About
Dr. Shelli Ridge founded and owns Elite Medicine in West Chester Township, Ohio. She earned her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2011. She completed her residency training at Firelands Regional Medical Center and holds board certification in Family Medicine. With over a decade of experience, she continues to expand her clinical knowledge through conferences and lectures.
Dr. Ridge practices at the intersection of family medicine, functional medicine, and aesthetic care. She treats conditions including hormonal imbalance, menopausal symptoms, obesity, chronic migraines, irritable bowel syndrome, nutritional deficiencies, and depression. She uses HRT pellets with plant-based compounded hormones as her preferred delivery method for hormone replacement. Her aesthetic work includes BOTOX, dermal fillers, PDO thread lifts, Opus Plasma, microneedling, PRP, Kybella, Sculptra, ATTIVA radiofrequency, Alma BeautiFill laser liposuction, and non-surgical rhinoplasty. She believes that caring for the mind and soul comes first, and that this foundation drives lasting physical wellness. Her husband Brian, an RN with over 20 years of ICU, ER, and flight nursing experience, supports the practice alongside medical assistant Ali, who brings 27 years of experience and speaks both English and Spanish.
Education & Training
Medical School
Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Firelands Regional Medical Center
Additional Training
Continued education through conferences and lectures
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Ridge right for?
Dr. Ridge works well with adults seeking a single practice for both medical and aesthetic needs. Patients managing hormonal imbalance, menopausal symptoms, obesity, or chronic conditions benefit from her functional medicine approach. She also serves patients looking for non-surgical aesthetic treatments performed by a physician. Those who want root-cause investigation through advanced testing find her approach particularly effective.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Ridge treats a broad range of conditions including menopausal symptoms, hormonal imbalance, obesity, chronic migraines, irritable bowel syndrome, nutritional deficiencies, depression, and vascular disease. She also addresses hyperhidrosis and women's hormone balance through both conventional and functional medicine approaches.
Yes. Dr. Ridge holds board certification in Family Medicine. She earned her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2011 and completed her residency at Firelands Regional Medical Center.
Dr. Ridge performs a wide range of aesthetic procedures. These include BOTOX, dermal fillers, lip fillers, Kybella, PDO thread lifts, Sculptra non-surgical butt lift, non-surgical rhinoplasty, Opus Plasma, ATTIVA radiofrequency, microneedling, PRP, exosome therapy, chemical peels, red light therapy, and Alma BeautiFill laser liposuction.
Dr. Ridge uses HRT pellets with plant-based compounded hormones as her preferred delivery method. She tailors hormone treatment to each patient's symptoms and lab results, addressing conditions such as menopausal symptoms, hormonal imbalance, and women's hormone balance concerns.
Dr. Ridge uses advanced testing to identify root causes of symptoms. Testing options include gut microbiome testing, SIBO breath testing, nutritional testing, pharmacogenomics, nutrigenomics, adrenal and cortisol testing, women's hormone balance panels, allergy and food sensitivity testing, and mycotoxin testing.
Dr. Ridge believes that wellness begins with the mind and soul. She pursues root-cause diagnosis rather than symptom management alone. Her goal is to offer patients an all-encompassing approach to both health and happiness, blending conventional medicine with functional and aesthetic care.
Yes. Dr. Ridge offers prescription weight loss programs including semaglutide injections. She works with patients to find the right approach based on their individual health profile and goals.
Dr. Ridge regularly attends conferences and lectures to stay current in aesthetic medicine. She performs treatments using advanced platforms including Opus Plasma fractional technology, ATTIVA radiofrequency, and the Alma BeautiFill laser liposuction system.
Doctor profile last updated March 23, 2026