YOGA & MEDITATION • NUTRITION • ESSENTIAL OILS
Laura first discovered her yoga practice in 2004, taking private Iyengar-style classes to help her recover from sports injuries she experienced in high school. Her practice slowly evolved to include additional styles of yoga, including Anusara, vinyasa flow, restorative, and most recently, ashtanga.
Laura received her 200-hour vinyasa flow and meditation certification with Laurie Ahlemann through the Long Island Yoga School in 2010, and earned her 300-hour certification with Leslie Luft and Elyce Neuhauser through Absolute Yoga. Laura loves teaching vinyasa flow and meditation classes in a variety of settings, and strives to make the practice accessible for anyone and everyone.
Yoga really is for every body, regardless of age, gender, size, ability, injury, or any other barrier a person can come up with. Laura’s classes are infused with her lighthearted way of approaching new or challenging postures, and she always provides modifications for any level practitioner to help every student get the most from his or her practice. She enjoys learning from her students as well, making her teaching career a yoga practice in itself.
Laura is available for in-person sessions in the Portland area, as well as virtual classes. Email laura(at)lbhwellness.com to learn more and schedule a free consultation call!
Laura knew nutrition was the field she wanted to go into starting in high school, when she was struggling to get to the bottom of her constant digestive discomfort. After making simple yet significant lifestyle changes to create a drastic improvement in her quality of life, she knew she wanted to share her experience with anyone who would listen. Laura graduated with honors from Long Island University’s C.W. Post campus with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition in 2011. She produced her undergraduate thesis on the effects of nutritive and non-nutritive sweeteners on blood glucose control in people with type 2 diabetes. She completed her Dietetic Internship while earning her Master of Science degree in Health Care Policy and Management from Stony Brook Medicine in 2012.
She began her dietetics career working in school nutrition for a food service management company, and she now works in corporate wellness providing nutrition education to hundreds of employees in the insurance industry.
She most enjoys providing group workshops and empowering groups of people to make simple lifestyle changes that can produce significant results. She is available to create and implement wellness workshops and programs in a variety of settings and types of audiences.
Please get in touch with Laura to discuss wellness programming options for you and/or your coworkers, friends, family, etc.!
Laura was first introduced to the world of essential oils through the yoga community and using lavender to diffuse during class to help students feel more centered during class. She then started using essential oils for more than just aromatherapy.
Young Living™’s therapeutic grade essential oils and oil-infused products provided her with the ability to keep her home clean without using harsh chemicals, to make her meals more nutrient-dense, to stock the bathroom with all-natural products, and so much more.
Laura decided to be a part of the Young Living™ community because of the quality that results from the industry-leading Seed to Seal® process. The unmatched purity that comes from the therapeutic grade essential oils helps to support a healthy lifestyle in a way that no other essential oil brand can. She loves sharing what she has learned with others, and supporting her community members with educational resources and new ideas on how to use these products to achieve overall wellness. Laura and her team are always hosting free introduction to essential oil workshops, as well as “make and take” and other specialized events. She is available in person or via video conference for workshops.
Get in touch with Laura to see how you can learn more about how Young Living™ can support your wellness goals!
