About
Ashley Woods, MD, IFMCP, is a board-certified Family Medicine physician with additional certification in Integrative Nutrition. She graduated with honors from Meharry Medical College in 1995, completing two years of clinical training at the Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. She then completed a Family Medicine residency at Christiana Care Health System in Newark, Delaware. After residency, she spent nine years in primary care practice in Hendersonville, TN.
Dr. Woods believes in the innate intelligence of the human body and its capacity to heal with the right environment, nutrition, support, and tools. She approaches each patient's symptoms through the lens of their unique genetics, environment, and lifestyle. She holds IFM Certified Practitioner status and has worked for several years as a health coach with individuals and communities. Her clinical interests center on nutrition, fitness, and preventive medicine.
Education & Training
Medical School
Meharry Medical College, MD, graduated with honors, 1995; two years of clinical training at Medical College of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Residency
Family Medicine Residency, Christiana Care Health System, Newark, Delaware
Additional Training
Certification in Integrative Nutrition
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Woods right for?
Dr. Woods is a strong fit for adults who want to address root causes through nutrition, lifestyle, and preventive care. Patients with concerns rooted in diet, fitness, or environmental factors benefit from her functional medicine lens. She works well with those who value a whole-person approach grounded in genetics and lifestyle. Adults seeking a physician with deep integrative nutrition training will find her background particularly relevant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Woods focuses on family medicine, functional medicine, and preventive medicine. She evaluates patients through the lens of their unique genetics, environment, and lifestyle. Her clinical interests center on nutrition, fitness, and preventive care.
Yes, Dr. Woods holds board certification in Family Medicine. She also holds IFM Certified Practitioner status through the Institute for Functional Medicine. In addition, she carries a Certification in Integrative Nutrition.
Dr. Woods earned her MD from Meharry Medical College in 1995, graduating with honors. She completed two years of clinical training at the Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. She then finished her Family Medicine residency at Christiana Care Health System in Newark, Delaware.
Dr. Woods believes the human body has an innate capacity to heal with the right environment, nutrition, and support. She tailors her approach to each patient's individual genetics, lifestyle, and environment. She draws on her functional medicine and integrative nutrition training to address root causes rather than symptoms alone.
Yes, Dr. Woods spent several years working as a health coach with both individuals and communities. She also spent nine years in primary care practice in Hendersonville, TN before joining MaxWell Clinic. This background deepens her ability to support patients through lifestyle and behavioral change.
Dr. Woods treats a broad range of adult conditions through a functional and preventive medicine lens. Her focus areas include nutrition-related conditions, metabolic concerns, and chronic disease prevention. She addresses the underlying drivers of illness rather than managing symptoms in isolation.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026