Your Questions, Answered

Lifestyle Medicine is an evidence-based medical approach focused on preventing, treating, and reversing chronic diseases by addressing their root causes. It uses key lifestyle changes—including nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and stress management—as the primary form of therapy.

While a traditional doctor often focuses on managing symptoms with medication, Dr. Ashby is a Lifestyle Medicine Intensivist who specializes in reversing chronic conditions. She is interested in curing you, not just treating a symptom for the rest of your life. Her approach involves in-depth consultations, advanced lab testing to find the root cause, and creating a personalized plan to help you restore your health naturally.

Dr. Ashby’s approach is not homeopathy. While it incorporates principles of functional medicine, such as advanced testing to find the root cause, her primary focus is on using nutrition and lifestyle as the core therapeutic tools to reverse chronic disease.

Anyone struggling with or looking to prevent chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes, prediabetes, obesity, chronic fatigue, and inflammation can benefit significantly.

Your first step is the “Know Your Risk” consultation, a comprehensive intake that can involve up to 6 hours of total clinical time. This deep dive includes reviewing your medical history, discussing lifestyle habits, and analyzing advanced lab work to develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your health goals.

Yes. Due to medical licensing laws, personalized medical consultations and treatment plans (Conscious Health) are available exclusively to residents of Florida, either in-person or via telehealth.

This foundational assessment is required because it’s impossible to treat the root causes of illness without a complete picture of your unique health risks, including cardiovascular, metabolic, and toxic loads. This is the foundation of the personalized medicine Dr. Ashby practices.

No consultation is required. The Conscious Fitness and Conscious Mindset programs are designed to be self-guided and are open to anyone, anywhere in the world.

You can browse and purchase doctor-approved supplements through our affiliate stores without a consultation. However, we always recommend consulting with your personal healthcare provider before starting any new supplement routine to ensure it is appropriate for your specific health needs.

We do not bill insurance. Dr. Ashby operates as a direct-pay, concierge practice, which allows her to provide an in-depth level of personalized care that is not dictated by insurance limitations. We can provide you with the necessary documentation for you to seek reimbursement from your provider if your plan allows it.

You can start the process by clicking the “Book a Consultation” button on our website. This will take you to our intake and qualification form, which is the first step for all new medical patients.

Shared Medical Visits allow small groups of patients with similar health concerns to meet with Dr. Ashby for education and guidance in a collaborative setting. This approach can enhance results and provide community support.