James M. Farmer, MD
About James M. Farmer, MD
Ignite Wellness Clinic, located in Roanoke, Virginia, is a leading orthopedic and integrative medicine center that blends traditional musculoskeletal expertise with cutting‑edge wellness therapies. The practice serves patients across Roanoke and Salem, offering a comprehensive approach to joint health, sports injuries, and chronic pain while emphasizing non‑surgical, evidence‑based treatments. The clinic’s regenerative medicine portfolio includes platelet‑rich plasma (PRP) injections, biologic therapies, and hormone‑optimizing protocols that support tissue repair and reduce inflammation. In addition, Ignite provides IV ketamine infusions and IV nutritional therapy to address treatment‑resistant depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain, positioning the practice as a hub for non‑surgical joint pain relief and mental health restoration. Founded by Dr. James M. Farmer, MD, a double board‑certified orthopedic surgeon with over 56 combined years of healthcare experience, the team also includes Nurse Anesthetist Sheila Farmer, CRNA, MSN, who administers anesthesia and ketamine therapies. Their credentials, affiliations with Virginia Tech athletics, and recognition as top orthopedic physicians underscore the clinic’s authority and commitment to patient‑centered care. With services ranging from minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine to hormone replacement therapy, IV hydration, and a full suite of nutraceuticals, Ignite Wellness Clinic delivers a holistic, multidisciplinary model that helps patients achieve lasting wellness and functional recovery.