Lara Alicea

Lara Alicea is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in precision performance medicine, regenerative therapies, and personalized health optimization. Since joining Koniver Wellness in 2022, she has helped patients achieve exceptional health through individualized, evidence-based treatment strategies that integrate advanced diagnostics with the latest innovations in medical science.

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Known for her analytical mindset and meticulous attention to detail, Lara excels at identifying the subtle physiological imbalances that influence energy, metabolism, body composition, cognitive performance, recovery, hormonal health, and overall well-being. Her clinical expertise includes peptide therapeutics, hormone optimization, advanced biomarker interpretation, precision nutrition, metabolic health, custom nutraceutical formulation, and comprehensive lifestyle strategies designed to optimize health and performance.

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Lara believes that exceptional medicine begins with understanding the individual. Every treatment plan is thoughtfully tailored using an in-depth assessment of advanced laboratory data, medical history, lifestyle, nutrition, movement, recovery, and personal goals. By combining cutting-edge diagnostics with evidence-based therapies, she develops highly personalized protocols that help patients perform at their highest potential while building a strong foundation for lifelong health.

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Before joining Koniver Wellness, Lara developed a diverse clinical background in emergency medicine, primary care, chronic disease management, and nutrition coaching. This breadth of experience allows her to combine sound clinical judgment with innovative treatment approaches, delivering care that is both medically rigorous and deeply personalized.

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Lara earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice and Master of Science in Nursing from the University of South Alabama, graduating with honors and a 4.0 GPA, and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Medical University of South Carolina. Throughout her career, she has been recognized for clinical excellence and leadership, including being named a South Carolina Palmetto Gold Nurse, an honor recognizing the state's Top 100 Nurses.

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Lara is passionate about redefining what healthcare can be: partnering with patients through a proactive, personalized approach that emphasizes prevention, performance, and lasting vitality. Her goal is not simply to help people avoid disease, but to help them feel, function, and perform at their absolute best.