Innovative, attentive, and effective. Dr Christian knows how to look at the big picture. He is compassionate and understanding and focused on helping you achieve your goals. You never feel rushed and always feel heard. He is truly one of a kind and I would highly recommend him.

PHYSICIAN-LED LONGEVITY MEDICINE IN PHILADELPHIA
Find Problems Early. Treat Them Early.
Live Better, Longer
Led by Dr. Asare B. Christian, Harvard- and Johns Hopkins-trained physician and board-certified longevity medicine specialist. We measure the things that quietly drift with age, including hormones, blood sugar, inflammation, body composition, and biological age, and treat them before they turn into disease.
Why Most People Age Faster Than They Should
Aging is not simply the passage of time. It is the gradual accumulation of biological dysfunction that often begins years, or even decades, before symptoms appear.
Long before a diagnosis is made, subtle changes occur throughout the body:
Mitochondrial decline
Hormone imbalance
Chronic inflammation
Metabolic dysfunction
Cellular senescence
Environmental toxin accumulation
Declining recovery capacity
Cognitive slowing
THE AETHER MEDICINE DIFFERENCE
Rather than waiting for disease to develop, we identify these changes early and create a personalized strategy to optimize your biology before dysfunction becomes disease.
THE NEW SCIENCE OF HEALTHSPAN
We Measure What Matters
Most healthcare focuses on diagnosing disease. Longevity medicine measures and treats the systems that determine how well, and how long, you live: hormones, blood sugar, inflammation, heart health, and brain health. At Aether Medicine, we evaluate the key pillars of healthy aging:
Cellular Health
Mitochondrial function, oxidative stress, cellular resilience, and biological aging.
Metabolic Health
Glucose regulation, insulin sensitivity, body composition, and metabolic flexibility.
Hormonal Optimization
Testosterone, estrogen, thyroid, cortisol, DHEA, growth hormone pathways, and more.
Cognitive Performance
Brain fog, memory, focus, brain inflammation, and future cognitive risk.
Cardiovascular Longevity
Advanced risk assessment, vascular health, fitness capacity, and prevention strategies.
Environmental Health
Evaluation of toxin burden, inflammation, immune dysfunction, and recovery capacity.
ADVANCED LONGEVITY INTERVENTIONS
Personalized Solutions Based On Your Biology
No two patients receive the same plan. Every recommendation is built around your unique physiology, goals, and risk profile. Potential strategies may include:
- Precision Nutrition
- Exercise & Performance Optimization
- Hormone Optimization
- Peptide Therapy
- IV Nutrient Therapy
- NAD+ Therapy
- Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE)
- Regenerative & Cellular Medicine
- Sleep Optimization
The Biology of Aging
The scientific framework guiding modern longevity medicine.
Aging is not a single process. It is the result of interconnected biological changes that gradually reduce the body's ability to produce energy, repair damage, regulate inflammation, and maintain optimal function. At Aether Medicine, we evaluate and address the key biological hallmarks that influence how you feel, function, and age.
Genomic Instability
DNA damage accumulates over time.
DNA damage accumulates over time, impairing the body's ability to maintain cellular function and increasing the risk of disease.
Telomere Attrition
The protective caps on your DNA become shorter.
As telomeres shorten with each cell division, cellular aging accelerates and the risk of age-related dysfunction increases.
Epigenetic Alterations
Your genes may be healthy, but how they are expressed changes over time.
Epigenetic changes alter which genes are switched on or off, influencing everything from inflammation to metabolic function.
Loss of Proteostasis
Cells become less efficient at repairing damaged proteins.
When cells can no longer clear misfolded or damaged proteins efficiently, cellular dysfunction and disease risk increase.
Altered Nutrient Sensing
The body's metabolic signaling pathways become less efficient.
Key pathways such as mTOR, AMPK, and insulin signaling become dysregulated, disrupting energy balance and cellular repair.
Mitochondrial Dysfunction
Cells produce less energy.
Declining mitochondrial function reduces cellular energy output, impairs recovery, and accelerates biological aging.
Cellular Senescence
Old cells stop functioning properly but refuse to leave.
Senescent cells accumulate and release inflammatory signals that damage surrounding tissue and accelerate systemic aging.
Stem Cell Exhaustion
The body's ability to repair itself declines.
As stem cell pools deplete, the body loses its capacity to regenerate tissues and recover from injury or stress.
Chronic Inflammation
The immune system remains slightly activated for years.
Low-grade, persistent inflammation — known as inflammaging — is a central driver of most age-related diseases.
Dysbiosis & Microbiome Imbalance
Changes in the gut influence the entire body.
An imbalanced microbiome contributes to systemic inflammation, immune dysfunction, and metabolic disruption.
Impaired Cellular Communication
The body's biological systems stop coordinating efficiently.
Disrupted intercellular signaling — including hormones, growth factors, and immune signals — impairs coordinated biological function.
Extracellular Matrix Dysfunction
The body's structural framework begins to deteriorate.
The scaffolding that supports tissues and organs stiffens and degrades, reducing structural integrity and cellular support.
WHO THIS IS FOR
Is The Longevity Program Right For You?
Designed for People Who Want More Healthy Years, and More Life in Those Years.
Executives & Business Leaders
Professionals who need to stay sharp and energetic for the demands of leadership, and who notice when focus and stamina start to slip.
Common Goals
- Sustained energy and mental clarity
- Stress resilience and recovery
- Proactive health protection
Active Adults 40+
Individuals committed to staying strong, vibrant, and healthy as they move through each decade of life.
Common Goals
- Maintain strength and energy
- Catch age-related decline early
- Address hormone imbalance, weight, and blood sugar
Prevention-Focused Individuals
People who want to identify and address risk factors before they become health problems.
Common Goals
- Early detection of disease risk
- Biological age assessment
- Personalized prevention strategy
High Performers
Athletes, entrepreneurs, and driven individuals seeking to maximize physical and cognitive output.
Common Goals
- Performance optimization
- Faster recovery
- Body composition and fitness goals
Individuals With Family History Risks
Those with hereditary risk factors for cardiovascular disease, cancer, dementia, or metabolic conditions.
Common Goals
- Genetic risk reduction
- Advanced screening and monitoring
- Protective longevity strategies
Those Seeking Their Next Chapter
Individuals entering a new life stage who want vitality, independence, and health to define their future.
Common Goals
- Restore energy and function
- Hormonal and metabolic balance
- Build a roadmap for lifelong health
WHAT OUR PATIENTS ARE LOOKING FOR
What Brings Our Patients to Aether Medicine
Our patients come from all walks of life. They share one thing in common.
They are done settling for average health. They want to understand their biology deeply, address what's holding them back, and build a future defined by vitality.
01Optimize health before disease develops
02Understand their biological age and aging trajectory
03Improve energy, recovery, and performance
04Clear brain fog and protect memory
05Address hormone imbalance, blood sugar, and weight
06Reduce future disease risk
07Improve body composition and fitness
08Sleep better and recover faster
09Create a personalized roadmap for healthy aging
10Maximize healthspan, vitality, and independence
THE AETHER LONGEVITY BLUEPRINT
The Most Comprehensive Longevity Assessment We Offer
Advanced Biomarker Testing
A comprehensive panel evaluating metabolic health, inflammation, hormonal balance, cardiovascular risk, and organ function to create a complete picture of your internal health.
Includes
- Metabolic markers
- Hormonal panel
- Cardiovascular risk
- Inflammatory markers
- Organ function
- Micronutrient status
Biological Age Testing
Advanced assessment of your true biological age — including epigenetic, telomere, and functional markers — to determine how fast you are aging and where intervention is most impactful.
Includes
- Epigenetic age analysis
- Telomere length assessment
- Functional age scoring
- Aging trajectory mapping
Cognitive Health & Brain Performance
Evaluation of cognitive function, brain health markers, neuroinflammation, and future dementia risk to protect and optimize mental performance.
Includes
- Cognitive performance assessment
- Neuroinflammation markers
- Alzheimer's risk biomarkers
- Brain health optimization
Early Cancer Detection & Prevention
Advanced liquid biopsy and multi-cancer early detection screening to identify cancer signals at their earliest, most treatable stages.
Includes
- Multi-cancer early detection
- Liquid biopsy screening
- Genetic cancer risk
- Personalized prevention protocols
VO₂ Max & Metabolic Testing
Precision metabolic and cardiorespiratory testing using PNOĒ analysis to measure fitness capacity, metabolic efficiency, and cardiovascular health.
Includes
- VO₂ max measurement
- Metabolic rate analysis
- Fat vs. carbohydrate utilization
- Cardiovascular fitness scoring
Body Composition Analysis
Advanced DEXA and InBody scanning to measure lean muscle mass, fat distribution, bone density, and visceral fat — key predictors of longevity and metabolic health.
Includes
- DEXA bone density
- InBody composition scan
- Visceral fat measurement
- Muscle mass tracking
Genetic & Nutrigenomic Analysis
DNA-based insights into your genetic predispositions, optimal nutrition, medication metabolism, and personalized health strategies informed by your unique biology.
Includes
- Genetic health risk analysis
- Nutrigenomic profiling
- Pharmacogenomics
- Ancestry health markers
Environmental & Toxin Assessment
Evaluation of heavy metal burden, environmental toxin exposure, and oxidative stress to identify and address biological contributors to accelerated aging.
Includes
- Heavy metal testing
- Environmental toxin panel
- Oxidative stress markers
- Detoxification capacity
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
What Success Looks Like
Real improvements supported by objective data and comprehensive testing.
Reduced Biological Age Markers
Improvement in epigenetic, inflammatory, metabolic, and longevity biomarkers.
Optimized Biomarkers Across Systems
Hormonal, metabolic, cardiovascular, and immune markers moving toward optimal ranges.
Improved Energy & Vitality
Greater resilience, motivation, stamina, and recovery.
Better Sleep & Recovery
More restorative sleep and improved daily performance.
Enhanced Cognitive Function
Less brain fog: sharper thinking, memory, and focus.
Improved Body Composition
Increased lean muscle mass and healthier metabolic function.
Greater Longevity Confidence
A clear roadmap and measurable strategy for long-term health.
MORE THAN JUST LONGEVITY
The Goal Isn't Simply Living Longer
The goal is living better.
Better Sleep
Deeper, more restorative sleep and improved recovery.
Improved Energy
Sustained physical and mental energy throughout the day.
Enhanced Performance
Better fitness, resilience, productivity, and recovery.
Greater Mental Clarity
Improved focus, memory, and cognitive confidence.
Better Mood & Stress Resilience
Enhanced emotional well-being and capacity to handle life's demands.
Increased Confidence
Knowing your health is being monitored and optimized proactively.
Why Patients Choose Aether Medicine
What sets our comprehensive longevity program apart
Physician-Led Precision Medicine
Every recommendation is guided by medical expertise, not algorithms or generic wellness plans.
Advanced Diagnostics & Tracking
We measure what matters and continuously track progress over time.
Multi-System Approach
Hormones, metabolism, inflammation, recovery, cognition, and cellular health addressed together.
Continuous Optimization
Your plan evolves as your biology changes.
Access To Advanced Therapies
Including regenerative medicine, TPE, peptide therapies, IV nutrient therapy, and other advanced interventions.
Concierge Experience
Exceptional support, education, and personalized care every step of the journey.
Advanced Medicine Requires Advanced Oversight
Every intervention at Aether Medicine is guided by evidence, safety, and individualized risk assessment.
Our Process Includes
Comprehensive physician evaluation
Review of medical history and medications
Advanced laboratory testing
Ongoing monitoring and follow-up
Data-driven treatment adjustments
Collaboration with your healthcare team when appropriate
Our Philosophy
Our goal is not simply more treatment.
Our goal is the right treatment for the right patient at the right time.
PATIENT STORIES
Real People. Real Results.
Hear directly from patients who chose a precision medicine approach to their health.
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Anonymous Patient
Dr. Christian is a friend and former colleague that I would trust with my life and those of my family. His professional skill and ethic in the field of physical medicine and rehab is truly special. His dedication to improving access to healing is one to be honored!
Dr Christian and his practice are hands down one of the best. His holistic approach to medicine is something you rarely see in healthcare. As a Physical Therapist, I often refer patients to physicians to collaborate and my number one answer is Dr. Christian at Aether Medicine. The time, care, and determination he shows to his patients is uncanny. Recommend 10/10.
Dr Christian has been my doctor for several years now. I was unable to walk when I first met him. 5 years later I am able to walk and I am again a functioning beyond anything I would have dreamt would be possible. I am walking again and also driving. I'm able to live my life again. Please allow Dr. Christian help you should you need his guidance.
Dr Asare Christian is taking care of my great aunt Inez who will be turning 102 years old this year. He has been very caring and compassionate. She has shown improvement since the treatment and continues to assist with her ADL's and gentle exercises. I would highly recommend Dr Christian to anyone who is experiencing pain.
Dr Christian is FANTASTIC! Very knowledgeable and works very well with his patients on trying to create well rounded approach to their health and wellness. Highly recommend him to anyone looking for help!
If you are looking for someone to truly listen to you as a patient, you need to schedule a visit with Dr. Christian. He does not simply type symptoms into his laptop and wait for the program to instruct how to treat your illness. He understands you are an individual, and considers all aspects of your health. He treats you as a whole person, not a list of symptoms. If you have been frustrated by the health care system, and have yet to find relief for your pain, I highly recommend Dr. Christian and Aether medicine.
My wife experienced a concussion in a car accident a few years back and was treated by Dr. Christian. She could not move her neck left or right for a month along with terrible pain and headaches, which led to vision problems. From her first visit, Dr. Christian helped her get her neck moving side to side again. From that point until now, she feels that after going through all that, she has a normal life today thanks to his treatment. He truly cares about the patients, they are not just numbers or statistics to him. She is totally grateful to him for getting the pain under control and now at his new practice, the peptide therapy has helped her get her Polycystic Ovary Syndrome under control. This helps her with weight loss (down 58 pounds), and the PCOS symptoms have almost disappeared. She is grateful to have an amazing physician like him in her life, we are both very thankful for everything he has done for us!
Dr Christian is a fantastic pain management doctor. He looks at you holistically and is very compassionate and understanding. He listens to you and works with you to come up with the best treatment plan for you. Even if it requires referring you to another doctor. I have had 3 spine surgeries with constant epidurals and rhizotomies in between them. My last surgery was 3.5 years ago and afterwards Dr Christian came up with a new plan for my muscle spasms. It has been a life saver for me, as my falls had been less frequent for me and I haven't needed any additional therapy besides what I do at home. Plus the best part is, I do not want to be on narcotics yet and he respects that and treats me without ever needing to use a narcotic! He truly listens to you and works with you, to care for you! I wish there were more doctors like him!
Extraordinary. Brilliant. Innovative. Compassionate. He changed my life! Chronic cervical pain brought me to Dr. Asare B. Christian. For years doctors/surgeons restricted my movement and wrote pain prescriptions. I challenged Dr. Christian to help me eliminate the prescriptions (morphine), build the physical/mental strength to minimize the pain and live an active life. He became my partner on an amazing journey. We put together a plan for my recovery. He educated and encouraged me. He listened to my personal goals and got to know my family. He provided the latest practices and resources so I could accomplish what all the other doctors said was impossible. Dr. Christian's staff at Good Shephard are smart, dedicated, efficient, customer-centric professionals who treat each patient with warmth and kindness. I walk five miles every day. I dance, exercise, garden, do all the things I was told I should never do. He is, quite simply, remarkable.
Dr. Christian is hands down the best in the business. Not only in medicine, but healthcare. True reformative and proactive healthcare. His approach is integral, conscience, and thorough. He treats people like a human being and looks at ALL aspects of who you are to better understand how he can work WITH you to provide best outcomes. It's never just about the pain. It's about the body and how the mind perceives the pain. He equips all his clients with the tools to become your best self beyond the pain. If the pain is what brings you to Dr. Christian then consider yourself blessed. If you work with him and truly follow and use the tools and strategies he equips you with, prepare to be amazed that your quality of simply BEING renews itself and that you may even rise to new heights you never thought possible before you ever had the pain. It's possible. I promise. From one former chronic pain sufferer to another, not only is there hope with Dr. Christian on your team but a whole new world of wellness and possibilities.
Dr. Christian was very kind and thoughtful. His exam was thorough. He listened to my concerns and offered modalities to improve my condition that make good sense.
Dr. Christian is a very knowledgeable, compassionate and caring physician. He was very present when he met with my wife and me. You feel that he really cares and wants to help you heal. Highly recommended.
CHOOSE YOUR LONGEVITY JOURNEY
One Philosophy. Three Levels Of Optimization.
Every level shares the same physician-led approach and commitment to precision medicine. The right tier depends on where you are in your longevity journey.
01.
Core Longevity Program
Ideal For: Individuals beginning their longevity journey who want a strong foundation of advanced testing, personalized insights, and physician guidance.
- Comprehensive advanced biomarker panel
- Biological age assessment
- Personalized longevity strategy session
- Body composition analysis (InBody)
- Hormone and metabolic optimization
- Nutritional and lifestyle recommendations
- Quarterly physician follow-up
Most Popular02.
Elite Longevity Program
Ideal For: High performers and health-conscious individuals seeking deeper diagnostics, proactive intervention, and a fully personalized longevity protocol.
- Everything in Core, plus:
- VO₂ Max & PNOĒ metabolic testing
- DEXA body composition scan
- Cognitive health & brain performance assessment
- Advanced cardiovascular risk analysis
- Genetic & nutrigenomic panel
- Peptide and cellular therapy consultation
- Monthly physician check-ins
03.
Premier Longevity Program
Ideal For: Individuals who want the most comprehensive longevity experience available — full-spectrum diagnostics, advanced therapies, and continuous physician-led optimization.
- Everything in Elite, plus:
- Multi-cancer early detection screening
- Environmental & toxin burden assessment
- Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE) evaluation
- Regenerative & cellular medicine protocols
- Concierge-level access to Dr. Christian
- Full annual longevity reassessment
- Priority scheduling and dedicated support
Physician. Educator. Innovator.
Meet Dr. Asare B. Christian
- —Board-Certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
- —Board-Certified Longevity Medicine Physician (ABAARM)
- —Harvard Medical School Fellowship
- —Johns Hopkins Residency
- —Harvard School of Public Health (MPH)
- —MIT Sloan Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
The goal is not simply to remove plasma. The goal is to understand the person sitting in front of us and determine whether TPE belongs within a broader strategy designed around their biology.
MEET DR. CHRISTIANPhysician. Educator. Innovator.
Meet Dr. Asare B. Christian
- —Board-Certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
- —Board-Certified Longevity Medicine Physician (ABAARM)
- —Harvard Medical School Fellowship
- —Johns Hopkins Residency
- —Harvard School of Public Health (MPH)
- —MIT Sloan Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
The goal is not simply to remove plasma. The goal is to understand the person sitting in front of us and determine whether TPE belongs within a broader strategy designed around their biology.
MEET DR. CHRISTIANFrequently Asked Questions
Comprehensive answers to help you make an informed decision
Primary care treats problems once they show up. We test hormones, blood sugar, inflammation, body composition, and biological age to catch drift early and treat it before it becomes disease.
Program frequency varies by tier and individual needs.
No. Many of our patients are healthy professionals seeking proactive optimization and disease prevention.
Absolutely. We often collaborate with primary care physicians and specialists.
Many patients experience improvements within weeks, while deeper biological changes occur over months.
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The Future Of Your Health Starts Today
The choices you make today determine how you will think, move, perform, and live tomorrow. Discover your biological age, identify hidden risks, and build a personalized roadmap for a longer, healthier, more vibrant life.
Prefer to call? Reach us at 484-806-1101
Telehealth Available
You do not have to live near Philadelphia to be our patient.
Hormone and metabolic care is mostly conversation, laboratory work and adjustment over time. All three travel well. Patients across Pennsylvania do this with us on video, with their blood drawn close to home.
Where this is available. Dr. Christian is licensed in Pennsylvania, so telehealth is available to patients who are in Pennsylvania at the time of the visit. If you are elsewhere, the office in the Philadelphia area sees patients in person.
- Step 1
A consult on video
Your history, your symptoms and what you want to change, with the physician rather than an intake form.
- Step 2
Labs drawn near you
We send the order to a draw site close to home. You do not travel for a blood test.
- Step 3
Results read together
We go through the panel on screen, and you leave with the plan written down rather than a portal message.
- Step 4
Follow-up on video
Re-testing and adjustments happen on the same schedule they would in the office.
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