About
Dr. Jessica Dennison graduated from the University of Louisville Medical School in 2005 and completed her Emergency Medicine residency in 2008, serving as Chief Resident from 2007 to 2008. She has worked as a practicing Emergency Medicine physician with Emergency Medicine Physician Associates at Clark Memorial Health from 2008 to the present. She also holds a position as Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Louisville.
In 2014, Dr. Dennison completed a fellowship in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine through A4M, bringing her into functional medicine practice. She later added board certification from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Her clinical focus at Integrative Health Specialists centers on GI health, hormone replacement, and cardiac risk modification. Years of observing preventable chronic disease in the emergency department motivated her to pursue a more proactive, root-cause approach. A lifelong athlete, she trained in ballet from age three through twenty-one and now competes in triathlons alongside regular strength training. She has a strong personal interest in ketogenic, paleo, and low-carbohydrate nutrition as well as fasting protocols.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Louisville Medical School (2005)
Residency
Emergency Medicine (completed 2008); Chief Resident 2007-2008
Fellowship
Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine, A4M (2014)
Additional Training
Board Certification, American College of Lifestyle Medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Dennison right for?
Dr. Dennison is a strong fit for patients dealing with GI health issues, hormone imbalance, or elevated cardiovascular risk. Her dual background in Emergency Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine gives her a broad clinical view, particularly for patients whose chronic conditions have gone unresolved elsewhere. Patients interested in nutrition-driven approaches, including low-carb or ketogenic strategies, align well with her personal and clinical philosophy. She also suits active adults who want a physician who understands performance, recovery, and lifestyle optimization.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Dennison focuses on GI health, hormone replacement, and cardiac risk modification. She brings a functional and lifestyle medicine perspective to these areas, working to identify and address the underlying drivers of each condition rather than relying solely on symptom management.
Yes. Dr. Dennison holds board certification from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and completed a fellowship in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine through A4M in 2014. She also maintains her clinical background in Emergency Medicine.
Dr. Dennison trained at the University of Louisville Medical School and completed her Emergency Medicine residency in 2008, serving as Chief Resident. She has practiced Emergency Medicine continuously since then and currently serves as Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Louisville. Her functional medicine training adds a preventive and root-cause dimension to that foundation.
Years of emergency medicine practice exposed Dr. Dennison to patients suffering from conditions that proper nutrition, lifestyle, and preventive care could have prevented. That pattern motivated her to pursue formal training in anti-aging, regenerative, and lifestyle medicine so she could address disease before it becomes a crisis.
Yes. Dr. Dennison has a strong personal and clinical interest in ketogenic, paleo, and low-carbohydrate diets as well as fasting protocols. She integrates nutrition and lifestyle strategies into her care plans at Integrative Health Specialists.
Dr. Dennison sees patients dealing with GI dysfunction, hormonal issues, and cardiovascular risk factors. She works well with patients who want an evidence-based lifestyle medicine approach layered onto functional medicine evaluation and specialty testing.
Doctor profile last updated March 26, 2026