Meet Dr. Lauren Rueda, nmd
Welcome to Mulligan Medical, where high-performance health meets next-level regenerative care. Dr. Rueda is the Naturopathic Medical Doctor driving cutting-edge solutions in performance, recovery, and holistic optimization. Her purpose: to restore peak function, reduce downtime, and empower you to operate at your best.
A New Approach to Regenerative & Functional Medicine
In today’s fast-paced world, traditional care often treats symptoms, not the driver behind them. Dr. Rueda blends deep expertise in regenerative injection therapies (think prolotherapy, PRP, stem cell protocols) with functional medicine, primary care and bio-optimization strategies. Whether you’re managing chronic fatigue, injury recovery, hormonal dysregulation or preventative aging—her goal is simple: get you fully back online and future-proof your health.
Inform
Know where you’re at.
Our Core Treatments
Comprehensive Holistic Care & Wellness Exams
Our most in-depth evaluation for new and returning patients begins with a complete health assessment and full laboratory panel to uncover underlying imbalances and risk factors. Each visit includes a results review, goal setting, and creation of a personalized naturopathic plan focused on prevention, vitality, and long-term optimization, not just symptom management.
Neuromodulators (Aesthetics)
Subtle, natural refinement. Dr. Rueda provides precision Botox treatments designed to relax dynamic lines and restore balance to facial expressions without overcorrection. Every treatment emphasizes natural movement, refreshed contours, and confidence that looks effortless. Ideal for those who value a polished, professional appearance with medically guided precision.
Cancer Screening & Prevention
Proactive detection saves lives. Mulligan Medical offers advanced screening protocols, including comprehensive lab panels and Grail multicancer early detection testing. Dr. Rueda integrates these insights into a preventative plan that identifies risks early and builds clear next steps for continued wellness. This is especially valuable for patients 50 and older and those with a family history of cancer. TriCare-covered testing is available.
Hormone Health & HRT
Hormonal balance is essential for energy, focus, and performance. Dr. Rueda specializes in testosterone optimization and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy to support mood, metabolism, libido, and overall vitality. Treatment plans are built from comprehensive labs and follow evidence-based protocols that emphasize steady, natural regulation over temporary boosts.
Sports Medicine, Regenerative Medicine & Pain Management
Targeted regenerative therapies for pain, injury, and recovery. Using prolotherapy, PRP injections, and perineural therapy, Dr. Rueda helps patients repair damaged tissue, restore mobility, and return to peak physical performance without unnecessary surgery or long downtime. This care is ideal for athletes, entrepreneurs, and active adults recovering from overuse or trauma.
Ketamine-Assisted Therapy
A new frontier in mind-body medicine. Dr. Rueda offers clinically guided ketamine sessions designed to support trauma recovery, emotional healing, and treatment-resistant mood disorders. Each session is integrated within a holistic care plan, ensuring safety, preparation, and post-session integration for sustainable change.
Weight Loss & Nutrition
Sustainable transformation through metabolic and lifestyle alignment. Dr. Rueda’s approach blends nutritional counseling, metabolic testing, and medical therapies such as GLP-1 medications (semaglutide, tirzepatide) with practical, functional nutrition coaching. The goal is long-term body composition and energy optimization, not crash dieting.
IV Therapy & Wellness Support
Therapeutic IV infusions formulated for immune support, energy restoration, and cellular recovery. From post-illness fatigue to chronic deficiency, our IV therapies deliver rapid results for hydration, nutrient balance, and oxidative stress reduction. Ozone and NAD+ protocols are also available for advanced cellular repair and longevity support.
Mind-Body Therapies
Integrative techniques for stress relief and performance regulation. Offerings include acupuncture, cupping, orthopedic and ART massage, emotional freedom technique, progressive relaxation, and guided meditations. These therapies reconnect the nervous system, reduce inflammation, and support emotional equilibrium as part of comprehensive health care.
Restore
Rebuild from the inside out.
Your First Visit & What to Expect
Thorough Assessment – Your journey begins with a detailed history, lab work, musculoskeletal evaluation and goal-mapping session.
Customized Plan – No one-size-fits-all here. Dr. Rueda crafts a tailored roadmap combining regenerative injections, hormone modulation, nutritional strategy, IV therapy and lifestyle integration.
Ongoing Optimization – Regular check-ins, performance metrics and lab reviews keep your progress on track. Adjustments are made dynamically because your biology isn’t static.
optimize
Elevate your baseline.
Why Choose Dr. Rueda?
With her distinctive blend of naturopathic training and advanced regenerative medicine, Dr. Rueda brings empathetic, high-touch care to high-performing clients. She listens when others rush, focuses when others patch, and creates solutions where others stop at “good enough.” If you’re done settling for “just okay” and ready for “built-different,” you’re in the right lane.
Schedule Your Consultation
Ready to turn the corner? Book your appointment with Dr. Lauren Rueda, NMD, and join a community of individuals who choose to lead their health rather than react to it. Mulligan Medical is located in Scottsdale, AZ. We look forward to supporting your evolution—bigger performance, deeper recovery, smarter wellness.