Cynthia Libert, M.D.

Cynthia Libert, M.D., is a board-certified family physician, educator, and founder of Caring for the Body, PLLC – Center for Functional Medicine in Asheville, North Carolina. With more than 20 years of clinical experience, she is nationally recognized for her expertise in lifestyle medicine, cognitive health, stress resilience, and burnout prevention. Dr. Libert integrates the best of medical science with personalized, root-cause approaches to healing. She works with individuals across the lifespan to reverse chronic disease, protect brain function, and cultivate lasting vitality. Her work emphasizes the power of nutrition, movement, rest, connection, and mindset as accessible, evidence-based tools for lifelong well-being. She is the creator of ReThink Aging and The Joy Prescription—transformational educational platforms that help individuals prevent chronic disease and live with clarity, purpose, and strength in midlife and beyond. A lifelong learner, she has completed an advanced fellowship in integrative and functional psychiatry and regularly teaches on topics related to mental health, emotional wellness, and healthspan optimization.