Brant W. Thomas, MD

"Brant W. Thomas M.D. is cofounder of Lifeway Family Physicians with his wife Laura Heiby M.D. Dr. Thomas's main focus is on helping people maximize their physical health, and energize their commitment to leading a great life.

Originally born in Kingston, New York, Dr. Thomas moved to Blacksburg, Virginia and graduated from Virginia Tech in 1979 with a degree in biochemistry. He was a member of the student-run rescue squad while at Virginia Tech, and worked in a local nursing home for his summer job. He then attended the Medical College of Virginia, and was class Vice President for his first two years. He graduated in 1983, and began his Family Practice residency in the Medical College of Virginia system. Dr. Thomas then joined Great Neck Family Practice in 1986. He served on numerous committees at Virginia Beach General Hospital, and was Chairman of the Department of Family Practice in 1996, and 1997."

"Lifeway Plus is a membership medical practice where the focus is on you – a unique individual with your own personal story. We get to know you deeply, and understand your goals and aspirations. We combine the high-tech tools of today with the high touch practices of the past to design a wellness program that will enable you to have "Vitality for Life".

Living healthy is a journey, and your road to "Vitality for Life" starts when you join Lifeway Plus. We are proactive, and focus on preventive care with wellness evaluations. We utilize advanced cardiovascular testing, and in-depth consultations in order to identify your specific health goals.

The medical environment is rapidly changing, and we are committed to making a difference. We aim to prevent cardiovascular disease from being the leading cause of death, to stop the epidemic of diabetes, and to holistically deal with stress and depression. We will provide coaching to encourage healthy eating and exercise habits to reverse the growth of obesity."