


Advanced/Premier Age Management, led by John Kocka M.D., operates in Sharon Center, Ohio, delivering hormone optimization and preventive medicine protocols designed for adults seeking measurable improvements in metabolic function, body composition, and vitality. Dr. Kocka holds board certification as an Age Management Specialist through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and completed advanced training at the Cenegenetics Medical Institute, equipping him to design individualized treatment plans that address hormonal decline, metabolic dysfunction, and age-related performance issues. The clinic serves patients throughout Northeast Ohio who require in-person consultations and ongoing clinical monitoring for peptide-based therapies and comprehensive wellness programs.
Advanced/Premier Age Management - John Kocka M.D. offers an extensive peptide therapy program with 21 different peptides available, including metabolic peptides including AOD-9604, Liraglutide, growth hormone secretagogues like GHRP-2, and other specialized compounds. Treatment selection is individualized based on comprehensive health assessments and patient goals.
Dr. Kocka's clinical approach integrates comprehensive lab analysis with patient-reported outcomes to establish baseline hormone levels, metabolic markers, and inflammatory profiles before initiating peptide therapy. Initial consultations in Sharon Center involve detailed health history review, physical examination, and discussion of treatment goals, followed by customized peptide prescribing based on individual physiology and risk factors. Patients receive education on subcutaneous injection technique, dosing schedules, and expected timelines for clinical response. Follow-up appointments track progress through repeat lab work, body composition analysis, and symptom assessment, allowing for protocol adjustments as patients respond to therapy. This iterative model ensures that peptide regimens remain aligned with evolving health objectives and that side effects or suboptimal responses are addressed promptly.
Patients at Advanced/Premier Age Management typically begin with a foundational hormone assessment that evaluates thyroid function, sex hormones, adrenal status, and metabolic health markers. Based on these findings, Dr. Kocka designs multi-modal treatment plans that may combine peptide therapy with bioidentical hormone replacement, nutritional supplementation, and lifestyle modification strategies. Weight loss patients often start with GLP-1 receptor agonists alongside metabolic support peptides, while those focused on recovery and performance may receive growth hormone secretagogues paired with tissue repair peptides. The clinic's in-person model allows for hands-on training, real-time troubleshooting, and the clinical oversight necessary for complex peptide protocols that require dose titration and monitoring.
Advanced/Premier Age Management differentiates itself through Dr. Kocka's specialized training in age management medicine and the clinic's focus on evidence-based peptide prescribing within a preventive medicine framework. The Sharon Center location provides accessible care for patients across Medina County and surrounding Northeast Ohio communities who prefer face-to-face consultations and local clinical support. With a 5.0-star rating across 33 Google reviews, the practice has built a reputation for addressing energy deficits, metabolic stagnation, and age-related decline through personalized peptide and hormone protocols. The clinic's comprehensive peptide formulary—spanning metabolic, cognitive, regenerative, and performance categories—enables Dr. Kocka to construct tailored treatment plans that address multiple aspects of health optimization simultaneously, making Advanced/Premier Age Management a resource for Ohio residents seeking physician-supervised peptide therapy grounded in anti-aging medicine principles.
John Kocka M.D.· Board Certified Age Management Specialist
John Kocka M.D., Board Certified Age Management Specialist
Medical Supervisor
Dr. John Kocka is a board certified age management specialist from the American Academy of Anti Aging. He also received certification from the Cenegenetics Medical Institute and is a member of the International Hormone Society and the International Society for the Study of the Aging Male. His intensive study into the relationship between aging and low-testosterone make him a trusted resource in testosterone replacement therapy for men.
Rachel Budd, Certified Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner
Rachel has been a lead practitioner at Advanced Age Management since 2021. She has extensive medical experience caring for patients as a certified nurse practitioner since 2005, with specialized experience and in depth training in preventive medicine, hormone replacement therapy, approved peptide therapies, medical wellness, aesthetics, dermatology and chronic disease management.
Rylee Oberlin, Certified Phlebotomist
Medical Assistant
As a physician-trained medical assistant and certified phlebotomist from a family with a strong medical background, Rylee takes great pride in combining years of clinical knowledge with compassionate care.
Nick Burton, Certified Phlebotomist
Patients Care Coordinator
Nick Burton has been a valued member and team leader at Advanced Age Management team since 2017, serving as a Patient Care Coordinator, health coach and Certified Phlebotomist.
Amy Hilberg
Program Coordinator/Office Manager
Amy has been a team leader at Advanced Age Management since 2015. She has worked as our patient care coordinator, Office Manager, medical assistant, pharmacy liaison and health coach.
Topics Mentioned in Reviews
Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Safe and effective therapy for men experiencing low testosterone levels.
Hypothyroidism Therapy
Therapy aimed at managing hypothyroidism symptoms.
Hormone Replacement Therapy for Men
Comprehensive hormone replacement therapy tailored for men.
Erectile Dysfunction Treatment
Treatment options for erectile dysfunction.
Medical Peptide Therapy
Utilization of FDA-approved peptide therapies for various health benefits.
Medical Weight Loss
Medically supervised weight loss programs featuring GLP-1 and related medications.
B12 & Amino Acid Injections
Injections to support overall health and wellness.
MyPeptideMatch.com is an independent directory. We do not provide medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting any peptide therapy.