About Lori.
Gutsy-Gal
Fab Cook
Educator
Veg Head
Outdoorsy
Health Nut
Explorer
Guide

Together, WE will put you on the path to feeling your BEST self.

Ready to be healthier with less struggle?

I’m your Gutsy-Coach

I don’t believe in deprivation or struggle. If change is happening it better be enjoyable to get me on board.

I LOVE food. I love selecting it, preparing it, sharing it and especially eating it and I think that food should make you energized and happy, not sick.

I know wellness is much more than what we put into our mouths. It is also affected by our emotional and mental influences so I have a BIG picture view of life.

I’ve been guiding and educating healthy lifestyle for as long as I can remember and long before I even began practicing as a Certified Health Coach.

How I Became a Gutsy-Gal

In University while I was completing 2 degrees (Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Commerce), I became a vegetarian, which launched my personal health journey of the past three decades.

After graduation, I worked for several years in Big Corporate and as a college business instructor before opening a health store. This entrepreneurial health venture was my happy place. Everyday, I was privileged to help others pursue a healthier life and I LOVED IT. After running the health store for 10 years I sold it and felt perplexed about what was next.

Lo and behold I found Health Coaching. I had been answering people’s questions about health for a LONG time but knew people needed more than information to make changes - they needed direction, inspiration, and reassurance . I pursued my Coaching studies fuelled by a passion that university studies never gave me. I completed my Health Coaching year-long certification through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, and craving more, studied an additional year to complete Coaching Mastery as well as my specialization in Gut Health.

Feeling ready, I began my Coaching practice and to this day am astounded by the results clients achieve when knowledge is combined with the support, the accountability and the encouragement of a coach who cares.

Why being a Health Coach sparks my passion

I empathize. I have felt like crap, struggled with adrenals, had to unravel the mysteries of my lil thyroid, fight off the depression dragons and been challenged by my gut health.
REAL life experience. Being part of a family ravaged by alcoholism, divorce, addiction, mental illness and stress-to-the-max, I’ve had to overcome the inner demons of abandonment, perfection paralysis and not being good enough.
I strive to get where you’re coming from. However you identify- male, female or somewhere in between, religious or non-believer, brown, white or any colour of the rainbow your story and mission will inspire me.
I’m a tomboy at heart. I was a Daddy’s girl. I have 5 brothers (+1 incredible sister) and feel equally at home coaching both ladies and gents.
Outspoken introvert. I prefer the deeper connection of 1:1 rather than feeling invisible in a group. Coaching is face-to-face work and it requires trust, compassion, knowledge, honesty and being both listener and guide.
Honoured. When I am given the privilege to help another human feel better inside themself and about themself, it is my greatest joy, my contribution in this world and gives my life meaning.

I have done many things in my career from multipreneur to Fortune 500 corporate life to stay-at-home super hero and the skills I have gained, the lessons I’ve learned, the tools I’ve acquired and the hurdles I have overcome help me to help you get unstuck and keep moving forward and achieve lasting results on the quest for a healthier you.

I support you to move beyond any negative self-talk and instead become friends with yourself while practicing self-care and acknowledgement to overcome or power through set-backs.

I encourage you to set targets and build a plan to reach those targets whether the pathway is a jet stream or a loop de loop.

I challenge you to see progress and possibilities when you think you’ve reached a dead end.

Coaching is ALL ABOUT YOU!

Clients and I work together step-by-step through their personalized action plan because everyone is different and no one should have to fit inside someone else’s box. This is why you need to click with your coach as you should feel they get you.

We all desire to feel seen and heard. This is why clients decide to work with me - and keep working with me. The one constant in life is change and having a coach on your side gives you the confidence to keep moving forward toward your healthiest, most vibrant self.

Being healthy is not about what you know but what you DO with what you know.

Let me help you decide where to begin & get started

About Gutsy-Life.

Why the Gut?

Gut Health - I completed a specialty certification in gut health because the gut (digestion - absorption - elimination) is at the core of either wellness or illness. A large part of our humanness is actually microbial cells - in our intestine, colon, mouth, nose, skin, … so, it’s a simple equation; heal the gut = heal the body

Maybe your gut is telling you something is out of balance or maybe you’ve never heard of the gut before this moment. Either way, I can assure you… making healthy changes alters the gut which, in turn, impacts every system in the human body - every system.

Just like an unhealthy diet & lifestyle can lead to illness … a healthy diet & lifestyle can lead to wellness.

What clients say.

Happier.

I am genuinely happier in life. Lori encouraged me to expand my social circle when I moved to a new city so that I was more comfortable, introduced me to healthy intuitive eating and a regimen of probiotics to combat my lactose and gluten sensitivities without feeling restricted, and pushed me to consciously search for and pursue things that I felt sparked joy. I now feel as though I am well on my way towards a balanced and joyful life made possible by Lori’s consistent support and accountability. AC
Better.

Working with Lori was a pleasure. She has a very gentle approach. She has taught me a lot about the foods we eat, has me feeling better than I have for years both physically and mentally. I look forward to continuing my journey with her. ML
Changed.

Acting as an accountability partner, someone who held me to my goals and frequently checked in to see how things were going drastically changed how much I got done. Knowing I would have to report back on my progress every week provided the perfect push for me. She always knew just what to say or the right questions to ask to help me discover what I really wanted to change as well as how to go about doing so in a way that worked for me. AC
Healthier.

I have a healthier sense of what a routine for myself looks like where I can accomplish small healthy habits without feeling like there is not enough time in the day. I have also noticed that I am more forgiving of myself for making mistakes because health is not just how much you exercise, but also how you talk to yourself (I am still learning that one). TW
Supported.

Lori is caring and passionate with just the right amount of hard-ass! It is evident that this is what she loves to do and that she genuinely cares about helping others. She is not afraid to push you to be a better version of yourself and is a consistent support every step of the way.
Lori is extremely knowledgeable in multiple areas. Whether it’s health, finances, physical activity or finding personal happiness, Lori’s expertise is of value to anyone looking to make positive change in their life. AC