LuAnn Larson’s interest in health stemmed from an early childhood sickness. At the age of two, she was wrongly diagnosed with Leukemia. Although it was later determined that she actually had acute anemia, her healing resulted from her father’s intense focus on building up her immune system with nutrition - she was given nutritional supplements daily and healthy meals until her health improved.

LuAnn’s father, an avid reader and researcher, sought to provide LuAnn with a strong understanding of the importance wholesome foods and nutrition at an early age. As a result, LuAnn developed a passion for educating and improving the lives of others. She pursued a career in the mental health field, and has a ten-year professional history of working with emotionally troubled youth and adults with chronic or persistent mental illness and physical health issues. Through her work, she has witnessed first hand the strong correlation between emotional balance and lack of proper nutrition.

In 2006, LuAnn was confronted the devastating news of a sick child. Her daughter was diagnosed with Type I Diabetes Mellitus, most commonly known as Juvenile diabetes. Initially, she followed the recommendations of conventional medicine and the American Dietetics Association in caring for and feeding her daughter. Unfortunately, as a result, her daughter became insulin resistant. She was very sick and her body did not receive the nourishment it required to thrive. As a mother, this realization was difficult to take sitting down.

LuAnn followed her father’s example, “knowledge is power” and made it her personal mission to bring her daughter back to health through alternative methods directly related to nutrition and lifestyle changes. This was a turning point in her daughter’s quest for optimal health. LuAnn focused on the digestive system and took steps to strengthen the immune system. Her daughter’s health began to improve drastically, and subsequently, LuAnn’s entire family benefited from their healthy lifestyle changes.

LuAnn has her B.A. of Science in Psychology/Counseling from Crown College Located in St. Bonifacius, MN She is also a Certified Nutrition and Wellness Consultant through the American Fitness Professionals & Associates (AFPA). LuAnn has joined Nutrition Coach Network as a Certified Nutrition Coach and her educational style can be described as enthusiastic and motivating. She has a sincere passion to educate others by empowering them with life changing knowledge and tools for success.