Barbara Dougherty, MSN, CRNP
Barb practices integrative and preventive medicine and specializes in helping men and women balance their hormones and optimize health and wellness. Barb has always had a keen interest in functional medicine and hormonal health.
Spending much of her career in emergency and primary care medicine, Barb has seen first-hand the effects that chronic disease has on people as they age. She strives to help men and women avoid disease and enjoy optimal health and wellness at every stage of life. She believes people can age beautifully, avoid chronic disease, and live longer, more vibrant lives – given the right tools and information.
Barb, a native Philadelphian, holds a certificate in Nutritional Therapy. She is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, the Holistic Nurses Association and the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.
Barb lives locally with her 3 daughters, husband and dog. She enjoys all things active including hiking, biking, and weightlifting. Barb loves to read and considers herself a life-long learner.
Barbara Dougherty, MSN, CRNP
Ashley Harris
As Office Manager of YoungerMeMD, Ashley manages the overall operations of Dr. Varano’s practice, while providing patient education and support.
Ashley grew up outside of Philadelphia and has worked in the health, wellness, and spa industry for over 15 years. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Management from Chestnut Hill College. She started her career as a Front Desk lead at an award-winning Philadelphia spa and then moved into the role of Spa Director of a medical spa in Wayne and a boutique spa in Ambler, PA.
Ashley developed a strong passion for wellness after working in the spa environment surrounded by massage therapists, estheticians, and plastic surgeons. She learned the benefits of combining clinical with holistic practices for combating aging and feeling rejuvenated. Ashley joined over 9 years ago and is dedicated to ensuring a wonderful patient experience from start to finish while supporting the team around her.
When not at the office, she also works as a marketing consultant for area businesses and volunteers for her church. Ashley also enjoys spending time with her husband, her two young daughters, and Bichon Frise, Happy.
Jessica Kresge
As the executive assistant of Dr. Kenneth Varano at YoungerMeMD for 8+ years, Jessica acts as the communicative bridge for patient and physician communication. She assists with both medical and administrative tasks in the office.
Jessica enjoys seeking out future opportunities for the practice and is responsible for managing and maintaining patient charts. Jessica is an enthusiastic member of YoungerMeMD and loves the wellness-focused environment and fostering patient relationships to promote success.
She is passionate about Dr. Varano’s CardioRes-Q program and is our lead cardiac technician for in-house screenings.
Jessica grew up locally and graduated from Penn Foster Online School, working previously in customer service and restaurant management. In her free time she enjoys cooking, gardening, and spending time outdoors with her Chocolate Lab, Savannah.
