About Us
We help you shift
from OK to optimal.
Best Life started with Dr. Libby and her dream to provide the kind of care that focuses on creating optimal health instead of putting band-aids on problems. Care where providers aren’t burnt out and bogged down with red tape and insurance company mandates. Care where clients fill out only the necessary forms and someone actually reads them, instead of asking you the same questions again. Care with easy access to providers where clients are known and loved.
Today, Best Life Functional Medicine is comprised of an entire team, each member with their unique skills and zone of genius. This is what we are all about.
Our Mission
Empower people to optimize their health and create a life they love.
Our Values
Compassionate
01
Love fuels everything we do for our clients. We strive to provide a warm, comfortable experience where people can thrive.
Knowledgeable
02
We are experts in our field and always seek innovative ideas and treatments. As we learn, we share. We go first and forge the way, then show others the path.
Empowering
03
Believing that everyone can improve their life, we do all we can to provide our clients with the knowledge and skills to foster good health now and in the future.
Client-Centered
04
We are not a big business, and we don’t want to be. We limit the number of clients we take so we have the time to focus on each one as a unique individual.
Determined
05
We know there are many factors that influence a person’s health from lifestyle and environment to diet and mindset. We look beyond treating symptoms, and focus on the whole person when identifying and treating health concerns.
Meet Dr.Libby
Best Life Founder
and Strategy Superstar
Dr. Libby Wilson is an M.D. with board certification in Family Practice. She graduated from Wright State School of Medicine in 2001 and then completed her 3-year Family Practice Residency program at Miami Valley Hospital in 2004. At graduation, she received the John Worthman, MD award honoring her “outstanding interpersonal skills, broad knowledge of medicine, and dedication to lifelong learning.”
She is also certified in functional medicine through The Institute of Functional Medicine and The Kalish Institute and is a certified life and weight loss coach through The Life Coach School.
Read more about her journey with functional medicine and the life-changing effects it’s had on her and her family.
Dr. Libby’s passion is helping people find optimal health and create a life they love. She loves to interpret labs, explain them to clients in a way they can understand, and create plans to fix what is found. Middle-aged women who have spent their whole life taking care of others but are now ready to prioritize their own health hold a special place in Dr. Libby’s heart and she loves sharing her knowledge to get them back on track.
Dr. Libby lives in Springfield, Ohio with Andy, her husband of 25+ years, two teenage daughters, Josie and Ainsely, and their golden retriever, Zipper. Her hobbies include spending time with her family, running, lifting weights, reading, and all things related to health and fitness. She’s completed two Ironman triathlons, the Boston Marathon, and the JFK 50-miler. She currently loves participating in CrossFit.
The Best Life Team
We’ll be with you every step of the way.
Lydia
Health Coach & Practice Manager
Lydia is an NBHWC-certified health & wellness coach. She meets clients wherever they are on their health journey and helps them implement wellness plans tailored to their needs. A master of asking powerful questions and helping clients tap into their why, Lydia is an integral partner in leading clients toward long-term success.
Feeling unmotivated? Confused about where to start? No challenge is too difficult for Lydia as she helps clients work through everyday health and lifestyle challenges so they can stay on track and meet their goals. As a client success manager, Lydia is also a master of curating a seamless client experience for the practice and loves chatting with potential new clients to help them understand the program better.
In her spare time, you can find Lydia cooking and trying new recipes, learning new things, and spending time with loved ones. Lydia resides in Sarasota, Florida.
- Top Health Hack: Eating celery sticks before a carb-heavy meal to reduce the blood sugar spike.
- Go-To Meal: Greek salad with grilled chicken breast and pita crisps.
- Favorite Way to Relax: Chilling by the pool in the sun with a Starbucks black tea lemonade.
Lauren
Health Coach & Registered Dietitian
Lauren is a passionate registered dietitian with more than 10 years of experience helping clients curate the perfect food plan. She holds a master’s degree in nutrition science and is an expert at helping clients implement their Best Life plans. She loves looking at how all areas of life are connected and how each one impacts overall health. Guiding clients in developing a deeper understanding of the food and lifestyle choices that work best and empowering them to integrate these changes into their everyday lives, gives her life purpose.
In her spare time, you can find Lauren with family and friends, spending time out in nature, and traveling to faraway places. Lauren resides in Delray Beach, Florida.
- Top Health Hack: Drinking water throughout the day to stay hydrated.
- Go-To Meal: Wild salmon with seasonal vegetables and toasted quinoa.
- Favorite Way to Relax: Hiking with her dog.
Christy
Practice Manager, Health Coach & Registered Nurse
Christy is an RN, Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach, Candidate for Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Metabolic Medicine, and a certified Naturopathic Practitioner. With twenty-six years of experience in the medical profession, she possesses a robust knowledge base and skill set to assist clients in achieving their optimal health goals. Her passion lies in educating and empowering her clients, meeting them at every step of their journey. Christy’s coaching style reflects compassion and empathy, acknowledging life’s challenges while setting realistic and attainable healthy lifestyle habits.
She anticipates potential obstacles ahead and devises actionable plans to navigate them, ensuring successful outcomes for her clients. Christy’s personal journey towards optimal health provides her with a profound understanding of her clients’ perspectives. Together, she believes in walking hand in hand up the mountain of health, supporting each other until reaching the summit.
Christy resides near Springfield, Ohio, on the farm she shares with her husband of over 30 years, Hans, along with their four dogs, pigs, and cows. She cherishes weekly family dinners with their four children—Hayden, Katie, Tucker, and Wade—and their respective spouses. In her spare time, she enjoys bike riding, hiking, and spending time with cherished friends, especially her beloved “pseudo grandbabies.”
