable remote program for those beyond our city.
why we work
- Personalization
- Information
- Motivation
Speak to a real person about your unique challenges.
Weight-loss books can be helpful. We read most of them. The problem is, a working woman, and a teenage girl and a senior citizen all have vastly different needs, and no matter how perceptive the bestselling authors are, they can never know you.
They don't know you're allergic to gluten...or can't stand salads...or just lost your spouse and find comfort in your refrigerator...or have a job that forces you to get every meal through a drive-thru window.
We get to know you.
In fact, as registered dietitians, we're trained to understand your lifestyle before making any recommendations.
Learn correct principles...from credentialed experts.
With peer-to-peer support groups, you often find yourself in a room where the member with the biggest mouth dominates the discussion. But the musings of fellow dieters are no substitute for professional counsel.
At Sweet Science Nutrition, you'll never have to listen to anyone less qualified than a Registered Dietitian - the very pros your doctor recommends.
Get inspired by a big-picture perspective.
Let's say you had money trouble. A good financial consultant might spin their wheels:
"Here's a list of stocks to invest in, here's how to consolidate your debts - that'll stop the bleeding momentarily. Oh, and here's my number if we have to do this again in six months."
But a great one would take a breath:
"Want to know how you got here? What things you neglected that slowly built up over time? Can I teach you how the market really works?"
At Sweet Science, we strive to switch on that light, to give you "aha" moments that inspire lasting change. You'll never eat the same way again.