Are you looking to be healthier, feel better, and live happier but don’t know what to do or where to start?
Do you want to prevent or reverse chronic disease and extend your lifespan?
Do you want a doctor that is focused on you being healthy rather than simply being ‘not sick’?
The mainstream view on aging includes suffering from chronic illnesses, taking multiple medications, and being in constant pain. Rates of chronic diseases like heart attacks, diabetes, dementia, and cancer continue to rise. Most medical guidelines and pharmaceuticals are focused solely on managing diseases rather than trying to cure them. And despite the many advancements in modern medicine, the lifespan of the Western World has decreased for the first time in history. However, this does not have to be your destiny.
We firmly believe that the human body is designed well — it just needs the right information to thrive.
Through an in-depth look at the human genome partnered with extensive blood work and health data tracking, we are hoping to give our clients the best chance at solving their current health challenges, preventing or reverse chronic disease, and enhancing their quality of life. We believe that chronic disease like early heart disease, diabetes, dementia, and cancer can be delayed, reversed, or even prevented with the right information and support.
We call this precision or personalized medicine because it is a health program precisely designed for you and ONLY YOU.
With this approach, we can gain better insights to your risk of developing future diseases, uncover hidden factors that may be contributing to your current state of health, and learn which lifestyle factors and supplements your body needs to perform at its best. We take the guesswork out of health and wellness, outline your personalized path to health, and support you along the way.
Paul N.
Asheville, NC
“I am not a young guy, but I’ll be damned if I’m ready to be an old guy. I have a handful of specialists, and would rather not need too many more. I want to participate in best health and wellness practices, and would prefer not to be blindsided by something preventable. In discussing Precision Medicine with Dr. Jackson, there was no oversell; just a program to take a genetics based look at overall health, prescriptions, OTC’s, and diet. From the initial review of the results to follow up consultations, this is a program that lets you understand bigger pictures, but also dials into specific areas of interest. My goal of being involved, but steering well clear of obsessing, has been met. No regrets.”
Alex and Steve H.
Asheville, NC
“My husband and I are both participating in the Precision Medical program. Since receiving the results from the genetic testing and in depth blood work, we’ve been working with both Dr. Jackson and Karey to do a detailed analysis of how we can improve our health for the long term. We’re both fairly healthy people, but the information we’ve received has identified areas where we can make both big improvements and small tweaks – diet, supplements, sleep, exercise, etc. It’s been interesting to do this as a couple. We’ve learned we have different dietary needs based on our genetic propensity for certain diseases and on how we process different nutrients. Karey has been working with us to tailor our eating habits to support both of us. With the changes we’ve made so far, we’re already noticing improvements, and we’re confident these changes will only serve to further enhance our health.”
Thomas D.
Asheville, NC
“Dr Jackson and Karey were very helpful in helping me begin to take more active measures in my day-to-day health. They condensed the vast amount of data they collected into simple, individualized steps we could take for optimizing my present health and preventing the onset of certain genetic disorders in the future.”
Rebecca C.
Asheville, NC
“I feel like I have finally been able to address health issues that I had just given up on, but now I have real answers. It was a bold and courageous step that you took to practice medicine in a new way but you have truly changed my life with precision medicine!”
Rebecca C.
Coral C.
Asheville, NC
“Dr. Jackson was amazing! When going over labs or genetics, he was excellent at helping this lay person understand what looked like another language sometimes by repeating himself or drawing it out on paper. The results from the change in diet, exercise and supplements made a huge difference in my health. With subsequent lab reports, he would tweak supplements, etc. and fine tune my health with precision. I also appreciated that he was a good listener and was flexible when I wanted to try something different other than medication. My big take away from the year spent in the program was that I felt covered and the oversight of my health taken care of. Any fear of the unknown (what’s happening inside my body) was gone.”
Lisa G.
Asheville, NC
“Dr. Jackson is a perfect fit for me. I love his attention to detail, his willingness to research issues and his delightful sense of humor and personality. He is one of the best doctors I’ve had contact with who listens to auto-immune issues and tries to solve them. I have been disregarded so many times in the past with my weird symptoms and with Dr. J I was finally taken seriously and have been put on the track to better my situation and health.”
Steps of Authentic Health Precision Medicine Primary Care:
Step 1: Genetics
Genetics
The first step toward optimal health is knowing what makes you unique. We sequence your DNA and identify small differences in your genome that can impact your health like nutritional needs, chronic disease risks, and exercise preferences. Think of this like the blueprint of your body!
Step 2: Comprehensive Blood Data
Comprehensive Blood Data
Knowing your genetics is very helpful, but it does not tell us about your current state of health. We look at extensive laboratory data to see how these genetic changes may already be impacting your health. This data includes advanced cardiac markers, metabolic health markers, key nutrient markers,, hormone levels, and other factors that define health and how you feel.
Step 3: Lifestyle
Lifestyle
The best way we can guide you forward is understanding how you have lived your life up until now. We will ask you questions about your day-to-day schedule, your likes and dislikes, and how you are doing with the five pillars of health: diet, physical activity, sleep, mental wellbeing, and social connection.
Step 4: Precision Medicine
Precision Medicine
Finally, we take your genetic information, lab work, and individual preferences to develop a detailed, personalized health plan just for you. We will spend time with you to define your goals, review your report, and set actionable next steps. With the help of health coaches and check-ins with your precision-trained family medicine physician, we will provide ongoing support in your journey toward true health.