The Optimal You Method
A clear plan, a team behind you, and care that fits your life.
At Optimal You, Dr. Tommy and Dr. Lexie lead every patient's care. They understand that many patients come to us with lots of symptoms, test results and advice, and at the end of the day, still feel stuck with nowhere to turn. The Optimal You Method gives you a clear direction in five simple steps.
1- Discovery Phase: We Listen &
Investigate
​We get to know your whole story, from your symptoms and health history to your goals and daily life. Then we choose only the tests that will answer your questions.
2- Foundational Phase:
Build and
Prepare
Between your initial exam and receiving your testing results, we use this time to build a strong foundation from the inside out. This phase is all about starting where you are, building healthier habits now, and preparing your body for the personalized strategy ahead.
3- Strategy Phase:
We Connect the Dots
and Prioritize
Your doctor brings everything together, explains what's going on and shows you what to focus on first. You leave with your Personalized Health Blueprint, a step-by-step plan made just for you.
4- Healing Phase:
We Implement and
Adjust
Your team helps you fit the plan into real life, answers your questions along the way and adjusts your care as your body responds.
5- Thrive Phase:
We Measure & Sustain
your Progress
We check how you feel and what your results show, then plan your next steps so your progress lasts.
You're never handed a test result and left to figure it out alone.
Our Goal:
“Our mission is to walk beside you on your healing journey, helping you uncover the root causes of illness while guiding you toward balance, restoration, and vitality. Together, our team will provide you with real answers and a path to help you to feel like your optimal self again.”
The Problem we face...
We live in a world that constantly challenges our health. From toxins in the environment and additives in our food to emotional stress we face on a daily basis, our bodies are under pressure like never before. Over time, this often shows up as aches, pains, fatigue, gut issues, skin troubles or other symptoms that impact day to day life.
As a society, we continue to get sicker. Heart issues, high blood pressure, mental health, and stress levels are at an all-time high. So, when popping another pill or traditional medical procedures are not working, it is time to turn to something else.
Holistic
Functional
Medicine
Health
Coaching + Accountability
Mindset + Emotional
Well-Being
Personalized Nutrition + Lifestyle Counseling
System Optimization
How Functional Medicine is Different...
​...Because we are anything but conventional. Functional medicine offers an alternative approach.
We address the root causes of illness and seek to understand the interconnectedness of the body’s systems and how they contribute to overall well-being.
Our team takes a holistic approach and views the body as an interconnected system, addressing underlying imbalances rather than masking symptoms.
We tailor care to each individual, focusing on lifestyle modifications that fit your unique needs.​ Our team offers longer consultation time to allow for more in-depth discussions and personalized care.
"Normal" does not mean Optimal.
Standard lab ranges are designed to flag disease. Functional ranges are narrower, so they can show when a system is starting to struggle, even when your results come back "normal." If you've been told everything looks fine but you know something is off, this is where we start. In the Discovery Phase, we test with intention and read your results through both lenses.
Functional/ Pathological Range
Strong roots create a thriving tree...
just as strong foundations create lasting health.
7 Roots of Resilient Health
Your Personalized Health Blueprint looks beyond supplements to the whole life that shapes your health. Depending on your needs, it can address any of these seven roots.
Nutrition & Nourishment
Many answers linking to your health can be found in our gut. We offer advanced diagnostic testing to uncover if food sensitivities, microbiome levels, or intestinal barrier dysfunction is playing a role in your health. We'll then create a customized plan to heal and enhance overall gut health.
Detoxification & Environmental Health
Every day our bodies are exposed to countless toxins that affect our health in ways we may not even realize. Our team helps you reduce toxic exposure in your home and day-to-day environment, and provide testing to create a personalized detox plan tailored to your specific needs.
Individualization &
Root-Cause Focus
Every individual comes to us with their own past experiences, exposures, beliefs, and habits. Therefore, there is no one-size-fits-all protocol. Our care plans are customized and tailored to each person based on diagnostic testing and lifestyle analysis.
Connection & Relationships
All relationships we have play a role on our health, but the most important relationship that impacts our well-being is the relationship we have with ourself. We will consult and guide you toward mindset practices, prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.
Hormone Balance & Energy Regulation
Hormones are your body’s messengers, influencing everything from mood and metabolism to sleep and energy levels. We identify hormone levels and work with you to restore balance, reduce fatigue, improve vitality, and support long-term wellness.
Gut-Brain Connection
& Mental Wellness
The gut and brain are deeply connected, influencing one's mood, cognition, and overall wellness. We take a holistic approach to identify the key factors affecting both gut health and mental function to restore balance in the mind and body.
Rejuvenation
+ Recovery
True healing requires rest and renewal. Through functional medicine, we help you restore balance by addressing sleep, stress, and recovery at the cellular level. Our goal is to support your body’s natural ability to repair, recharge, and return to optimal vitality.
Our wellness team provides specialized care in…
√ Gut Health
√ Fertility, Pregnancy, and Postpartum
√ Emotional and Physical Stress
√ Detoxification
√ Environmental Toxins
√ Parasites, Mycotoxins, and Lyme
√ POTS/ PANS/ PANDAS
√ Heavy Metal Toxicity
√ Auto Immune Conditions
√ Weight Concerns
√ Endometriosis
√ MTHFR
√ Nutrition and so much more!
One Practice for Your Whole Family
We believe everyone deserves to look and feel their best, no matter where they are on life’s journey. From the earliest stages of life to the golden years, including the transformative journey of pregnancy and postpartum, we’re here to support you on your path to vibrant health and vitality. It’s never too early or too late to prioritize your well-being.
Your journey to optimal wellness starts today, regardless of where you are in life!
Functional Medicine Services
Our care is fully personalized and tailored to meet your specific needs. We prioritize our time together and ensure we take the time to understand you—your story, your lifestyle, and your needs. Following your initial exam, and advanced testing, you’ll receive clear next steps to a one-of-a-kind Health Blueprint that is unique to you, which may include lifestyle recommendations, further lab testing, and supplementation when appropriate. We serve St. Augustine, Jacksonville, Nocatee, Ponte Vedra, and much of northeast and central Florida.
Virtual Appointments
At Optimal You we have the ability to connect with our clients virtually, anywhere in the United States. Thanks to the world of telehealth, virtual appointments are available for clients, near and far. Likewise, we are able to order diagnostic exams to be sent to your home or through a lab near you.