Meet Your LUVA Team

Grounded in Trusted Medical Expertise

Laura van der Veer

Co Founder LUVA™

Facilitator | Speaker | Certified Mindset Coach

Laura van der Veer is an experienced entrepreneur and facilitator with over 25 years in retail, brand development, and customer engagement.

Laura van der Veer is an experienced entrepreneur and facilitator with over 25 years in retail, brand development, and customer engagement. As Co Founder of Luva and She Summits Forum, she is driven by a mission to empower women through movement, connection, and personal growth.

At LUVA™, Laura helps lead a purpose driven wellness brand focused on science backed supplements that support strength, energy, and recovery. Through She Summits, she partners with leading brands including Adidas, Athleta, Fjällräven, Myodetox, Kiehl’s, and Fairmont to deliver experience led workshops that build confidence and connection.

As a facilitator, speaker, and certified mindset coach, Laura blends entrepreneurial insight with a strong commitment to community building. She also mentors women entrepreneurs through programs such as The Forum and WORTH, supporting leadership development and sustainable growth.

Dr. Paula Iriarte, MD

Board Advisor LUVA™

Physician | Women’s Health | Menopause Care

Dr. Paula Iriarte is a physician with over 20 years of clinical experience dedicated to women’s health.

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Dr. Paula Iriarte is a physician with over 20 years of clinical experience dedicated to women’s health. Trained in Obstetrics and Gynecology and later in Family Medicine, she brings a practical, evidence based approach to care across all stages of life.

Her clinical focus includes menopause management and hormone replacement therapy, with an emphasis on individualized risk assessment, symptom support, and long term outcomes including bone, cardiovascular, cognitive, and urogenital health. Her background bridges specialty expertise with primary care decision making.

Since 2010, Dr. Iriarte has served as a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Family Practice at the University of British Columbia, contributing to physician training and supporting women in making informed health decisions.

Dr. Gaetano Morello, ND

Board Advisor LUVA™

Clinician | Complex Chronic Disease Program | BC Women’s Hospital Naturopathic Physician | Integrative & Functional Medicine

Dr. Gaetano Morello is a board certified Naturopathic Physician with over 30 years of clinical experience in integrative and functional medicine.

Dr. Gaetano Morello is a board certified Naturopathic Physician with over 30 years of clinical experience in integrative and functional medicine. Based in Vancouver, his work focuses on the assessment and treatment of complex chronic disease using a science informed approach.

He holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of British Columbia and completed his doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine at Bastyr University. Dr. Morello practices in West Vancouver and is a clinician with the Complex Chronic Disease Program at BC Women’s Hospital, where he was the first Naturopathic Doctor integrated into a hospital based program.

In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Morello is an educator, author, and advisor in the natural health and nutraceutical fields. He serves as Co Chair of the Quality Assurance Committee for the College of Complementary Health Professionals of British Columbia and supports the advancement of evidence informed standards of care.