**Who I am:** I’m a black woman. I’m a child of God. I’m the daughter of Larry and Dorothy Leonard

lashanna leonard moore

I’m a passionate polymath and I enjoy engaging in my many talents. Learn more below

The Artist

LaShanna Moore is a proud alumna of the University of Houston. She holds a double degree in dance and theatre and is a classically trained flutist. LaShanna has worked with the legendary Debbie Allen and has toured the US and Canada in several award-winning productions such as Dreamgirls, Diary of Black Men and A Raisin in the Sun. She is the owner of Wholistically Well LLC and serves as a holistic nutritionist and practitioner. LaShanna is married to multi Grammy-nominated artist Gene Moore and enjoys traveling, food and spending time with her family and tribe. Adding the title filmmaker to her life's work she debuted her documentary, Black Boddess, at a Houston film screening in 2020.

Mrs. Moore credits her career in arts to her mother, Dorothy Ellis-Leonard, the impetus of her involvement.

THE PRACTITIONER

LaShanna Moore has been working in the health and wellness space for over 13 years, but it wasn't her first pursuit. As a dance and theater major she sought out a trainer to prepare for a Canada tour. That training resulted in an Achilles' tendon rupture which required surgery and rehab.

Through recovery LaShanna discovered nutrition and fitness followed by wellness and holistic health.

Now degreed and certified in various concentrations LaShanna considers herself a "foodie nutritionist" and is the proud founder of Wholistically Well LLC, a virtual holistic center. She is also the host of The Well Life TV and Wholistically Speaking podcast. Practitioner Moore specializes in nutrition, holistic health practical progressive living. Her passion is helping women navigate hormonal changes such as peri/menopause. She has been a special guest on Food Network Canada and is a contributing writer for Refinery 29 and 21ninety.

THE MINISTRY

LaShanna is also a licensed minister and bible teacher. She hinges her life and purpose on her faith and relationship with God. You will find that her work is centered in her faith and passion for people.