It all started with a mom, our founder Stephanie.
From the moment my daughter had an allergic reaction, my life changed forever. What began as fear quickly turned into a determined mission to protect her. I sought out the world’s leading allergists, and what I once feared became our greatest ally – the solution was in the allergens themselves!
The Power of Partnership: Science Meets Motherhood
When Stephanie met Professor Carina Venter, sparks of food freedom flew. They were immediately on the same page - to help families embrace allergens and a world of good food and joy together, with the world's top allergy experts.
Professor Carina Venter is a world-leader in how nutrition impacts the immune system and allergies. She is the author of the American, European and Canadian Allergy Prevention Guidelines.
The ImmunoNutrition Squad Was Born
They then cherry-picked the world's top allergists to join - and voilà, the very first ImmunoNutrition Squad was born. Let's just say, if you were to pick a dream team to support you, this would be it.
GrowHappy Launches
GrowHappy launches on Mother's Day and Allergy Awareness Week 2025 to empower families.
Our ImmunoNutrition Squad
Director - Children's Hospital Colorado Allergy & Immunology Center
Section Head, Allergy & Immunology - University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine
- Lead author of food allergy prevention guidelines and consensus statements in the US.
- International PI (Lead Researcher) on studies looking at curing food allergies using skin patches, also known as epicutaneous desensitization or ViaSkin.
Our ImmunoNutrition Squad
Professor in Pediatric Allergy at the University of Colorado and Children’s Hospital Colorado
Author of the European, American and Canadian allergy prevention guidelines
Chair, Immunomodulation and Nutrition - European Academy of Asthma Allergy and Clinical Immunology
- World-leader in the concept of ImmunoNutrition and how nutrition impacts the immune system and allergies.
- Her breakthrough studies have changed clinical practices worldwide.
- Author of the first food ladder, an approach often used to determine and induce tolerance development in those with milk and egg allergies.
Our ImmunoNutrition Squad
VP - Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Section of Allergy and Immunology Executive - Ontario Medical Association
Pediatric Allergist - McMaster University
- Renowned pediatric allergist, clinical researcher, and co-author of clinical guidelines on the prevention of allergy, oral immunotherapy and anaphylaxis.
- He is one of the world’s top food oral immunotherapy specialists, and is investigating better ways to prevent and treat food allergy.
Our ImmunoNutrition Squad
Chief - UNC Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
Director - UNC Food Allergy Initiative
Associate Professor of Pediatrics - University of North Carolina School of Medicine
- World leader on inducing tolerance to food allergens in children with food allergies by placing a drop up allergen under their tongue, referred to as sublingual immunotherapy.
- He also leads a range of NIH funded food allergy studies in the US in treatment, management, and prevention.
Our ImmunoNutrition Squad
Author of the LEAP Studies and Co-PI on EAT-On Study
Professor in Pediatric Allergy at Evelina, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals and King's College London
Director at Allergy Centre of Excellence
Director at London Allergy Consultants
- Author of some of the most landmark studies in allergies, which taught us to eat allergens Early & Often, changing allergen introduction guidelines worldwide.
- His London clinics and the Allergey Centre of Excellence run one of the world's most extensive food allergy prevention, diagnostic, and treatment services.
Our ImmunoNutrition Squad
Co-Director - Stanford University's Sean N Parker Center for Allergy and Asthma Research
Associate Professor - Stanford University, Pediatrics Allergy and Clinical Immunology
- World-renowned allergist and researcher at Stanford University.
- Trailblazer in allergy research and care, guiding the world on the use of immunotherapy and biologicals to desensitize and protect our food-allergic children.
- She is also passionate about food allergy prevention.
“Say goodbye to allergy anxieties! GrowHappy helps make food a source of joy for your family.”
Stephanie Wibom,
Founder and Mom of 3
A word from Stephanie
After my daughter had an allergic reaction, I sought answers. I learned that the very allergens I feared were actually a big part of the solution. With the guidance of top allergists and a lot of courage, I began introducing allergens into my daughter's diet. Over time, our family found food freedom, and it was one of the most empowering experiences in my life.
That journey inspired me to create GrowHappy with some of the best allergy and gut microbiome experts in the world - a place where parents can feel supported, informed, and encouraged as they navigate feeding their families. It's about embracing a world of good food, growth, and joy together.
Stephanie
Reach out any time with feedback or thoughts at stephaniew@letsgrowhappy.com
