Laura Bauer MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Direct Primary Care Provider
Laura is a Family Nurse Practitioner with a deep passion for integrative medicine and whole-person care. Her journey into this field began with an undergraduate degree in nutrition, where she became fascinated by how food, lifestyle, and daily choices profoundly influence health. This early foundation shaped her belief that food truly is medicine and sparked a lifelong commitment to addressing the root causes of illness rather than simply managing symptoms.
Laura has completed multiple rotations in integrative and functional medicine clinics, where she gained hands-on experience supporting patients with chronic conditions through personalized nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and evidence-informed integrative therapies. What drew her most to integrative care is the opportunity to listen deeply, explore each patient’s unique story, and partner with them in creating sustainable, meaningful change.
At Benton Integrative Medicine, Laura values the ability to spend unrushed time with patients—learning what matters most to them, diving into their health history, advocating for their concerns, and walking alongside them on their wellness journey. Her goal is to empower patients with education, compassion, and practical tools so they can make confident, informed decisions about their health and feel their very best.
Outside of the clinic, Laura loves cooking and baking nourishing snacks, traveling to new places, and discovering great restaurants. You’ll often find her happiest on a front porch with a cup of coffee, enjoying live music outdoors, or spending time near the water.