Getting older doesn’t mean you have to give up the things you love to do. Flowers Medical’s photo wall filled with patients enjoying their lives is proof that the aging process can be fun. Lynn Flowers, MD, is a physician who started the Flowers Medical Center for Anti-Aging and Metabolic Medicine six years ago to shift the focus from disease-driven medicine to a preventive focus on health.
Dr. Flowers wanted to improve his own personal performance and strength, while also avoiding the effects of chronic disease like Parkinson’s disease that impacted his father. Through extensive research, he learned the majority of health issues are preventable by lifestyle measures and healthy metabolic support. After years in traditional medicine, he decided to begin a center that focused on wellness.
“We want people to know they don’t have to live through chronic fatigue or pain just because they are getting older. Getting older is not an excuse,” says Dr. Flowers.
He started the practice with one nurse, Misty Croft, RN, who also believed in making wellness a priority. After growing organically through word of mouth and referrals, Flowers Medical recently expanded into a new location at Spectrum Circle in Marietta. The new center offers specialized testing, comprehensive lab work, and examinations that are designed to keep people feeling energetic and healthy as they age.
“Our goal is to evaluate all risk factors for disease including nutrition, exercise, medical history along with genomics and family history to locate any problem areas and prevent future disease,” says Dr. Flowers. “This approach uses the principles of functional medicine to consider a wide variety of factors that affect how we feel.”
Patients enter through a beautiful, serene waiting room, but they don’t wait long. The practice only books one patient at a time and allows enough time to have an in depth consultation and medical exam. The patient then meets with the team to work on a comprehensive health plan based on the results.
The services at Flowers Medical include hormone therapy for women and men, hypothyroidism treatment, weight loss coaching, genetic testing, nutritional analysis and IV nutritional therapy. IV nutritional therapy is a way to provide essential minerals, amino acids, vitamins and other nutrients into the body’s circulation, bypassing the digestive system.
The new practice also offers personal fitness classes and sessions with Lee Haney, an 8-time Mr. Olympia and member of the International Sports Hall of Fame. They also provide yoga and meditation classes.
“Our wellness plans for patients might include yoga or exercise, so we wanted to be able offer anything our clients needed in one convenient place,” says Misty Croft, RN, BSN.
Because their patients felt better on the inside, they asked for services to help them look better on the outside too. Flowers Medical provides Cool Sculpting, a nonsurgical procedure that eliminates stubborn fat. They also have an onsite medical aesthetician, who performs facials and cosmetic procedures like chemical peels. Patients can now take advantage of advanced medical anti-aging facial treatments such as Xeomin and dermal fillers to smooth out the signs of aging in the skin.
Clients began sending in photos of themselves doing activities that showcased their health like rock-climbing or scuba diving. Now Flowers Medical features these photos in an expanding “bucket list” wall of success stories. Patient testimonials also share how their experience impacted their lives.
“The Flowers group has been a life saver! They have helped me over come seven years of illness in almost four months! So thankful for all of their knowledge and the compassion they have for their patients,” shares Sheridan Smith, a patient.
Visit flowersmedical.com to see more reviews or to learn more about their services. You can also make an appointment or learn more by calling 678-303-4420. Flowers Medical is located at 1950 Spectrum Circle, Suite 505A, Marietta, Ga., 30067.
Director Misty Croft, RN and Lynn Flowers, MD
