Hi! I’m Lauren Hanson, RN, BSN, BSHC, HNB-BC — wife, mom, holistic and functional medicine nurse, and the founder of Hanson Holistic Health. My journey in health care began in 2007, when I graduated from Evangel University with a Bachelor of Science in Health Care and then from Cox College of Nursing with a BSN. I went on to serve for 8½ years in oncology and palliative/supportive care in Columbia, MO.

Shortly after our family moved near St. Louis, I began feeling a stronger pull toward a different style of nursing — one driven by prevention, root-cause, and holistic care. When my husband’s health started to decline in 2013 and traditional Western care didn’t provide the answers we needed, I began digging into natural solutions, lifestyle medicine, nutrition, and essential oils. That curiosity evolved into a deep passion.

Our family’s health journey is the heart of Hanson Holistic Health. Supporting my own family through gut issues, hormonal shifts, immune challenges, and the everyday demands of busy life changed the way I view healing. I discovered how powerful our bodies can be when given the right tools — nourishing food, targeted functional testing, detoxification, nervous-system support, and personalized natural therapies. These lived experiences shaped not only our story, but the way I practice.

In the summer of 2021 I knew it was time to bring my calling into full expression. I completed my certification in holistic nursing through the Holistic Nursing program at Pacific College of Health & Science (Spring 2022), and in April 2022 I opened my office in Cottleville, MO. By October 2022 we expanded to a larger location in O’Fallon, MO alongside two other Integrative Practitioners. I completed my training in Functional Medicine and became Board Certified in Holistic Nursing.

My practice, like our home, is grounded in simple, intentional, root-cause focused care. From essential oils and functional testing to lifestyle change and family-friendly protocols, my goal is to help individuals and families feel empowered again — not just symptom-free, but truly well. I bring both conventional nursing knowledge and integrative health tools so you can have a roadmap that fits your real life.

Thank you for being here. I’m honored to walk alongside you on your healing journey, because your story matters — and I believe you can feel at home in your body again.