Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is a visit like?

    The first visit is a comprehensive discussion of your current and past health. I develop an individualized plan including: useful lab tests, supplements to help alleviate symptoms, diet and lifestyle recommendations specific to your case and tips on mental wellness. This plan provides you with actionable tasks that are proven to improve your wellbeing and health.

  • Do you take insurance or provide a superbill?

    At this time Mississippi and the surrounding states do not license Naturopathic Doctors, therefore, we are not able to provide any diagnoses or codes that are required for insurance billing. Typically, you can pay for cash-pay labs, consultations and supplements with a health savings account (HSA).

  • What kind of monitoring and follow-up do you provide to track progress and adjust treatment plans if necessary?

    A natural and holistic approach to bringing hormones back into alignment takes time and effort. Because we cycle monthly, women need at least 3 months to see significant hormonal improvements from natural medicine. Chronic and complex cases can take 6 months or longer. However, most clients see improvements in sleep, energy, mood and wellbeing after just 1 month. This gives them motivation to implement healthy habits long term.

    During our initial package timeframe, we will meet every 4-6 weeks. After that, we meet every 2-4 months depending on your case. A maintenance plan is typically 2-3 follow up visits per year.

  • What is your approach to balancing hormones naturally and how is it different from conventional medical treatments?

    My goal is to uncover the root causes of your symptoms so that we can assist your body in healing. While we want to improve your symptoms, we don’t want to mask them or just make them go away without discovering why they are there in the first place.

    I see disease and symptoms as a signal from your body that there is underlying dysfunction. When we provide the right environment (nutrients and foundations of health) the body has the opportunity to be restored.

  • What kind of dietary, lifestyle changes and supplements do you typically recommend to support hormonal balance in women?

    We focus on multiple areas to help the body repair itself. There are no quick fixes for long lasting healing. We focus on the following:

    • Nutrition

    • Lifestyle modifications: sleep, exercise, hobbies and fun

    • Mental wellness - stress and mood have significant impact on hormones so we work on techniques to improve stress tolerance and stable moods.

    • Supplements may include vitamins, nutrients, botanical medicine and homeopathy

  • How do you tailor wellness plans to individual clients, considering factors such as age, lifestyle and overall health?

    Individualized plans are standard in my practice. Each client receives a unique recommendation based on her specific situation, time available, stress tolerance and investment level. In my experience, clients who receive a one-size-fits-all protocol feel poorly and in some cases health gets worse. I focus on meeting my clients where they are and using reasonable goals for long term health.

  • What conditions and hormonal imbalances do you commonly work with, and what symptoms are associated with these?

    Hormonal imbalances can be the underlying issue for conditions like:

    • Painful periods (dysmenorrhea)

    • Irregular periods

    • Heavy bleeding during periods

    • PMS & PMDD

    • Estrogen dominance

    • PCOS

    • Infertility

    • Endometriosis

    Which can also present with symptoms like:

    • Irritability, anger

    • Frequent mood changes

    • Difficult periods- cramping, heavy bleeding, prolonged bleeding, spotting.

    • Brain fog

    • Anxiety or depression

    • Low energy and fatigue

    • Skin changes- acne, rashes, dry skin

    • Difficulty concentrating or with memory

    • Other transitions like menarche (starting your period), peri-menopause and menopause, can be improved by supporting hormone levels and general health.

  • Are there any potential side effects or interactions associated with the natural therapies you recommend for hormonal balance?

    We always review potential side effects and check for interactions with other medications before coming up with a wellness plan for you. Adverse reactions can occur with all medical interventions which is why it is important to have a thorough initial consultation before moving forward with any personalized suggestions. Natural medicines are very powerful and should be treated with care.

  • How do you collaborate with other healthcare providers, such as gynecologists or endocrinologists, to ensure comprehensive care for your clients?

    It is necessary to have a primary care provider or other health professional available to you. This is an important aspect of your healthcare in general. So that when you have acute illnesses you can see a provider that knows your history.

    Many clients work with other providers and I collaborate with them to help my clients achieve their goals. I also teach my clients how to advocate for themselves as patients especially for; labs, imaging, medication management, etc. Being an informed and empowered patient makes the experience much easier and pleasant.

What Clients are Saying

  • I was dealing with a 5-week chronic lung issue/sickness (tested negative for COVID, but who knows) and had been on two rounds on antibiotics (which did not work). I was also at the beginning of hormonal changes (I'm in my mid-40s). I decided to invest in going to Dr. Amy LaRue instead of getting on more prescriptions. Through her guidance, support and testing I can say that I am 100% better. My lungs are clear. I'm completely healthy today. I'm not on a single prescription medication. I'm managing everything through natural supplements and I feel the best I've felt in years: physically, emotionally, and mentally. Thank you!

    Dr. Alyssa Dausman

  • I was having a lot of difficulties at the beginning of my 4th pregnancy this year. Dr. Amy gave me a ton of recommendations including supplements, lifestyle modifications, and dietary changes to help with each of my concerns. The supplements specifically were highly effective in helping me, even in ways I never expected. For example, after my third child, my straight hair turned very curly, frizzy, and frail. After a few months with the supplements, the texture of my hair started improving, and now it looks like healthy curly hair. I’m very blessed to be working with Dr. Amy to improve my overall health through this pregnancy.

    Jenny Porter, PT, DPT

  • First period since starting the supplements. No pre-period spotting Minimal to no PMS symptoms No cramping or back pain No severe heavy bleeding Thank you so much. You are a genius. This is the most balanced I have felt in decades and I owe all that to you. I wish I would have met you years ago! I am so fascinated by everything you told me about the different phases of the menstrual cycle yesterday. And I’d venture to say the luteal phase is my least favorite and where I struggle the most hormonally (from a mental & emotional standpoint).

    Emily McElrath, PT, DPT

  • Dr. Amy LaRue is a great addition to my healthcare team. Her approach to health and well-being is comprehensive; taking into account the whole person. Her guidance in transitioning to retirement, caregiving and a new home state has been invaluable. Amy is an active and present listener. She has helped me see new perspectives as I navigate a new chapter in my life. Her kindness and compassion have been supportive and invited me to consider challenges in ways that are solution oriented. Amy is a knowledgeable and professional guide. I feel fortunate to have her on MY team.


    Karen Stewart, RN

  • I love the amount of time she spends with me, asking about all the things that can contribute to my health. She saw me and my history as a whole and thought outside of the traditional box; Amy looked at my symptoms with a different lens. I finally feel like I am treating the causes of my symptoms, not putting bandaids on the symptoms themselves.

    Jamie T.