Dr. Lara Huffman

Dr. Lara Huffman, MD, is an experienced psychiatrist with over 20 years of practice. She graduated from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in 2001 and completed her residency at the University of Arkansas and the University of Arizona. 

As the Medical Director for Pivot Integrative Health, Dr. Huffman is known for her patient-centered approach, building strong connections with clients to ensure they feel safe and heard in her care.A passionate advocate for holistic alternative treatments, Dr. Huffman believes in their potential to treat psychiatric conditions, such as bipolar disorder, particularly when traditional medications cause debilitating side effects. 

Voted “Best Psychiatrist in the Missouri Cannabis Industry” by Greenway’s readers, she emphasizes the importance of starting with low doses and using a balanced approach to minimize risks, especially for those with conditions like schizophrenia. Dr. Huffman is committed to healing and considers holistic treatments a safer alternative to many psychiatric drugs, firmly adhering to the Hippocratic Oath’s principle of “first, do no harm."