Meet Our Team
Nutrition Stop has a team of dedicated experts who are passionate about helping customers find the products they need to support their health and well-being.
Our staff is knowledgeable in nutrition and natural health, and have a wealth of experience in helping customers make informed decisions. Whether you need advice on which supplements to take or need help finding an ingredient for a healthy recipe, our employees are always here to help.
Co-Owner
Ryan Mustone brought his vibrant energy to Nutrition Stop as Manager from 2009 to 2012, before trading suburban life for Hawaii’s lush landscapes. Immersing himself in avocado orchards, noni groves, kava fields, and coffee operations, he cultivated a deep, hands-on understanding of the natural products industry—literally from the ground up.
Following Hawaii, Ryan traveled the Midwest as a dynamic wholesale broker and educator for close to a decade, connecting with over 150 health food stores regularly. Partnering with top manufacturers and learning from leading health researchers, he honed his expertise in holistic wellness and fueled his passion for natural healing.
A dedicated Wim Hof practitioner, Ryan thrives on adventure and lives life fully. Whether hiking, canoeing, backpacking, or traveling the world, he finds joy in the great outdoors, often sharing these experiences with his family. His journey into natural healing began in childhood, inspired by his mother’s battle with cancer, sparking a lifelong commitment to promoting holistic solutions.
When Ryan isn’t exploring nature, listening to Phish, or livin' with his wife & daughter, he’s inspiring others to step into the person they were born to be. True to his mantra, he encourages everyone to find the innate wisdom inside and to Surrender to the Flow.
Laura Barber
Laura’s been vibin’ with plants since before she could spell “echinacea.” While other kids were busy trading Garbage Pail Kids, she was out in the yard whipping up dandelion potions and living her best little plant witch life. Spoiler alert: she still is.
Totally hyped on the natural world, she went full-on science nerd and studied Horticulture and Environmental Science at Southeast Missouri State. Fast forward a bit, and boom—she’s working with the Missouri Department of Conservation, hanging with the USGS and even the Army Corps of Engineers like it’s no biggie. She wrote actual research papers on wetlands, water quality, and how toxic stuff affects frogs. Brainy and bold? You bet.
When she’s off the clock, you’ll find her out in nature doing her thing—hiking, kayaking, stretching it out on a yoga mat in neon leggings, or foraging like a forest fairy on a mission. She’s been rollin’ with the Webster Groves Herb Society for nearly a decade and is the proud, punk-hearted mama of a 19-year-old Graphic Design student at Webster University who’s got creative genius in her DNA.
Barbara Anderson-Mustone
Events Coordinator | Yoga Instructor
Barbara’s pursuit to wellness stems from her 25-year journey of successfully living and thriving with Crohn’s Disease. She maintains an active lifestyle overcoming her obstacles.
She comes equipped with an Emotional Release Therapist background, and certificates in Kundalini and Hatha Yoga instruction. She has worked as a Team Trainer for Whole Foods in Salt Lake City and is an experienced brand ambassador and educator. She works as an educator for Benedictine Montessori school in Wentzville part time and teaches lessons at Barron swim school.
She is the proud mother of Cassius, her twelve-year old daughter, and a devoted wife. Her passions include family, unique food, a love for travel, spending time outdoors, and her cats.
Dawn Jones
25 Year Veteran at Nutrition Stop
Dawn has been a dedicated team member at Nutrition Stop for over 25 years, bringing a unique perspective from her earlier career in the dental field. Her passion for healthy living shines through in her work, as she loves helping customers make informed choices to support their wellness goals. Living a reduced-sodium lifestyle herself, Dawn offers valuable, firsthand insights and practical health tips that resonate with those looking to make mindful changes.
Jody Kennedy
Jody's holistic wellness service experience is comprised of 4 years as a practicing Licensed Massage Therapist in Hawaii, several years as Director of a massage school and holistic wellness clinic and, most recently, 5 years as Manager of the Natural Living/Vitamins & Body Care Department with Fresh Thyme Market.
The better part of her career was spent in the corporate world and legal profession specializing in project management. She is a Certified Reiki Master and a passionate advocate for the Wim Hof Method, meditation and other self-healing modalities.
In time outside of Nutrition Stop she loves living in the country surrounded by nature, traveling, hiking, biking, kayaking, meditating, "Wim Hoffing", spending time with friends and, most of all, family, not the least of which is a very savvy feline named Katsu.
Zac - The Bee Whisperer
Ode to Beeswax and Zach
The Bee Whisperer ~~
In amber glow, the evening sighs,
A warmth that soothes, a light that lies
Within a flame both soft and pure,
A beeswax kiss, serene and sure.
From hive to hand, each candle spun,
A labor wrought beneath the sun.
Sweet bees, they toil with golden grace,
Their nectar flows to Zach's embrace.
Zach, the keeper, wise and kind,
With whispers soft, the bees aligned.
He speaks their song, their secret hum,
And shapes the wax where dreams are spun.In every batch, his touch resides,
A craftsman’s care where heart abides.
No factory molds, no hurried haste—Each candle bears the bees’ own taste.
The scent of honey fills the air,
A fragrant thread, a prayerful care.
To light these wicks is to ignite
The soul of nature, warm and bright.
So when you hold this handmade spark,
Recall the bees, the fields, the dark—And Zach, the whisperer, in tune,
Who crafts small suns to chase the moon.
Dr. Jeremy Schiermeyer
Co-Owner
Dr. Jeremy has been helping people in the St. Charles area reach their health goals since 2011. His years of experience in the chiropractic field has helped many find relief and restore their lives. From balancing hormones, healing gut health, overcoming chronic illnesses, his knowledge and experience with homeopathies, nutrition and supplements are renowned.
As the new co-owner of Nutrition Stop, he has made it his goal to make sure everybody has access to the nutritional building blocks to health.
Ryan & Jeremy practiced Tai Chi together in the wee hours of the morning many moons ago, refining their friendship and trust in each other. When the opportunity arose -they combined forces to keep Nutrition Stop alive and thriving. Together, they revitalized Nutrition Stop back to the beacon of health, fun events, and nutrient dense food in the community.