Caroline is more than just a professional with excellent expertise and knowledge on acupuncture -…read moreshe is a true healer. I have been seeing her weekly for a year and my quality of life has greatly improved seeing her weekly. If a take a break for a week I notice a difference. She is also so kind, attentive, and her quality of care is exceptional.

Caroline has resolved issues I was having with my eyes and ankle; my trigger finger is nearly…read morecorrected. She is so gentle in her treatments. I look forward to seeing her because of her calming way and visits with her completely erase the stress of my day. Caroline is so knowledgeable, and I appreciate her holistic thinking. - KM

Empowered Wellness changed my life…read more Before camp I wasn't happy, wasn't confident and the lack of exercise made it hard for me to even walk up the stairs. This all soon changed in the Summer of 2018. In the first few days I met loads of amazing people who it's a pleasure to call lifelong friends. The adjustment from normal life to camp life was surprisingly easy for me. The staff helped so much in every way possible. So you feel at home straight away. The accommodation was great, every suite has a TV where you can relax on a night before bed and watch a movie. The food was amazing. When you think of "Weight Loss Diet" you think of a salad every meal. But no! You can chose from healthy burgers, to fresh pizza and even crunchy chicken tenders! Everything tasted amazing. The activities were so fun. It wasn't just a workout every hour of the day. You played games such as capture the flag, tag and even chill out at the pool and have a fun swim! Camp taught me that not every way of exercise means running miles, you can have fun other ways with everybody. Day to day life of camp is well plans and thought through well. To break camp life up, we go on trips and hikes to some amazing places. From surfing lessons on the beautiful beaches of Santa Barbara, to Hiking up the mountains, to having a fun trip to Disney Land! Not one day of camp is boring, everything is new and changes. We learned the most important things in order to have a successful, happy, healthy life. You get assigned a personal coach that helps you with one on one sessions. You speak about things that worries you after camp. Such as temptations from bad foods. As well as learning meditation and mindfulness which helps teach and clear your mind to help you succeed with what you want. At the end of the day, if you an amazing summer that you'll never ever forget, and a summer that will completely change your life for the better, then Empowered Wellness is for you. Empowered Wellness changed my life, and it will yours too.

This year with Empowered Wellness I witnessed the building of strong relationships and overall…read morehealth Improvement. It was amazing seeing kids from all over the country come to Santa Barbara and learn great techniques from the instructors on everything from the Kitchen Ethics to Athletics. The participants appeared receptive to ideas from one another and routinely applied what they had learned in the classroom. These led up to keeping each other accountable. The instructors provided structure & were well equipped to deal with individual need and taste. The participants and instructor went on hikes, played Sports, played at the pools, cooked in the kitchen, and watch movies together; these fun events boosted participants towards their goals. Each day was packed with fun and educational events, it seemed like they started their days almost always at 7 a.m. Overall I love what empowered Wellness brings to the table in the health and wellness field. They focus not just on physical health but emotional health as well. Although unsure of the data, I'm certain there are very few programs that allows participants in this age range to feel comfortable and grow in a community that loves them and creates programs that help them grow in all aspects of their life You will be hard-pressed to find counselors and nurses with as much training experience and desire for success for their constituents. Truly there is no better location that would be better suited for program in sponsoring great weather, dorm-style Community Living, athletic fields close in proximity, hiking trails, cycling trails, and a secure environment. Great Job EW

I have been seeing Caitlin since 2018 and in that time she has helped me lose 35 pounds. Before…read morebecoming a patient, I had no idea how to eat well and give my body the fuel it needed. She has helped educate me about the right things to eat and helped me create a personalized plan for weight loss. She is always positive, compassionate, and excited to help me succeed. If you are thinking about visiting a dietitian for any reason, go see Caitlin!

Caitlin is a wonderful dietician. I was diagnosed with non alcoholic fatty liver two and a half…read moreyears ago. I had never heard of this and did a lot of research on line. I was able to improve my liver enzyme levels but not lose weight. I met with Caitlin and she had me make a few minor tweaks to what I was doing and eating. I have lost over 20 pounds in less than a year. Lost many inches and my liver enzymes are back in the normal range. Caitlin is a wonderful resource her advice is spot on. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing nutritional advice.

I have used a few different meal prep services and Healthy Warrior is my favorite. They offer…read moreactually sustainable food with good portions and variety. Of the different food prep services I have tried, it reminds me most of home cooked food, which I think is a good thing! It is actually healthy, not just prepared food, I am not looking for a take out substitute. Their service and team are great, they were responsive and love supporting a small business.

We are staying in Nipomo while we work remotely and haven't had any luck with healthy meal prep…read morecompanies. Thankfully we visited Santa Barbara for a weekend and when I did a quick search on Yelp, HWMP was the first to come up. There are so many things I love about Mia and her meal prep company. - she made special accommodations to make sure we had meals for the upcoming week at the last minute when I called on Friday night. - she answered all my annoying questions promptly - the quality of her food is FREAKING NEXT LEVEL. - anything you get will taste amazing We are contemplating driving down to Santa Barbara again just to grab a few more meals!!! Love you Mia!!

Lisa is very knowledgeable with an undergraduate degree in biology and a background in functional…read moremedicine. She has help me determine several problem health issues and come up with various options to meet my needs for quality care. I highly recommend her!

I have never met anyone more dedicated to working on your health. She has been there for me in all…read moreaspects of health. Even talking me through a ER visit. I cannot say enough good about her. She is brilliant, caring and goes up and above the call of duty to heal you. You will never regret putting your trust in her. She saved my life when I caught C-Diff from an operation in a hospital. Forever grateful.

You could spend the rest of your lifetime searching for a better, more capable, more compassionate…read morehealer than Dr. Laurie and come up completely empty-handed. In fact, I'd be willing to place a small wager that is exactly how it would play out. In my estimation Dr. Laurie is a True Healer in that she does not simply try to relieve or mask symptoms, but rather aims to lead you to your healthiest, highest vibrational self. Laurie's intuition and integrity are second to none. Her compass is aimed True North and it does not waiver. She uses natural, holistic modalities and only resorts to herbs and/or supplements when she is very clear that is what will serve you best. I never once felt like she was trying to sell me something or encouraging me to take excessive amounts of things. In fact, it was quite the opposite. She consistently encouraged me to simplify my supplement regimen and focus more on my diet, exercise and lifestyle choices. This was a very difficult approach for me to embrace, being that I've always been in search of more supplements and magic pills that would "fix" me. When I finally started to really take ownership of my food intake specifically, I began to realize why Dr. Laurie was so adamant that I look first to food for my medicine. I am not exaggerating when I say that when I showed up to Dr. Laurie's office for the first time, I was physically, spiritually and emotionally broken. Dr. Laurie firmly, yet compassionately led me back to a My Path. I had spent the better part of half a life avoiding, mistreating and numbing myself, so the journey wasn't always easy and the results didn't happen overnight, but upon meeting Dr. Laurie for the first time, I never once questioned whether I was in the right place or not. To be honest, I don't think I've ever left a review for anything, ever in my life. But because I relied on past reviewers as my entry point to ultimately deciding to reach out to Dr. Laurie, I feel the urge to write this review in hopes that it might help somebody (or somebodies) who are looking for guidance from a world-class human and healer. This is a different kind of medicine/healthcare than many of us are used to. It is not some "magical" modern technology or pill that promises to instantly "fix" you. My advice would be to commit to 5-10 visits/treatments with Dr. Laurie. Take it seriously. Give yourself the time and grace to rest and recalibrate after the first few treatments, as it may stir some stuff up and you may feel tired, etc. Monitor closely the changes you experience over 5-10 treatments. My guess is that you will find yourself on a new path. If you feel the call, trust that path and in a few Months you will likely find yourself in a new, better place. I strongly urge you to at least try this for yourself. If you won't do it for yourself, do it for the people and the world around you. Do not underestimate the impact the best version of yourself can have on this world and the people you love. ​"If you want to awaken all of humanity, then awaken all of yourself. If you want to eliminate the suffering in the world, then eliminate all that is dark and negative in yourself. Truly, the greatest gift you have to give is that of your own self-transformation." ​​​​​​​​-Wang Fu ***** This review was written by my husband and posted from my account. It is based on his experience after seeing Dr. Laurie for approximately 18 months. ****

Laurie is a miracle worker! I am so grateful for her treatments and holistic approach. I was…read morerecommended by a co-worker back in Jan'20 for acupuncture recovery while healing from a broken leg. I received much more than expected from your typical doctor's visit. Her recommendations for homeopathic remedies are so refreshing! She is very kind, thorough and provides wonderful insights into health and wellness. I now, Jan'21 find myself back to her for a seemingly incurable hand irritation (think contact dermatitis). I spent nearly a year trying to figure it out with a topical steroid/mineral oil aka Vaseline/Aquaphor (just don't) that was recommended by a doctor. She nailed it with natural topical oil, herb capsules, floral essence tincture and acupuncture. I am now cured of the annoying irritation which took only one week from my visit. I didn't realize how much it was impacting my daily life which consisted of constant worry of an allergy reaction and itching. I am really doing a re-haul on my body these days and have her to thank.

My wife and I have taken 3 classes from Ms.Gariepy in the past - I thought it was going to be…read more'ho-hum" but it was really interesting and unlike some dieticians that leave you feeling that you're a bad person - we walked away feeling hopeful because now we had SKILLS. (I've seen other dieticians and walked away feeling scolded.) Later we paid full-fee for more individual help. It wouldn't surprise me if she knew more than docs about food and nutrition. She's very human-relateable. [The French accent didn't hurt :)] Do something good for yourself - call Chantal! We're glad we did.

She has been really great. Really caters to the clients needs and listens. Very enjoyable…read moreexperience and so far effective too.