
3851 Mall Road Suite 160 Lexington, KY 40503
(Located inside of the recovery room)
With over 30 years of clinical experience, Jackie Strickland, PharmD, helps men and women
finally understand their hormones, fix the root causes of fatigue and weight gain, and feel like
themselves again. Her unique blend of traditional pharmacy expertise and advanced functional
medicine training allows her to create personalized, data-driven treatment plans for every
patient she works with.
Jackie graduated from Mercer University Southern School of Pharmacy and built a strong
clinical foundation working in health-system, retail, and compounding settings. After moving to
Hopkinsville in 2000, she became a pharmacy leader and ultimately co-owner of Save More
Drugs for over a decade — but her life and career took a major turn in 2008 when she was
diagnosed with breast cancer. That experience changed everything.
Determined to understand the deeper drivers of disease, Jackie began extensive training in
hormone balance, functional medicine, genetics, metabolic health, and gut restoration. She
completed advanced coursework through the AFMC and the Kalish Institute, focusing on lab
interpretation, root-cause systems biology, and lifestyle-based healing. This passion led her to
join Optimize U as both a provider and partner, where she now specializes in:
Jackie’s approach is simple: help patients understand what’s happening in their bodies, why it’s happening, and how
to fix it.
Outside of the clinic, Jackie enjoys spending time with her family, playing pickleball, riding bikes,
and exercising
If you’re ready to get answers, feel better, and take control of your health, Jackie is here to guide
you every step of the way
Paul received his NCCPA certification as a Physician Assistant from the United States Army and the University of Nebraska Medical Center. During his military career he participated in multiple deployments to Afghanistan, Iraq and Africa. He has overseen Soldier Health Clinics for Infantry Brigade Combat Teams in Schofield Barracks Hawaii and at Fort Campbell. After retirement from the military, Paul returned to the Fort Campbell area with his Wife and their five children eager to start a new chapter in life and in medicine.
Helping individuals achieve their personal goals and live longer healthier lives is his new focus. He is motivated by the positive changes he has seen in his hormone replacement patients and is excited about continuing to work with the Optimize U family.
As a Vanderbilt graduate, Dr. Howard studied at Harvard and conducted research at Massachusetts General Hospital. Upon earning his degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, he completed his residency and fellowship training at UK and Vanderbilt.
Dr. Howard is interested in the mental health benefits of hormone optimization. With a background in psychiatry and addiction medicine, he provides a unique perspective on hormone optimization, which he sees as a necessary foundation for one’s health and vitality. Dr. Howard’s journey with hormone optimization has been nothing short of transformative. He is enthusiastic to share his knowledge and experience with his patients, helping them to look and feel their best.
Dr. Howard is licensed to practice medicine in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Ohio. He provides aesthetic services such as Botox in addition to hormone optimization.