READY TO HAVE ENERGY AND FEEL GOOD IN YOUR BODY?
Lauren Appier
Functional Nutritionist, MS, CNS Candidate Under Supervision
- I love playing tennis! It is both physically challenging and a space for me to mentally reset.
- Traveling doesn’t come easily to me, but I love it! Greece has been my favorite country so far.
- I believe a good sunset is one of the world’s greatest free gifts.
About Lauren
Health and wellness have been a central part of my life from an early age. While an adolescent dance and theater student studying in New York City, I was fortunate to train under a mentor whose philosophy (that true success begins with a healthy, well-cared-for body and mind) shaped my perspective in lasting ways. I developed a deep appreciation for how nutrition and lifestyle habits influence overall well-being.
I went on to dance professionally for 6 years, a world where under-fueling and body image struggles were pervasive. Becoming conscious of those patterns was the beginning of a much more intentional relationship with my own health, one that extended to navigating stress, anxiety, and learning to regulate my own nervous system.
My path to functional medicine in particular was shaped in large part by my brother’s health. A research scientist, he became chronically ill with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and multiple chemical sensitivity following a toxic chemical exposure at work. While conventional medical interventions hadn’t helped him progress, a more holistic approach led to measurable improvements. Between his deep research into environmental exposures and my background in health science, intentional dietary changes, and creating a cleaner living environment made noticeable differences. It also ignited my passion for root-cause, systems-based care.
My first career was in personal training and stretch therapy, where I discovered how deeply rewarding it is to be part of someone’s journey toward feeling their best. I then had the privilege of interning with Joy Bauer, the leading nutrition and healthy lifestyle expert of NBC’s Today Show, which deepened my appreciation for practical, fun approaches to nutrition for busy families. After obtaining a Master’s Degree in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine with a 4.0 GPA, I am now in the process of obtaining my CNS® nutrition board certification, the highest credential in my field.
Connecting with others and helping them reclaim their quality of life, no matter what stage of healing they are in, is what I truly feel called to do. I bring that sense of purpose to every client I work with, and I am genuinely excited to be part of your journey.
From My Clients
I love the total approach Vivawise takes, it’s so much more than just diet and exercise. I now have a great toolkit for holistic health. I also appreciate how caring and dedicated Katie and Megan. The time taken and thoroughness are unmatched to anything I’ve experienced. I’ve learned so much since working with Megan. I feel and look better overall, my stress has reduced-I have hope! I love knowing I’m doing good things for my body and mind and have a new outlook on health. I’m extremely grateful to have found this place!
I appreciate the intentional and personalized approach Katie and Megan put into coaching me according to what I wanted to accomplish as well as what my lab results were showing. My energy has been up through the roof! My focus at work and home have been sustained throughout even long, hard days. I have slept better, had less pain and felt so much better throughout the day. I saw remarkable improvements in my blood labs especially in my cholesterol, triglycerides and DHEA! I recommend anyone who doesn't have energy and is struggling with emotional well-being to spend money and time now with empathetic coaches who help guide us to make lifestyle choices that help us not just get healthy and stay healthy...but to enjoy life to the maximum!
The nutritional tips and encouragement from Megan have been super helpful. I like that I can work at my pace without judgment. I love that you tailor my nutrition plan to my lifestyle and my bloodwork and other test results! I definitely have more energy and more motivation to stay on this health journey for life. I have lost weight, my inflammation has gone down and I have more confidence in my ability to control my nutrition and exercise goals! I recommend others who need to improve their health but don’t have a clue where to start! The one on one sessions are literally life changing!
My wellness plan was customized to my needs and wants. It is not a blanket approach where they give everyone the same program. Katie & Megan really took the time to understand my personal challenges and gave me the tools to help myself! I was never perfect with my program but the providers were very patient and understanding. They always came up with creative solutions to help me overcome my obstacles. Katie & Megan are so educated and experienced that they could easily pivot with any issues or excuses I came in with. Their service in my opinion is underpriced because they will change your life and your family's for the better! My energy and focus has extremely improved. I used to need daily naps and I had brain fog all the time. I actually needed a lot of help with stress management which has been extremely beneficial in my life. I wish I got help years ago!!
I appreciate how patient and kind my health coach Megan has been. She holds me accountable but doesn't shame me or make me feel guilty if I go off track. The most noticeable change has been with my weight. I've lost a little over 20lbs since working with Vivawise. I also notice that the way I interact with food has changed. I don't crave as much junk food, and I more easily notice when I feel full. I'd recommend people who have been struggling with their weight/health for a long time and don't quite know where to start.
