About Us
At Optimized Health, we are dedicated to empowering individuals to take control of their health and well-being. With a focus on hormone optimization, longevity medicine, and biohacking, we provide trusted educational resources and practical guidance to help you achieve your health goals. Our team consists of passionate experts who are committed to providing transparent and evidence-based information to help you make informed decisions about your health journey. Whether you’re looking to optimize your hormones, enhance your longevity, or explore the latest biohacking techniques, Optimized Health is here to support you every step of the way.
Our Passion
At Optimized Health, our passion is fueled by a deep commitment to serving our community and challenging the status quo of mainstream healthcare. We believe that everyone deserves access to accurate, unbiased information about their health and well-being. Our passion for truth and transparency drives us to seek out the latest research, consult with leading experts, and provide evidence-based resources that empower individuals to make informed choices about their health. We are dedicated to supporting you on your journey to optimal health, and we are honored to be a trusted resource in your pursuit of wellness.
Our Purpose
Our purpose at Optimized Health is clear: to empower individuals to improve their healthspan and live vibrant, fulfilling lives. We believe that health is not just about the absence of disease but about thriving in every aspect of life. Through our educational resources, podcasts, and speaking engagements, we strive to equip you with the knowledge, tools, and support you need to optimize your health and well-being.
Josh Porter
Owner, Optimize U Chattanooga
Josh Porter is a highly driven entrepreneur and owner of Optimize U Chattanooga, a thriving hormone optimization medical center located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Josh’s passion for optimal healthy living began at a young age and he has been committed to living a healthy lifestyle ever since.
After completing his undergraduate studies in Exercise Science, Josh went on to earn two Masters degrees, one in Health and Human Performance from the University of Tennessee and the second in Physician Assistant Studies from Southern Illinois University. He then gained several years of valuable experience working in the healthcare industry, both as an Athletic Trainer and as a Physician Assistant in various specialties.
In 2021, Josh decided to take his expertise to the next level by opening his own hormone optimization medical center, Optimize U Chattanooga. His vision was to create a practice that not only offered top-notch medical care but also provided educational platforms and supportive community involvement for patients looking to accomplish similar goals.
Under Josh’s leadership, Optimize U Chattanooga has become a premier destination for hormone replacement therapy in the Chattanooga area. Josh’s focus on personalized attention and precision medicine has helped countless patients achieve their health goals and transform their lives.
In addition to his work at Optimize U Chattanooga, Josh is also passionate about education for providers and patients regarding hormone optimization. Josh has been invited on several podcasts, interviews, and conferences to speak on a variety of topics.
Josh has been married to his wife Laura for 20 years and they have 5 children. They love spending family time at the beach as often as possible.
Josh’s commitment to excellence and his unwavering dedication to his patients have made him a respected leader in his specialty. His passion for helping others achieve their health goals continues to inspire and motivate those around him.
Mandy Livingston
General Manager, Optimize U Chattanooga
Mandy Livingston is a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga area and stays active in the community through volunteering as well as financial education. She is The wife of Rob Livingston, the mother to 5 amazing kids: Austin, Kayli, Zach, Noah and Jake, and also a “Mimi” to her beautiful grandchildren.
Mandy graduated from Bryan College, receiving a bachelor’s degree in business management. With this, she was a banking professional for 27 years, a mortgage professional for 10 years and she is also Co-Owner of RCL3 with her husband, Rob. Mandy also co-hosts Your Home Radio, a radio show about all things to do with your home. If that wasn’t enough, Mandy actively competes in the Chattanooga Fitness Expo in the Masters Swimsuit Division.
Laura Chastain
Laura began her nursing career in Chattanooga, TN as a registered nurse after completing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She then furthered her career at Emory University by obtaining a Master of Science in Nursing with a certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She has worked in this role for approximately 10 years in Nephrology while the last 10 years have been spent in women’s health.
She has a husband, Mike, and two children, Addison and Like who are her first priority in life. She enjoys cross fit, water-skiing, and anything her children are “into at the moment.”