About Us
Conveniently Located to Serve Southern Maine & Portland, Portsmouth, and Boston
About Us
Horizon Longevity Wellness
Horizon Longevity is composed of a team of highly skilled and educated physicians, providers, advisors and healthcare professionals passionate about preventative medicine, holistic wellness and longevity with quality. We are dedicated to enabling measurable change in your body and metabolism to improve both quality and length of life. With a deep understanding of traditional medicine and the latest advances in medical science, we offer a superior commitment to individualized care, providing our patients with the knowledge and tools they need to not only thrive, but to extend the joys of life.
At Horizon Longevity, we address the critical aspects of health that impact your longevity: exercise, nutrition, sleep, judicious use of medications, hormones, other therapies, and emotional well-being to support your individual needs and goals. Our program brings together physicians, specialists, and healthcare professionals from diverse fields to create a unified, interdisciplinary program tailored to your individual needs.
By harnessing the collective knowledge and experience of our team, we are able to provide actionable insights into your current health, and to suggest strategies to optimize and extend your health and wellness into the future. With Horizon Longevity, you can trust that you’re receiving the most comprehensive and cutting-edge care available, all in one place.
Why Choose Us?
Physician-Led Care:
Our clinic is led by experienced physicians who are experts in the fields of longevity and wellness.
Personalized Plans:
Every patient receives a customized plan tailored to their unique health needs and goals.
Cutting-Edge Techniques:
We utilize the latest research and advanced medical technologies to ensure the best outcomes using the latest in those advances in medicine that are geared to providing a longer life with quality.
Meet Our Providers
Horizon Longevity is composed of a team of highly skilled and educated physicians, providers, advisors and healthcare professionals passionate about preventative medicine, holistic wellness and longevity with quality.
Michael Bedecs, D.O.
Dr. Michael Bedecs is a distinguished physician specializing in longevity medicine, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, regenerative medicine and anti-aging wellness. A lifelong enthusiast of health and fitness, Dr. Bedecs has spent decades studying—and practicing—the philosophy of not just living long but living well. As the owner and medical director of Horizon Longevity, he specializes in helping both men and women enhance their quality of life for today and into the future.
Dr. Bedecs is a triple board-certified physician that combines traditional medicine with advanced functional medicine to develop customized programs that promote optimal health and performance.
Horizon Longevity is the brainchild of Dr. Bedecs and Dr. Demers and has been thoughtfully developed in an effort to help those in Maine, New England and across the country gain access to unparalleled insights about their health and wellbeing so they can make informed decisions that will enhance their wellbeing and their chance at a long, healthy life.
Dr. Bedecs is also the owner and medical director of one of New England’s preeminent anti-aging clinics. He has undergone extensive training at the renowned Cenegenics Institute and is certified by The American Board of Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine. Under his leadership, Horizon Longevity patients receive the most personalized, VIP treatment available, with enhanced physician access and availability.
Marc Demers, MD, FACS, FSSO
Dr. Marc Demers brings decades of experience in superior patient care to Horizon Longevity, assisting men and women in optimizing their health, wellness and chance at optimal longevity. His passion for fitness, health, and wellness has been a consistent part of his personal and professional life.
After earning his medical degree from Boston University, Dr. Demers completed his general surgery training at Maine Medical Center. He then undertook a fellowship in surgical oncology at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, one of the world’s largest cancer centers. For 20 years, he served as a distinguished surgical oncologist at Orlando Regional Medical Center in Florida, where he established a prominent breast care center that continues to thrive today. In recent years, he has shifted his specialization to helping individuals understand their health and wellness in a more comprehensive and proactive manner, specializing in longevity wellness, bioidentical hormone replacement and regenerative medicine.
Dr. Demers’ health philosophy encompasses exercise, diet, sleep, emotional health, and medications, aligning with the teachings of Dr. Peter Attia. He believes that optimizing these factors provides the best opportunity for extending both lifespan and health span. At Horizon Longevity, he helps patients integrate this holistic approach into their busy lives.
Dr. Demers has deep roots in Maine and fond childhood memories of visiting the state from Massachusetts. In his free time, he enjoys playing the flute, long-distance swimming, and spending time with his wife Amy and their two children in Boston.
Anita Nicholson
Anita Nicholson, MSN, FNP-BC, APRN, is an expert in longevity and integrative wellness, with a focus on helping both men and women optimize their health and wellbeing. As a highly experienced nurse practitioner, Anita is dedicated to addressing the unique needs of each patient, using a personalized and holistic approach to support healthy aging. She offers comprehensive care that includes physical, emotional, and sexual health, empowering her patients to live their best lives at every stage.
With over two decades of medical experience, Anita has become a sought-after educator and speaker, known for her expertise in hormone balancing, sexual health, and wellness strategies that promote longevity.
Anita earned her Certificate in Integrative Medicine from the University of Arizona, a prestigious program designed to equip healthcare professionals with the tools to support optimal health. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing and a Certificate of Graduate Study in Nursing Education from the University of Southern Maine and has completed the Nurse Educator Academy at Johns Hopkins University. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Dalhousie University in Canada, where she also completed the Critical Care Nurse Academy. Her background includes six years of service as an Army Medic for the Canadian Armed Forces Reserve.
Anita’s passion for helping individuals achieve longevity and vitality through a comprehensive, integrative approach has transformed the lives of countless patients. At Horizon Longevity, her goal is to support men and women in living healthier, fuller lives for as long as possible.
In her free time, Anita enjoys yoga, meditation, running, and spending quality time with her family.
Pamela Bither, CMA, AFAA
Pamela Bither, CMA, AFAA is the Longevity Coordinator at Horizon Longevity. A long-time personal trainer, medical assistant, and four-time Boston Marathon qualifier, Pam brings a wealth of expertise in creating a healthy, robust life and making it fit into a busy schedule. She leads by example and understands the problems facing us all as we cope with aging. “Free time – What’s that? I have two teenage daughters!”
Despite her busy career, Pam even managed to write a book for children focused upon the importance of kindness.
Pam is clear and compassionate, and guides our patients toward their longevity and wellness goals. Athleticism aside, Pam draws from a deep spirituality and from nature, taking advantage of Maine’s great outdoors.
Annemarie Dawson
Annemarie Dawson is the clinical manager and also serves as a medical assistant at Horizon Longevity, bringing more than two decades of experience in patient care and medical assisting to our clients. Her dedication to patient wellbeing and her enthusiasm for patient education, set the practice apart, ensuring superior, empathetic and comprehensive patient care.
After years working in the public school system in Cumberland, Annemarie felt a continued draw to health and wellness and pursued a BA in psychology. She then went on to get the CMA certification and found a new passion for helping educate and assist CMA hopefuls. She was recruited by her own educators to teach advanced phlebotomy and medical lab assistant classes and spent 9 years helping transfer advanced skills and expertise to providers in and around the region.
She was then recruited to be the lead medical assistant at one of Maine’s largest and most renowned medical aesthetics practices and one of New England’s most prominent anti-aging and regenerative medicine clinics.
Today she supports Horizon Longevity as a medical assistant, supporting all aspects of patient care to make every experience unique and individualized.
Experience the Horizon Longevity Difference
With Horizon Longevity, you can trust that you’re receiving the most advanced testing and analysis available, coupled with physician-led care and personalized support. We have decades of experience providing premium healthcare to patients, with highly skilled and certified physicians and providers overseeing every step of your journey.
With us, you’re here for the long haul. Longevity is the future, and we’re here to make sure you get there and enjoy that long, fulfilling life in the best condition possible.
Live long, live well.
The Horizon Longevity Difference
What is Longevity Medicine?
Longevity medicine represents the future of wellness—shifting the focus from merely treating illness to proactively optimizing health and longevity and preempting illness where possible.
In a world where chronic diseases and age-related ailments are increasingly prevalent, longevity medicine offers a proactive and preventive approach that empowers individuals to take control of their health. Our approach seeks to help you avoid common ailments and conditions where possible, and to reduce their impact upon the quality of your life. It is an investment in your future.
Longevity medicine holds the promise of not just extending lifespan, but also lessening morbidity, ensuring that individuals can thrive well into their later years. Embracing longevity medicine means embracing a future where individuals not only live longer but also live better, healthier lives.