Dr. SHAYLA TOOMBS-WITHERS, DO | DPC Provider | DPC Directory
Family Medicine
About
Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers, DO, is the founder and lead physician of Essence of Health Wellness Clinic & Coaching in Chattanooga, TN. She practices a Direct Primary Care (DPC) concierge model that emphasizes long, unhurried appointments, transparent pricing, and a partnership approach to health. By combining preventive medicine, functional and lifestyle medicine, and plant‑based nutrition, she empowers patients to take charge of their health and address the root causes of chronic disease.
Dr. Toombs-Withers earned her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from the Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed residency training in Family Medicine at The University of Cincinnati and Christ Hospital. She is double board‑certified in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine, holds certifications in Plant‑Based Nutrition, Menopause, and Functional Medicine through the Institute for Functional Medicine, and integrates these specialties into a holistic, patient‑centered DPC practice.
Education
Medical School: Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Family Medicine - University of Cincinnati and Christ Hospital (TN)
- Residency Family Medicine - University of Cincinnati and Christ Hospital (TN)
Board Certification & Credentials
Degree: Doctor of Osteopathy
Specialty: Family Medicine
Board Certified: Double Board-Certified in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine
Designations: Certified Functional Medicine Physician (IFM), Certified Menopause Specialist, Certified Plant-Based Nutrition
Licensing
NPI Number: 1710187406 Active
Primary License: Tennessee (TN) - 2866
DPC Experience
Started DPC: 2019