About
Dr. Jennifer L. Rawlins, MD, IFMCP brings more than 25 years of patient care experience to Alpha Functional Wellness in Versailles, Ohio. She earned her medical degree from Wright State University School of Medicine. Her Family Medicine residency at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis shaped her clinical foundation. She served as Chief Resident during that training. Early in her career, she practiced full-spectrum family medicine including obstetrics, inpatient care, and geriatrics.
Over time, Dr. Rawlins pursued advanced training in functional and lifestyle medicine, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, obesity medicine, nutrition, and integrative care. She holds board certification in Family Medicine and earned the Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP) credential. She focuses clinically on hormonal health and BHRT, metabolic and weight management, autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, digestive health, and preventive medicine. Dr. Rawlins has served as Chief of Staff at Wayne Hospital and Medical Director for Versailles EMS. She also preceptors nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and medical students. She believes healing works best as a partnership, with patients feeling heard, supported, and empowered to take control of their health.
Education & Training
Medical School
Wright State University School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, St. Francis Hospital, Indianapolis (Chief Resident)
Additional Training
Advanced training in functional and lifestyle medicine, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, obesity medicine, nutrition, and integrative care; Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Rawlins right for?
Dr. Rawlins suits adults seeking root-cause answers to chronic or complex health concerns. Patients managing hormonal imbalance, perimenopause, menopause, or low testosterone benefit from her BHRT expertise. Those navigating autoimmune conditions such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis, or lupus find her functional approach thorough and systematic. She also works well with patients addressing metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, gut health issues, or persistent inflammation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Rawlins focuses on hormonal imbalance, menopause, perimenopause, low testosterone, thyroid disorders including Hashimoto's thyroiditis, autoimmune conditions, inflammatory conditions, digestive and gut health issues, obesity, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and chronic fatigue. She takes a root-cause approach to each of these areas, combining functional testing with personalized care plans.
Yes. Dr. Rawlins holds board certification in Family Medicine. She also holds the Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP) credential, which reflects advanced training in evidence-based functional medicine.
Dr. Rawlins earned her medical degree from Wright State University School of Medicine. She completed her Family Medicine residency at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis, where the program selected her as Chief Resident.
Dr. Rawlins uses a start-low, go-slow strategy with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Her goal is restoring balance and protecting long-term health rather than simply adjusting lab numbers. She monitors patients closely and adjusts care plans based on symptoms and response over time.
Dr. Rawlins evaluates weight through a systems-based lens, looking at insulin resistance, hormone balance, gut health, sleep, stress physiology, nutrient deficiencies, medication effects, metabolic rate, and body composition. She includes GLP-1 options when clinically appropriate. The practice pairs this medical oversight with dietitian and health coach support.
Yes. Dr. Rawlins supports patients with conditions including Hashimoto's thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Sjogren's syndrome, psoriasis, and inflammatory bowel conditions. She collaborates with rheumatologists and specialists when needed, working alongside specialty care rather than replacing it.
Dr. Rawlins uses advanced testing including salivary hormone patterns, urinary hormone metabolite testing, cardiometabolic risk markers, targeted stool testing, and comprehensive blood work. These tools help her identify the underlying drivers of chronic symptoms.
Yes. Dr. Rawlins serves as a preceptor for nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and medical students. She has also held leadership roles including Chief of Staff at Wayne Hospital and Medical Director for Versailles EMS.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026