Mount Vernon Clinic Adds Emsella and IV Therapy to Root-Cause Services

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Knox County Gains Local Access to GLP-1 Therapy, Emsella, and 70-Point Lab Testing

Mount Vernon, United States – June 3, 2026 / Atlas Health + Wellness /

Atlas Health + Wellness has officially launched its Atlas 70 lab panel and GLP-1 medical weight loss program at its Mount Vernon, Ohio clinic, marking a deliberate expansion of functional and root-cause care in Knox County. The announcement coincides with a community outreach initiative that includes summer billboard placements, participation in First Fridays events, and partnerships with local businesses throughout the region.

A 70-Point Lab Panel Designed to Find Answers, Not Just Treat Symptoms

Central to the launch is the Atlas 70, a comprehensive 70-point lab panel that serves as the foundation of care at the practice. Rather than relying on a standard panel that evaluates only a limited number of markers, the Atlas 70 assesses a broad range of biomarkers to help clinicians and patients identify the underlying factors contributing to fatigue, weight gain, hormone imbalance, and other chronic concerns. Each patient receives a personalized wellness roadmap based on their results – a structured plan that guides treatment decisions rather than defaulting to generalized protocols.

Founder Kori Kirkhope, APRN-CNP, built the clinic model around this diagnostic approach after identifying a gap in how conventional care typically addresses chronic health complaints. The practice, located at 135 S. Main Street, Mount Vernon, Ohio, is structured to give patients both the data and the support necessary to make informed decisions about their health.

“Root-cause medicine changes everything about how a patient understands their own body,” said Kori Kirkhope, APRN-CNP, Founder of Atlas Health + Wellness. “The Atlas 70 panel gives us a real picture of what is happening beneath the surface, and from there we can build a plan that actually addresses the source of the problem rather than managing symptoms indefinitely.”

GLP-1 Weight Loss and Hormone Optimization Available in Mount Vernon

The launch also formally introduces medical weight loss in Mt. Vernon, OH through GLP-1 therapy – a clinically supported approach to weight management that works by regulating appetite and metabolic signaling. For Knox County residents who have not found success with conventional weight loss methods, the program offers a supervised, medication-assisted pathway tailored to each patient’s lab results and individual health history.

In addition to GLP-1 therapy, Atlas Health + Wellness offers bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) and testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for patients experiencing hormonal decline or imbalance. IV therapy is available for those looking to address nutrient deficiencies or support recovery. The clinic also provides Emsella, a non-invasive treatment targeting pelvic floor health – a service that addresses a common but frequently underserved concern for both men and women.

The combination of services reflects a deliberate effort to establish a single access point for root-cause medicine Knox County residents have not previously had available close to home.

Summer Outreach Connects the Clinic to the Knox County Community

The service launch is accompanied by a community presence campaign that extends the practice’s reach beyond its clinic walls. Billboard placements across the Mount Vernon area are introducing residents to the Atlas 70 panel and the broader care model. The team is also setting up a booth at First Fridays – the monthly community event that draws foot traffic to downtown Mount Vernon – to speak directly with neighbors about what root-cause care involves and who it is designed to serve.

Local business partnerships form another component of the outreach strategy, allowing the clinic to connect with community members through established relationships that already exist across the area.

Hanna Ford, Director of Operations, noted that the outreach effort is as much about education as it is about visibility.

“Many people in Knox County have never had access to this kind of care without driving to Columbus or beyond,” said Hanna Ford, Director of Operations of Atlas Health + Wellness. “We want people to know this type of care is available right here and that there is a team ready to actually listen and work through the answers with them.”

Appointments and inquiries can be directed to the clinic at (740) 263-6410 or by email at info@atlashealthoh.com.

About Atlas Health + Wellness

Atlas Health + Wellness is a functional medicine clinic located at 135 S. Main Street in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Founded by Kori Kirkhope, APRN-CNP, the practice offers the Atlas 70 lab panel, personalized wellness roadmaps, GLP-1 medical weight loss in Mt. Vernon, OH, BHRT, TRT, IV therapy, and Emsella pelvic health treatment. The clinic serves Knox County and the surrounding region with a focus on identifying and addressing the root causes of chronic health conditions.

Learn more at Atlas Health + Wellness