Dr. Laurie Passmore is a graduate of the National College of Natural Medicine, having earned a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (N.D.) and Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine (M.S.O.M.).  Dr. Passmore is a licensed Acupuncturist in New York State.

Born and raised in Upstate New York, Dr. Passmore returns to area after a decade of studying out west to bring what she has learned back home.  She loves being back in the area embracing her family, community, and country side.

Dr. Passmore practices herbal medicine, homeopathy, biotherapeutic drainage (a European based form of homeopathy), clinical nutrition, acupuncture, and lifestyle counseling in her medical practice. While she enjoys all aspects of family healthcare, she holds a special interest for women’s health issues including menopause, perimenopause, P.M.S., fertility, and cardiovascular health.

Additional areas of expertise include endocrine imbalances (adrenal, thyroid, pituitary issues), nervous system issues (depression, insomnia, mood disorders, anxiety, stress), digestive imbalances (IBS, Crohn’s, leaky gut/malabsorption, anemia, food sensitivities) and autoimmune conditions (RA, thyroiditis, MS, fibromyalgia, cancer).  She sees her role as coach and guide in helping others achieve a higher state of health.  

Aside from treating diseases, Dr. Passmore's main goal is actually to facilitate health.  With general detoxification protocols and ongoing Naturopathic care, healthy people become even healthier facilitating prevention of disease.  Dr. Passmore has also worked with athletes coordinating nutrition protocols, proper supplementation, and injury rehabilitation.