COFFEE TALK

from Lake Norman Woman Magazine October 2022

by Lake Norman Woman Magazine

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A sit-down chat with LORI VAN POPERING at Any Lab Test Now®

LORI VAN POPERING

ANY LAB TEST NOW®

A Personal Blend

I came to the world of holistic health due to my own health challenges. Applying my knowledge to correct my own issues has been huge for me … it made me realize how much I appreciate the compliant patients who will do what they need to do in order to improve their circumstances. Seeing changes in people’s lives and watching them take care of themselves with enthusiasm and self-love—that keeps me motivated! Nothing makes me happier than to hear someone say to me I helped them, and they are feeling like themselves once again!

What’s New in the Brew

My son is 35 and my daughter is 31 and both have busy careers and lives. I am so blessed that they live here locally … with my four grandchildren and one on the way! Professionally, I just opened my third offi ce in Indian Trail, and as a result I see more patients virtually now … this helps with the logistics of driving to three offi ces. I also have topnotch managers at each location and an operations manager who oversees all three. This helps me tremendously and I am truly blessed to have such a loyal intelligent team in all my offi ces! I’m fairly simple and don’t use my phone as an appendage like some people do. I use notes often to remind myself of appointments but still keep an old-school daytime planner to stay organized.

Our First Cup

I was raised in Huntersville and now we (my husband Tom and our Giant Schnauzer, Amos) live on 500 feet of beautiful Lake Norman shoreline. I acquired it through my grandfather in 1964, and fi ve generations have been coming up here … needless to say, I have seen quite a few changes since then. I started my career in my father’s insurance agency, and I am still an agent holding four licenses. As such, I kept seeing people get sicker and sicker and taking more meds than ever. I knew there must be a better way and I wanted to make a difference. I went back to school and received a degree in holistic health, a certifi cation in integrative nutrition, and a master’s level certifi cation in bio-identical hormone therapies. My fi rst ANY LAB TEST NOW® was opened in 2008.

You Can’t Pour From an Empty Cup

I would like to express to women everywhere that self-care is the most important thing they can do. Women have such a heavy responsibility in today’s world! From working, raising a family, etc. they tend to put themselves last. Do the right thing and keep yourself healthy and focused. Self-care is a must! I see it every day in my offi ces—women want to “do it all” and I’ve seen this even in myself, sometimes we put ourselves last on the list. My favorite saying is “you can’t pour from an empty cup.” The best thing you can do for your family, your work, and success in general is self-love and self-care—work hard, stay positive, and love yourself! w

Lori Van Popering is the owner and Holistic Health Coach at ANY LAB TEST NOW® located in North Charlotte at 10106 Ben eld Road, Suite 103, (704.665.5010) in South Charlotte at 8318 Pineville-Matthews Road, Suite 708, and in Indian Trail 622 Indian Trail Road (980.665.0505). Visit www.anylabtestnow.com/charlotte for more information.