Her practice, Dana Laake Nutrition, is located in Kensington, Maryland. A health professional for more than 38 years with 25 years in medical nutrition, she is an honors graduate from Temple University with a Master’s degree in nutrition from the University of Maryland. In addition to media presentations, writing, radio talk show host and providing professional continuing education courses, Dana Laake has been a Maryland Legislative Assistant on health issues and has served three Gubernatorial appointments on health care regulatory boards. Currently she serves by Governor’s appointment on the Maryland State Board of Dietetic Practice. Her practice includes the nutritional evaluation and treatment of the full spectrum of health issues affecting children and adults. She resides in Kensington with her husband Peter Laake and they have four sons. Julie Matthews