Dr. Laurell Matthews is one of only a handful of medically trained naturopathic doctors in Arkansas.
She earned her bachelor’s in biochemistry from University of Kansas. She received her doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle.
Dr. Laurell Matthews | Naturopathic Doctor
drlaurell@gmail.com | (479) 790-2200
Bastyr University is one of five accredited naturopathic medical schools in the United States offering a four-year, graduate level naturopathic medical program with educational standards recognized and approved by the US Department of Education. The program includes education in biomedical sciences and laboratory diagnosis as well as natural therapies such as botanical medicine, nutrition, homeopathy, bodywork, hydrotherapy, and counseling.
Dr. Laurell also completed over 950 hours of clinical internship at the Bastyr Center For Natural Health, where she saw over 400 patients. Upon completion of her training, Dr. Laurell passed national board examinations administered by the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners.
Dr. Laurell focuses on treating the cause of illness while supporting the body’s innate healing abilities in order to prevent and treat many chronic conditions. She blends centuries-old knowledge and a philosophy that nature is the most effective healer with current research on health and human systems.
Dr. Laurell has experience treating a wide variety of acute and chronic complaints, but her specialties include digestion, detoxification, mood, and women’s health. She uses nutrients and herbs to balance neurotransmitter levels, making life-changing differences in health conditions such as depression and anxiety. She advises on lifestyle and diet modifications where she loves to share her passion for nutrition and cooking. She also utilizes botanical medicine, nutritional supplements, homeopathy, hydrotherapy and craniosacral therapy when appropriate. Her integrative approach to health care will not only provide you with an insightful path toward health, it will also help restore lasting balance to your life.
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Dr. Laurell Matthews, ND 
Dr. Matthews my name is Lori and you helped me at Ozark Foods yesterday. You told me that taking Ashwagandha and Aconitum Napellus might help me with extreme anxiety. I purchased both and I have had the best 2 days maybe in my whole life! I want to thank you for your patience, kindness and knowledge! I’m starting to feel like living again! It’s been years since I have felt like this. Again THANK YOU!!!!!!! I did not feel like I needed Xanax all day! I went ahead and took a very small amount just so I would not have any withdrawl symptons. I believe this just might change my life!!!!!! Again THANK YOU SOOOOO VERY MUCH ! Lori Goseland
Sounds great! Wish we had someone like you closer to Hot Springs! Been having alot of stomach issues and would like to talk to someone besides gastro doctor!!
Sorry it is such a drive from Hot Springs to Fayetteville, but if you want to work with me, after the first visit we could likely do follow up appointments over the phone. I don’t know practitioners around Hot Springs enough to recommend someone else to you.
I hate to ask this but how much are your first visits? I might be very interested. I’ve been looking for someone that has other solutions besides prescription drugs. I’m on meds for my stomach and cholesterol right now (well really I stopped taking on Saturday, was trying to do some natural things). Thank you so much!
Most of my first office visits last an hour or an hour and a half because I really want to get to know the person and custom tailor the interventions for them. I charge $150 for that kind of visit.
Dr. Laurell,
I spoke with you by phone today regarding referrals for Thermography and/or holistic practitioner in the Little Rock/North Little Rock area. I found the practice you had suggested. The web site: http://www.phoenixintegrativehealthcare.com/
Dr. Ann Arouh (501) 664-4886
Thank you for your help!
Great! Yes, Ann might know a good thermography clinic in your area.
Hello, I like your site and look forward to continued postings. Is there a naturopath that you can recommend in the Houston Texas area? I am interested in services primarily for my children who are 9 and 6. I was reading the postings, would you recommend Ashwagandha and Aconitum for children with extreme anxiety and obsessive issues?
Thanks
Hello,
I don’t know any NDs in the Houston area, but recommend you start by searching here:
http://www.naturopathic.org/AF_MemberDirectory.asp?version=1
Regarding the Ashwagandha and Aconitium, unfortunately the answer is maybe. I don’t always chose the same homeopathic remedy. It depends on the particular person. If you can’t find someone in your area, I do offer phone consultations.
Good luck, Dr. Laurell
Hi Dr. Laurell, I am interested in a phone consultation. I will email you about that as well. Please let me know if you are available for that, and how to proceed. Thanks!
Natalie Mannering
Eureka Springs
Dr. Matthews I’m very interested in trying to see you. I realize you are quite a drive from Hot Springs but I’m in major need of help. I’ve tried prescription meds & I couldn’t deal with the side effects so I no longer take anything. But I’m not sure if I have a hormone problem or what. I’ve got extreme mood swings, no sex drive, extreme depression & anxiety. I just can’t take it anymore. I need to be healthy for myself & my children. How much are your visits & etc? Thank you so much!
Hello,
Thanks for your interest. I help people from all over the state regain their lives from serious issues like these. My initial visits are $175 for an hour. Followup appointments are often $75 but depend on the length of the visit.
Dr Laurel, do you do a comprehensive blood work up and X-rays/mris? Dealing with several problems and never getting to the bottom of it through traditional medical protocol.
Depending on the scenario, I will recommend thorough blood work or specialty lab tests, but I don’t order x-rays or MRIs. I have patients work with their PCP or specialist for those.
I would like to know about making an appointment, rheumatoid arthritis is the culprit. With that being said it is my young(36) fiance that was diagnosed a couple years ago, and has been taking the humera shot. I would like to know about the alternatives.
Thank you
Hello, rheumatoid arthritis is such a common culprit. I would be happy to work with your fiance on this issue. I see patient on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Feel free to send me a message or call 579-445-2220 if you have more questions or want to schedule a time.
Thanks! Dr. laurell
I have suffered with allergies now for years but they seem to be getting worse. I am getting shots wkly and periodly doing a steroid shot, antibiotics & prednisone. Looking for a better understanding as to why & how to get better. I have none of the normal allergy symptoms but run a low grade fever, feel lethargic and heavy headed. If u can offer me help please let me know.
Thank U!
Hello,
I have a guess of what type of underlying issues may be contributing to your symptoms. Please call 479-790-2200 to make an appointment so we can help you to feel better.
To your health,
Dr. Laurell
Would you be willing to discuss diet with a cancer patient. My physician had me eating a lot of fat to counteract weight loss. That has resolved itself and I am within their weigh range. I can provide lab work, drug protocol and radiologist scan assesment reports if helpful. Cancer marker was142 in March when diagonsed; is now 5 (normal is 0-3).
Than you for your consideration.
Respectfully
Hello,
I regret to inform you that I am moving to Mountain Home, AR.
Best of health to you,
Dr. Laurell
Hi Dr. Laurell, do you have any referrals for fayetteville?
Reach out to Dr. Margaret Taylor at Taylor Functional and Integrative Medicine
Hello. Is it possible to have a consultation with you? I’m dealing with leaky Gut, h-pylori and Candida and I’m looking to work with a naturopathic doctor. I’m local to Little Rock. Thank you.
Yes, I am working remotely with patients from across the state with issues like these. I can meet with you over video or the phone.
Let me know if you have questions about remote consultations or my approach in general.
My husband just got three stents because of 100% blockage in the Widow Marker. The Dr prescribed 9 medications including Enrestro and a statin. He only weighs 170 pounds and we eat fresh food, no canned, no nitrates etc. we want a healthy alternative to the medications. Can you help us?
Yes, I would be happy to work with your husband. While sometimes a few medications are necessary or the most prudent approach, nine medications can be worrisome because of an increased chance of adverse side effects and interactions. I can help him explore options to address underlying issues and focus on true health.
Hello! I am 22 years old and over the past few years I have been having the worst menstrual cycles of my life. I decided to turn to a vegetarian diet and that did give me relief for a few months. Now they are back seemingly a little bit worse. Do you treat this ? Thank you for your time.
Yes, the right diet and contributing factors can vary from woman to woman. I work to address these underlying issues such as estrogen dominance.