Ashley Dishion

Whole-Body Care, Whole-Hearted Support

Functional Care: Personalized Health in Cincinnati, Ohio

Functional Now stands at the forefront of direct-to-patient functional medicine, blending traditional primary care with a holistic approach to health and wellness. Our commitment to providing personalized, innovative health solutions has made us a beacon for those seeking a more in-depth understanding and treatment of their health issues.

Our story began with a vision to transform the concept of primary care. With years of experience as a nurse practitioner, our founder embarked on a mission to integrate functional medicine principles into everyday health care. This journey has shaped our philosophy and services, making Functional Now a pioneer in holistic health.

Our services are designed to address the root causes of your health concerns rather than just the symptoms, providing a more comprehensive path to wellness. We offer personalized and accessible healthcare through both in-person and virtual appointments, ensuring the best care for all our patients.

Our Services

Primary Care with a Functional Medicine/Holistic Approach

Treating and managing all primary care concerns with a focus on whole-body wellness.

Well-Child Checks

Regular pediatric exams to monitor and support children's health and development.

Same-Day Sick Visits

Immediate appointments for urgent health concerns, ensuring timely care.

Yearly Physical Exams

Treating and managing all primary care concerns with a focus on whole-body wellness.

Sick Visits

Care for acute illnesses, including prompt diagnosis and treatment.

On-Call Services

Available nights, weekends, and holidays for members, providing 24/7 support.

Areas of Practice

  • Homeopathy

    We offer individualized homeopathic treatments using natural remedies to stimulate the body’s self-healing, addressing both acute and chronic conditions for long-lasting relief.

  • BHRT

    Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy helps restore hormone balance, alleviate symptoms of menopause or andropause, and improve overall health and vitality through personalized treatment plans.

  • Natural Hormone Therapy

    We support hormone balance naturally, using non-synthetic methods to address hormonal imbalances and improve mood, energy levels, and overall wellness without harsh side effects.

  • Microbiome/Gut Health

    Improve digestion, immunity, and overall health through targeted strategies that balance your gut microbiome, addressing issues like IBS, leaky gut, and chronic inflammation.

  • Weight Management

    Our weight management programs combine personalized nutrition, fitness plans, and metabolic assessments to help you reach your weight goals and maintain long-term health.

  • Mold Treatment

    We offer comprehensive mold detoxification therapies, addressing both exposure symptoms and underlying health effects, ensuring recovery from chronic mold-related conditions.

  • Lyme/Babesia Treatment

    Our targeted treatments address the complexities of Lyme disease and Babesia infections, helping manage symptoms and restoring health through natural, personalized protocols.

  • Cryotherapy

    Cryotherapy reduces inflammation, accelerates healing, and improves circulation by exposing the body to extremely cold temperatures, providing relief for pain and chronic conditions.

  • Parasite and Liver Detox Management

    Our detox programs target parasites and support liver function, helping cleanse the body, improve digestion, and restore energy through safe, natural detoxification methods.

  • Vitamin/Supplement Management

    We create personalized vitamin and supplement plans, ensuring you receive the optimal nutrients needed for energy, immunity, and overall well-being based on your unique health needs.

  • Nutrition

    Our nutrition services focus on personalized dietary plans to optimize your health, address deficiencies, and improve digestion, energy, and overall well-being.

  • Personalized Health Plans

    We design health plans tailored to your unique needs, considering genetics, lifestyle, and health goals, offering an integrative approach to achieving long-term wellness.

  • PANS/PANDAS

    We provide specialized care for children with PANS/PANDAS, offering comprehensive treatments to address neuroinflammatory disorders linked to infections and autoimmune responses.

  • SIBO

    We offer targeted treatments for Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), addressing digestive issues, bloating, and nutrient absorption to restore gut health and balance.

  • MTHFR

    We offer personalized treatment plans to manage methylation gene variations, like MTHFR, optimizing detoxification, nutrient absorption, and overall metabolic health.

  • Genetics, nutrigenomics, pharmacogenetics and epigenetics

    Our genetic testing services help tailor personalized health plans, optimizing nutrition, medication, and lifestyle choices to support your body’s unique genetic blueprint.

 FAQs

  • This model allows the practitioner to spend more time with the patient. In the healthcare world with insurance i was forced to see patients in a 15 minute time slot (at the most if i was lucky to get that much time) which is not fair to the patient or the practitioner. Patients deserve more time for their healthcare! Functional Now accepts fewer patients than a typical traditional practice so that I can provide a stronger relationship with my patients, allowing for more individualized and comprehensive care. In my experience patients in the setting of direct primary care have better health outcomes and are much more satisfied. By removing insurance I am able to increase my time together with the patient because I am seeing fewer patients per day, delivering outstanding personalized care, advocate for you as a patient and in a result decrease healthcare costs.

  • Yes. Functional Now recommends carrying health insurance to support costs not associated with this practice.

  • Labs, vaccines and imaging can all be billed to your insurance just as they would with any other practice. We do not keep vaccines in house and we can direct you to an outside facility for vaccines for all ages. Functional Now has integrated with labcorp for significantly reduced prices in labs if a patient is choosing to not use heath insurance for labs. If appropriate, we can draw labs in the office and send them to the lab.

  • No. Your visits are covered in your membership. If the patient does require medication administered in office the price for that medication or procedure would be openly discussed prior to the procedure and offered at a significantly reduced price.

  • At Functional Now I am a non-participating provider of medicare. I am still able to refer to specialists, imaging facilities, labs, and hospitals.

  • Direct to patient primary care models do not accept insurance as this is an alternative model to healthcare and we do not file insurance claims for you. If you have a health savings account (HSA) you may be able to submit invoices for hsa reimbursement. You may use your hsa account to pay for your memberships fees. We accept HSA/FSA, ACH and credit card as payment.

  • Patients can cancel their membership at anytime by providing the office with a 30-day written cancellation notice. Any fees for that month will be pro-rated to the respective date.

  • Yes. I am a family nurse practitioner and in the state of Ohio the law requires NPs to have a collaborating physician. I have a collaborating physician who specializes in functional medicine.

Meet Ashley and Functional Now

Ashley is a seasoned nurse practitioner with extensive experience in functional integrative medicine and homeopathy. Her passion for healthcare goes beyond traditional clinical practices, as she empowers her patients to take an active role in their health journey. Happily married to her husband Justin since 2010, Ashley is also a devoted mother to two vibrant daughters, Arabella and Adeline.

With a diverse background in pediatrics, primary care, internal medicine, home health, genetics, geriatrics, and functional medicine, Ashley brings a holistic and compassionate approach to patient care. Her expertise spans from bio-identical hormone replacement therapy to addressing the specialized healthcare needs of geriatric patients. Ashley's commitment to excellence, combined with her deep dedication to personalized patient care, makes her a trusted partner in the pursuit of optimal health and well-being.

What our patients are saying…

  • I cannot articulate how incredible and wise Ashley is. When I had lost all faith in the medical system and doctors in general, providence led me to Ashley. My first appointment, she sat with me for HOURS and investigated symptoms and medical history that most doctors had completely dismissed. Within two months of seeing Ashley I had diagnoses for the first time in my life and was feeling better than I’d ever felt. Now, having worked with Ashley for two years, all of my autoimmune issues are in remission. Additionally, she was the only doctor to investigate and advocate for my young toddler and we were able to avoid the heavy pharmaceutical medications that the conventional doctors wanted to put her own and is now a happy, healthy little one! Ashley is kind, knowledgeable, compassionate, curious, and driven in a way that I’ve never seen in a doctor or medical professional. If more doctors were like Ashley, our world would be a much better place. I’ve recommended dozens and dozens of people to her and every one has sung her praises. Go see Ashley, you won’t regret it.

    Alli S

  • Ashley is phenomenal! She listens thoroughly and addresses all areas of health. You can tell she has a wealth of knowledge and genuinely cares and wants to guide you in the right path for your best optimal health. I highly recommend her for anyone wanting to have more than just a 15 minute doctors appointment that rushes you out the door. Ashley is patient, nonjudgmental, and has a true passion for helping her patients!

    Brad & Jess Lewallen

  • Ashley has been absolutely amazing with my girls. She takes her time to get to know us and genuinely cares about each of her patients. She is very knowledgeable and understanding. She respects parents’ choices but also speaks directly to our children, asking them questions and involving them in their care. We are so grateful to have found her and will continue to see her for our entire family for years to come!

    Jessica Banta

  • Ashley is the first person who I have felt truly listened to my issues and responded with direct answers - not just “eat better and work out”. She takes the time to listen and asks lots of questions to understand what is really happening in my body. Every encounter is handled with sensitivity, care and joy. I never thought I would enjoy talking about poop so much! I would highly encourage you to connect with her to start your journey of healing. Thank you, Ashely for taking a personal interest in my and my families health. You’re a gift!

    Jen Tabe

  • I have never left the doctor feeling this confident and grateful. I know I am going to learn how and achieve better health and a better life now that I have found Ashley and Functional Now! The appointment was thorough, and she took her time to ask questions and get as much history as she could. I cannot thank her enough for the care she showed. She’s so personal and easy to talk to, and it is a much more calming environment than any other office visit I have had!

    Alyssa Moore

  • Ashley is a breath of fresh air in the medical field! She is a great listener and asks lots of questions. I can tell she really cares about getting her patients answers and feeling better. I felt right at home with her and never judged. I can't wait to see my results with her!

    Rachel Socha

  • Ashley is a wonderful NP. She genuinely cares about her patients and their overall health. She is easy to talk with, takes her time listening to your concerns, and is willing to help in any way she can! She is the type of doctor my family has been searching a long time for.

    Brandon Bowyer

  • I’ve had a wonderful experience with Ashley Dishion! She spent a lot of time with me really listening to my concerns and created a plan to move forward with expertise. She’s knowledgeable, compassionate, and makes you feel heard. She prescribes thoughtfully and intentionally, allowing room for patient dialogue. She’s holistic-minded and offers valuable recommendations for supplements without being forceful. She genuinely cares about your input as the patient. Although she doesn’t take traditional insurance, I find her pricing quite fair considering all she has to offer. Highly recommend!

    Adrienne George

Get in Contact

Phone

+1 (513) 500-8807
+1 (513) 586-0602

Email

info@functionalnow.com

Hours

Mon - Fri: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sat & Sun: Closed