Alternative Medicine Clinic Asheville

As the limitations of conventional medicine become increasingly apparent, more people are seeking care that goes beyond symptom suppression and embraces true healing. This growing movement has brought alternative medicine into the spotlight—a patient-centered approach that prioritizes prevention, natural therapies, and addressing the root causes of illness. From gut health to hormone balance and cognitive vitality, alternative medicine offers a deeper and more personalized path to wellness.

If you’re looking for a trusted alternative medicine clinic in Asheville, Caring for the Body, PLLC – Center for Functional Medicine is here to support your journey. Led by Dr. Cynthia Libert, a board-certified family physician and certified Functional Medicine practitioner, the clinic offers a compassionate, science-based approach to whole-person care.

Dr. Libert’s vision is simple yet profound: to help individuals achieve vibrant health and longevity by integrating advanced diagnostics, lifestyle medicine, and spiritual wisdom. At Caring for the Body, patients are not treated as a collection of symptoms, but as whole human beings—mind, body, and spirit. Whether you're navigating chronic illness, experiencing fatigue or brain fog, or simply want to feel your best in midlife and beyond, Dr. Libert and her team are dedicated to helping you heal, flourish, and thrive.

What is Alternative Medicine?

Alternative medicine is an approach to health care that focuses on treating the whole person—not just symptoms. It emphasizes natural therapies, lifestyle changes, and personalized treatment plans that support the body’s innate ability to heal. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all model, alternative medicine considers your unique biology, environment, nutrition, stress levels, and life experiences to understand what’s truly at the root of your health concerns.

Unlike conventional medicine, which often relies heavily on prescription drugs and quick fixes, alternative medicine seeks to identify and correct the underlying causes of disease. It's about asking why symptoms are happening—not just how to make them stop.

At Caring for the Body, PLLC, we embrace this root-cause, holistic philosophy through the lens of functional medicine. Whether you're struggling with chronic inflammation, hormone imbalances, digestive issues, or cognitive decline, our goal is to uncover what’s driving your symptoms and create a customized path to healing that aligns with your values, lifestyle, and long-term health goals.

Services Offered at Caring for the Body

At Caring for the Body, PLLC – Center for Functional Medicine, we take an integrative, patient-centered approach to healing. Our services go beyond surface-level symptom management. We aim to uncover and treat the root causes of chronic illness using evidence-based, natural, and functional medicine solutions tailored to your unique biology and life story.

Functional Medicine Consultations

Our comprehensive functional medicine consultations serve as the foundation for all patient care. These sessions begin with a deep-dive evaluation of your complete health history, lifestyle, nutrition, genetics, stressors, and current symptoms.

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. Every new patient receives a personalized treatment plan, focused on reversing disease processes and promoting resilience. Using a systems biology approach, we connect the dots between different organ systems and address the underlying imbalances contributing to your symptoms—whether they involve hormones, digestion, inflammation, or neurological function.

Our care model includes initial consultations with Dr. Cynthia Libert, followed by collaborative care from a multidisciplinary team, including nurse practitioners, a clinical pharmacist, and certified health coaches.

Hormone Balancing (Menopause, Thyroid, PCOS & More)

Hormonal imbalances affect every system in the body, from brain function and energy levels to metabolism and mood. At Caring for the Body, we specialize in identifying and correcting hormonal dysfunction in both women and men.

Whether you're navigating menopause, perimenopause, hypothyroidism, adrenal fatigue, or PCOS, we use bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), lifestyle interventions, nutritional support, and advanced diagnostics (including the DUTCH test) to create balance and restore vitality.

We also support men with testosterone optimization and address related issues such as sleep disturbance, libido changes, and fatigue.

Cognitive Decline & Brain Health Support

Brain fog, memory lapses, and mental fatigue are not inevitable parts of aging. We take a preventive and proactive approach to cognitive health, offering personalized care plans through our Re-Think Aging Program—a signature 3-month protocol designed for individuals at risk of cognitive decline, including those with APOE4 genetic predisposition.

This program includes:

Neurocognitive testing
Epigenetic assessments (IntellxxDNA)
In-depth lab analysis
Targeted lifestyle and supplement protocols
Mentorship and live office hours with Dr. Libert

By identifying risk factors early and addressing root contributors such as inflammation, poor circulation, oxidative stress, and hormonal imbalances, we help patients preserve their cognitive function and thrive in midlife and beyond.

Tick-Borne Illness & Chronic Fatigue Care

Tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease and its co-infections (Babesia, Bartonella, Ehrlichia) are often underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed. At Caring for the Body, we offer advanced testing through IGeneX and Vibrant Wellness, which allow us to uncover elusive infections and tailor your care accordingly.

We also address chronic fatigue syndromes through mitochondrial support, detoxification, gut healing, and nervous system regulation. Using tools like Dolphin MPS therapy, peptide support, and nutrition protocols, we help you regain lost energy and function.

GI & Gut Health Optimization (IBS, IBD, GERD, SIBO, etc.)

Gut health is the gateway to overall wellness. Many chronic symptoms—from skin conditions to mood disorders—are rooted in gastrointestinal dysfunction.

We provide thorough gut assessments using the GI-MAP™ test and additional testing through Doctor’s Data, Genova, and Mosaic Diagnostics. Our treatment strategies address:

Intestinal permeability ("leaky gut")
Infections and dysbiosis
Small intestinal bacterial and fungal overgrowth (SIBO/SIFO)
Inflammatory bowel conditions (IBD, Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis)
GERD and food sensitivities

Our goal is to restore gut integrity, improve digestion and absorption, and support the gut-brain axis for long-term vitality.

Autoimmune & Inflammation Management

Autoimmune diseases often leave patients feeling dismissed or misunderstood. We understand the complexity of autoimmune conditions and take a whole-body approach to reduce triggers, calm inflammation, and support immune regulation.

Our process includes:

Anti-inflammatory nutrition protocols
Gut healing strategies
Toxic burden reduction
Immune-modulating supplements and herbal therapies

Whether you're managing Hashimoto’s, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or another inflammatory condition, our team will guide you toward improved health with compassion and expertise.

Environmental Detox & Heavy Metals

In today’s world, toxic exposures are unavoidable—but your body’s ability to detoxify can be supported and strengthened. We help patients identify and address toxic burdens from heavy metals, mold toxins, pesticides, plastics, and more.

Our detox programs are guided by clinical testing using:

Quicksilver Scientific
Vibrant Wellness
Mosaic Diagnostics (formerly Great Plains)

We incorporate binders, glutathione support, lymphatic stimulation, and drainage therapies, along with lifestyle coaching to reduce ongoing exposure and improve long-term resilience.

Advanced Lab Testing with Trusted Partner Labs

Caring for the Body partners with some of the world’s leading laboratories to bring you precision testing that informs personalized care. These tests go far beyond what is typically available in conventional medical settings and offer insights into genetics, hormones, microbiome health, metabolic function, toxic burden, and more.

Featured Diagnostic Partners:

DUTCH Test (Precision Analytical): Comprehensive hormone analysis
GI-MAP™ (Diagnostic Solutions): Microbiome and pathogen detection
IntellxxDNA: Advanced genomic analysis for brain health, detox, inflammation
Quicksilver Scientific: Mercury, lead, and mold toxicity testing
IGeneX: Tick-borne illness diagnostics
ZRT Laboratories: Hormone and neurotransmitter testing
Genova Diagnostics: Functional GI, nutrient, and oxidative stress testing

These advanced diagnostics enable us to uncover what’s hidden beneath the surface—and give you a clear, strategic plan to move forward.

Getting Started with Your Healing Journey

We make it simple to begin your personalized path to optimal health.

✨ Start with a Free Strategy Session This no-obligation call is your opportunity to share your goals, ask questions, and learn if our care model is a good fit for your needs.

🩺 Schedule a Discovery Consultation with Dr. Libert This in-depth, two-hour consultation includes a comprehensive review of your health history and personalized recommendations for advanced testing and treatment options.

📞 Contact Us Today

Phone: (828) 490-1545
Secure Email: help@caringforthebody.org
Website: www.caringforthebody.org

📍 Location:
1998 Hendersonville Rd, Suite #24
Asheville, NC 28803

If you’re ready to move beyond symptom management and finally address the root causes of your health challenges, we invite you to experience the difference of whole-person care.