DNA Testing in Augusta, GA
Your DNA holds the blueprint for how your body responds to nutrition, stress, hormones, and medications. At Ascension Longevity & Wellness, Dr. Jennifer Ward uses advanced DNA testing to take the guesswork out of your health strategy. Rather than relying on symptom-driven care, we use your unique genetic data to build a long-term wellness plan that’s truly customized because your body deserves more than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Identifies genetic risk factors, nutrient needs, and medication sensitivities
Non-invasive cheek swab or blood sample collection in-office
Results guide lifestyle, nutrition, hormone, and supplement plans
Supports disease prevention, weight management, and vitality
Every wellness recommendation is tailored to your unique profile
DNA testing in a wellness setting analyzes key genetic markers that influence your overall health. Dr. Ward focuses on functional genes that impact metabolism, hormone balance, detoxification, inflammation, and more. This is not ancestry testing—it’s clinical-grade analysis that helps uncover the “why” behind health challenges and pinpoints how to improve outcomes.
Most people are told their labs are “normal.”
But normal is not the same as optimal.
At Ascension, we begin by looking deeper—using advanced biomarker testing to understand how your body is functioning beneath the surface.
This is where we identify the early shifts that often go unmeasured in traditional care—changes in metabolism, hormones, inflammation, and nutrient status that can quietly impact how you feel for years before anything is ever diagnosed.
What’s Included:
Outcome:
Clarity, direction, and confidence.
You leave understanding what is actually happening in your body—and why you’ve been feeling the way you do.
For those who want deeper answers, the Advanced Assessment expands beyond standard lab testing into how your body is aging and adapting over time.
This is where we move from: “something feels off” → to a data-driven understanding of your biology
We evaluate not only your current function, but also your long-term trajectory—how your body is aging at the cellular level, and where intervention can change that path.
What’s Included:
The process is quick, non-invasive, and performed in-office. It begins with a cheek swab or blood draw, which is sent to a certified lab. Within a few weeks, your data is reviewed by Dr. Ward, who maps your results into a detailed, easy-to-understand health report. From there, she creates a strategy to support longevity, hormone optimization, metabolic health, and more.
Dr. Ward uses DNA testing to evaluate and address:
Augusta DNA testing is a versatile tool in functional wellness, impacting various aspects of health. It can provide insights into weight loss, hormone balance, mental clarity, and energy regulation. Additionally, it offers valuable information for optimizing gut and immune health, as well as supporting overall aging and longevity.
Get clear answers tailored to your biology
Address issues before symptoms arise
Eliminate the trial-and-error of guessing what works for your body
Know that your wellness plan is rooted in your unique makeup
This service is not about diagnosing disease. It’s about using science to guide prevention, longevity, and lifestyle medicine.
With DNA testing Augusta specialist, Dr. Ward, can get to some of the root health problems and help assist those who:
Once your sample is collected, you can resume your day immediately. The most important step is what happens next: reviewing the results with Dr. Ward and putting your plan into action.
DNA Testing Results are typically available within 2–3 weeks. These insights are used to adjust your supplement regimen, fine-tune your nutrition, guide hormone therapy, and support your body's long-term health. With the right plan in place, patients often notice improvements in energy, metabolism, mood, and sleep within the first few months.
Dr. Jennifer Ward combines two decades of medical experience with advanced training in functional and integrative medicine. At Ascension, your DNA test results aren’t handed to you in a binder and forgotten—they become the foundation of an ongoing partnership focused on your vitality, resilience, and long-term wellness.
You’re not just optimizing your health. You’re transforming it.
We use clinical-grade DNA tests focused on wellness, metabolism, hormone pathways, and nutritional genomics—not ancestry or entertainment-focused kits.
Typically, this is done through a simple cheek swab or small blood draw done in-office.
Not at all. The collection process is quick and non-invasive.
Most patients receive their report in about 2–3 weeks. Once received, Dr. Ward will schedule a review to explain the results and map out your wellness strategy.
DNA testing for wellness is not typically covered by insurance, but we’ll discuss any costs upfront with complete transparency.
Yes. It can uncover how your body stores fat, responds to exercise, processes carbohydrates, and which supplements or therapies are most effective for your genetic profile.
