Physician-led + Strength-first + Data-driven
About
OAK HEALTH INSTITIUTE
At Oak Health Institute, we take an integrative approach to health—bringing together medical expertise, performance training, and wellness support to help you look, feel, and function at your best.
We start with a thorough assessment of your goals, labs, and lifestyle, then create a personalized plan that may include doctor-assisted weight loss with GLP-1 medications, custom-programmed personal training, hormone optimization and replacement therapy, sexual health support, and longevity-focused care.
Our goal is simple: to address root contributors—not just symptoms—through evidence-based treatment and thoughtful, supportive therapies.
Physician-led Clinical oversight & monitoring
Strength-first Protect lean mass & function
Data-driven Labs + body comp + performance
Todd J Ashcraft & Rainey Ashcraft,
OHI Founders 2020
Evidence-informed care - Personalized plans - Ongoing monitoring - Individual results may vary
What makes us different
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We don’t separate medicine from fitness. Your plan is coordinated across both.
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We prioritize muscle and function. Because longevity isn’t just a number—it’s capability.
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We measure progress. Labs, body composition, and performance metrics guide decisions.
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We personalize safely. Every recommendation is filtered through your goals and your risk profile
Founders / Leadership
Dr. Frank J. Welch, MD, MSPH, FACPM, ABAARM — Medical Director
Provides medical oversight, clinical evaluation, and monitoring standards for Oak programs.
Todd J Ashcraft— CEO
Leads operations and client experience, ensuring medical and performance services stay coordinated and results-focused.
Rainey Ashcraft — Fitness Director
Designs strength-first training systems and coaching support built for sustainable progress.
Clinician-guided options when appropriate
For eligible clients, prescription-based therapies may be considered as part of a comprehensive plan—never as a stand-alone solution. We focus on shared decision-making, monitoring, and long-term sustainability.
Important expectations
Results vary. The goal is not “eternal youth”—the goal is better function, better health markers, and better quality of life when treatment is clinically appropriate.
Information on this website is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Services are provided by licensed clinicians where appropriate. Individual results vary. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment.
At Oak Health Institute, our core services—HRT & peptide therapies, medical weight loss, and functional fitness—are designed to work together because research shows the greatest improvements in long-term health occur when hormones, metabolism, and muscle are addressed as a system, not separately.
Medically guided hormone and peptide therapies can support energy, recovery, and body composition when appropriate, while modern weight-loss treatments improve metabolic health—but without strength training, muscle and performance are often lost.
What sets Oak Health Institute apart in the Raleigh area is our physician-led, strength-first model, where medical care and functional fitness are fully integrated to help clients build resilience, confidence, and measurable health as they age.
How It Works
A simple 3-step process to start feeling your best.
1
Consultation
Meet with our medical team for a comprehensive evaluation.
2
Personalized Plan
Receive a tailored program based on your goals and labs.
3
Ongoing Support
We track your progress and optimize your results.
DESIGNED FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS
