laurie

became a believer in the life-changing power of nutrition after a 20 year career in finance left her overweight and suffering from high blood pressure and chronic respiratory ailments; not relishing the prospect of pills and puffers in perpetuity, she revamped her diet and lifestyle and was astonished by how rapidly her body healed
was inspired to learn and educate others about the power of food as medicine; she earned her diploma in Applied Holistic Nutrition at the Institute of Holistic Nutrition in Toronto, completing over 700 hours of in-class instruction and 100 hours of professional cooperative experience to become a Certified Nutritional Practitioner
graduated with the Certificate of Exemplary Achievement (a perfect grade point average)
is a member of the Canadian Association of Natural Nutritional Practitioners (Natural Nutrition – Clinical Practitioner)

expertise

designing customized, progressive diet, supplementation and lifestyle protocols to restore biochemical and physiological balance and enhance health and well-being
comprehensive knowledge of biochemistry, anatomy and physiology, body metabolism and disease pathology
additional certification in endocrinology, blood sugar management, supplementation and understanding lab diagnostics in clinical practice
experienced in herbal medicine, meditation and Ayurvedic approaches to wellness
knowledgeable in holistic food preparation, meal planning and therapeutic diets
works in compassionate, therapeutic partnership with clients to develop the ideal “recipe” to nourish body and mind, restoring energy and enthusiasm for life