01/06/2026
Meet Jennifer LaBanca, RN — Founder of Boost Hydration.
Jennifer LaBanca is a third-generation Californian, born and raised in Huntington Beach. With over 20 years of nursing experience, Jennifer dedicated a decade to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at St. Joseph Hospital. During her tenure, she developed advanced expertise in a wide range of specialties, including Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and roles such as Charge Nurse, Open Heart Nurse, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) Nurse, Hypothermia Nurse, Sepsis Nurse, Renal Transplant Nurse and Neuro ICU.
While working full-time at St. Joseph Hospital, Jennifer expanded her skills into aesthetic nursing. She became certified in advanced procedures such as IPL, CO2 laser treatments, laser tattoo removal, and Allergan cosmetic injections, including Botox and dermal fillers.
At Boost Hydration, Jennifer combines her extensive medical background with her passion for health and wellness. She is committed to educating and empowering the community to adopt healthier lifestyles. As a former two-time Nationally Qualified NPC bikini competitor, she placed first in her class in 2021 and earned second place at USA Nationals in 2023. Her firsthand experience in fitness and nutrition further enhances her practice.
Beyond her professional achievements, Jennifer is a devoted mother who balances her career with her family life. She is passionate about promoting health and wellness both professionally and personally. In addition to her work in healthcare and fitness, Jennifer is an international ambassador for OC Fashion Week and was featured on the cover of Glamour Magazine in 2025. She integrates her expertise in nutrition, fitness, IV hydration, and peptides to empower clients to live healthier, more vibrant lives.