You’ve spent years looking after everyone else.
Now it’s time to
Focus on You
For so long you’ve been the one everyone else depends on but somewhere along the way, your health stopped being a priority for you.
It doesn't have to stay that way.
Lauren Michel ✦ Certified Practising Nutritionist (CPN) ✦ BHSc(NutMed) ✦ BAppSc(Math& Psych) ✦ Police Veteran ✦ Telehealth Australia Wide
You Know It’s More Than “Just Tiredness”
You sleep, yet awake up feeling more exhausted than when you went to bed
You get through the day on coffee and adrenaline, only to find yourself lying awake wired at 3 am
You lose words mid-sentence, you can walk into a room and not remember why
You’re carrying weight that wasn’t there before and the things that used to work no longer do
Your body aches, but nobody can tell you why
You snap at the people you love, then feel guilty afterwards
You spend your days off just trying to recover so you can go back to work again
You finally have some blood tests …. and are told that everything looks normal.
But “normal’ isn’t the same as feeling well
Helping The People Who Spend Their Lives Helping Others.
I work with people whose roles demand more than most.
Police • Emergency Services • Defence • Healthcare • Education • Shift Workers
Having spent 26 years in the policing arena before becoming a Certified Practising Nutritionist, I understand the demands that these professions can place on your health - not just professionally, but also personally.
Your Body is Trying to Tell You Something
Most people don’t just wake up one morning feeling completely exhausted - it develops gradually.
Long hours • Shift work • Poor sleep • Missed meals • Ongoing stress • Responsibility • No time to recover
Day after day, year after year, it’s easy to keep pushing through until your body starts telling you that something needs to change
Your body isn’t working against you. It’s trying to get you to listen.
Learn More About How I Can Help ➡
How I work - Looking beyond the symptoms
No two people experience the same symptoms for exactly the same reasons.
That’s why I take the time to understand your health history, current concerns, goals and circumstances before making recommendations.
1. Understand
I start by listening to your story and understanding what is going on for you.
2. Investigate
Where appropriate, use clinical assessment and testing to gather additional information.
3. Personalise
Develop a practical nutrition lifestyle and supplement plan tailored to you and your life.
Personalised Clinical Nutrition
Personalised nutrition, lifestyle and supplement recommendations are tailored to your individual needs and goals.
Learn more about Clinical Nutrition ➡
How I Help Support Your Health
Clinical Nutrition backed by testing
Pathology Interpretation
Comprehensive pathology interpretation through a nutritional lens to help identify contributing factors .
Learn more about Pathology Interpretation ➡
Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis
Explore mineral balance and patterns that may provide additional information about your nutritional status.
Learn more about Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis ➡
Nutrigenomics Testing
Gain insight into how your unique genetic blueprint may influence your health and nutritional requirements.
Learn more about Nutrigenomic Testing ➡
Choose the Path That is Right for You
These are the ways to work with Lauren, depending on where you are in your health journey and the level support you are looking for.
Operation Recovery
Six-month Signature Program
For police, first responders, defence, healthcare, education and people working in other high demand or shift-based roles wanting intensive support.
Want to start with an Initial Consultation?
If you are not ready for a longer program or just have a specific goal in mind you can start with an initial 90-minute consultation with follow-up consultations as required.
Really not sure where to start or whether this is right for you?
If you are not sure where you want to start or if working with me is right for you please feel free to book a no-obligation free Strategy Call where we can chat about what is right for you.
About Lauren
Lauren Michel
• Certified Practising Nutritionist (CPN) • Police Veteran •
BHSc (NutMed) • BAppSc (Maths & Psych)
Lauren spent more than two decades working in policing, including rotating shift work while raising a family.
Her own experience of navigating significant health challenges as a result of her career eventually led her to study a degree in Nutritional Medicine and build a practice centred on understanding, investigation and education.
Today, Lauren works with people who spend their lives supporting others, helping them to better understand their health and make informed decisions about their health.
Read Lauren's story ➡
Operation Recovery
A personalised six-month approach to understanding and supporting your health
Meaningful change takes time.
Operation Recovery gives us the time to understand your health, investigate what may be contributing to your concerns, develop personalised strategies and adjust your recommendations as you progress.
• Comprehensive assessment
• Personalised Nutrition and lifestyle strategies
• Ongoing support and review
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to know what is causing my symptoms before booking?
No. Many people come to me because they don’t understand why they’re experiencing fatigue, burnout, poor sleep and other ongoing health concerns. The initial consultation is designed to build a clear picture of your health and determine the most appropriate next steps.
What is a Certified Practising Nutritionist and do I need a referral from my GP to see you?
A Certified Practising Nutritionist (CPN) is a qualified health professional who used evidence-informed nutrition and lifestyle strategies and where appropriate, nutritional supplementation to investigate the factors that may be contributing to your symptoms and develop a personalised plan to support your health. No - you don’t need a referral from your GP, you can book an appointment directly with me.
Do you offer Telehealth consultations?
Yes. I work with clients across Australia via secure Telehealth using the secure Healthbank platform.
What happens during the free Strategy call?
This is a relaxed, no-obligation conversation where we will discuss your health concerns, answer your questions and determine whether we are a right fit to work together. No recommendations or treatment plans are provided during this call.
Which health concerns do you commonly work with?
I commonly support people experiencing burnout, persistent fatigue, poor sleep, brain fog, metabolic health and other stress-related health challenges.
Do you have client testimonials I can read?
As a CPN registered with AARPN, I’m required to follow professional advertising standards that restrict the use of testimonials and endorsements in relation to regulated health services. I am committed to providing evidence-informed care, clear communication and a personalised approach based on your needs.