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Shayla Toombs-Withers

DO, FAAFP, DABOM, MSCP, FMCP-M

Physician

752 E. MLK Blvd, #102 Chattanooga, TN 37403

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Contact Details
https://www.essenceofhealthwellnessclinic.com
Practice Overview
Essence of Health is a Concierge Lifestyle Medicine Clinic offering patient care under the direction of Shayla Toombs-Withers, DO, a Triple Board-Certified Physician in Family Medicine, Obesity Medicine and Functional Medicine. Dr. Toombs-Withers also holds a Certification in Plant-Based Nutrition, is a Certified Menopause Specialist, and has received additional training in Functional Medicine through the Institute for Functional Medicine. Utilizing a Direct Care Model, the Lifestyle Medicine Membership provides acute and chronic care focused on identifying and addressing the underlying root cause of medical conditions. This approach balances conventional medical treatment with holistic, comprehensive care, emphasizing the optimization of nutrition, physical activity, and mental well-being. The clinic’s philosophy is grounded in the principles expressed in the quotations, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” and “let food be thy medicine.”
More About The Practice
Virtual Care is offered in the following states: AL, AK, CO, DE, D.C., FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, IA, KY, LA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NY, ND, OH, OK, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WI, WY.
Core Specialties
Family Medicine
Focused Health Areas
Women's Health, Lifestyle & Functional Medicine, Obesity Medicine
Additional Services
Preventive Screenings & Wellness Programs
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