Based in Vancouver, BC, Lauren grew up on the largest non-governmental hospital ship in the world, with Mercy Ships, where she lived alongside over 50 cultures in a close-knit, mission-driven community. This unique upbringing instilled in her a deep understanding that, no matter how much we think we know, there’s always more to discover by connecting in real ways with each other.

Lauren knows firsthand the toll of relentless overachieving, a pressure we all face in modern culture to "do it all." After battling debilitating illnesses and realizing that she had become her own taskmaster—pushing through even when her body was saying "stop"—she uncovered that this accumulated stress was at the root of her physical pain and mystery symptoms. She then embarked on a healing journey—not just for her body, but for her entire life. Lauren discovered that true healing isn’t about trying harder; but coming to understand and address your whole system’s specific needs that fully align with ancient wisdom lost in the pace of modern life.

In recent years, Lauren has entered a new chapter of emotional growth as her family has navigated the painful discovery that their daughter was a survivor of childhood trauma, including sexual abuse by a close relative. This challenging journey of caregiving through recovery from trauma, complex PTSD, and grief has profoundly shaped Lauren’s work and perspective, deepening her passion for supporting others in their own recovery and healing.