Bio-identical Hormone & Peptide Specialists

Our Specialty

Autoimmune, Inflammatory & Chronic Conditions at YoungerMeMD

Calm Your Immune System. Reduce Inflammation. Reclaim Your Life.

Chronic inflammation and autoimmune disorders are among the most misunderstood — and most mistreated — conditions in modern medicine. Many patients spend years searching for answers, feeling dismissed, exhausted, inflamed, foggy, and told “everything looks normal.”

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Chronic inflammation and autoimmune disorders are among the most misunderstood — and most mistreated — conditions in modern medicine.

Many patients spend years searching for answers, feeling dismissed, exhausted, inflamed, foggy, and told “everything looks normal.” At YoungerMeMD, we take a very different approach.

We don’t guess.
We don’t gaslight.
We don’t mask symptoms with medications alone.

We get to the root — immune dysregulation, inflammation, gut dysfunction, hormonal imbalance, nutrient depletion, chronic stress, and metabolic issues — and create a long-term strategy to restore balance to your entire system.

You don’t have to live with pain, flare-ups, fatigue, or brain fog.
You deserve clarity, relief, and stability — and we guide you every step of the way.

Our Mission at YoungerMeMD

Identify the root cause of your symptoms, restore balance, and support you continuously.

Our structured membership model ensures deep, ongoing care, not rushed appointments or symptom-only treatments. Everything is designed for long-term improvement — not crisis management.

A 3-Step Path to Autoimmune & Inflammation Journey

A structured, medically guided, 2-step program, with an optional LDN specialty treatment plan for advanced immune support.

STEP 1

Comprehensive Autoimmune & Inflammation Assessment

$599

Every healing journey begins with clarity.

Your assessment includes a 1-hour deep-dive medical session plus a comprehensive panel designed to uncover all contributors to inflammation and immune dysfunction.

Complete Autoimmune & Inflammation Bloodwork

We evaluate:

This is not a standard primary-care panel — it’s a multi-system root-cause evaluation.

Detailed Medical & Lifestyle Evaluation

We take the time to understand:

Nothing is rushed. Nothing is overlooked.

Nothing is rushed. Nothing is dismissed.

Your Personalized Hormone Restoration Plan

Your plan may include:

Your plan becomes the foundation of your membership.

STEP 2

Become a YoungerMeMD Member

$279/month

Chronic inflammation and autoimmune conditions require consistent care, not sporadic visits.

Your Membership Includes:

Your membership provides the safety, connection, and continuity needed for long-term healing.

STEP 3

Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) Specialty Treatment Plan

$100/month

Includes access to our specialty protocols, most importantly:

A powerful, safe, research-backed therapy for inflammation & autoimmune imbalance

We offer a dedicated LDN treatment plan designed to help regulate the immune system and reduce chronic inflammation.

LDN Works Through Three Key Mechanisms:

Anti-inflammatory actions

LDN reduces inflammation in the central nervous system through microglial calming.

Endorphin enhancement

Temporary opioid receptor blockade increases natural endorphin production, improving pain, immunity, and mood.

Immune system modulation

By raising OGF/met-enkephalin levels, LDN helps regulate autoimmune overactivity.

LDN therapy is not a single prescription — it’s a partnership.

LDN Treatment Overview

LDN Plan Details

$100/month

This includes:

  • Orally titrated LDN therapy
  • Clinical evaluation & ongoing monitoring
  • Prescription drug management
  • Treatment guidance for chronic inflammation, pain & autoimmune imbalance
  • Regular follow-up & adjustment
  • Treatment guidance for chronic inflammation, pain & autoimmune imbalance

Conditions That May Benefit From LDN

  • Autoimmune disorders (early or diagnosed)
  • Long COVID
  • Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
  • Ulcerative colitis
  • Crohn’s disease
  • Psoriasis
  • Alopecia
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Lupus
  • Chronic inflammation & chronic pain conditions

What You Can Expect On LDN

  • Some early effects within days to weeks
  • Meaningful benefits typically emerge around 4+ weeks
  • A full therapeutic trial is 12 weeks
  • Individual results vary — and improve with consistent monitoring

LDN is extremely well tolerated and safe when clinically supervised.

Our Treatment Approach

We treat inflammation at the root — using integrative, functional, and longevity medicine.

Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN)

Immune modulation + inflammation reduction.

Gut & Microbiome Repair

Healing dysbiosis, leaky gut, and food-driven inflammation.

Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle Protocols

Sleep, stress, nutrition, detox support, gentle movement.

Hormone & Immune Interplay

Addressing thyroid, sex hormones, and cortisol imbalance — all of which influence inflammation.

Personalized Supplements & Nutraceuticals

Immune modulation, mitochondrial repair, gut healing, inflammation reduction.

Every plan is fully customized — never generic.

Symptoms of Autoimmune & Inflammatory Conditions

Autoimmune Symptoms

  • Joint pain
  • Rashes
  • Hair loss
  • Temperature shifts
  • Digestive issues

Inflammation Symptoms

  • Muscle aches
  • Swelling
  • Water retention
  • Mood instability
  • Chronic stress response

Chronic Fatigue Symptoms

  • Exhaustion not relieved by sleep
  • “Crash” after activity
  • Afternoon collapse

Brain Fog Symptoms

  • Forgetfulness
  • Slow thinking
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Mental heaviness

You are not imagining your symptoms. Your immune system may simply be overloaded.

Benefits of Our Autoimmune & Inflammation Program

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We help your body return to balance.

Can autoimmune conditions really improve?

Yes. When you address root causes, symptoms often decrease significantly.

Yes — widely used, well-studied, and highly tolerated.

Absolutely — many patients have symptoms long before a formal autoimmune label.

Membership includes unlimited messaging.

Frequently Asked Questions

Take the First Step Toward Reducing Inflammation & Restoring Your Health

STEP 1: Foundational Assessment — $599

Identify the root causes of your inflammation & immune imbalance.

STEP 2: Membership — $279/month

Continuous access, optimization, and support.

STEP 3: Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) Specialty Treatment Plan —  $100/month

Including LDN, gut repair, supplements, and advanced immune therapies.

advanced specialty testing

Conditions We Treat

We support the full spectrum of inflammatory and autoimmune dysfunction — including complex, mixed-pattern cases.

Autoimmune Conditions

Chronic Inflammation

Chronic Fatigue & Post-Viral Syndromes

Brain Fog & Cognitive Inflammation

What You Can Expect

You’ve optimized your life. Now optimize your biology.

The results you've been looking for start here.

This is your Younger Me.

Our Patients Say It Best

Real client stories — sharing their experience with our team. From start to finish, we focus on quality and making the process worry-free.

  • Younger Me MD is an outstanding local medical and wellness practice made up of truly great people who care deeply about their clients and the work they do. Through my professional connections and time spent getting to know the team, it is very clear that Dr. Varano and Ashley lead with integrity, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to helping people feel and live their best.Their approach to personalized wellness, preventative care, and longevity medicine is thoughtful and client focused. Everything about the way they run their practice reflects attention, education, and respect for each individual. Ashley is especially impressive. She is organized, welcoming, and deeply invested in creating a positive experience for everyone who walks through the door.Younger Me MD is exactly the kind of healthcare and wellness provider you want in your community. Knowledgeable, compassionate, and truly mission driven. If you are looking for a trusted medical wellness practice in the area that prioritizes long term health and individualized care, this is a team worth knowing and supporting.

  • While I’m not a patient at YoungerMeMD yet, I’ve heard really good things about the practice from someone who goes there. What I can speak to personally is how kind the staff are—I know the manager, Ashley personally, and she genuinely cares about her patients. She’s passionate about helping people feel their best and live full, vibrant lives, and you can really tell that in how she interacts with everyone. In a world where healthcare can feel so rushed and impersonal, this team stands out. Highly recommend!

  • Ashley and the team at younger me md go above and beyond for your health needs. They work with peptides and wide wealth of knowledge to get you feeling your best!

  • I have been seeing Dr Varano for over six years now. His experience and knowledge has me feeling as if I am 40 again. His expertise and attention to detail has recharged my life. I was overweight, tired all the time, losing muscle mass, had lost confidence in myself and overall looking old. Now at 61 years of age my strength, stamina and confidence is inspiring those around me to follow the same path. Several of my co-workers and friends have started their own journey to better health, strength and overall life rejuvenation. Without the YoungerMeMD team this change would not have been possible. They are always available when I reach out between appointment and quick to satisfy any need I request. I am constantly being told there is no way your in your 60’s. It is not unusual to be out with my adult boys and folks believe we are brothers. No one my age can keep up with me. I highly recommend this team. Do your self a favor don’t miss the opportunity for a better life in your senior years.

  • Dr Varano and his staff are amazing! They are helping keep me young and sassy!

  • I’ve been a client for years and couldn’t be happier.

  • I have been working with the amazing team at Younger Me MD and love the results! They are wonderful and take great care of you - beautiful offices, never more than 2 patients in there at a time, they take their time with you and never rush. The testing is better than any I get at my GP and I get solutions right away. I have never thought I could feel and look this good at 58 and I owe it to them.

  • I have been seeing Dr Varano for my Hormone Replacement for several years. Staff are the best! Thanks to everything they do for me.

  • Dr Varano is thorough and knowledgable. His staff is efficient and friendly. Highly recommended!

  • I have been a patient of Younger Me MD for the last 17 years. Although that was not the name so many years ago, Dr Varano handled all the patients and to this day is learning and caring for his patients in the same way. I will tell you on my first visit I was scared beyond belief. I could not even to begin to imagine that a small pill implanted into my buttocks could make such a difference. Besides that what if it didn’t…….what if things got worse, can I have it removed???? All questions I struggled with and cried about during my initial consultation. All I knew was in my current state of mind I was not the same person and while I loved my husband I didn’t like him at all!! Menopause…..a welcome relief of periods and tampons but a whole new world of heat flashes, anger….for no reason, crying…..for no reason, weight gain……for no reason and a feeling of wanting to be young again with none of this god forsaken stuff that had taken over my body, my mind and my life. I made the decision to start my journey of hormone replacement therapy. Scared but willing to take the chance!! I have been an advocate for many a menopausal woman for years now. Directing them in a more natural and positive way to help ease the pains and emotional distress of menopause. Menopause is REAL….. don’t let anyone tell you differently or that you need to just suck it up!! That is BS… you can live a vibrant, happy life and be the sexual partner you have always been to your man with a little help. Unfortunately my journey has ended. Diagnosed with breast cancer with estrogen positive receptors in February of 2026 ended my hormone replacement therapy. This absolutely had nothing to do with my treatment but was Gods will for me. The entire staff at Younger Me MD has had my back and has helped me tremendously through this next phase of life. If you are wondering…..is this for me??? If you are not the woman you once were and you are carrying anger, self doubt, feeling like you’re not desirable?…. than yes….. this is for YOU! The staff is incredible and will always be there for you. Don’t look back….take a step into your future of growing old with grace and energy.

  • I've been under the care of Dr. Varano and Barb Dougherty for 5+ years and they've helped me completely revamp my lifestyle, brought me more energy and try to give father time a run for his money. Professional and caring, they are everything you look for in a long term health partner. Strongly recommend!

  • I have never felt better...... I thought that getting old you had to get used to how you are feeling and live with it. You do not! I feel as good as I did when I was in my 20's or 30's. Dr. Varano knows how to dial your body in to make you feel like a kid again. It is well worth the cost. You cannot put a price tag on how you feel. I want to live my life again.

  • Mary Lou F.
    Mary Lou F.
    Google

    ” I haven’t felt this good since before I had babies, and I’m almost 60!”

  • Quentin S.
    Quentin S.
    Google

    “Innovative approaches. Very thorough and professional. Great bed-side manner too.”

  • Juan C. Orozco, MD
    Juan C. Orozco, MD
    Google

    “The Cardio Res-Q program will reduce your risk of heart disease and outright prevent it. I couldn’t be happier with the whole experience.”

  • R. A. B.
    R. A. B.
    Google

    “When I first learned of Integrative Medicine, I was extremely uncomfortable with hot flashes and night sweats among other menopausal symptoms. I was skeptical and spent a lot of time deciding to even look for a doctor. Once I finally decided to give it a try I found Dr. Varano, who was not only within reasonable travel distance, but he was the only one I could find that was doing what I was willing to try. I was looking for help getting rid of hot flashes and night sweats. I was extremely nervous while waiting for the date of my first appointment.

  • David P.
    David P.
    Google

    “Can’t say enough good things about YoungerMeMD! Dr. Varano is a gifted practitioner, and the staff are wonderfully courteous, professional, competent and extremely communicative. I am substantially healthier & more energetic these days; And there is clear correlation with YoungerMeMD’s treatment plan. In summary, I couldn’t be more pleased with both the experience and the treatment outcomes. 6 stars out of 5 for this outstanding practice; Nicely done!”

  • David R.
    David R.
    Google

    “I have been a patient of Dr. Varano’s for several years now and have never felt better. He and the staff (especially Ashley and Jessica) have always been very friendly, professional, and proactive. Whenever I have questions they respond promptly and effectively. They are very accommodating with scheduling changes. As stated, the last several years have been eye opening for me. I have never felt better and highly recommend their services.”

  • R. A. B.
    R. A. B.
    Google

    “I have been going to Dr Varano for 3 years and I feel better then I ever have in my entire life. I’ve lost weight without really trying, I look younger and feel younger then I did 20 years ago. I would and have recommended him to all of my friends.”

  • GJH
    GJH
    Google

    “This medical office carefully and methodically assists you in managing your health needs. The staff is knowledgeable and efficient and Barbara Dougherty is well trained in her field, listens and is a fabulous communicator.”

  • Deborah S.
    Deborah S.
    Google

    “Had an appointment with Barb Dougherty at YoungerMeMD for the first time. Loved her. Wonderful to connect with a woman who understands the ups and downs of aging and how HRT can help… I will definitely be seeing her again!”

  • A. A.
    A. A.
    Google

    “I saw Dr. Varano a year after having a complete hysterectomy. I was feeling terrible. I originally came for relief from constant hot flashes, low libido, and general malaise. I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say that Dr. Varano changed my life profoundly. I feel like the vital, sexual, healthy person I was before menopause.”

  • Lisa K.
    Lisa K.
    Google

    “I have been a patient of Dr Varano for 10 years. He is very knowledgeable in hormone replacement. He spends time and explains things. I never feel rushed. I have felt so much better after beginning hormone treatment.”

  • Jamie D.
    Jamie D.
    Google

    “I’ve only had 1 appointment so far…but so far so great…Dr.Varano saw I was nervous and instantly helped me relax with his kind approach to such awkward situations….looking forward to getting better….thank you office staff for your professional and friendly manner…”

  • Myla C.
    Myla C.
    Google

    “I have been a patient of Dr. Varano’s for 2 years, Dr. Varano is concerned with treating the Whole patient, Carefully discussing lab results and making sure that the patient comprehends their unique situation. I trust his knowledge with concern to my body wellness. The office runs like a sweetly choreographed dance. We drive 2 plus hours to get here and they are always a smiling and compassionate.”

  • Kelly G.
    Kelly G.
    Google

    “Dr. Varano has been wonderful, from the long appointment times, truly taking the time to devote to discussing my care, thoroughly going through all the blood work and test results to explaining basically how the body works and answering any and all questions – it has been an amazing experience so far. I’ve never felt better and I’m getting better by the day. Thank you Dr. Varano and your wonderful staff!!”

  • Michelle R.
    Michelle R.
    Google

    “I’ve been seeing Dr. Varano for just over a year now, and I don’t think I’ve been this healthy and energetic since grade school. I’ve been trudging through a multitude of interrelated health and hormonal issues since I was a teen, and while I’ve seen over 2 dozen doctors for these particular issues, nobody — nobody! — has spent as much time with me and done so much in the realm of customized care.”

  • Always a pleasant experience. Everyone is friendly and helpful.

  • Innovative approaches. Very thorough and professional. Great bed-side manner too.

  • Medical care to optimize your life instead of merely "getting by". The difference between routine maintenance and performance tuning.

  • A pain free experience. Now we patiently wait to see if the procedure eliminates the pain from Lichen Sclerosis. Very friendly and courteous staff.

  • Very professional and a great experience every time.

  • I've only had 1 appointment so far...but so far so great...Dr.Varano saw I was nervous and instantly helped me relax with his kind approach to such awkward situations....looking forward to getting better....thank you office staff for your professional and friendly manner...

  • This medical office carefully and methodically assists you in managing your health needs. The staff is knowledgeable and efficient and Barbara Dougherty PA is well trained in her field, listens and is a fabulous communicator.

  • I first discovered BodyLogic MD when I was very frustrated with my Hypothyroid symptoms which had been bad and getting worse for over 20 years. I ignored them as best I could. Finally, they were so severe I was desperate. I believed the health system was failing me. I am an RN and my specialty for many years was disease management and yet I was not managing my own health. I also have been a pharmaceutical Representative. As a firm believer that we all need to be our own health advocates, I researched treatment options. I decided to reach out to a BodyLogic MD. My understanding was these physicians are highly trained hormone replacement physicians. I reached out to Dr Varano and within 24 hours of his prescribed RX plan I was sleeping at night for the first time in 20 years! What a blessing. My GI symptoms were immediately managed as well. I woke up in the morning feeling "alive" again. Thank you Dr Varano.

  • When I first learned of Integrative Medicine, I was extremely uncomfortable with hot flashes and night sweats among other menopausal symptoms. I was skeptical and spent a lot of time deciding to even look for a Dr. Once I finally decided to give it a try I found Dr Varano, who was not only within a reasonable travel but he was the only one I could find that was doing what I was willing to try. I was looking for help getting rid of hot flashes and night sweats. I was extremely nervous while waiting for the date of my first appointment. Just walking thru the door for that first appointment was hard. The office staff immediately made me feel comfortable and my nervousness lessened. I still had to meet Dr Varano, so I'd not say my nervousness was completely gone. But within 5 minutes of talking with him I could feel my stress level decreasing. He is so easy to talk to and I can't even begin to explain how much he has helped me. The hot flashes are rare, the night sweats are almost non existent. I know it will get even better, as we are still trying to get the dosages to what I need. I can't say enough good things about Dr Varano and his staff. Give it a try, you will not be disappointed!

  • I have been quite happy with Dr Varano. He has given me my life back and his staff could not be more helpful

  • Dr. Varano has been wonderful, from the long appointment times, truly taking the time to devote to discussing my care, thoroughly going through all the blood work and test results to explaining basically how the body works and answering any and all questions - it has been an amazing experience so far. I've never felt better and I'm getting better by the day. Thank you Dr. Varano and your wonderful staff!!

  • I have been a patient of Dr Varano's for several years now and have never felt better. He and the staff (especially Ashley and Jessica) have always been very friendly, professional, and proactive. Whenever I have questions they respond promptly and effectively. They are very accomodating with scheduling changes. As stated, the last several years have been eye opening for me. I have never felt better and highly recommend their services.

  • I've been seeing Dr. Varano for just over a year now, and I don't think I've been this healthy and energetic since grade school. I've been trudging through a multitude of interrelated health and hormonal issues since I was a teen, and while I've seen over 2 dozen doctors for these particular issues, nobody -- nobody! -- has spent as much time with me and done so much in the realm of customized care. He spends the time to make sure that my husband and I both understand everything, and I've never felt awkward asking him questions. Yes, it is expensive since insurance doesn't cover much, but I haven't been to the ER a single time since starting treatment (I was averaging once a month or more since I was 16), and that is a huge savings in and of itself!!Not only is Dr. Varano awesome, but his staff! They should all win an award of some type. I have fairly frequent questions both in the office and between appointments, and they always spend the time to make sure I understand everything and that the questions are answered. They are all so kind, and I've never felt rushed or pressured to do anything.To the whole office -- THANK YOU for giving me my life back! I thought I was destined to be sick forever, but you've changed that! Thank you!!

  • Cutting edge medical care, caring and compassionate medical and office staff. As a physician myself, I highly recommend personalized care at this practice.

  • I have been seeing Dr Varano for over six years now. His experience and knowledge has me feeling as if I am 40 again. Now at 60 years of age my strength, stamina and confidence is inspiring those around me to follow the same path.

  • I have been a patient for past seven years. Dr. Varano Barb Ashley and Jessica are a super team. Collectively they take ensure my treatment plan is being followed and Dr Varano will adjust when necessary. Since starting with this practice my life has changed for the better. I would recommend that anyone who is age 40 or older female or male would benefit from a consultation and any testing they may recommend. Since starting here I have experienced a decrease in pain with my RA as well as better quality of sleep and decrease in my sugar levels. Aging can be a very positive experience when you are given the right medical advice and are provided with the appropriate tools. Dr. Varano is a 10 out of 10 and I highly recommend him to anyone.

  • Had an appointment with Barb Dougherty at YoungerMeMD first the first time. Loved her. Wonderful to connect with a woman who understands the ups and downs of aging and how HRT can help. She is a great listener, and definitely knows how to implant the testosterone pellet with no discomfort during, and virtually undetectable aftereffects (except the bandage). I will definitely being seeing her again!

  • Can't say enough good things about YougerMeMD! Dr. Verano is a gifted practitioner and the staff, including Jessica & Ashley, are wonderfully courteous, professional, competent and extremely communicative...That having been said, I'm 64 and when I began 2 years ago, I was very cynical with regard to the potential benefits/costs of YoungerMeMD's various anti-aging programs...But the reality is that Dr Verano has crafted a comprehensive, leading-edge set of evaluation metrics, tests and treatment protocols that are based upon proven clinical data & studies. IMHO, the program's efficacy is clear.The bottom line is that I am substantially healthier & more energetic these days; And there is clear correlation with YoungerMeMD's treatment plan.In summary, I couldn't be more pleased with both the experience and the treatment outcomes. 6 stars out of 5 for this outstanding practice; Nicely done!

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      Provocation agent administered prior to timed urine collection (<6hr). Reveals toxic metal burden that can block hormone and peptide response.

      Identifies gluten sensitivity, intestinal permeability (leaky gut), and wheat-related immune reactivity – distinct from standard celiac testing.

      DNA Based stool test detecting pathogens, bacterial imbalances, parasites, and digestive markers – a comprehensive gut microbiome assessment.

      Non-invasive carotid artery ultrasound measuring arterial wall thickness – a direct look at your cardiovascular age.

      Cardio Res-Q cardiac risk panel – lipid particle analysis, inflammation markers, and cardiovascular biomarkers beyond standard labs.

      Evaluates intracellular vitamin, mineral, and antioxidant status – foundational to optimizing cellular health and peptide efficacy.

      Full Sex hormone, thyroid and adrenal picture. Identifies imbalances that affect energy, recovery, cognition, and peptide response.

      Advanced testing for immune reactions to wheat, gluten, and intestinal permeability.

      What It Evaluates

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