Jacksonville Health and Wellness Center (JHWC) is hosting a Functional Medicine Open House from noon to 2 p.m. on September 17. Dr. Jon Repole, a certified functional medicine practitioner and doctor of chiropractic, will give a lecture, starting at noon. He will discuss the latest advances in treatment, genetics and biohacking, combining the best of modern medicine alongside ancient wisdom practices. Attendees will learn how to take back their lives from chronic illness, including autoimmunity, weight gain, chronic fatigue, hormonal dysfunctions and more. Following the lecture, there will be a tour of the JHWC facility.

    Repole holds a doctor of chiropractic degree from New York Chiropractic College; a Bachelor of Science from Siena College; a functional medicine practitioner certification from Functional Medicine University; a holistic health practitioner and nutritional consultant degree from the Global Institute for Alternative Medicine; as well as advanced certificates and post-doctorate education in plant-based nutrition, endocrinology, anti-aging, neurology and functional medicine. Repole is also a certified personal trainer.