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Melissa Larson ND

Founder and Owner of Ballard Natural Medicine
Primary Care, Women’s Health, Pediatrics

Dr. Melissa Larson (she/her) is a primary care physician providing naturopathic care for adult and pediatric patients.

Her specialties include: 

  • Hormone imbalances, including PCOS, PMS, menopausal transition, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

  • Pediatric and adult digestive issues such as chronic constipation, heartburn, abdominal pain, IBS, and SIBO

  • Pediatric skin conditions, including eczema, recurrent hives, and chronic rashes

Dr. Larson is particularly passionate about guiding women through the hormonal changes of midlife, from perimenopause to postmenopause. She specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (bHRT) and herbal medicine to help manage symptoms like hot flashes, sleep disturbances, mood swings, brain fog, and low libido. Dr. Larson also supports women facing hormonal challenges during their reproductive years, including fertility issues, PCOS, PMS, and PMDD. Her approach is personalized and holistic, with the goal of helping women restore hormonal balance and feel vibrant, balanced, and joyful.

In addition to her work with adult patients, Dr. Larson has a strong commitment to supporting children and teens. She provides primary care and mental health support, while also offering naturopathic treatments for chronic health conditions in pediatric patients. Her compassionate approach is aimed at addressing both the physical and emotional health of children and adolescents, ensuring they have the tools to thrive both now and in the future.

Dr. Larson earned her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in 2004. Originally from the Midwest, she has been a Seattle resident since 1999, where she lives with her husband, two kids, and a wonderful community of friends. Dr. Larson’s happy place is in the water, garden, or on the pickleball court!

Accepting new primary care patients:

  • ages 12 months to 64 years old, all genders

Accepting new specialty/adjunctive care patients:

  • all ages, all genders

 

Reviews from Dr. Larson’s Patients:

“Dr. Larson is the best! Our whole family sees and trusts her. She takes a lot of the health-anxiety out of parenting, which I’m so grateful for.”
“Melissa Larson was skilled, efficient and thorough with my evaluation. I’m a provider myself, so I set especially high standards for the medical details.”