NiuOla Health's Blog

Your Guide to Better Health Starts Here

Welcome to the NiuOla Health Blog, a place where medicine meets compassion, and your health journey is honored with the care it deserves.

I'm Dr. Tui Lauilefue, and as a board-certified internal medicine and obesity medicine physician practicing direct primary care in Olympia, I've dedicated my career to walking alongside my patients through every season of their health. Here, you'll find the same thoughtful, personalized approach that defines my practice: evidence-based guidance delivered with genuine warmth and understanding.

Whether you're working on weight management, dealing with chronic conditions, or just trying to feel your best, this blog is here for you. Every post comes from my heart and my experience treating real people with real lives. People who are busy, who have families and jobs and a million things on their plates, but who want to take better care of themselves.

I believe in small, sustainable changes. No judgment, no unrealistic expectations, just practical advice that actually works for how you live. This is the same approach I take with my patients, because I know that lasting health happens when we meet you where you are.

I'm so glad you found your way here, and I'm honored to be part of your health journey.

Dr. Tui A. Lauilefue, MD
Internal Medicine | Obesity Medicine | Direct Primary Care


How Inflammation Affects Weight Gain And What You Can Do About It

A stylized illustration representing inflammation, featuring a person surrounded by orange and red flames, with wellness icons such as citrus, hydration, meditation, and herbal remedies encircling them—symbolizing NiuOla Health’s holistic approach to managing inflammation and supporting overall wellness in Olympia, Washington.

September 15, 2025

The Hidden Barrier to Weight Loss Have you ever questioned why, despite adhering to all the “rules,” losing weight seems so impossible? Chronic inflammation, which you may be dealing with, is a hidden factor that can make losing weight much more difficult than it should be. Dr. Tui Lauilefue and our team at NiuOla Health […]

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My Direct Primary Care Journey: Burnout to Breakthrough

Image of Dr. Tui Lauilefue sitting in a chair in the patient exam room.

September 7, 2024

In 2024, healthcare continues to evolve rapidly. Unfortunately, the traditional model is failing both patients and physicians. As a result of experiencing this firsthand, I embraced Direct Primary Care (DPC), a revolutionary approach to healthcare. My Journey: From Academic Medicine to DPC I started my career at the Queen Emma Clinic in Honolulu, Hawaii. After […]

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