about
Root & Restore
Welcome! We are thrilled that you are taking the time to learn more about us and our team at Root & Restore.​
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R&R was designed to bring holistic health + wellness to you and your family.
Happy healing,
laura + abbi
Dr. Laura Heaney-Burcher, DCN- Practitioner
Dr. Laura Heaney-Burcher is the co-owner and lead practitioner at Root & Restore, holding both a master’s degree and a doctorate in Applied Clinical Nutrition. As a practitioner, Dr. Laura is committed to helping individuals achieve optimal health through personalized, holistic approaches. With expertise in fertility, perinatal health, and pediatrics, she empowers her clients to reclaim their vitality and live with freedom from chronic health struggles. Laura's mission is to bridge the gap between natural health practices and lasting wellness, offering customized care that’s both compassionate and transformative.
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Having personally overcome challenges with depression, anxiety, PCOS, and hormone imbalances, Laura knows firsthand the transformative power of holistic health. Before discovering muscle testing, she struggled with daily exhaustion, depression, and painful PMS. Through whole foods, herbs, and natural interventions, she has healed—and now she’s excited to share her journey and knowledge to help others thrive!
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Professional Background
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Doctorate in Applied Clinical Nutrition
Advanced Clinically Trained Nutrition Response Testing Practitioner
Certificate in “Food as Medicine: Fertility and Pregnancy” through Monash University
Masters in Applied Clinical Nutrition
Trained Herbalist through East West School of Herbology
Certified in Functional Herbal Therapy through Society of Wellness
Certified Clinician in Whole Food Nutrition through IFNH
Dr. Abigail Arculeo, DCN- Practitioner
Dr. Abigail Arculeo, DCN is the co-owner of Root and Restore, taking care of humans and animals. Trying to resolve her own health issues put her onto the path of nutrition, and she saw so much success that she never looked back!
Dr. Abbi holds two undergraduate degrees in Equine Science and Business Management and a Master's and Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition. During her earlier studies, she learned she was passionate about supporting the most natural way to raise animals. With her own health challenges at the time, she learned that the first step in raising animals was to make sure the owner is healthy first.
Making natural personal care items for people, preservative free treats or even raw food diets for pets is a passion turned business of hers. Check out her amazing homemade creations at Raw Powered Products!
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Professional Background
Doctorate in Applied Clinical Nutrition
Nutrition Response Testing Practitioner
Masters in Applied Clinical Nutrition
Certified Clinician in Whole Food Nutrition through IFNH
Colleen Goldstein- Front Desk, Practitioner's Assistant, Doula
Colleen is the front desk/assistant/resident sibling at Root & Restore. She is currently working on a full spectrum Doula program through Doula Training International. Colleen completed her BA in Women's & Gender Studies at Drew University in 2017, which sparked her passion for reproductive justice. Through her work at Root & Restore alongside a Doula certification, Colleen hopes to create a significant change in the way we perceive and experience pregnancy and birth.
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She has been working in the natural health field for a few years which began with her journey through her own struggle with mental health and chronic fatigue after college.
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