Laurie is a registered and licensed dietitian providing medical nutrition therapy for the last nine years. She earned her Bachelor's of Science degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition/Dietetics from the University of Missouri - Columbia.

She is a Nutrition Consultant and does nutrition assessment for Enteral (tube fed) and Total Parenteral Nutrition (intravenous) nursing and hospice patients.

Laurie taught nutrition education at Columbia Public Schools and was the supervisor of six elementary grade school kitchens encompassing food safety and food preparation with standardized recipes, kitchen inspections, and nutrition analysis of school menus.

She appeared monthly on a local Columbia TV show performing cooking demonstrations with an emphasis on nutrition education. She also did monthly presentations at the local area mall, did radio spots, and newspaper articles. She has been involved in support groups, health conferences and has instructed adult and adolescent weight loss programs.

Laurie is able to help you understand which foods, vitamins, and health practices can give you the optimal health and longevity you desire.

To compliment nutritional counseling Laurie is also a licensed massage therapist trained in the healing therapies of Swedish massage, Deep Tissue massage, and Myofascial release, working toward creating better health.

Laurie earned her certification as a Massage Therapist at the Wholistic Life Center of Massage and Healing Therapies. Her training at the Wholistic Life Center focused on wholistic/natural therapies for healing.

Many people believe a massage is a treat to be had once in a while, as something that is merely an enjoyable and relaxing experience. Although that one massage will indeed be a wonderful experience, the most beneficial effects of massage therapy are cumulative and a course of massage treatments is recommended for the highest level of healing.

Getting a massage on a regular basis can have the effect of strengthening and toning the entire body mechanism. Massage therapy can stimulate or calm the nervous system depending on your needs and can be very successful in relieving fatigue and give a sense of renewed energy. A regular course of massage therapy can actually help prevent unnecessary strains and injuries that might otherwise occur due to excess tension.

Laurie believes it is important to incorporate the mind, body, spirit, and emotions as a part of the healing process.