Hello! I'm Lora

As a Functional Nutritionist and Women’s Menstrual Health Practitioner, I am dedicated to assisting women in conquering their most distressing menstrual symptoms.

I employ a root cause & whole body approach grounded in scientific evidence to address my clients’ symptoms, taking into account all possible underlying factors that may be influencing their condition.

My passion is deeply rooted in women’s menstrual health + wellness, nutrition, functional labs, and clean beauty.

I am also a fervent advocate for dismantling the stigma that surrounds menstrual disorders and mental health struggles.

Credentials:

From Debilitating Menstrual Pain
to a Life of Freedom, Ease, and Joy

I endured years of debilitating pain, overwhelming anxiety, and feeling ready to give up. Now, I feel calm, confident, and comfortable—physically and emotionally—throughout my cycle. All month. Every month. It’s possible for you, too.

Living with chronic illness can feel overwhelming and isolating. My journey began when I was just fourteen, experiencing a terrifying panic attack while babysitting. Over time, I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, then later PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder), but the treatments offered—various medications, birth control, therapy—only seemed to scratch the surface of my ever-shifting symptoms. I tried supplements, herbal remedies, yoga, and meditation. Still, each time I felt I was making progress, the pain and emotional turmoil would return, sometimes so severe I needed help walking, bathing, and even dressing myself.

The traumatic events in my life compounded my struggles: losing my father in a tragic accident, my aunt’s suicide, and my cousin’s ongoing battles with addiction that ultimately took her life. These losses deepened my anxiety, depression, and cyclical pain. Yet, my breaking point also became my turning point. When I decided to study nutrition, I learned how hormones, inflammation, and mental health are deeply interconnected. Implementing what I discovered—nourishing foods to reduce inflammation and stabilize hormones, nervous system regulation to soothe stress responses, mindful self-care habits, and infradian rhythm alignment to work with my cycle instead of against it—gradually alleviated my debilitating pain and stabilized my moods.

It wasn’t an overnight fix; there were many setbacks and tears. But through patience, persistence, and self-compassion, I found a version of myself free from the constant agony of monthly flare-ups. My physical strength returned, and so did my hope. Today, I’m sharing this journey because I know there are countless women silently enduring the same pain—feeling isolated, dismissed, or desperate for real answers. I’m here to reassure you that healing is possible, even if it feels out of reach right now. You deserve support, solutions, and relief, and I’m committed to helping you find them.

I would be honored to guide you on your path to transformation.

Love and light,

Lora

EDUCATION + DESIGNATIONS

• Aveda Institute Portland

• PCC Institute for Health Professionals

• National Association of Nutrition Professionals

• Holistic Nutrition Credentialing Board

• Institute for Menstrual Health; Nicole Jardim

• Certified Holistic Aesthetician

• Certified Functional Nutritionist

• Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist; BCHN®

• Certified Women’s Menstrual Health Practitioner

• Certified Metabolic Balance® Coach

• Certified Finally Free™ Intuitive Eating Coach

Additional Training

• Functional Lab Interpretation

• DUTCH Advanced Hormone Testing

• Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis

• Designs For Health® GI Molecular Analysis

• Biochemical Individualism & Body Typing

• Professional-Grade Supplements

• Cognitive Behavioral Coaching

• Ayurveda, Herbalism, TCM

• Enzyme Therapy

Let's Get TO Know Each Other

Fun Facts About Me

I love affirmations, crystals, yoga, dance parties in the living room, matcha lattes, green juices, and warm summer nights. 

I’m an enneagram 1, personality type INFJ, and star sign virgo.

Hawaii, the redwoods, and bookstores are my happy places.

Prior to becoming a nutritionist, I was an aesthetician + makeup artist.

My work was featured on the set of Grimm, in Portland Bridal Magazine, at the Portland Ballet & Aveda® Portland Fashion + Beauty Events. 

I worked in restaurants for 18 years too!

 

I am married to an aviation nerd from Maryland and mama to an opinionated, creative, and imaginative daughter.

We have two crazy kitties that chose us, named Sofie and Decker.

We live in the scenic Columbia River Gorge area of Oregon. 

“I just want to say a massive thank you. Lora made me feel truly seen and heard, helped me overcome my debilitating menstrual pain, and rediscover my joy. I finally feel like the person I was meant to be. Working with her has been life-changing and empowering.”

— MariaH (PMDD Warrior)

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LAUNCHING March 2025

The Master Your Menstrual Pain Method™

Discover an in-depth, comprehensive program that guides you through my proven, science-based method to address the root cause of your persistent menstrual discomfort.

The MYMP Method is designed to empower you to overcome your symptoms, setting the stage for a life abundant with freedom, wellness, and joy.

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Free Resource #1

Master Your Menstrual Pain Guide

Download my FREE guide to discover proven strategies for easing painful period symptoms. Build your Menstrual Pain Relief Toolbox and take control of your monthly cycle!

Free Resource #2

Master Your Menstrual Pain Workshop

Watch my FREE 30-minute workshop to uncover the root causes of menstrual pain and disruptive cycle issues, and learn how to manage them naturally and effectively.