About Dr. Lara

Dr. Katherine Lara, ND, LAc, specializes in integrative pain management, regenerative medicine, and non-surgical orthopedic care. She helps patients identify the root contributors to pain through detailed functional muscle and movement assessments, allowing for precise, individualized treatment plans.

Dr. Lara provides comprehensive, evidence-informed therapies including Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), prolotherapy, perineural therapy, neural therapy, orthopedic acupuncture, and functional dry needling. Her approach blends advanced regenerative techniques with naturopathic medicine to support tissue healing, reduce inflammation, and restore healthy movement patterns.

She also incorporates lifestyle medicine and personalized nutraceutical recommendations to optimize recovery and improve long-term outcomes. Her philosophy centers on education, collaboration, and empowering patients to make informed decisions about their care. Dr. Lara is passionate about treating individuals seeking a deeper, whole-person approach to pain—including those wanting a clearer understanding of all their options, whether conventional or integrative, and who value a comprehensive, team-based approach to their health.

As a fluent Spanish speaker with Latina roots, she is dedicated to providing compassionate, culturally informed care and enjoys supporting the Latino community and other diverse patient populations.

She completed a rigorous two-year residency in integrative pain and regenerative medicine under Dr. David Chang and holds degrees in Naturopathic Medicine and Classical Chinese Medicine from the National University of Natural Medicine.

Outside the clinic, Dr. Lara enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling, watching sunsets, and enjoying pastries or pan dulce.