Dr. Amy LaRue

A passion for helping others

I am Dr. Amy LaRue, a Vermont-licensed Naturopathic Doctor. I have been helping women uplevel their health and tackle hormonal issues for the past 10 years. In my experience, symptoms are the body’s way of providing clues to guide us in the direction of what needs healing. I spent several years working through my own diagnoses of unexplained infertility, endometriosis, and PCOS. I truly understand the impact these conditions have on our mental and physical health.  

My approach to women’s health is to look at the whole picture and determine which organ systems are contributing to what may seem like a simple diagnosis. The journey to optimal health is a team effort! It takes time and commitment to discover root causes of disease and dysfunction. There are often many levels to healing that are uncovered as we begin peeling back layers. One thing is certain to me, your body has a deep, innate desire for balance and to heal.

My move to Naturopathic Medicine

Although I graduated from LSU with a degree in Dietetics/premed, it would take me 7 years to find Naturopathic Medicine. I knew shortly after taking the MCAT and reading about med school and residency life that conventional medicine was not for me. Even in my 20’s I knew intuitively that holistic and natural approaches were the answer to restoring health. However, I didn’t know what else was out there. After college, I moved out west, to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to ‘live a little’ and stayed for 7 years. The endless beauty of the Teton mountain range is truly God’s country. Living a lifestyle immersed in nature brought me closer to my calling. I eventually attended a conference on natural health and wellness where I was introduced to naturopathic medicine and knew immediately it was the type of healthcare that I wanted to practice. Soon after, I moved to Portland, Oregon, and attended the National University of Natural Medicine. During my 4 years of naturopathic medical school, I grew passionate about women’s health, in part, because I was navigating my own unexplained infertility, very painful periods, and anxiety. 

Shortly after graduation, I moved to beautiful Bend, Oregon where I established a private women’s health practice for 4 years before moving back to my home state of Mississippi. We had 3 children 3 years old and younger and needed the daily support of grandparents. We enjoy beach life and being able to golf cart all around our small town. 

Credentials

Education

  • Licensed Esthetician

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