A new paradigm of wellness.
Welcome.
If you're here, you’re probably already doing a lot of things right...you're just not feeling the way you want to feel.
It’s not a mindset issue. You’re not lacking willpower or missing the latest biohack. You’re just working with an outdated system.
I’m here to change that.
There’s another way to understand health in a noisy world.
Something quieter, smarter, more sustainable.
Sometimes, the smallest shift creates the space your body’s been asking for, and the world takes on a new light.
Natural tools. Strategic rhythms. An unshakable foundation.
If something in you just exhaled, stay.
You’re in the right place.
I'm Dr. Laura Hughes
But please just call me Laura.
Writer. Wellness strategist. Former naturopathic doctor.
And someone who knows what it feels like to do everything “right” and still feel disconnected.
For years, I lived at the intersection of science and natural medicine: earning a PhD in Cancer Epidemiology & Epigenetics, running a private practice, and teaching thousands of people how to support their health with natural tools.
And then.. I started unraveling everything that didn’t feel true anymore.
The pressure. The performance. The belief that wellness had to be earned, tracked, or proven.
These days, I work with women who are ready to do things differently.
Women who are done striving, and ready to build something that actually creates and nurtures capacity.
I’m a recovering external-validation seeker, an eternal optimist (aka solution finder), and a Gemini sun, Scorpio moon, Capricorn rising (big thinker, deep feeler).
I live in Toronto with two wild toddlers, a menagerie of rescue animals, and a deep love of beach walks, good coffee, and honest conversation.
My work is about rhythm, restoration, and remembering.
It’s about building a system that supports you, so you can show up for the life you actually want to live.
It’s about leading yourself even when the world feels uncertain.
And it starts with the tools that actually help you feel like yourself again.
Substack
Lightwell
Lightwell is my free Substack letter—built like its namesake: a quiet space designed to let something natural illuminate what’s been hidden, and make room for what’s already alive inside you.
Some weeks I write about natural tools. Some weeks about the body, motherhood, nervous system support, or what it means to stay human in a world that keeps accelerating.
If you're constantly consuming wellness content but still feel scattered, this is the reset your inbox actually needs.
If you’re ready to feel supported — in your body, your energy, your life — this is where we begin.
Most women I work with are already doing so many things right, but their health still feels scattered.
They aren't just looking for a plan, they're looking for peace.
Most of us were never taught how to build wellness that fits real life.
Not the wellness that looks good in a tracker or a perfectly filtered story. The kind that actually holds you—on the hard days, the full days, the normal days.
Here’s what I can help you build:
A rhythm that anchors your energy, not drains it
A trusted natural toolkit (think: essential oils + foundational nutrition) that actually does something to move the needle
Daily habits that support your nervous system, sleep, digestion, and clarity, without stealing your peace
A system you want to stick with, because it feels good (not just because you “should”)
This isn’t about doing more.
It’s about releasing what’s not working, and coming home to what does.
Why doTERRA?
Because I've been where you are.
Truthfully, I wasn’t looking to partner with a company. I was just looking for products I could trust.
Even with all my training, I struggled to find essential oils and supplements that were as pure and effective as they claimed to be.
Then I found doTERRA, and I never looked back.
The products are science-backed, ethically sourced, and deliver results you can feel.
The mission is about sustainability, empowerment, and raising the standard of global wellness.
For me, this isn’t just a product line. It’s a way of living with more clarity, ease, and integrity.
And if that resonates with you, I’d love to help you get started.
Kind Words
Dr. Laura Hughes has completely revolutionized how I think about wellness and health. Her background, open heart, and free spirit give me hope for my own journey and for all who are lucky enough to interact with her.
SHANNON HUGMAN -
Author & Astrologer
Laura helps me see things in a new light, which elicits a feeling of intuitive knowing and inner wisdom. Brave, connected, authentic and wise, she is building a community of women who truly see and support each other.
KRISTIN HARRIS -
Mom, Psychotherapy Student, Yoga Teacher & Digital Marketing Expert
It's rare to find people in any industry who are as knowledgeable and passionate about their work as Laura. With an amazing talent for explaining new concepts to people in a way that's easy to understand, she's compassionate, empathetic and an absolute gem of a person.
ERICA HEASLIP -
Client Services Specialist
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