My name is Laura. I am a Registered Reflexology Practitioner (RRPr), Certified Holistic Nutritionist (CHN), and Complementary Health Practitioner. I grew up in Grey/Bruce and returned to the area in 2018.

I have always been passionate about helping others feel empowered in their health and well-being. This naturally led me to explore bodywork and energy medicine as a way to support healing. I haven’t always been here though…

My post-secondary journey began with Massage Therapy, but a strong case of wanderlust took me across Canada and eventually to Europe, where I spent part of my twenties living and travelling abroad.

Later, I returned to school to become a Medical Laboratory Technologist and worked in hospital labs for over a decade. I eventually grew disillusioned with the conventional approach to healthcare, which often focuses more on treating illness than preventing it. I felt a deep calling to help people feel good, inside and out, through the natural healing modalities I had discovered on my own journey toward holistic well-being.

For the past 20 years, I have immersed myself in the study of both science and spirituality, blending these perspectives in my approach to complementary healing. I have completed formal training and hold certifications in several healing modalities, as well as an advanced diploma in Medical Laboratory Science, a program covering five core disciplines: biochemistry, hematology, transfusion medicine, microbiology, and histology. This foundation gives me a broad understanding of how the body functions at both the cellular and systemic levels, enriching the care I offer.

My passion for learning is endless, and I am always seeking new ways to expand my skills and deepen my practice. I recently completed a comprehensive Applied Nutrition program, and I look forward to weaving this knowledge into my work. I am also currently studying Clinical Hypnosis to deepen further the healing experience I offer. Recently, I travelled to Maui to study Lomi, the traditional Hawaiian massage, a sacred practice rooted in flow, connection, and the art of whole-body healing. I am integrating these teachings into my practice and look forward to offering this work at Willowgrove Wellness in the near future.

When I'm not holding space for others, I’m deep in the beautiful chaos of motherhood. I love reading, nurturing my body with movement, and cooking delicious plant-based meals. I enjoy being on the beach, hiking in the forest, going on adventures, listening to music, and attending live shows. I value sharing authentic connections with others, both human and animal, with dogs especially holding a special place in my life. But my greatest happiness comes from my four children, watching them explore, learn, and grow.

Qualifications

• Registered Reflexology Practitioner (RRPr)
• Certified Holistic Nutritionist (CHN)
• Ayurvedic Marma Nadi Point Therapy
• Indian Head Massage
• Hot Stone Therapy
• Sound Healing (Tuning Forks & Crystal Singing Bowls)
• Thai Foot Reflexology
• Reiki Level Two
• Advanced Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science