About
Dr. Kristin Lusian is a board-certified family physician with more than 15 years of clinical experience. She grew up in the Twin Cities and earned her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth. A professor there first introduced her to osteopathic medicine. She went on to attend osteopathic medical school in Des Moines, Iowa, and completed her Family Medicine residency through the University of Minnesota in Duluth.
Dr. Lusian practiced full-spectrum rural primary care with Essentia Health in Ashland, Wisconsin, with a focus on obstetrics, newborn care, and women's health. She later joined a group practice in West Duluth from 2015 through 2024. Her areas of expertise include women's health, integrative medicine, gastrointestinal health, weight management, and care for athletes. She takes a whole-person approach, bridging conventional clinical care with evidence-backed complementary medicine. She performs medical ear piercing using the Blomdahl Medical Ear Piercing System. Outside of medicine, she runs trails, cross-country skis, tends a garden, bakes sourdough, and spends time with her family.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
The College of St. Scholastica, B.S. Biochemistry
Medical School
Osteopathic medical school in Des Moines, Iowa
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Minnesota – Duluth
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Lusian right for?
Dr. Lusian is a strong fit for patients seeking a whole-person approach to primary care. Women navigating perimenopause, menopause, or contraception management benefit from her focused expertise. Athletes and active adults dealing with sports injuries or weight management will find her background in sports and functional medicine well-suited to their needs. She also works well with patients managing gastrointestinal conditions or looking to integrate complementary approaches alongside conventional care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Lusian focuses on women's health, integrative medicine, gastrointestinal health, weight management, and care for athletes. She also has deep experience in obstetrics and newborn care from her years of rural practice. She bridges conventional and complementary medicine to give patients a well-rounded, evidence-backed approach.
Yes, Dr. Lusian holds board certification in Family Medicine. She completed her medical training at an osteopathic medical school in Des Moines, Iowa, and finished her Family Medicine residency through the University of Minnesota in Duluth.
Yes, Dr. Lusian treats perimenopause and menopause with hormone replacement therapy. She does not offer pellet therapy. She takes a thoughtful, individualized approach to hormonal health as part of her broader women's health focus.
Yes, caring for athletes is one of Dr. Lusian's areas of expertise. She helps patients manage sports injuries and supports active individuals in maintaining and improving their physical health. Her functional medicine background informs her approach to performance and recovery.
Dr. Lusian takes a whole-person approach that connects conventional clinical care with evidence-backed complementary medicine. She focuses on building trusting relationships with patients and empowering them to make healthy choices. Her goal is for each patient to feel heard, respected, and well-supported.
Yes, Dr. Lusian performs medical ear piercing using the Blomdahl Medical Ear Piercing System. The system uses single-use sterile cassettes and hypoallergenic materials including medical-grade plastic and titanium. She pierces ears for infants ages 2 to 9 months, children 5 and older, and adults.
Dr. Lusian practiced full-spectrum rural primary care with Essentia Health in Ashland, Wisconsin, with a strong focus on obstetrics, newborn care, and women's health. She then joined a group practice in West Duluth from 2015 through 2024. She co-founded Amity Creek Primary Care to open in April 2026.
Yes, gastrointestinal health is a defined area of expertise for Dr. Lusian. She evaluates and manages a range of GI concerns as part of her integrative and whole-person approach to primary care.
Doctor profile last updated April 12, 2026