Our Health Coaches

Lauren Searle, NBC-HWC

Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach

Hi, I’m Lauren. You can catch me in my spare time spending quality time with family and friends. I am the “fun auntie” to my niece and two nephews, and recently added wife and mom to my titles! Reading, learning, walking, hiking, and enjoying a nice bonfire are some of my favorite things. 

I have my BS in Exercise Sports Science and a Minor in Nutrition. I am a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach and Certified Lyme Specialist. Before transitioning into the functional medicine world, I spent seven years as a health coach in the weight loss industry. There is nothing that fills my cup more than listening to you all reflect on your positive progress. I feel blessed to be a part of your journey.

Loredana Morett, C-HWC

Health and Wellness Coach

Hello, I am a graduated Medical Surgeon from the Universidad Panamericana, one of the most prestigious medical schools in Mexico; also a Mayo Clinic Certified Wellness Coach, a Dr. Sears Wellness Institute Certified Health Coach, and an Associate of Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

I am a wife and a mother of three kids, who are the engine of my life. I am passionate about health and wellness and committed to guiding you in identifying, establishing, and achieving your goals towards better health and the best version of yourself. And just like John said in his third letter, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health.

Maren Davis, RN

RN, BSN, MS, Health & Wellness Coach

Hi, I am Maren, one of the health coaches here, and I love helping people with lifestyle and health behavior changes. Finding Dr. Greg and his team has been a tremendous blessing and I am excited for everything I will be able to do for our clients, bringing in my 22 years of nursing experience as well as coaching strategies.

Outside of work, I am a mentor for Treehouse, whose mission is to end hopelessness among teens and provide a safe space to find support and belonging.

You can also find me running, hiking with my family, reading, and experimenting with something new in our garden every year!

Maribeth Baxter, CLS

CLS, Health & Wellness Coach

I’m a Turn Chronic Illness into Wellness Coach with an emphasis on the toll disease takes on emotional health. My joy is coaching people how to support their bodies so they can respond to wellness. I include mind-body nourishment coaching tools to enhance healing from the soul to the cell. Wellness is about our personal growth as well as our cells, mitochondria and diet!

No doubt, chronic illness is a “ride.” The challenges are intense. My coaching includes getting to the hidden wisdom of this miraculous adventure.

Andrea Ballenthin, MS

CLS, Health & Wellness Coach

Hi! I am Andrea and I am so excited to be a part of the Vitae family. I have been in the health and fitness industry for 16+ years. I have a Masters degree in human nutrition and functional medicine and I am a certified nutrition specialist candidate.  My undergraduate degree is in psychology and I also maintain my personal training certification status.

My passion for a holistic approach to healing came from my own personal health battles. After many years of struggling to find answers, I discovered how the power of nutrition and lifestyle changes can play in our overall health and wellbeing. This inspiration led me to pursue more education to help empower and share tools with others on how to improve their health.  I am excited to bring hope to my clients and for them to know I have their back through all parts of their journey. 

In my spare time I enjoy being with my husband and 2 kids, trying new restaurants with friends, reading, hiking, walking my dog and exercising.  I also work a few hours a week at a sustainable organic farm near my home. 

Matt Ellgen, C-HWC

C-HWC, WLMS

Clinical Operations Team

Jen Flynn, COO

Chief Operations Officer

Hi, I’m Jen. Working in health care for over 25+ years I’ve learned how important it is to have a roadmap to better health. With information overload it can feel overwhelming when you are dealing with a health issue. I’m grateful to join a company that truly puts the clients needs first and cares deeply for each and every person. 

I’ve had to experience my own health concerns and journey with Lyme disease. It can feel very lonely at times and make you question “who do I turn to?”. I’ve relied on my faith and digging deep inside to continue to fight for myself. Don’t ever take “no” for an answer. 

In my spare time I love spending time with my husband of 24 years, my 2 kids and my extended family.

Erin Hannon

Business Office Manager

Hi, I am Erin. I am the Business Office Manager at Vitae Functional Medicine.  My passion is to help our clients understand that when you do the work, results will follow. I’ve had to do a complete 180 for my health, I know it’s not an easy task. I hope that I can help you move through this journey and take some of that work load off your plate… or at least make it a little easier.  

Outside of work I love traveling with my husband and our 2 dogs.  We love road trips, hiking, snowboarding, anything outside in nature.

Eric Johnson

Marketing Specialist

Hi, I’m Eric. I come from a marketing and advertising background, but few opportunities have been as fulfilling as helping others to find the same hope and healing that Vitae helped my own family to find.

I understand the impact chronic illness can have on a family, and it makes me passionate about the work I do here at the clinic.

When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my wife and kids, learning new skills, and writing.

Ben Carlson

Marketing Specialist

Hi, I’m Ben. Since childhood, music, storytelling, and people have been my passions. Each of those avenues led me to pursue a degree in Film, and for the past several years I’ve worked in the commercial ad agency realm, with artists and influencers all around the world.

More recently, the importance of health, in both the physical and mental space, has become a large priority for me. I’ve battled a chronic illness since my teens. Working both with and for Vitae has been a blessing I never knew I needed.

Heidi White

Business Ofice Assistant & Marketing Specialist

Hi, I’m Heidi. Vitae has been such an integral part of my own healing journey and I am so excited to be a part of the team to help bring that healing to others! This clinic has been a gift to me and I hope it can bring you to a place of peace with your health as it has for me.

Outside of work I like to adventure with my 3 kids. I thrive on a good dose of making music or being in nature – hiking, camping, biking, backpacking, snowboarding, or throwing a ball around. 

Grace Brown

Executive Assistant & Marketing Specialist

Hi, I am Grace! I work with our operations and marketing team here at Vitae Functional Medicine. I am passionate about sharing the joy that I have with others and helping guide you the best that I can, in your journey with us at Vitae. I have a business degree from Crown College. I enjoy organization and working in the “details”. 

Tawsha Vital

Front Desk Rep.

Hi, I’m Tawsha – a Wife and mother of two doing ministry as a family as pastors at a local church. Transplant to Minneapolis from San Diego and enjoying life in the Midwest, though still missing the ocean!

I became gluten and dairy intolerant last year and began my new journey of health. I’m eager to create foods that are healthy but also taste really good!

Pam Fahrenkamp

Clinical Lab Specialist