Meet Dr. Tenesha Wards
A Journey of Expertise: Dr. Wards’ Path to Advanced Holistic Care
Dr. Wards’ extensive training with top experts in science-based natural medicine, combined with her personal journey overcoming Lyme Disease, Autoimmunity, Epstein-Barr Virus, and mold toxicity, has finely tuned her expertise in addressing complex health conditions. Her approach is thorough and deeply rooted in uncovering and resolving the root causes of illness—a commitment shaped by her own path to recovery. With empathy and determination, she empowers her patients to achieve lasting, optimal health.
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Trained by Experts: Dr. Wards' commitment to excellence in functional medicine is exemplified by her extensive postgraduate training. She has studied under renowned figures in the field, acquiring cutting-edge techniques and insights that empower her to tackle even the most perplexing health issues.
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Focused Expertise: With a strong educational foundation and continuous learning, Dr. Wards has developed a keen expertise in diagnosing and treating the root causes of chronic illnesses. Her methodical approach ensures that all underlying factors of a condition are addressed, which is crucial for effective treatment and sustainable health.
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Comprehensive Approaches: Dr. Wards employs a holistic strategy in her practice, combining traditional medical assessments with innovative therapies. From nutritional counseling and lifestyle adjustments to advanced diagnostic testing and personalized supplement protocols, she tailors her treatments to meet the unique needs of each patient.
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Passion for Healing: Her passion for healing is not only professional but also personal. Having faced her own health challenges, Dr. Wards brings empathy and understanding to her practice. This personal connection fuels her relentless pursuit to uncover and treat the root causes of diseases, ensuring her patients receive the most empathetic and comprehensive care possible.
From Patient to Healer: Dr. Wards' Journey to Functional Medicine
Dr. Tenesha Wards’ passion for Functional Medicine goes far beyond her professional calling—it stems from a deeply personal journey through her own profound health struggles. At just 15, she faced a debilitating battle with Lyme Disease. After countless visits to doctors—neurologists, rheumatologists, internal medicine specialists, and even a psychologist—she was prescribed antidepressants, muscle relaxers, and steroids, but still had no diagnosis. Thousands of dollars were spent on inconclusive tests, while Dr. Wards spent a year bedridden, consumed by pain and fatigue, feeling numb and disconnected from her body.
Desperate and ready to give up, she reached a breaking point, telling her mother she’d rather die than spend another day in a hospital. That was when they took a leap of faith and visited a holistic-minded doctor. Finally, after what seemed like an endless search for answers, this doctor identified the root cause—Lyme Disease and multiple co-infections, including Babesia and Bartonella—and helped her heal.
More than 20 years later, after living a vibrant yet busy life, Dr. Wards experienced another health crash. Following a stressful pregnancy, expanding her practice, enduring family trauma, and a difficult childbirth, she assumed she was experiencing a postpartum flare of Lyme Disease. But with her experience and knowledge, she was able to identify it wasn’t Lyme—it was Autoimmunity, specifically Hashimoto's, compounded by Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV). Through her own healing protocols, she made a full recovery.
But the challenges didn’t stop there. A few years later, Dr. Wards and her family were exposed to toxic mold. With genetic predispositions that impaired her ability to detox, she was now battling mycotoxins, which caused severe pain and headaches for both her and her four-year-old daughter. Once again, Functional Medicine came to the rescue, helping her detox from the mold, allowing her to effortlessly release 25 pounds and regain her health.
Each of these health battles—whether Lyme Disease, autoimmune disorders, or mold toxicity—brought overwhelming symptoms and secondary health issues. And while these challenges were devastating at times, Dr. Wards remains grateful for the lessons they taught her. These experiences gave her first-hand insight into the frustrations, setbacks, and emotional toll of chronic illnesses—particularly those that are misunderstood or dismissed by conventional medicine.
Through her journey to recovery, Dr. Wards discovered that Functional Medicine wasn’t just about managing symptoms—it was about understanding and treating the entire person, getting to the root cause of illness. This holistic approach transformed her life, and she realized so many others were enduring similar struggles, often feeling unheard and unseen in the traditional healthcare system.
Fueled by her personal experiences, Dr. Wards has made it her mission to help others. She developed The Infinity Way™, a signature approach that blends advanced diagnostics, holistic therapies, and emotional support to heal the mind, body, and heart. She knows firsthand the emotional and physical toll chronic conditions can take, and she is deeply committed to ensuring her patients feel heard, validated, and supported throughout their health journeys. As Dr. Wards often says, “We are the only country that separates the mind from the body in the healing process.”
Her story is one of resilience, dedication, and unwavering empathy. It motivates her to help her patients achieve the same level of healing she experienced. As a practitioner, patient advocate, and guide, Dr. Wards transforms lives by helping people understand their health holistically and empowering them to take control of their well-being.
Today, she lives a happy, healthy life with her husband, daughter, and extended family in Texas. Whether traveling, hiking, biking, weightlifting, or chasing after her energetic nine-year-old, Dr. Wards is a living testament to the healing power of Functional Medicine.
Hear her tell her story to Texas Women in Business below.