About Me
I grew up in small town Minnesota and graduated in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Throughout my career, I have realized some of the gaps in healthcare and saw that we need to shift to a PREVENTATIVE model, where we are working towards healthy lifestyle habits; instead of seeking care after the disease processes have already begun. So, in 2021 I found the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and became certified as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. The program has taught me how integral all aspects of our life are to our well-being!!! Since then, I have completed education through NASM to become a Certified Personal Trainer, and through PPSC to become a Pain-Free Mobility Specialist.
As a personal motivator – in my late 20s, I started having back pain and saw doctors and therapists who could not determine the source of my pain. After years of holistic and natural care, I saw an orthopedic PA who quickly put the dots together. Labs and MRIs confirmed his suspicions and in 2019, I was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition “ankylosing spondylitis” (an inflammatory condition that affects the spine).
I desperately wanted to feel better, but knew immediately that I did not want to rely on medications to put a band-aid on the problem. Because of my nursing background, I also knew about the serious complications and side effects of the prescriptions I was given. I wanted to figure out what was CAUSING my disease, so I set about on a journey of research to get REAL answers. As a mother of 2 toddlers, I did not want pain to interfere with my daily life. Through my journey and collaborations, I found functional medicine. I discovered I had food sensitivities and gut imbalances that could be “triggering” my autoimmune condition, as well as many other self-care practices that have reduced pain and inflammation.
I LOVE working with women to help them to achieve the results that lifestyle changes can bring!!! This was my favorite part about nursing was educating patients and empowering them to HEAL themselves from the inside out!!! I am a living testament as to how strengthening your body and fueling yourself with whole, anti-inflammatory foods, can REDUCE PAIN and IMPROVE MOBILITY.
My goal is to educate and motivate women how to move and fuel their bodies, balance their home/work life, balance their hormones, lose weight, increase their energy and confidence, sleep well, and feel great! I am passionate about helping women to discover their potential and achieve the healthiest version of themselves, and I look forward to speaking with you!
With love and gratitude,
Laura
I grew up in small town Minnesota and graduated in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Throughout my career, I have realized some of the gaps in healthcare and saw that we need to shift to a PREVENTATIVE model, where we are working towards healthy lifestyle habits; instead of seeking care after the disease processes have already begun. So, in 2021 I found the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and became certified as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. The program has taught me how integral all aspects of our life are to our well-being!!! Since then, I have completed education through NASM to become a Certified Personal Trainer, and through PPSC to become a Pain-Free Mobility Specialist.
As a personal motivator – in my late 20s, I started having back pain and saw doctors and therapists who could not determine the source of my pain. After years of holistic and natural care, I saw an orthopedic PA who quickly put the dots together. Labs and MRIs confirmed his suspicions and in 2019, I was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition “ankylosing spondylitis” (an inflammatory condition that affects the spine).
I desperately wanted to feel better, but knew immediately that I did not want to rely on medications to put a band-aid on the problem. Because of my nursing background, I also knew about the serious complications and side effects of the prescriptions I was given. I wanted to figure out what was CAUSING my disease, so I set about on a journey of research to get REAL answers. As a mother of 2 toddlers, I did not want pain to interfere with my daily life. Through my journey and collaborations, I found functional medicine. I discovered I had food sensitivities and gut imbalances that could be “triggering” my autoimmune condition, as well as many other self-care practices that have reduced pain and inflammation.
I LOVE working with women to help them to achieve the results that lifestyle changes can bring!!! This was my favorite part about nursing was educating patients and empowering them to HEAL themselves from the inside out!!! I am a living testament as to how strengthening your body and fueling yourself with whole, anti-inflammatory foods, can REDUCE PAIN and IMPROVE MOBILITY.
My goal is to educate and motivate women how to move and fuel their bodies, balance their home/work life, balance their hormones, lose weight, increase their energy and confidence, sleep well, and feel great! I am passionate about helping women to discover their potential and achieve the healthiest version of themselves, and I look forward to speaking with you!
With love and gratitude,
Laura