How to Work with Laurie
There’s no single right way to get support, especially when making lifestyle changes that last.
Where you begin depends on your situation and the kind of help that would benefit you most right now.
Most people I work with are over 50, concerned about their health, and interested in using a plant-based approach to feel better. They want to rely less on medication, avoid surgery, and not only add years to their life but also life to their years.
Many people believe their biggest challenge is motivation, but what they really need is a clear path forward that fits the life they want.
That’s what I help you do
I help you eat to heal and thrive in a way that fits your body, your routine, and your real life so you can move forward with confidence.
Whether you want a structured starting point, ongoing support, or more personalized help, we can work together in several ways.
Each option is designed to meet you where you are and help you take your next step.
Plant-Based Nutrition - Cooking Classes and Workshops
Best if you:
Are curious about the connection between plant-based food and specific health issues or need strategies for plant-based cooking. Engaging nutrition and cooking classes. Join us online (from anywhere) or in-person (Frederick, Maryland).
- Intro to how our food choices can heal many chronic health conditions.
- Understand the evidence-based science from leading doctors and researchers.
- Delight in easy and delicious recipes from our healthy living classes and enjoy plant-based cooking workshops.
- Learn how food heals many chronic health conditions including: Heart Disease. Diabetes. Digestive Health. Cancer. Weight Loss. Hormone Health. Brain Health. Bone Health. Cravings. And so much more!
- Workshops on Healthy Aging, Seasonal Foods, Spice It Up, Eating Out in Your Neighborhood, and so much more.
Attend via Zoom from anywhere or attend small in person classes in Frederick, Maryland starting soon!
The Over-50 Real-Life Plant-Powered Reset
Best if you:
Want a clear, supported way to begin or restart your plant-based lifestyle without overcomplicating the process.
The Over-50 Real-Life Plant-Powered Reset is an 8-day, small-group experience designed to help you:
- Move forward with changes that feel realistic and doable
- Use plant-based eating more intentionally
- Understand how your body responds
- Gain clarity about what kind of support (if any) makes sense next
The Reset is offered a few times each year and gives you guidance, structure, and live support, without any long-term commitment.
Eat to Heal Over 50™ Mastery
Best if you:
- Are you over 50, tired of being tired, and sick of medications and their side effects?
- Do you struggle with food cravings and worry about upcoming blood work?
- Have your past attempts at lifestyle changes left you feeling like a failure in the kitchen?
- Has the weight crept back on and you’re wondering why nothing works for you?
What if this time things could be different?
In 6 months, we’ll co-create a personal plan for your success, starting with a keen awareness of where you are and where you want to go, what it means to make a lifestyle change that lasts, and the mindset needed to get there.
Eat to Thrive Over 50: Continued Support for Long-Term Success
Best if you:
Have a strong foundation and want to stay consistent in your plant-based lifestyle without starting over.
Eat to Thrive Over 50 is a smaller group experience focused on:
- Staying on track in real life
- Navigating travel, social situations, and routine disruptions
- Maintaining confidence without needing ongoing education
This option is available to those who:
- Have completed the Reset and/or Eat to Heal Over 50, or
- Already have strong plant-based habits (by invitation)
To keep the group focused and supportive, this program is only offered to those completing Eat to Heal Over 50 and select participants.
Personalized Support: One-on-one Coaching
Best if you:
Need a more tailored approach based on your health, lifestyle, or personal preferences.
One-on-one coaching may be a good fit if:
- You’re managing more complex or advanced health concerns
- You’re navigating medications or specific medical needs
- Your situation requires a more customized approach
- You prefer private, individual guidance over group support
Since this support is personalized, we start with a conversation to see if it’s the right fit for you.
Meet Laurie Courage
Laurie helps people over 50 improve their health with a plant-based approach, especially if they’re not sure how to make it work in their daily lives.
Her passion for her work comes from her own experience. After a sudden change in her health, she decided to focus on the root cause instead of relying only on medication.
Within weeks of switching to a plant-based diet, symptoms lessened and her blood work returned to normal. More importantly, she realized that how you eat is just as important as what you eat.
Since then, Laurie has spent more than 10 years studying whole-food, plant-based nutrition and coaching others to incorporate it into their daily lives.
She is a certified holistic health and wellness coach, plant-based nutrition educator, and plant-based chef, with advanced training and certifications from leading institutions and plant-based experts, including the T. Colin Campbell Foundation, McDougall Medical Center, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, Harvard Medical School, and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.
Today, her work combines:
evidence-based guidance
practical, realistic strategies
a focus on helping you build habits you can actually maintain
Her goal is to help you find a way of eating that works for your body and your life.
“After working with Laurie, I learned how to make better food choices and understand how food affects my health. My doctor confirmed I am no longer diabetic or pre-diabetic.
I appreciated the flexibility of the program and the support Laurie provided. I’ve been able to lose weight and learn how to cook healthier meals for my family.”
— Marcia M.
“After learning that my medication was only treating symptoms, I decided to take a different approach and began working with Laurie.
With her guidance, I lost 40 pounds, and my blood pressure returned to normal. More importantly, I now feel confident and consistent in how I eat.
Laurie helped me understand what actually works—and how to make it part of my everyday life.”
— Peggy L.
Not sure where to begin?
You don’t need to figure everything out up front.
If you want a structured, supported place to begin, start with the Reset
If you’re ready for a better foundation to build a clear blueprint for healthy aging with ongoing guidance, Eat to Heal Over 50 may be the right fit
If your situation feels more complex, a clarity call can help you decide
There’s no pressure to choose the “perfect” path.
The goal is simply to take the next step that makes sense for you.