Weight Loss in Augusta, GA
Ascension Longevity and Wellness takes a personalized approach, beginning with a comprehensive DNA test. This isn't a basic genealogical test; instead, it analyzes your DNA pathways to provide precise information on how your genes influence your health. A tailored program based on your DNA is designed to help improve your well-being, maintain a healthy weight, and boost your energy levels. We also suggest a TruAge test, which reveals your biological age rather than your chronological age. While this can be a surprising number, the good news is that it's modifiable.
As you progress through our 6-month program, you can literally reduce your biological age by years, extending your healthy lifespan and avoiding the typical decline associated with middle age.
Programs built around your unique health profile and goals.
Combines nutrition, movement, habit-building strategies, and medication support as needed.
Ongoing guidance from experienced medical and wellness professionals.
Designed for lasting change, not short-term fixes.
Improvements in energy, blood sugar, blood pressure, and more.
Our Metabolic Management Program is designed to tackle the challenges of metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and stubborn weight gain with a personalized plan. These issues rarely have a single cause: genetics, daily habits, and nutrition all play a role, which is why we look at the whole picture before creating your personalized strategy.
What to Expect When You Contact Dr. Jennifer Ward Partnering with Dr. Ward means gaining a trusted guide and a clear plan for your long-term health. From your first conversation, you’ll know you’re in capable, caring hands.
Nutrition is central to our program, with personalized guidance to help you make lasting changes that support your body and stabilize metabolism. This is paired with lifestyle strategies such as physical activity, stress management, and better sleep to create the foundation for improved health. By addressing all factors that affect metabolic function, we help you lose weight and maintain your results. Whether you are managing insulin resistance, facing ongoing weight challenges, or aiming to enhance your metabolism, your plan is designed specifically for you.
The details of your DNA health report include genetic tendencies, nutrient needs, sensitivities, and how your body responds to certain medications.
By studying this information, Dr. Ward can identify:
Food sensitivity testing helps uncover specific foods that may be triggering inflammation, contributing to chronic health concerns, and digestive discomfort. By identifying and removing these foods, we can support a healthier gut, a stronger immunity, and improved mental well-being. At Ascension Longevity and Wellness, we take this process further with advanced testing that evaluates the balance and diversity of your gut microbiome. These insights allow us to create a nutrition plan tailored to your needs, addressing the underlying causes of imbalance and setting the stage for lasting results.
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) is a personalized way to address hormonal changes that come with aging or imbalance. These plant-derived hormones are chemically identical to those your body produces, allowing them to be absorbed and used more readily. Restoring healthy hormone levels can help reduce fatigue, mood changes, weight gain, and low libido, while also supporting bone strength, mental clarity, and overall vitality. If you are in menopause, approaching it, or simply want to feel your best as you age, BHRT offers a tailored path to balanced health.
GLP-1 medications, such as semaglutide, can be powerful tools in a comprehensive weight loss plan, especially for women in midlife who are struggling with stubborn weight gain despite doing everything right. These medications mimic a natural hormone that regulates appetite, insulin response, and digestion. The result is often a noticeable reduction in cravings and a steadier sense of fullness, making sustainable eating habits easier to maintain without the constant mental battle of restriction.
At Ascension Longevity and Wellness, your genetic profile helps guide how we use these medications alongside personalized nutrition, movement, supplements, and mindset work. When layered into a plan that supports your metabolism from multiple angles, GLP-1s can jumpstart progress and make long-term transformation feel achievable and empowering.
This program is best suited for adults who need a medically guided approach to weight loss, particularly with a BMI of 27 or higher with related health conditions, or 30 or higher. It is ideal for those who have struggled with standard methods, have conditions such as type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure, and are ready to commit to lasting lifestyle changes.
GLP-1 medications or lipotropic injections may be recommended for qualifying patients without contraindications.
These medications are not appropriate for anyone with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN 2, a history of pancreatitis, severe gastrointestinal disease, or known allergies to the drug. They are also not advised for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
The program is not intended for individuals with active eating disorders, severe uncontrolled medical conditions, or those unwilling to participate in ongoing follow-up and lifestyle modifications.
Most patients see steady, sustainable progress of about one to two pounds per week. Along with weight reduction, many experience better blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels, as well as improved energy and overall well-being.
Long-term success comes from building lasting habits around nutrition and movement, supported by medication and medical guidance when appropriate. Consistent participation in follow-up visits, following your eating plan, staying active, and taking medications as prescribed are key to achieving and maintaining results. This is a long-term investment in your health, not a quick fix.
Many weight loss programs follow a standard formula. Dr. Jennifer Ward takes a different approach, building every plan around your DNA and individual health profile. This means your program is designed for your body, your metabolism, and your goals.
With more than two decades in medicine, Dr. Ward blends advanced genetic testing with compassionate, concierge-level care. She gives you the knowledge, tools, and support to improve your health, increase your energy, and protect your well-being for the years ahead. Your path to lasting weight loss begins with a personalized strategy that works with your body, not against it. Schedule your consultation and take the first step toward feeling and living your best.
Traditional primary care focuses on diagnosing and treating illness with medications and standardized protocols. Functional medicine takes a broader, more personalized view, using advanced testing, targeted nutrition, lifestyle changes, and innovative therapies to improve overall health and address the root causes of symptoms.
We combine the best of conventional, functional, and regenerative medicine to design highly personalized care plans. Each program draws from multiple disciplines to give you a clear, actionable path toward optimal health. By identifying and addressing the underlying causes of imbalance and using advanced regenerative therapies to restore cellular function, we work to improve your vitality now and protect it for the years ahead. Rather than waiting for illness to develop, we take a proactive approach, targeting the early drivers of aging and disease before they take hold.
Our programs go beyond the limits of the standard insurance model. We take the time to perform in-depth evaluations, order advanced biomarker and genetic testing, and design treatment plans tailored to you. Insurance typically covers only basic screenings and symptom management, not the type of root-cause, optimization-focused care we provide. Some lab tests and medications may be covered; we recommend checking with your insurance provider.
Integrative internal medicine blends proven conventional care with functional and regenerative medicine to uncover and treat the underlying causes of health concerns. Your plan may include advanced diagnostics, targeted supplements, lifestyle changes, peptides, regenerative therapies, prescription medications, and mindfulness practices, all tailored to your unique needs.
Some essential tests are included. Additional in-depth testing may be recommended if needed to identify hidden health issues. You will always receive a clear explanation of any additional costs before proceeding, so you can make informed decisions about your care.
Visit our Contact Us page and complete the short form. Once we review your information, our team will reach out to schedule a discovery call. During this conversation, we’ll talk about your health goals and how our programs can help you reach them.
