Ann Maria Hester

About Ann Maria Hester

They say necessity is the mother of invention. For me, it was watching far too many people suffer needlessly from diseases that could have been prevented—or even reversed.I’m Dr. Ann Hester, a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine—one of fewer than 1% of physicians worldwide with this dual certification. With over 30 years of clinical experience, I saw a troubling trend: smart, successful people losing their health to conditions like high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease—all while juggling careers, families, and daily stress. Many never realized how much control they actually had.So I created PTR Reset™—a proprietary coaching system grounded in Lifestyle Medicine to help individuals and employees prevent, treat, and potentially reverse common chronic conditions naturally. No hype. Just evidence-based tools that lead to real transformation.Today, I lead Inspire Health, LLC, a dual-purpose venture serving both individuals and corporations, excluding MA plans. We empower busy professionals to take charge of their health using practical, science-backed methods that improve mental clarity, energy, productivity, and longevity—all while reducing healthcare costs for employers.I’m also the founder of PatientWorld.net, a growing marketplace of on-demand wellness courses taught by nationally and internationally recognized experts. My syndicated columns, masterclasses, podcast, and courses make complex medical topics simple, actionable, and empowering.If you\'re ready to reclaim your health—or help your workforce do the same—let’s connect.

Experience

1. Principal, Inspire Health, Llc

   Inspire Health, Llc

   Jan 2023 — Present

Education

• University of Tennessee-Health Science Center College of Medicine

  M.D., Medicine

  1988 — 1992

• Purdue University

  BS, Biology