About Dr. Lynese Lawson

Dr. Lawson is the founder and medical director of Proactive Wellness Centers, PLC (PWC) of McLean, Virginia. Founded in 2006, PWC is one of the leading Anti-Aging and Functional Medicine specialty practices in the Metropolitan DC area serving patients from Northern Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC and many who travel 1000s of miles. The practice reflects her passion to bring an integrative approach to patient care that merges the latest in scientifically-validated treatment protocols with the best of conventional medical therapies.

Dr. Lawson specializes in treating men and women with bioidentical hormone replacement, weight management, a functional approach to treating and preventing chronic disease, and therapies to reverse the symptoms of aging and enhance overall wellness and longevity. Dr. Lawson is a diplomate in Anti-Aging/Regenerative Medicine with the American Board of Anti-Aging Regenerative Medicine (ABAARM) a board-certified anesthesiologist, and an avid researcher. She is licensed in Virginia and Maryland. Dr. Lawson has been a member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine since 2005 and completed a fellowship in Anti-Aging and Functional Medicine in 2007. The fellowship program emphasizes a thorough competency in the areas of nutrition, fitness, stress reduction, bioidentical hormone replacement and spirituality as a necessary basis for optimal health. Fellows obtain a rigorous understanding of the biochemistry and physiology of chronic disease.

The founding of Proactive Wellness Centers, PLC reflects Dr. Lawson's passion to create and implement a practice that focuses on patient individuality, a high level of doctor-patient interaction and comprehensive patient education. When combined with her passion for continuous research, this approach helps patients achieve the optimal health they deserve.


And starting September 18, 2009, Dr. Lawson has launched an all new weekly "Anti-Aging" blog where she promises to carryout her passion of sharing information of interest with men and women who are seeking scientifically-validated information on strategies and therapies to counter the effects of aging.  We invite you to check out and subscribe to her blog at www.drlawsonsblog.com


 

 

    A word from Dr.Lawson

"I can truly say that I absolutely love what I do!  Helping patients to achieve optimal health and being a part of their transformation is extremely gratifying for me.  I love it when patients see results in 30 - 60 days; however, everyone is truly unique and not two patients respond exactly the same way.  I feel so blessed to have worked with patients from more than 10 states and 5 countries and know that I am making a difference, one patient at a time.  I truly care about educating patients and helping them achieve their health goals."

 

Success Stories

Doctor's Note
Patient was experiencing fatigue, depression and weight gain. Lab testing revealed low hormone levels in general including a very low IGF-1 level. Her treatment focused on bioidentical hormone replacement and a medication designed to stimulate her own natural production of growth hormone.
Patient Response
Hi – hope you are doing well. Are you ready for Thanksgiving? I’m getting there. I wanted to let you know I hit the 30 lb loss today!!! Yeah! So excited! Clothes that didn’t fit are fitting. Clothes I used to wear are too big. Feeling great! A little nervous about tomorrow’s feeding frenzy- but hoping to not overindulge too bad.

LJ - Arlington, VA