Are you tired of being told that “you’re fine”?
Me too. And I’m here to tell you to trust your gut. Advocate for yourself and find those who listen to you.
acne - November 2020
chronic bloating - Dec 2020
Hi, I’m Lauren.
Welcome to the little corner of the Internet I call home. I’m a functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, ICU nurse, and Restorative Wellness Practitioner. I take a root-cause approach to digestive distress and metabolic dysfunction.
As an ICU nurse, I care for the sickest of the sick. And although I wholeheartedly stand behind conventional medicine when it comes to managing a health care crisis, it drops the ball when it comes to chronic illness.
If you feel stuck and frustrated, I get it. I’ve been there. I struggled with multiple diagnoses and disorders including hypothyroidism, anxiety, insomnia, amenorrhea, interstitial cystitis, relentless acne, chronic bloating, and constipation. Side note - interstitial cystitis feels like a never-ending UTI. Yikes. Medically, the next step was antibiotics FOR LIFE. umm what??
I sought out functional nutritionists and started asking deeper questions about my health. I stopped accepting the same narrative and instead, started advocating for myself. I went back to school to not only educate myself, but to learn how to help others who feel stuck, frustrated, and alone.
I learned to heal my gut, restore my minerals, and get my life back. And now it’s your turn. Your symptoms are real. Your gut feeling is legit. And do not let anyone else tell you to, “not worry about it,” no matter how many credentials they have.
I am forever grateful for my health struggles because it led me to this. Nothing makes me happier than helping people restore their health and get that spark back. You ready??
Are we a match?
I work 100% virtually and specialize with those who struggle with:
chronic bloating and constipation
weight loss resistance
slow metabolism
low energy
diarrhea and irregular bowel movements
anxiety and mood disorders
elevated cholesterol and hormone imbalances
Education
I have a BS in Nutrition Science, Biochemistry from the University of California, Davis. I also have a BS in Nursing from Samuel Merritt University. I furthered my education with the following functional nutrition certification programs.
Restorative Wellness Practitioner, Level 1
Using evidence-based testing and customized healing protocols, we identify root causes starting in the gut. I am certified in the following tests: GI-MAP, CSDA, SIBO, and MRT food sensitivity testing.
Nutritional Therapy Practitioner
Using a whole-body approach, we dive deep into your nutrition, lifestyle, and health history to identify how and why imbalances are occurring. We look to restore the 6 pillars of your nutritional foundation.