Caring for the Body, PLLC is a physician-led functional and integrative medicine practice in Asheville, North Carolina, founded and led by Dr. Cynthia Libert, MD. The practice operates as a Center for Functional Medicine with a root-cause philosophy: instead of treating symptoms in isolation, Dr. Libert and her team identify the underlying patterns across body systems that connect energy, hormones, digestion, mood, metabolism, inflammation, and sleep. The practice is nationally recognized for its work in cognitive health and longevity — particularly through its Re-Think Aging program, a comprehensive brain health and cognitive decline prevention initiative. Dr. Libert also hosts two podcasts, The Joy Prescription and Re-Think Aging, extending her reach well beyond the clinic. The practice holds a BBB A+ rating and accepts new patients who are ready to invest in a structured, science-backed approach to their long-term health.

About the Physician

Dr. Cynthia Libert is a board-certified family physician and the Founder and Medical Director of Caring for the Body, PLLC. With more than 20 years of clinical experience, she has built her practice around functional medicine, lifestyle medicine, cognitive health, stress resilience, and burnout prevention. Dr. Libert helps adults throughout North Carolina address chronic illness, protect brain health, balance hormones, and thrive in midlife and beyond. She is particularly focused on the connection between metabolic health and long-term cognitive function — an area where the science has advanced rapidly but most conventional practices have not yet caught up. Her practice is known for taking the time to truly understand each patient's history, identifying patterns that have been overlooked elsewhere, and building personalized care plans that are both comprehensive and actually achievable.

Services Offered

• Functional Medicine Consultation — The starting point for new patients. A thorough intake reviewing history, symptoms, goals, and previous treatments, followed by a personalized roadmap identifying root-cause drivers and prioritized next steps. Existing labs can be incorporated; additional testing is recommended when it adds meaningful insight.
• Re-Think Aging Program — A structured 3-month functional medicine program focused on preventing cognitive decline and optimizing long-term brain function. Integrates longevity science, hormonal health, metabolic optimization, and whole-person care into a evidence-based protocol for adults concerned about brain health and cognitive aging.
• Advanced Diagnostics — Specialty laboratory testing and body composition analysis to uncover hidden imbalances in hormones and metabolic function, gut health and digestion, detoxification pathways, inflammatory drivers, and nutritional status. Testing is targeted rather than comprehensive for its own sake; the goal is clarity on what is actually driving current symptoms.
• Jumpstart Packages — Structured entry points into functional medicine combining assessment, targeted diagnostics, and tailored planning. Designed to build meaningful momentum in the first phase of care and establish a foundation for lasting improvement.
• Memberships & Ongoing Coaching — Membership options providing ongoing physician access, coaching support, and care continuity for patients engaged in long-term health optimization programs.

What to Expect

New patients can start with a free 15 to 30 minute Strategy Session to discuss what is going on and determine the right next step. The practice is located at 1998 Hendersonville Road, Suite 24, Asheville, NC 28803. Call (828) 490-1545 or visit caringforthebody.org to schedule a free strategy session or register as a new patient.