Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers, DO, DO
DPC Family Medicine physician, Chattanooga, TN
Essence of Health Wellness ClinicDr. Toombs-Withers founded Essence of Health Wellness Clinic in Chattanooga and blends medicine with plant-based nutrition.
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About Dr. Toombs-Withers
Dr. Toombs-Withers earned her osteopathic medical degree at Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed a family medicine residency at The University of Cincinnati and Christ Hospital, and she also completed fellowship training in obesity medicine. She founded Essence of Health Wellness Clinic and Coaching in Chattanooga in 2019 and added a second location in Atlanta, Georgia in 2026.
Her concierge care brings together medicine, plant-based nutrition and athletic training for preventive and chronic care. She has followed a plant-based diet for many years and uses it when she teaches patients about chronic disease. She sees patients ages 12 and up.
Office and telehealth visits include up to 60 minutes one-on-one with her, plus private email access between sessions. She also offers to speak at employer, church and public wellness events.
Membership and fees
The Lifestyle and Functional Medicine Membership costs $265 per month for patients who have completed the Foundational Assessment.
Partners or multiple family members get a 10% discount, and paying 12 months in full brings one free month and a bonus course.
The membership includes routine in-office physical exams with priority scheduling, group health and nutrition coaching, discounted advanced lab testing, virtual visits, and private text and email access to the doctor.
$265 per month
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Questions patients ask
Does Dr. Toombs-Withers take insurance, or offer a membership?
The practice runs a concierge model with a Lifestyle and Functional Medicine Membership, and it offers fee-for-service care to non-members. Essence of Health Wellness Clinic does not bill insurance. Patients can still turn to insurance or HSA/FSA funds for out-of-network care, labs and prescriptions.
How much does a membership at Essence of Health Wellness Clinic cost?
The Lifestyle and Functional Medicine Membership costs $265 per month for patients who have completed the Foundational Assessment. Partners or multiple family members get a 10% discount.
Where did Dr. Toombs-Withers train?
She earned her osteopathic degree at Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed a family medicine residency at The University of Cincinnati and Christ Hospital. She also completed fellowship training in obesity medicine.
Does Dr. Toombs-Withers offer telehealth?
Yes, her visits can be in the office or by telehealth.
Where is Dr. Toombs-Withers's office?
She founded Essence of Health Wellness Clinic and Coaching in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The clinic added a second location in Atlanta, Georgia in 2026.
