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You Were Made for Health!

Welcome to RIFM!

Thank you for for trusting us with your time. We believe you were made for health ... but it’s hard to harness your body’s remarkable power to heal when you’re dealing with a broken healthcare system, confusion, and misinformation.

We help you restore your health & hope with science-backed solutions, so you can live the vibrant life you were made for. We encourage you to explore our free resources, and our membership opportunities.

—Aaron Hartman, Christian Jenski, & Jodi Caddell

The Most Trusted Functional Medicine Practice in Richmond

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Beyond Replacement: Hormone Optimization | Part 3

Testing & Tracking

How to Measure What Matters

Standard hormone testing misses critical information. Discover what to test, when to test it, and how to interpret results for true hormone optimization.

Beyond Replacement: Hormone Optimization | Part 2

Your Gut & Nervous System

The Hidden Hormone Influencers

Why does hormone therapy fail? Your gut and nervous system control how hormones are processed, metabolized, and eliminated—not just your hormone levels.

Beyond Replacement: Hormone Optimization | Part 1

The Hormone Hierarchy

Why Your Adrenals, Thyroid & Insulin Come First

Most practitioners do hormone replacement, not optimization. Learn why addressing cortisol, insulin, and thyroid first changes everything for lasting hormonal health.

How Breathwork Broke My Wife’s Trauma Cycle & Revolutionized My Medical Practice

When a single breathwork session broke his wife’s trauma cycle after their son’s near-fatal accident, this skeptical physician discovered the profound healing power of breath.

Low-Dose Naltrexone

The Tiny Dose That Tricks Your Body Into Healing Itself

After 25 years treating chronic conditions, I’ve found one therapy that consistently delivers results where conventional medicine fails. This simple, affordable treatment has helped my patients overcome Long COVID, POTS, chronic fatigue, and autoimmune conditions by teaching their bodies how to heal naturally.

Autumn pumpkins and gourds in a basket with text promoting natural antidepressants and the benefits of fall’s harvest for boosting mood during winter.

September Strong | Part 3

Nature’s Antidepressants

How Fall’s Harvest Protects Your Mood Through Winter’s Darkness

SAD prevention doesn’t start with light boxes in January — it begins with October preparation — food IS medicine!

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Podcast

Made for Health

with Aaron Hartman, MD

You were made for health—vibrant, thriving, and full of possibility. But navigating today’s broken healthcare system, endless misinformation, and confusion can feel overwhelming. On Made for Health, Dr. Aaron Hartman cuts through the noise to deliver science-backed solutions that restore your health and reignite your hope. Join us each week for expert insights, practical tips, and inspiring conversations that empower you to harness your body’s incredible power to heal. Whether you're seeking clarity, direction, or just a trusted voice, this podcast is your roadmap to the vibrant life you were made for.

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