About
Dr. Jennifer LaBonte grew up in Massachusetts and has spent her career serving that same community. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst and her medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School, a program nationally recognized for primary care training. During her residency in Family Medicine at UMass, she was selected as Chief Resident in her final year.
After more than two decades in traditional primary care, including positions at St. Vincent Hospital and UMass Memorial Medical Center, Dr. LaBonte founded Inspire Family Medicine as a Direct Primary Care practice. She holds board certification in Family Medicine and carries additional training in Obesity Medicine. She also holds a Certified Health Coach credential. Dr. LaBonte serves on the faculty at UMass Memorial Medical Center as an Associate Professor of Medicine, where she mentors residents and medical students with an interest in DPC. Her clinical passions include lifestyle medicine, preventive care, chronic disease management, and women's health. Outside of medicine, she enjoys hiking, biking, and yoga, and stays busy at home with her husband, four children, and a dog. She hosts the podcast "Doctoring Differently" and regularly hosts wellness classes, caregiver support events, and open houses for prospective patients.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Medical School
University of Massachusetts Medical School
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School (served as Chief Resident in final year)
Additional Training
Extra training in Obesity Medicine; Certified Health Coach
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. LaBonte right for?
Dr. LaBonte is a strong fit for adults and families seeking a physician-only primary care practice. Patients managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, anxiety, or depression benefit from her longitudinal approach. She has particular depth in women's health, obesity medicine, and lifestyle-based prevention. Families with children also fit well here, as she carries routine pediatric vaccines on-site and sees patients across all age groups.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. LaBonte treats a broad range of conditions including diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, anxiety, depression, and obesity. She also manages chronic diseases and provides preventive and acute care for patients of all ages. Women's health and pediatric care are two areas of particular focus.
Yes, Dr. LaBonte holds board certification in Family Medicine. She also completed additional training in Obesity Medicine and holds a Certified Health Coach credential.
Dr. LaBonte completed both her medical degree and her Family Medicine residency at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. She served as Chief Resident during her final year of residency training.
Dr. LaBonte brings over 20 years of primary care experience. Before founding Inspire Family Medicine, she practiced at St. Vincent Hospital and UMass Memorial Medical Center.
Yes, Dr. LaBonte sees patients across all age groups, including children. She carries routine pediatric vaccines on-site and provides comprehensive family medicine care.
Yes, Dr. LaBonte offers a medically supervised 12-month weight loss program. The program combines FDA-approved medications with lifestyle coaching through Terra Health coaches. Members pay $40 per month; non-members pay $100 per month.
Dr. LaBonte centers her practice on the six pillars of lifestyle medicine: nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, relationships, and avoidance of risky substances. She focuses on catching and addressing health risks before they develop into serious conditions.
Yes, Dr. LaBonte holds the title of Associate Professor of Medicine at UMass Memorial Medical Center. She actively mentors doctors, residents, and medical students who have an interest in the DPC model.
Yes, women's health is a special clinical interest for Dr. LaBonte. She provides care for women across a range of health concerns within the scope of her family medicine practice.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026