About
Lara Salyer, DO, IFMCP, serves as Medical Director and Systems Strategist at ViaroHealth in La Crosse, Wisconsin. She earned her BS in Physiology from the University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana before completing her osteopathic medical degree at AT Still University in Kirksville, Missouri. Her residency training in Family Medicine took place at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Dr. Salyer holds certification as an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. She also earned a High Flow Human Performance Coaching credential through the Flow Research Collective, a Kiyumi Integrative Psychedelic Practitioner Certification from the Netherlands, and a Trauma-Informed Leadership Certification through Inner Science and the Mobius Leadership Institute. Her clinical interests span functional medicine, burnout mitigation, flow neuroscience, and integrative approaches to organizational health. AT Still University recognized her with the Founder's Day Keynote Award in 2021. The American Medical Association named her an Inspiring Women Physician of the Year in 2015. She also earned the University of Wisconsin Family Medicine Preceptor of the Year honor in 2016 and published the Amazon bestseller Right Brain Rescue, which won both the AMI Indie International Best Memoir and Book Excellence International Best Healthcare Memoir awards in 2021. Outside medicine, Dr. Salyer is passionate about marathon running, weight training, clarinet performance, mixed media art, and creative writing.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana, BS Physiology
Medical School
AT Still University, Kirksville, MO (Osteopathic Medicine)
Residency
Family Medicine Residency, Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI
Certifications
Who is Dr. Salyer right for?
Dr. Salyer is a strong fit for adults seeking a functional and integrative approach to their health. Patients dealing with chronic conditions, burnout, or complex health challenges benefit from her whole-person perspective. She works well with individuals who want to understand root causes, not just manage symptoms. Her training in trauma-informed care and flow neuroscience also serves patients navigating mental and emotional wellbeing alongside physical health.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Salyer specializes in functional medicine, family medicine, and preventive care. She brings a whole-person, integrative lens to each patient relationship. Her clinical interests also include flow neuroscience, burnout mitigation, and humanistic psychology.
Dr. Salyer holds certification as an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP). She is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine trained at AT Still University. She has earned several additional certifications in integrative and performance-oriented disciplines.
Dr. Salyer earned her medical degree in Osteopathic Medicine at AT Still University in Kirksville, Missouri. She completed her Family Medicine residency at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Her undergraduate degree in Physiology came from the University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana.
Dr. Salyer sees patients of all ages with a particular strength in complex, chronic, or hard-to-treat conditions. She works well with patients who want a deeper understanding of their health and prefer a collaborative, personalized approach. Her integrative training makes her a good fit for those who have not found answers through conventional medicine alone.
Yes. The American Medical Association named Dr. Salyer an Inspiring Women Physician of the Year in 2015. The University of Wisconsin Family Medicine program recognized her as Preceptor of the Year in 2016. AT Still University awarded her the Founder's Day Keynote Award in 2021, and her book Right Brain Rescue reached bestseller status in five Amazon categories.
Dr. Salyer integrates behavioral and mental health considerations into her clinical approach. Her Trauma-Informed Leadership Certification and training in humanistic psychology inform how she engages with patients navigating stress, burnout, or emotional challenges. ViaroHealth also provides dedicated behavioral health specialists for patients who need focused mental health support.
Dr. Salyer takes a functional and integrative approach, looking at the whole person rather than isolated symptoms. She draws on training in flow neuroscience, functional medicine, and trauma-informed care. Her goal is to build patient autonomy and resilience alongside clinical outcomes.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026