About
Dr. Tui Lauilefue is the founder of NiuOla Health and a double board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine. She earned her medical degree and completed her internal medicine residency at the John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai'i at Manoa. She then joined the Queen Emma Clinic in Honolulu, where she also served on faculty, advising residents and participating in remediation and committee work.
A desire to be closer to family brought her to Washington state, and her time in corporate medicine eventually led her to build NiuOla Health as a direct primary care practice. She also holds the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner credential, one of the few physicians in the Olympia region with that distinction. Dr. Lauilefue is a TEDx speaker passionate about reimagining healthcare delivery. Her clinical interests span metabolic health, thyroid disorders, perimenopause and menopause care, GLP-1 therapies, cardiovascular disease risk, and gender-affirming care. Outside the office, she enjoys time with her family and karaoke.
Education & Training
Medical School
John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai'i at Manoa
Residency
Internal Medicine, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai'i at Manoa
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Lauilefue right for?
Dr. Lauilefue is a strong fit for adults seeking comprehensive primary care with direct physician access. Patients managing obesity, metabolic disorders, thyroid conditions, or cardiovascular risk benefit from her dual board certifications. Women navigating perimenopause or menopause find particular depth in her care, given her Menopause Society Certified Practitioner credential. She also serves patients seeking gender-affirming care in a compassionate, non-judgmental setting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Lauilefue focuses on internal medicine, obesity medicine, and menopause care. She treats conditions including obesity, insulin resistance, prediabetes, thyroid disorders, high blood pressure, cholesterol disorders, chronic inflammation, and cardiovascular disease risk. She also provides perimenopause and menopause management, including hormone therapy, and offers gender-affirming care.
Yes. Dr. Lauilefue holds dual board certifications in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine. She also holds the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner credential, which she earned through the Menopause Society. She is one of the few practitioners in the Olympia region with this designation.
Dr. Lauilefue completed both her medical degree and her internal medicine residency at the John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai'i at Manoa. After residency, she joined the Queen Emma Clinic in Honolulu, where she practiced and served on faculty.
Yes. Dr. Lauilefue conducts telemedicine visits for primary care members in Washington and Hawaii. She also offers telehealth weight management services to patients in Utah, Arizona, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Alabama.
Dr. Lauilefue takes an evidence-based, whole-person approach to weight management. She addresses root causes including metabolic dysfunction, thyroid disorders, insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, and sleep issues. She uses GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide when clinically appropriate and pairs medical treatment with health coaching support.
Yes. Dr. Lauilefue is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. She treats perimenopause and menopause symptoms including brain fog, hair loss, blood sugar changes, and hormonal shifts. She develops personalized care plans and offers menopausal hormone therapy as part of her menopause services.
Yes. Dr. Lauilefue offers gender-affirming care at NiuOla Health. She approaches this care with the same compassion and shared decision-making that guides all her clinical work.
Yes. Dr. Lauilefue is a TEDx speaker with a focus on healthcare delivery and the direct primary care model. She is passionate about sharing her perspective on improving patient-physician relationships and making quality care more accessible.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026