Jon Repole, DC, is the clinic director at Jacksonville Health and Wellness Center (JHWC) and the founder and lead instructor for the certificate program Wellness by Design, a six-month functional and holistic medicine coaching program. He has been in private practice since 2001 and holds a Functional Medicine Practitioner degree from Functional Medicine University; a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from New York Chiropractic; a Bachelor of Science degree from Siena College; a Holistic Health Practitioner and a Nutritional Consultant degree from the Global Institute for Alternative Medicine; and has received postgraduate training and advanced certifications in plant-based nutrition, endocrinology, antiaging, longevity, life coaching and neurology. He is also the author of the soon-to-be-released book I-llness to We-llness: A Revolutionary 11-Step Program to Conquer Disease, Create Everyday Miracles, and Reconnect to Your Higher Self.

When asked why he wrote the book, Dr. Jon said: “We are in the midst of a global disease crisis that is affecting us physically (premature deaths, diabetes, cancer, heart disease) as well as our psycho-emotional-spiritual well-being (depression, existential anxiety). Many of the physical and mental illnesses that now plague us are preventable and treatable. We can do better. We must do better. I-llness to We-llness represents a paradigm shift from I to We. We can no longer be blinded by another treatise on health and wellness that leaves the heart out of the equation, focuses on egocentric concerns (I) and does not consider life’s interdependence (We). For example, when we connect with others, choose organic foods and take a stance against factory farming, we are rewarded with the hormone oxytocin; our bodies and the environment are protected from antibiotics, pesticides and herbicides; and we eliminate needless animal abuse and suffering. It’ a win-win for everyone. My philosophy short and simple: Doing good is good for you.”

Dr. Jon’s belief is that we are all addicted to a past preconditioned and limited self, and that the role of the physician is to make the patient the hero of their own story. “Our ultimate goal is to actualize our potential on all dimensions—physical, emotional, mental, relational and spiritual,” notes Dr. Jon. “Health care is not just about the maintenance of symptoms, prevention and survival. It’s about living longer (longevity), experiencing a healthier quality of life (aging), fulfillment, thriving, growth and living a life in service and contribution. It’s not just about adding years to your life; it’s about adding life to our years.”

At JHWC, Dr. Jon says they combine the best of functional, integrative and holistic medicine alongside ancient wisdom practices for the most comprehensive and individualized treatment approach available. They concentrate on lifestyle medicine first and layer advanced treatments second. A list of treatments include: diet modification; detoxification; supplementation; exercise guidance; mental health counseling; life coaching; advanced diagnostics; stress management; hypnosis; and advanced treatments, such as EWOT (exercise with oxygen therapy), red-far-infrared light, PEMF (pulsed-electromagnetic frequency), vibroacoustic therapy, RIFE (radiofrequency therapy), chelation, ozone and more.

When not treating patients or teaching, Dr. Jon enjoys musical composition, advocating for animal rights, researching, writing, studying A Course in Miracles and spending time with his fur babies at home in Jacksonville.