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Work with Laurie Jean Ellis, MS-HNE, BSN, RN, CDCES, CLC, CHC
Laurie has a variety of strengths (training, education, experience) which enables her to effectively help you achieve greater level of health in any of these situations: 1] Chronic health condition(s); 2] Diabetes self-management training; 3] Healthy weight loss for life; 4] Healthy body needing a tune up; 5] Adopt health habits to reduce risk of chronic diseases; 6]Healthy eating and safe exercise during pregnancy; 7] Breast feeing support; 8] Feeding issues with infants and young children; or 9] Providing healthy diet for families.
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QUESTIONS ABOUT MAKING AN APPOINTMENT?
If you have questions about scheduling an appointment, or questions about how to fill out the forms for your appointment, or if you are unsure we will be able to help you with your specific health issue(s), or any other questions ... use the "CONTACT US" form on the HOME page to send an email or use the yellow message button in the lower right corner of this page, to send a message.
WANT AN APPOINTMENT, BUT CAN'T FIND A DAY OR TIME THAT WORKS FOR YOU?
Would like to make an appointment, but can't find a day or time on Laurie's schedule that works for you? No worries! Laurie accepts several evening and weekend appointments each week. You can request one of the special time slots by using the CONTACT US form on the HOME page or send a message using the yellow message button in the lower right corner of this page.
laurie jean ellis, ms-hne, bsn, rn, cdces, clc
Laurie will tell you that she has had a desire to help others live longer healthier happier lives, since she was a young teenager. This desire deepened and motivated her to enroll in nursing school at the University of Wyoming. As a nurse, Laurie was drawn to the specialties of pediatrics and health/nutrition education. In 2013, she returned to college to earn a master’s degree in Health and Nutrition Education from Hawthorn University.
Laurie maintains a Multistate Nursing License, and certifications in Lactation Counseling [CLC], Diabetes Life Coaching, and as a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist [CDCES]. She is a trained Holistic Nutritionist and Christian Health Coach. Laurie is also a 2023 graduate of the Power for Abundant Living - Advanced Biblical Studies Course at The Way International Biblical Research and Teaching Ministry.
Laurie has 34 years of experience working as a health coach and nutrition educator/counselor. A portion of this time was devoted to working as a pediatric nurse and pediatric nutritionist. Laurie was able to build up and support the health of all ages of youth (unborn through teen years) by providing valuable information about health supporting lifestyle habits and nutrition to parents and youth.
Laurie’s work with adults includes: 1) Health promotion to help individuals achieve optimal health (i.e. healthy eating, positive thinking, weight management, etc.); and 2) Chronic disease management. During her career, Laurie has developed over 30 health plans for wide variety chronic health conditions (i.e. heart disease, COPD, anxiety, cancer, arthritis, cognitive decline, etc.), helping hundreds of individuals, living with chronic health conditions, achieve greater levels of health.
Laurie utilizes evidence-based practices and expert guidelines as a foundation for all of her health coaching methods, educational materials, and program curriculums. She has spent countless hours studying the sciences of positive psychology and behavioral change. Laurie effectively utilizes and applies what she has learned. Her approach to health/nutrition counseling empowers her patients, and helps them successfully adopt new self-care habits to achieve greater levels of health.
In 2013, Laurie decided to start her own health and wellness company, Positive Patterns for Life . This company has allowed Laurie to follow her heart’s desire to help individuals take better care of their minds and bodies, and live longer healthier happier lives, utilizing natural interventions (i.e. nutrition, key supplementation, healthy lifestyle habits, positive psychology), and prayer.