Laura is a Certified Consulting Hypnotist. She is an active member of the National Guild of Hypnotists since 2015. Laura  specializes in hypnosis for managing weight and has an Associate degree in science  with a major in food and nutrition. As a type I insulin dependent diabetic , Laura has the experience and the understanding  to help individuals find their balance and  enjoy healthy foods, naturally. 

Laura's professional experience incudes five years coaching  patients at the Center for Weight Management under Dr. Vern Weisberg in Portland, Maine. She has been certified as a medical assistant, a dental assistant, and a phlebotomist. Laura was a Real Estate broker for 12 years. She is a yin yoga teacher, and a Reiki practitioner. She enjoys gardening and quilting.

Laura has many diverse life experiences.  In 1978,   Laura and her husband Zig left the city with the desire to live off the land. Together they purchased  32 acres of forest in a small town in Down East Maine.  Always up for an adventure and a challenge, they lived off the grid for more than a decade.  During that time, Zig and Laura built a sawmill, a log cabin, and several small businesses, including the insulation cutter which was sold through Stanley Tools. They raised 2 amazing, now adult, children and 3 grandchildren.

Laura practices hypnosis at Oasis Wellness Partners in Scarborough ME.