Lauren's health philosophy revolves around the fundamental belief that every aspect of our body is intricately connected. In her practice of functional medicine, she blends evidence-based research and cutting-edge technologies to create a comprehensive treatment protocol based on root cause. She is passionate about integrative mental health and specializes in treatment of mood disorders, stress, traumatic brain injuries, hormonal imbalances, and nutritional deficiencies.

Lauren also has a background in research, having served as the medical monitor for a clinical study focused on addressing PTSD and traumatic brain injury among military members. Her expertise helped support the implementation of a protocol designed through quantitative electroencephalography (qEEG) guided magnetic resonance therapy (MeRt), a form of customized transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).

Lauren is a board-certified psychiatric and family nurse practitioner with both a master's and bachelor's degree in nursing from Duke University. She also holds a bachelor's degree in developmental psychology from the University of Michigan. Currently, she is pursuing her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree at Florida State University. Lauren is a diplomate in anti-aging and regenerative medicine, board-certified by the American Academy of Anti-Aging. In 2022, she completed a certificate in Psychedelic Therapy and Research from the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS), including MDMA-assisted therapy from the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS).

She has also completed training in Maharishi Ayurveda, East-West medicine, somatic breathwork, and epigenetics.

In addition to patient care, Lauren is also a diagnostic imaging specialist with an expertise in reading and interpreting brain SPECT images.

Education

  • B.S., Developmental Psychology — University of Michigan
  • B.S., Nursing — Duke University
  • M.S., Nursing — Duke University
  • PMHNP — Florida State University

Certifications

  • Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
  • Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Board Certified Diplomate in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (American Academy of Anti-Aging)
  • Certified in Psychedelic Therapy and Research (California Institute of Integral Studies)
  • Certified in MDMA-Assisted Therapy (MAPS)
  • Maharishi Ayurveda
  • East-West Medicine
  • Somatic Breathwork
  • Epigenetics
  • Reiki