About Well Balanced With Laura
MY JOURNEY
Hey! I’m Laura, the founder of Well Balanced©
I’ve been a nurse for over 10 years and have worked in a variety of settings — from hospitals to clinics to home care. I’ve seen firsthand how much our health impacts every part of our lives.
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been drawn to health and wellness. Alongside nursing, I grew my passion for fitness and nutrition, eventually becoming a group fitness instructor, personal trainer, and culinary nutrition expert, while diving deeper into women’s health.
But honestly… this isn’t just professional for me. It’s personal too.
I’ve experienced my own struggles with hormones, gut health, anxiety, and feeling disconnected from my body.
I know what it’s like to feel stuck.
To try everything — diets, calorie counting, quick fixes — and still not feel better.
At one point, I realized pushing harder wasn’t the answer.
So I started doing things differently.
I focused on supporting my body through simple, realistic changes to how I ate, moved, and lived. And over time, everything started to shift.
Today, I feel more balanced, more connected, and more in control of my health, without extremes.
Now, I help women do the same.
To feel supported in their bodies, build routines that actually fit their lives, and create results that last — not just for a few weeks, but long-term.
💜 This is exactly what The Well Balanced Method™ is built on.
If you’re ready for a more supportive, sustainable approach to your health — I’d love to work with you.
It’s my mission to help women feel more at home in their bodies — supported, energized, and confident in their health.
You don’t need to fight your body to see results.
When you start listening to it and supporting it properly, everything begins to shift.
That’s why I created Well Balanced©.
I provide personalized fitness and nutrition coaching designed to help you build a lifestyle that actually feels good — and lasts.
Whether you're local to Durham Region or working with me online, I’m here to guide and support you every step of the way.
Credentials & Expertise
I combine my nursing background with fitness and nutrition coaching to support women in a more complete, sustainable way.
➜ Registered Practical Nurse
➜ Perioperative Nurse
➜ Certified CanFitPro Fitness Instructor
➜ Poliquin Certified Personal Trainer
➜ Zumba level 1 Certified
➜ STRONG by Zumba Certified
➜ Certified CanFitPro Nutrition level 1
➜ Hormone, Metabolism & Gut Health Nutritionist
➜ Certified Culinary Nutrition Expert
support your body. build strength. feel like you again.
support your body. build strength. feel like you again.
REAL WOMEN. REAL RESULTS.
Client Testimonials
Don’t just take my word for it — here’s what past clients have experienced…
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"I suffer from arthritis and Laura was very understanding and changed my workout routines to ones that will still work the muscles but not cause pain where the arthritis is. Laura also has knowledge of nutrition and supplements that will help reach your personal goal."
Sheri H.
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"Spent the past 6 months working with Laura which has been an amazing experience. She's taught me so much about living a healthy lifestyle and reaching my goals! Highly recommend Laura for all women in any stage of their fitness journey 💪🏼"
Megan M.
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“I originally signed up for 6 sessions just to get more comfortable with strength training but it turned into so much more. If you’re looking for someone who meets you where you’re at and walks beside you with care, knowledge, and real support — I highly recommend working with Laura.”
Barbara M.
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"I had the pleasure of meeting Laura during one of her group fitness classes, and I was immediately drawn to her inclusive and adaptable approach. She offers modifications for every fitness level, from individuals with physical limitations to beginners and advanced participants, ensuring that everyone feels supported and challenged."
Karen F.
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"Laura is kind, warm, empathetic, and genuinely cares about her clients. She is quite experienced and also has considerable knowledge in other domains of health (e.g., nutrition). Her training style is adaptive and flexible - she goes at your pace when needed, and challenges you when appropriate. She is very lovely to work with! :)"
Nancy B.
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"Laura’s positive attitude, show stopping smile and amazing personality is hard to come by. Laura is very patient with me, is prepared for every training session with a different workout that fits my needs & is also extremely knowledgeable not only when it comes to fitness but overall wellness."
Amanda A.
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"I’ve been training with Laura for the last few months. She is encouraging, always ensuring my exercises are being done safely. She is very knowledgeable and works with me to meet my goals. I highly recommend this gym and Laura as a trainer!"
Margaret F.
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"I like working with Laura she help me and answer my questions and give me routines best suited for my needs I recommend her lot"
Luba F.
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“At 70 years old, I wasn’t sure if a holistic health program would be for me — but working with Laura has completely changed how I view movement, strength, and my body. This isn’t just a workout plan. It’s real support for women like me who want to feel good again, without extremes.”
Susan R.
1:1 Coaching Client
FIND YOUR INNER BALANCE
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