Strategic Consulting for Longevity & Wellness Practices
Dr. Laura Ruof
Circe Longevity was founded by Dr. Laura Ruof, a cosmetic dentist turned longevity and wellness consultant with a specialized focus on complex chronic illness and preventative health strategies.
Dr. Ruof’s path into longevity medicine was not conventional. After experiencing years of persistent, misdiagnosed chronic health issues, she was forced to take an active role in her own medical care. Navigating a fragmented healthcare system, she developed a deep understanding of the limitations of traditional diagnostic approaches and began independently researching advanced treatment modalities, emerging therapies, and integrative medical strategies.
Through this process, Dr. Ruof built a comprehensive knowledge base in complex chronic illness and longevity-focused care — ultimately transforming her own health and redefining her professional trajectory. Today, she brings that experience to healthcare providers seeking to expand their clinical offerings and better serve patients navigating similarly complex conditions.
Expertise in Longevity Medicine
For Dr. Ruof, longevity medicine is not an abstract concept or professional interest - it is grounded in lived experience.
Over the last 20+ years, she has explored and evaluated a wide range of therapeutic approaches, including peptide therapy, nutritional interventions, mitochondrial support, chronic infection protocols, and advanced diagnostic testing. This hands-on experience has provided her with a nuanced understanding of how these therapies can be applied in real-world clinical settings.
Dr. Ruof’s work focuses on bridging the gap between emerging longevity science and practical implementation within medical practices. She advises clinicians on how to thoughtfully incorporate innovative therapies while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
Her approach is both strategic and patient-centered, informed by a deep understanding and empathy of the complexities of chronic illness and the evolving landscape of longevity medicine.
Carla Bryant, APRN
Carla Bryant, APRN, brings 28 years of experience in the healthcare field. She began her career as a registered nurse, spending seven years working in Emergency Room, Medical-Surgical, and Intensive Care Unit settings before advancing her role as an Emergency Room APRN for three years.
In 2010, Carla expanded her practice to include Functional Medicine, reflecting her commitment to a more comprehensive and patient-centered approach to healthcare. In 2015, she opened her own clinic in Montana, where she practiced until 2021. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, she transitioned to a concierge care model, which she continues to provide today.
Carla incorporated Regenerative Medicine into her practice in 2016 and has spent the past decade helping patients improve their health and quality of life through innovative therapies. She is also a speaker for VITTI Labs in Nashville, where she educates healthcare providers on stem cell therapies and promotes ethical standards within the regenerative medicine industry.
Passionate about advancing integrative healthcare, Carla has assisted numerous physicians in establishing their own Functional Medicine practices. She enjoys mentoring providers and helping them incorporate natural, evidence-informed treatment modalities into patient care.
Carla believes in treating each patient as a unique individual and is dedicated to helping patients navigate the healthcare system in the most effective and cost-conscious way possible.