Does optimal health rely on balanced hormone levels? Absolutely, explained Dr. Laura Thompson, a board-certified Naturopath Endocrinologist who treats patients with bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, in an interview with Regina Meredith originally webcast on January 2, 2013.Dr. Laura Thompson is the CEO and founder of the Southern California Institute of Clinical Nutrition based in Carlsbad, California. Dr. Thompson received her Ph.D. in Nutrition and Human behavior from Ryokan College in Los Angeles, California, studied naturopathy and iridology with Dr. Bernard Jensen, and is board certified in Naturopathic Endocrinology through the American Naturopathic Medical Association.