Professional Bio

Nira Berry, CEO, LaughingRx, LLC

Nira is an upbeat, motivational and inspirational keynote speaker and is a Life, Health and Happiness Coach, and laughter therapist. Founder of LaughingRx Laughter Wellness programs, Nira specializes in guiding people to live their happiest life, cultivating joy and overcoming challenges through unique and uplifting wellness presentations, LaughingRx laughter workshops and happiness coaching.

Nira discovered the power and healing benefits of laughter during her recovery from breast cancer. Since then, her mission has been to help people find their joy, laughter, and passion for life to thousands worldwide. Nira is a stress management expert and leads upbeat, interactive laughter experiences, wellness and happiness programs for groups of 10 to 1000. Nira is changing lives in the workplace and beyond.

Considered one of the world’s leading experts in laughter and happiness, Nira has been a featured keynote speaker on National Institutes of Health (NIH) panel on Humor and Healing; keynote speaker at hundreds of government, training and corporate events such as Booze Allen Hamilton and the International Monetary Fund. Nira conducts private and business coaching for individuals and groups, helping them discover how to live balanced, fulfilled, healthy and happy lives.

Featured frequently in the media such as Forbes, The Washington Post, Bethesda Magazine, and other media outlets nationally and internationally, Nira is an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Certified Coach; a Certified Laughter Yoga International Professional, and has been a faculty member of Montgomery College, MD. She has a Graduate degree in Health and Wellness Coaching, Maryland University of Integrative Health; B.S. from University of Maryland; and is a Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher.

Formerly, Nira was a corporate executive and recipient of the SBA (Small Business Administration) award at the White House. She recently received two volunteer awards: Survivor of the Year Award, Susan G. Komen DC More than Pink Walk, and Community Achievement Award, ASIRT Association for Safe International Road Travel.

Nira hosts and produces the Happy and Healthy TV show, she is the author and producer of, Laugh Off Stress: Laughter Yoga Exercises DVD, and a soon to be published book on laughter and happiness.

Contact Nira for more info:  +1 240-888-6555    info@niraberry.com