Welcome,

I'm Lauren Rosa,

A physician assistant specialized in integrative medicine & women’s health.

I was trained in the traditional Western model of diagnosing and treating disease. But over time, I felt called to go deeper — beyond symptom management and into true healing.

Over the past nine years in practice, I’ve cared for women navigating chronic illness, hormonal imbalances, digestive concerns, fatigue, and the many complexities of modern womanhood. Along the way, I expanded my training to include holistic nutrition, lifestyle medicine, functional medicine, mind–body medicine, and herbalism — weaving them together into a root-cause, whole-person approach.

My work became personal when I healed myself from Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, chronic IBS, and hormonal imbalance. That journey changed everything. It taught me that healing is not about fighting the body — it’s about listening to it.

In 2022, after becoming a mother, I experienced another profound shift. Pregnancy and postpartum asked me to slow down, nourish more deeply, and honor the sacred transitions of a woman’s body. Once again, I leaned into both my clinical training and holistic knowledge to support my own healing and balance.

That season clarified my calling.

I am here to support women through hormonal imbalance, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond — especially when they’ve been told:

“You’re fine.”
“Your labs are normal.”
“You’re just tired — you’re a mom.”

If something in you knows there’s more going on, I want you to trust that voice.

I believe the body is wise. I believe it wants to heal. And I believe women deserve care that sees the whole of who they are — not just their lab values.

My role is to walk beside you and advocate for you — to help you nourish your body, regulate your nervous system, restore balance, and reclaim your vitality.

Because when we mother the mother, everything shifts.
Families soften. Homes strengthen. Communities thrive.

And it begins with you.

I’m honored to walk this journey with you.

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Conditions I treat

At Vessel Women’s Health, I provide integrative, evidence-informed care that addresses root causes — while honoring each woman’s unique physiology and life stage.

Menstrual Health

  • Irregular or absent cycles

  • Painful or heavy periods

  • PMS & PMDD

  • Endometriosis

  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

  • Adenomyosis

Hormone & Endocrine Health

  • Hormone imbalances

  • Thyroid disorders

  • Insulin resistance & metabolic dysfunction

  • HPA axis dysfunction / chronic stress physiology

Fertility & Preconception Care

  • Ovulatory dysfunction

  • Unexplained infertility

  • Recurrent pregnancy loss

  • Diminished ovarian reserve

  • Preconception metabolic and nutrient optimization

  • Fertility support alongside IVF/IUI

  • Cycle tracking and ovulation support

Pregnancy Support (Integrative & Collaborative)

  • Early pregnancy support

  • Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy

  • Thyroid management during pregnancy

  • Gestational glucose optimization

  • Overall nutrient optimization and tailored supplement protocols

Postpartum Health

  • Postpartum thyroiditis

  • Postpartum mood changes, depression & anxiety

  • Hormonal rebalancing

  • Postpartum fatigue

  • Lactation-related nutritional support

  • Micronutrient depletion & hair loss

  • Stress & nervous system support

Perimenopause & Midlife Care

  • Vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes, night sweats)

  • Sleep disturbance

  • Mood changes

  • Weight and body composition changes

  • Low libido

  • Bioidentical hormone therapy management (BHRT)

Root-Cause & Whole-Body Medicine

  • Chronic inflammation

  • Gut dysfunction & dysbiosis

  • Nutrient deficiencies/ Hair tissue mineral analysis

  • Autoimmune conditions

  • Chronic infections

  • Histamine intolerance

  • Stress-related hormone dysfunction

  • General wellness, health optimization & preventative medicine

Certifications & Training

Bachelor of Science Degree - Stonehill College

Master of Physician Assistant Studies - Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Boston

Specialized in Integrative Medicine - South Carolina Center for Integrative Medicine

Coursework in Lifestyle Medicine - American College of Lifestyle Medicine

Herbalism Apprenticeship - Hannah Morano, Sweet Birch Herbals

INNATE Postpartum Certified Provider - Rachelle Garcia Seliga, INNATE Traditions

Birth Imprints & Blueprint of Breastfeeding courses - Luka Barba, Deeply Rooted Healing Traditions

+ a forever student of life & the divine intelligence of female physiology

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Acknowledgements

I acknowledge that many traditional teachings and practices on postpartum care and natural medicine originate from Indigenous cultures around the world.

I acknowledge that I am a settler on the land of the Pocumtuc and Nipmuc peoples.

I honor the wisdom of the indigenous peoples and their ancestors.