Today we’d like to introduce you to Layne VanLieshout.
Hi Layne, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, let’s briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today.
I knew I wanted to serve others in the health industry since high school, so I embarked on the nursing path. I later completed my graduate degree from Georgetown University to become a Nurse Practitioner. I had achieved my dream of utilizing passion and skills to help others in their health, or at least so I thought. This was great for a while, but I began experiencing burnout, anxiety, and insomnia in the months that followed, and eventually progressed to panic attacks, digestive discomfort, and ever-worsening symptoms. I finally decided it was time to seek medical evaluation; this is what I was trained in, afterall. However, I was left without answers; my labs were “normal,” and no real solutions were provided. This was so frustrating to me as a patient, and it led me to realize how many others were failed by this broken system. I knew there had to be answers, so I took my health into my own hands and came across Functional Medicine. Here, the goal was to identify and address the root causes and restore body balance so that symptoms and health concerns could be addressed. This deeply resonated with me, so I poured myself into it and later began formal training in this field.
After implementing everything I was learning, I realized that prioritizing gut health, the nervous system, hormones, and nutrition was critical for my healing journey. After resolving my symptoms and feeling that I could achieve optimal health, I knew I had to share this with others. Now, with over 14 years of experience in the health and wellness space, I have shifted my career to serve better those seeking a provider who listens, understands, and can support them to not only resolve symptoms at the root but also sustain those results long-term. In 2021, my company, LV Wellness Consulting, was born. I have refined my approach and turned it into a streamlined process to help high-performing women balance hormones and optimize gut health naturally so that they can reclaim vitality by addressing root causes.
Would it have been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
My journey has not been without obstacles along the way. Experiencing my health struggles in the beginning, although it was the driving force behind the creation of my company, still brought many challenges and frustrations. There’s also a stigma around being “healthy,” especially among family members, friends, and co-workers who may not fully understand (yet). Still, we must remember to prioritize what’s most important to us. Shifting from a traditional medicine career to one centered around Functional Medicine can often be viewed as “quackery” because it’s more natural, holistic and goes against the grain. However, the results speak for themselves when my clients can overcome their most bothersome symptoms, restore resiliency, and consider this a “life changing experience”.
Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
My virtual wellness company is rooted in Functional Medicine, where we seek to support the body naturally to regain optimal balance internally so that you can feel your best daily. I work with high-performing women, primarily millennials, who want steady energy, mental clarity, easy menstrual cycles, comfortable digestion, optimal weight, and to finally feel at ease in their body again by supporting hormones, the nervous system, and gut health. We utilize specialty lab testing to understand where there are imbalances in the body. Based on those lab findings, their symptoms, lifestyle, and goals, I then develop a personalized action plan to help alleviate their root causes. Then, I guide them step-by-step in this health transformation so that they can reach (or even exceed) their health goals and build confidence in themselves to maintain this even after my program is complete. It is NOT a one-size-fits-all program, which is one of the key reasons this approach stands apart from the rest; everyone is unique, so our approach should be unique as well.
I am so proud to offer this tailored-to-you concierge service because I know what it’s like to feel unsupported and unvalidated in your health (one of our most precious resources). This is a partnership between myself and the woman seeking validation for her symptoms, hand-in-hand support, and is ready to reclaim vitality. When we feel our best, we can better show up for our careers, loved ones, and ourselves.
Is there anyone you’d like to thank or give credit to?
Being an entrepreneur, especially when deviating from the “norm” of healthcare, can be lonely and daunting. Still, I have been so blessed by a supportive husband, family, and friends on this journey. I also have some amazing colleagues who have become close friends; we lean on each other to discuss clinical questions when needed and encourage each other to pursue our individual purposes. When I first decided to create this company, I invested in a business coach and team who helped me tremendously in getting everything in place and building courage and belief in my ability to serve others in this way. I will be forever thankful for those in my circle.
Pricing:
- 90-Minute Initial Consultation: $500
- Packages are tailored to each individual based on the labs we pursue and the recommended support level.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.lvwellnessconsulting.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/layne_vanlieshout/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCT7Hsi-uE4v705Et86-G9Q
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@layne_vanlieshout
Image Credits
Cotton Rouge Photo, Katie Cotton
