Founder &
Lead Practitioner
Joya Van Der Laan, MSN, FNP-BC
Joya Van Der Laan is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, esteemed for her expertise that blends both traditional and functional medicine. Her academic journey in nursing culminated with a Masters from North Park University, Chicago. Committed to lifelong learning, she has amassed hundreds of hours in continuing education, completing the Institute for Functional Medicine’s Advanced Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP) and Pediatrics training in 2018. She also has undergone extensive training through the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M).
Credentials & Affiliations
MSN, FNP-BC is a family nurse practitioner who is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). As a licensed and certified nurse practitioner, Joya is able to diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries, as well as prescribe medications where necessary.
Autumn Siebold
Registered Nurse
Autumn Siebold has extensive experience with IVs, working in outpatient hospital procedures where all patients need an IV. She was drawn to this position because of her years of IV expertise and curiosity about functional medicine. Her ability to make patients feel wonderfully at ease and her attention to detail are just a couple of qualities that make her a great fit for our patients.
Health and wellness are key to Autumn’s professional and personal life. She truly believes you should practice what you preach. When she is not working, she enjoys going to the gym, walking everywhere, and practicing yoga. Health plays a big part in her personal life, and she enjoys self-care to the fullest. She also has two girls who keep her running around with their various activities. She may be volunteering with her daughters’ Girl Scout troops or traveling for competitive cheerleading. She is eager to be a part of many people’s health and wellness journey.
Jen Spangenberger
Registered Nurse
Jen Spangenberger has many years of IV experience caring for complex patients with difficult veins, so Nourish patients will be a breeze. Jen has a warm personality, and we know patients will be confident and at ease with her care. She enjoys hiking around the lake near her house, trying new restaurants, and spending time with her three kids.
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Joya’s Story
Joya Van Der Laan’s journey into healthcare began in the inquisitive corners of her childhood, nurtured by a deep-seated curiosity about the ‘whys’ of life. Raised in Ontario, Canada, by ‘Christian hippie parents,’ Joya’s early years were steeped in natural living — from homemade fruit leathers to lentil-rich meals, fostering a connection with holistic wellness from a young age.
Her aunt, an herbalist with a non-traditional take on health, opened Joya’s eyes to the world of alternative medicine. This exposure planted seeds of thought that later blossomed into a career path divergent from conventional healthcare paradigms.
Joya’s educational journey, marked by a critical, questioning mindset, led her to Calvin University and later to Northwestern Memorial Hospital as an RN. Amidst traditional medical training, she maintained an internal dialogue, constantly challenging the status quo and seeking more comprehensive answers to health issues.
This inner quest continued through her master’s program, where she adhered to the curriculum while privately exploring the broader spectrum of medical knowledge.
Joya’s career took a defining turn in 2011, post-graduation, when she joined a pain management practice that aligned with her functional medicine aspirations. Here, she honed her skills in treating chronic pain, hormonal imbalances, and various complex health issues that conventional medicine struggled to address effectively.
Founding Nourish House Calls
In 2018, driven by a desire to offer more personalized, patient-centric care, Joya established Nourish House Calls. What started as a part-time venture quickly grew into a thriving practice, largely through referrals from patients and other healthcare providers.
With her husband, Dave, Joya has nurtured Nourish House Calls into a beacon of hope for those seeking a more empathetic, thorough approach to healthcare.
At Nourish House Calls, Joya’s philosophy is simple yet profound: to work with the body, not against it. Her approach is a blend of critical thinking, a deep understanding of Functional Medicine, and a heartfelt desire to make a tangible difference in patients’ lives.
Embracing each patient’s unique journey, I am dedicated to uncovering the ‘whys’ behind their health challenges and crafting personalized pathways to optimized wellness.
