JOY STEPHENSON-LAWS, ESQ

HOLISTIC LIFE COACH | FOUNDER & CEO, PROACTIVE HEALTH LABS | HEALTH ADVOCATE | MANAGING PARTNER, STEPHENSON, ACQUISTO & COLMAN

“True health isn’t found in a prescription or a diagnosis. It’s discovered in the space between what your body needs, what your mind believes, and what your spirit craves.”

Joy Stephenson-Laws is a holistic health coach whose life’s work centers on one powerful mission: empowering individuals to take charge of their health—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

As the founder and CEO of Proactive Health Labs (pH Labs)—a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to holistic health education—and a veteran healthcare attorney with over four decades of experience, Joy brings a rare combination of medical advocacy, wellness education, and legal precision to her coaching practice.

While her roots remain grounded in physical health, Joy has evolved to embrace something even more transformative—the understanding that true well-being is multidimensional. Real health isn’t just about the body; it’s about the vibrant synergy between mind, emotion, body, and spirit. That’s why her coaching honors and supports the whole person, not isolated symptoms.

Certified through the Foundation for Holistic Life Coaching, Joy blends scientific insight with heart-centered guidance to help clients identify the root causes of imbalance, release limiting beliefs, and create sustainable pathways to vitality, fulfillment, and purpose.

Her professional leadership extends to her role as founding and managing partner of Stephenson, Acquisto & Colman (SAC), a healthcare litigation firm with a national practice representing hospitals and healthcare institutions.

Joy’s personal passion drives everything she does: helping others avoid the preventable suffering she has witnessed—caused by misinformation, late diagnosis, and reactive health choices—by championing education, empowerment, and early intervention.

Why Joy Is a Transformative Coach

Whole-Person, Holistic Focus

Joy’s mind-body-spirit approach integrates emotional well-being, physical vitality, nutritional balance, relationships, and spiritual alignment to foster deep, lasting transformation.

Proven Leadership in Preventive Health

Through pH Labs, Joy has expanded access to health education, personalized testing, and lifestyle strategies—long before illness begins.

Deep Knowledge Meets Compassionate Support

Joy pairs scientific understanding with emotional intelligence. She listens deeply, asks thoughtful questions, and supports her clients with equal parts strategy and soul.

Personal Experience & Empathy

Having navigated the healthcare system from both professional and personal perspectives, Joy understands the confusion and overwhelm many people face—and how to overcome it with clarity, confidence, and empowerment.

A Passion for Empowerment

Joy believes that health begins with knowledge. Her coaching helps clients make informed choices, advocate for themselves, and align their actions with their highest values and goals.

Ready to Transform?

If you’ve ever felt stuck in patterns that hold you back—in your health, relationships, or personal growth—explore Joy’s insights through these articles:

• Healing Isn’t Mystical: It’s What Happens When the Body Finally Feels Safe Enough to Stay

• Beyond Mental Health Awareness: Real Help for Suicidal Thoughts

• Why Making Yourself Dispensable at Work Can Protect Your Health and Career

• The Mind Can Lie, But the Body Tells the Truth

Books by Joy Stephenson-Laws

Minerals – The Forgotten Nutrient: Your Secret Weapon for Getting and Staying Healthy

Co-authored with physician contributors, this book translates complex nutritional science into actionable guidance on the essential minerals your body needs to thrive.

Secrets That Sparkle (and Secrets That Sting)

A children’s book that empowers kids to recognize safe vs. unsafe secrets in a gentle, age-appropriate way.

From Chains to Wings: A Poetry Revolution for Healing

Compassionate tools for resilience, healing, and emotional freedom—offering readers a path from pain to purpose.

“Being proactive isn’t just about what you do—it’s about what you know, how you feel, and how you choose to live. I’m here to help you uncover your best self, live with intention, and feel empowered in every aspect of your health.”

— Joy Stephenson-Laws