About Us
Vitality Juice Co. is a small batch juice company and superfood café nestled in Brooklin, a charming corner of Whitby, Ontario.
We specialize in raw cold pressed juices, functional hot drinks and smoothies, and gluten free, dairy free, and refined sugar free treats. Everything is made with love and purpose. Our ingredients are organic, spray free, and GMO free, and we choose them with care based on what is local and in season whenever possible. We love to work with nourishing superfoods and infuse them into our recipes to support energy, wellness, and overall vitality.
Vitality Juice Co. was born from a deep desire to bring more integrity driven food into our community. The integrity food movement is about putting health, well being, and quality first. We want to offer organic food and drink options that truly support the body and show that fast food can be wholesome, feel good, and nourishing.
Our founder, Lauren, is a classically trained holistic chef and recipe developer who grew up in Whitby. She studied culinary arts at a holistic institute in Venice, California, where she honed her skills in creating food that is flavourful, functional, playful, and nourishing. Every item on our menu is designed with intention, using thoughtful preparation methods and smart food combining to support optimal digestion and sustained energy.
With over 15 years of experience in holistic health and wellness, Lauren believes deeply in the healing power of real whole foods/plants and juicing. Her passion is to help others feel their best, prevent illness, and embrace a more vibrant and joyful way of living.
Vanessa is the Manager of Vitality Juice Co and brings over 15 years of experience in the natural health and wellness industry. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from Trent University, is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist (R.H.N.), a Reiki Master, and a Certified Natural Health Practitioner (pending case study completion).
After living away for 15 years, Vanessa unexpectedly found herself back in Durham Region, feeling called toward meaningful, heart-centered work. In a moment of perfect divine timing, she quite literally walked into the juice bar, met Lauren and the outgoing manager, and instantly knew she had found what she was looking for.
With a deep love for nature, herbalism, whole-food nourishment and approaching the body from a holistic approach (one size/suggestion does not fit all), Vanessa is passionate about supporting people in feeling their best through intentional nutrition, natural health education, energy work and mindful lifestyle choices. Her background includes years of working in naturopathic clinics, health food stores, and wellness-focused environments across Ontario and in British Columbia, where she developed a strong, well-rounded understanding of physical, mental, spiritual and energetic aspects of health. From time to time, she hosts workshops at the shop integrating these elements.
At Vitality Juice, Vanessa loves connecting with the community, sharing practical wellness knowledge, and helping create offerings that are nourishing, approachable, and rooted in care. She enjoys creating a space where people feel welcomed, supported, and nourished without pressure or perfection and deeply believes in a “come as your are” approach to wellness.
Come meet Vanessa at the shop and say hi! She’s always happy to chat about wellness and answer any questions you have!
