Muscle-Centric Medicine® solves what conventional care can't.

We optimize performance, address chronic illness at its root cause, and help you slow down aging.

Strong Medical is a medical practice founded by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon that uses Muscle-Centric Medicine® to help reverse chronic illness , restore energy, and build strength. The practice operates as a virtual concierge clinic, delivering lab kits directly to patients’ doors.

At its core, Strong Medical treats the whole system rather than just symptoms, starting by identifying the root cause of health issues. Using advanced diagnostics and novel protocols, the team assesses areas like muscle health, gut health, hormones, metabolism, toxic load, and inflammation, then designs highly individualized care plans integrating nutrition, exercise, and targeted interventions.

The practice offers three main programs: the Optimization Protocol (a 4-month targeted body composition deep dive), the Restore Protocol (a 6-month program for complex cases), and the Nutrition Protocol (a 3- or 6-month dietary optimization program). The team includes physicians and nutritionists who collaborate to build customized care plans using targeted nutrition, exercise strategies, and integrative therapies.

Strong Medical is currently accepting new patients through a brief application process followed by a complimentary consultation to determine the right care program for each individual.

Signature Services

  • Mold Toxicity Testing/CIRS

  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) Evaluation

  • SIBO Breath Tests

  • Gut Microbiome Testing

  • Autoimmune Disease/ Immune Dysfunction Specialty Panel

  • Genomics Testing

  • Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for Men and Women

Practice Locations

Nationwide

Telemedicine

Meet Our Physicians

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a board-certified family physician, founder of the Muscle-Centric Medicine® movement, and a New York Times bestselling author. She is the founder of Strong Medical, a concierge medical practice that takes a root-cause approach to health, treating the whole system rather than just symptoms.

With advanced training in nutritional sciences and geriatrics from Washington University, she focuses on skeletal muscle as the key to longevity, disease prevention, and optimal performance for high-performers. Her central insight is that many common health issues — from fatigue to metabolic disorders — stem not from excess fat but from being undermuscled.

Dr. Lyon is the author of Forever Strong and The Forever Strong Playbook, and hosts a top-ranked podcast, The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show. She is also a sought-after speaker, having shared her insights on platforms like Diary of a CEO, Huberman Lab, and the TEDx stage, as well as with organizations such as John Hancock, Keller Williams Realty, and Oprah Daily.

Dr. Lisa Hunt

Dr. Lisa Hunt is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and physician at Strong Medical. She specializes in integrative and functional medicine, with a focus on hormone optimization, chronic illness, and regenerative therapies. She brings over 20 years of clinical experience and has held board certifications in both Family Medicine and Holistic & Integrative Medicine.

Her clinical work centers on areas like menopause/andropause, thyroid health, Lyme disease, fibromyalgia, mold illness, and immune resilience. She earned her medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences and completed her family practice residency at San Joaquin General Hospital, a UC Davis affiliate. She’s also a certified health coach and nutritional consultant, and is trained in Muscle-Centric Medicine®. A California native, she enjoys the outdoors, reading, and brings a collaborative, root-cause approach to patient care.