SHAYLA TOOMBS-WITHERS

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.