About
Dr. Lynese L. Lawson founded Forum Health Lansdowne in 2006 and serves as its medical director. She built the practice around a single conviction: that identifying the root cause of illness produces better, more lasting outcomes than treating symptoms alone. Over nearly two decades, she has developed one of the most clinically diverse functional medicine practices in Northern Virginia.
Dr. Lawson holds board certification through the American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (ABAARM) and carries the Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP) credential. 0 certification, placing her among an elite group of Bredesen Protocol practitioners worldwide. Her clinical interests span brain health and Alzheimer's disease treatment, hormone therapy for both men and women, Lyme disease, CIRS and mold illness, gut health, thyroid dysfunction, and medical weight loss. She treats a wide spectrum of conditions, from metabolic disorders and cardiovascular disease to anxiety, depression, and arthritis. Dr. Lawson often reflects that helping patients achieve optimal health and witnessing their transformation is among the most gratifying work she does.
Education & Training
Additional Training
ReCode 2.0 Certified (Bredesen Protocol); ABAARM; IFMCP
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Lawson right for?
Dr. Lawson works well with adults who carry complex, chronic, or difficult-to-diagnose conditions. Patients dealing with cognitive decline, Alzheimer's risk, Lyme disease, CIRS, fibromyalgia, or chronic fatigue find her SSRP and Bredesen Protocol expertise particularly relevant. She also serves patients seeking hormone optimization, medical weight loss, thyroid support, or cardiovascular prevention. Those who want a thorough diagnostic workup and a personalized, integrative plan tend to get the most from her care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Lawson specializes in a broad range of complex and chronic conditions. Her areas of focus include Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline, Lyme disease, CIRS and mold illness, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, hormonal imbalances, thyroid disorders, diabetes, insulin resistance, cardiovascular disease, leaky gut syndrome, and MTHFR gene mutation. She also treats anxiety, depression, adrenal fatigue, andropause, menopause, erectile dysfunction, and hair loss.
Yes. 0 certification, which places her among a select group of elite Bredesen Protocol practitioners. She uses this protocol to evaluate and treat Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline. Her practice offers what she describes as the most comprehensive brain health assessment and Alzheimer's treatment program in the Fairfax County area.
O. degree and carries board certification through the American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (ABAARM). 0 certification through the Bredesen Protocol program. These credentials reflect her depth of training across functional, integrative, and regenerative medicine.
Dr. Lawson has practiced functional medicine for approximately 17 years. She founded her practice in 2006 under the name Proactive Wellness Centers and has focused exclusively on integrative and functional medicine throughout her career. That depth of experience informs her work with complex, chronic conditions that often require a non-standard diagnostic approach.
Dr. Lawson focuses on identifying the root cause of health problems rather than addressing symptoms in isolation. She uses advanced diagnostics, including genetic testing, adrenal saliva testing, chronic infection panels, and comprehensive blood hormone testing, to build a detailed picture of each patient's health. She then develops a personalized, integrative treatment plan tailored to that individual.
Yes. Dr. Lawson offers bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for both men and women. For men, she provides testosterone replacement therapy and BHRT. For women, she addresses menopause and hormonal imbalance through BHRT and pellet hormone therapy. She uses blood hormone testing to guide individualized treatment decisions.
0, into her brain health program. This is a multi-system approach that addresses metabolic, inflammatory, hormonal, and toxic contributors to cognitive decline. Few practitioners hold this specific certification, and Dr. Lawson uses it alongside advanced diagnostics to build comprehensive, personalized brain health plans.
Dr. Lawson treats both active conditions and focuses heavily on prevention. Her Blind Spot Detection Preventative Approach examines four key areas of health one quarter at a time, identifying imbalances before they develop into illness. She also runs Advanced Cardiac Evaluation (ACE) and Advanced Cardiac Treatment (ACT) programs specifically for heart attack and stroke prevention.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026