Personalized, Root-Cause Medicine for Whole Health
Healing that goes deeper: evidence-based functional and lifestyle medicine focused on holistic, root-cause healing.
About Dr. Jennifer Chung, MD | Functional and Lifestyle Medicine
Hello! I’m Dr. Jennifer Chung, a board-certified internist and former primary care physician with over a decade of clinical experience. Now, I specialize in functional and lifestyle medicine and help adult men and women address chronic health concerns through a personalized, root-cause–focused approach.
My passion is empowering patients with the tools, knowledge, and support they need to take charge of their health. I’m especially passionate about early detection and prevention—because preventing disease is far more powerful than treating it after the fact.
I knew I wanted to be a doctor from a young age and pursued rigorous medical training to become the best physician I could be—completing my undergraduate and medical education at the University of Virginia, internal medicine residency at Duke University Hospital, and geriatric fellowship training at Washington University in St. Louis. It wasn’t until I discovered functional and lifestyle medicine, however, that I finally found a way to help patients go beyond disease management and create real, lasting health.
Still searching for answers? It’s time to be heard, understood, and finally feel like your most vibrant self.
My Whole Health Approach
Our modern world is increasingly toxic—marked by rising environmental pollution, chronic stress, poor nutrition, and constant digital and emotional overload – while our current healthcare system is often ill-equipped to address the growing complexity of chronic disease. Conventional medicine frequently takes a reductionist view of illness, leading to a “pill for every ill” approach that can result in long medication lists rather than true, lasting healing.
I work with you as a partner in your health, supporting you alongside your primary care physician and healthcare team. My goal is to help you restore vitality, energy, and resilience, optimizing your whole health and health-span.
Conditions People Treated
As a former primary care physician, I have experience working with patients with a wide range of health-limiting conditions, including but not limited to:
- Thyroid conditions
- Allergies and sensitivities
- Autoimmune disorders
- Cardiometabolic and cardiovascular disorders (such as blood sugar dysregulation, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, etc.)
- Chronic fatigue
- Environmentally acquired illnesses
- Digestive disorders
- Hormonal imbalances in both men and women (including low testosterone and peri- or post-menopausal concerns)
- Insulin resistance and metabolic health
- Obesity
- Sleep disturbances
Functional and Lifestyle Medicine Services in Virginia & Florida
Based in Richmond, VA, I provide the following services to patients located in Virginia and Florida through virtual consultations using a secure, HIPAA compliant platform.
Foundational Assessment
This is an in-depth visit up to 90 minutes long, designed to uncover the why of your chronic health condition(s). I take time to truly listen – exploring your health history, lifestyle, and daily stressors – so nothing is overlooked. You’ll leave with a clear, personalized plan and practical next steps, feeling empowered, supported and confident in your path toward healing.
Follow-up Consultations
This provides continued support as your health evolves. Follow-up visits (30-60 minutes) are available to members at a pace that fits your needs – whether that’s more frequent early on or spaced out as you heal.
Membership
My membership-based care offers ongoing, personalized support beyond visits – so you’re never navigating your health alone. You’ll have a true partnership with a physician who knows you, stays connected between appointments, and is deeply invested in your long-term wellness.