
Forum Health Lansdowne
Quick Facts
| Practice Type | Specialty |
| Location | Lansdowne, Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Fairfax County |
| Doctors | Lynese Lawson D.O., ABAARM, IFMCP, Functional Medicine |
| Year Founded | 2006 |
About
At Forum Health Lansdowne, Dr. Lynese L. Lawson leads one of the most comprehensive integrative and functional medicine practices in the metropolitan DC area. She founded the practice in 2006 under the name Proactive Wellness Centers, PLC, and has spent nearly two decades building a clinical program rooted in root-cause medicine. The practice now operates as part of the Forum Health nationwide network and draws patients from Northern Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC, and beyond. Many patients travel significant distances specifically for Dr. Lawson's expertise.
The clinical scope at Forum Health Lansdowne is unusually broad. 0 certification as one of a select group of elite Bredesen Protocol practitioners. The practice treats complex, often difficult-to-diagnose conditions including Lyme disease, CIRS and mold illness, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, cognitive decline, and hormonal imbalances. The Blind Spot Detection Preventative Approach identifies health imbalances before they escalate, examining four key areas across the year. Advanced cardiac evaluation, peptide therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement, medical weight loss, and regenerative aesthetics round out a wide-ranging treatment menu built around personalized care.
Details
Address
19450 Deerfield Ave, #245, Leesburg, VA 20176
Phone
(571) 982-8565Website
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Does not accept insurance for payment; provides properly coded itemized receipt (superbill) with diagnostic and billing codes for out-of-network reimbursement. Accepts Cash, e-checks, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, CareCredit, and Advance Care Card.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Forum Health Lansdowne does not accept insurance for payment. However, the practice provides a properly coded itemized receipt, called a superbill, that includes diagnostic and billing codes. Patients can submit this superbill directly to their insurance carrier to pursue out-of-network reimbursement. The practice accepts cash, e-checks, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, CareCredit, and Advance Care Card.
Yes. The practice accepts CareCredit and Advance Care Card, both of which offer 100% financing with no upfront costs, no annual fees, and no pre-payment penalties. These options allow patients to begin care without paying the full cost at the time of service.
Forum Health Lansdowne offers a complimentary discovery call for prospective patients. This call gives you an opportunity to learn about the practice, ask initial questions, and determine whether Dr. Lawson's approach fits your needs. The practice is open Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM.
The practice treats a wide range of complex and chronic conditions. These include Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline, Lyme disease, CIRS and mold illness, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, hormonal imbalances, thyroid disorders, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, leaky gut syndrome, and MTHFR gene mutation. The practice also addresses weight loss resistance, sexual health, hair loss, anxiety, and depression.
Yes. The practice draws patients from Northern Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC, and Pennsylvania. Many patients travel significant distances to work with Dr. Lawson, particularly those seeking her expertise in the Bredesen Protocol, CIRS treatment, or complex hormonal conditions.
Forum Health Lansdowne runs advanced blood panels, adrenal saliva testing, allergy testing, genetic testing, thyroid testing, chronic infection testing, nutrigenomic testing, and blood hormone testing. This diagnostic depth allows Dr. Lawson to identify underlying imbalances that standard testing often misses. Test results guide each patient's personalized treatment plan.
The Blind Spot Detection Preventative Approach is a structured preventive program that examines four key areas of health, one per quarter of the year. The goal is to detect physiological imbalances before they develop into diagnosable conditions. Dr. Lawson uses this program to help patients stay ahead of health problems rather than react to them after symptoms appear.
Yes. Forum Health Lansdowne offers bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for women and men, testosterone replacement therapy, and pellet hormone therapy. Dr. Lawson uses blood hormone testing to personalize each treatment plan. Options include pellet delivery, injections, and other formats depending on the patient's needs.
The practice offers PlasmaGlow Facial and PlasmaGlow Facelift treatments using blood-derived growth factors and micro-needling. Hair restoration services use New Life Regeneration products, microneedling, and Cord Blood IV therapy. The practice also offers GAINSWave shockwave therapy for sexual health. These services sit alongside the core functional medicine program rather than replacing it.
Yes. com. Patients use the portal to manage their care between visits. The practice also sells physician-grade supplements through the Forum Health shop and the Precision Nutraceuticals Wellness Store.
Practice last updated April 11, 2026

