The Essence of Health
One-on-One Metabolic Wellness Coaching Program
Your 12 Week Prescription for transformation to break free from the cycle of yo-yo dieting and get your mind focused, your muscles moving, and your body properly nourished to lose weight, improve your health, prevent and reverse your condition of Insulin Resistance and Hormonal Imbalance with a holistic approach to overall health and wellness.
Transforming your health and improving your quality of life
IS DOABLE!
"My health is important but..."
I work too much to spend any time on improving my health
There are so many diet plans out there and it's overwhelming
I have too many health conditions and the medication is woking just fine
I'm not really feeling motivated to make a change
Essence of Health Clients Achieve Results!
Meet Debra!
Meet Sherrie!
Here's the thing!
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
It's important to take charge of your health today!
The longer you wait, the greater the challenge becomes.
"With my Mind Body Balance concept, my mission is to give you the solution to living your best life. Let's improve your health and wellness together to help you lose those stubborn pounds, lower your blood sugar, reverse pre-diabetes and diabetes, lose those frustrating symptoms of hormonal imbalance, and give you a renewed sense of confidence in your body. Get motivated and develop the healthy lifestyle you desire.
The Essence of Health is in YOU!"
Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers
Improving your health doesn't have to be an exhausting task.
However, you do need the proper tools to achieve sustainable life change.
And some help from a trusted expert.
Start seeing results in as little as 6 weeks with our one of a kind Metabolic Wellness Coaching Program.
How it works:
One on One coaching with Dr. Shayla, every week for 12 weeks
Continuous Glucose Monitoring for 1 month
Daily support with direct personal messaging access to Dr. Shayla to develop and monitor your Personalized Wellness Plan
The Results you've been waiting for!
This process gets us to the ROOT CAUSE of your condition to sustainably improve your health.
MINDSET
Positive thinking, a sound mind, and awareness of those things that are disease promoting versus health promoting is important in the overall balance of health and wellness.
NUTRITION
You are what you eat. Knowing what to put on your plate can either promote disease or can make significant changes in your health. Learn how food can be as helpful as medicine.
INTENTIONAL
MOVEMENT
Your daily routine can affect your overall health and mood. Learn to move with a purpose of health promotion and disease prevention.
Essence of Health Clients Achieve Results:
"My blood pressure is already lower and I'm feeling better in just two weeks from just ONE of the things you told me to do."
--Recent Coaching Client who experiences High Blood Pressure and Chronic Fatigue
Imagine a life where you could...
"Crack The Code" On Dieting
Finally understand how to eat instead of trying to “crack the code” on dieting or chasing the latest fad diet.
Confidently Make Food Choices
Feel confident when you opened the fridge, dine out to eat, or go to a family event.
Live The Quality of Life You Deserve
You could live your busy life and have sustainable solutions to your heath issues right now.
Join The Community
Be in a community of cheerleaders encouraging you as you reach your health goals.
Have A Personalized Health Plan
You are an individual. You deserve a customized health plan to meet your unique goals.
Have The Best Year Ever
Spend each day taking charge of your body and health instead of just letting life and the myriad of symptoms you deal with on a daily basis, happen to you.
Essence of Health Clients Achieve Results:
"I can't believe that I have already lost 16 lbs. I've learned to eat healthier foods that make me feel full. I'm losing weight, not hungry, and making healthier choices."
--Recent client with chronic challenges with weight gain
I have news for you!
- Weight Loss
- Less Fatigue and More Energy
- Better Sleep
- A Better Mood
- Less Medications
- Hormonal Balance
- Lower Blood Sugar
- Sustainable HEALTH and WELLNESS
It's possible.
And what I want to help you achieve.
That's why I created The Essence of Health Metabolic Wellness Coaching Program.
Essence of Health Clients Achieve Results:
"I lost 10 pounds without really trying just by implementing the simple changes we discussed."
--Long Term Client who experienced challenges with weight gain and Type 2 Diabetes
Introducing The Essence of Health
Metabolic Wellness Coaching Program
What's Included:
(A Total Value of over $17,000)
Coaching
Accessibility
The Essence Health Metabolic Wellness Coaching Program provides a sustainable transformation in your health and overall wellness. To achieve this level of transformation you deserve to have an expert at your fingertips to guide you along the way. Unsure of what to order on date night at your favorite restaurant? Traveling for work and concerned about derailing your personalized health plan? Headed to a family event and not sure how to navigate it in a way that continues to promote health? No worries! You'll also gain direct messaging access via our Private Slack Page to send quick questions and messages to Dr. Toombs-Withers for daily advice to keep you on track with your health plan. (Value $3,500)
Detailed Assessment
The Metabolic Wellness Coaching Program is designed to get to the ROOT CAUSE of your condition of Insulin Resistance and Hormonal Imbalance. As part of your Metabolic Assessment you'll receive TWO Continuous Glucose Monitors to assess how your body responds to certain foods, stress, sleep, and more.
You'll also receive lab testing recommendations to discuss with your Personal Physician that go beyond traditional lab testing to get to the root cause of your condition so that we can help you to achieve results sustainably.
(Value $2,500)
Self Paced Curriculum
Time is precious and everyone works at their own pace. Using your Healthy Living Workbook, and the accompanying companion Video Course Series you'll have on the go pre-recorded guidance each week of the program. Watch or listen from any device to learn how to properly read food labels, which macronutrients are important, why, and how to healthfully implement them into your personalized plan; develop an understanding of stress, sleep, and how additional lifestyle factors may be impacting your Metabolic condition and how to overcome these challenges with ease. (Value $2,500)
Extras
When you join, the goal is to ensure your success! Have a collection of additional resources at your fingertips including our plant based nutrition library collection, a personal trainer workout video session, yoga video sessions, recipes, printable guides, previous group masterclass recordings and more. (Value $1,500)
BONUSES:
Total Value of $1,050
Bonus #1:
Food Sensitivity Testing
Identifying specific food triggers that may contribute to inflammation and hinder metabolic function is vital to your success in improving your Insulin Resistance Condition and Hormonal Imbalance. We will use this dietary information to optimize your individualized nutrition plan, fostering better metabolic health outcomes.
(Value $350)
Bonus #2
Comprehensive Lifestyle Program
Achieve a balance within optimal nutrition, intentional movement, stress management, and those other lifestyle factors that impact metabolic health. This virtual app includes calming guided meditations, fitness workouts for every level of fitness, and fun challenges to keep you motivated. You'll be well on your way to successfully achieving your health goals.
(Value $150)
Bonus #3:
MBBC Group Membership Program
Community is an important part of reaching a goal; as members are inspired in a way that promotes a sense of self-discovery as well as a special group connection and relationship building with others. Studies have shown that those who are a part of a positive community of individuals increase their chances for achieving a goal more often than those who attempt achievement alone. Gain 3 months of Enrollment into The Mind Body Balance Collective for FREE.(Value $350)
ADDITIONAL PAY IN FULL BONUS:
When you Pay in Full, not only do you SAVE over $500, but you'll also receive a FREE Healthy Plant Based Meal Kit to get you started with healthy eating in a way that revitalizes your metabolism to kickstart your health journey.
(Value $200)
A Total Value of over $17,000
But you can take charge of your health today for an investment that is less per day than the cost of a restaurant meal!
And gain benefits that will last a lifetime!
How much is a lifetime of good health and wellness worth to you?
No need to delay any further!
Ready to begin your transformation today!
VIDEO COURSE CURRICULUM
In this lesson you will:
- Become more knowledgable about the basics of health and the determinants of health.
- Learn the key factors that best determine your risks for and surrounding Obesity.
- Learn the numbers that everyone should know and be routinely tracking to monitor their health.
In this lesson you will:
- Learn the SMART technique to develop sustainable, achievable health goals.
- Utilize the SMART technique to create your personalized plan for improving your health.
- Develop an accountability method to increase your chances of reaching your goals.
In this lesson you will:
- Learn the basis and guidelines for multiple ways of nourishing your body.
- Gain the resources for a solid, sustainable, personalized nutrition plan.
- Develop a nutrition plan to catapult you to achieving your health goals.
In this lesson you will:
- Learn to read food labels like a pro!
- Learn how to calculate exactly the amount of nutritional intake you are consuming.
- Learn how to decipher and interpret the buzz words on food labels to decrease confusion about what you are consuming.
In this lesson you will:
- Learn about the macronutrient - carbohydrates and why they are important in our diet.
- Discover the different types of carbohydrates and how this is listed on a food label.
- Learn about the Glycemic Index and how it can impact your health.
- Advance your personalized nutrition plan with the right combination of healthy carbohydrates.
In this lesson you will:
- Learn about the macronutrient - fats and why they are important in our diet.
- Discover the different types of fats and how this is listed on a food label.
- Learn which fats promote disease and are likely prohibiting you from reaching your health goals.
- Learn how to healthfully incorporate fat into your diet for health promotion.
In this lesson you will:
- Learn about the macronutrient - proteins and why they are important in our diet.
- Discover the non-obvious sources of protein that should be on your plate.
- Develop a personalized nutrition plan to optimize the healthful proteins in your diet.
In this lesson you will:
- Learn the health benefits of Intermittent Fasting.
- Learn how to meal plan with your specific health goal in mind.
- Develop a method for planning your nutritional consumption ahead, before your days are busy, so that the thought work of "what am I going to eat" is no longer a challenge.
In this lesson you will:
- Discover the health benefits of a plant predominant diet.
- Learn how to healthfully start on a plant predominant nutrition plan.
- Learn how to create a meal that promotes health, prevents, and reverses chronic disease.
In this lesson you will:
- Learn the health benefits of intentional movement.
- Learn exactly the regimen of exercise you need to promote weight loss.
- Develop a personalized strategy for incorporating intentional movement into you day to promote weight loss and prevent weight gain.
In this lesson you will:
- Learn the important role exercise plays in the prevention of many chronic diseases.
- Learn some additional forms of intentional movement to incorporate into your exercise routine to prevent disease and injury.
- Develop a personalized strategy for incorporating specific forms of intentional movement in your day to improve your mental health and wellbeing.
In this lesson you will:
- Learn the important role sleep has in the prevention and reversal of chronic disease.
- Learn the connection between sleep and obesity.
- Develop a personalized strategy and plan to achieve quality sleep.
- Learn the connection between stress, obesity and chronic disease.
- Learn what foods and supplements aid in reducing stress.
- Develop a personalized strategy and plan for stress management to reduce the risk of the harmful effects of stress.
- Plant Based Nutrition Resources
- Grocery Shopping Lists for your specific dietary needs
- How to get the necessary Vitamins and Minerals in food
Essence of Health Clients Achieve Results
Our Clients are happy to share their experience. However, due to the personal and sensitive nature of our work, identity is kept confidential.
"I feel better than I have felt in several years since I started your program. I'm looking forward to getting back to the person I used to be."
--Devoted Client who experiences several chronic metabolic conditions and challenges with weight
"My goals were to control my chronic conditions through diet and exercise. I was successful with reducing medication under Dr. Toombs-Withers' care."
--Motivated Client who experiences Diabetes, High Blood Pressure and challenges with weight
Is this the right program for you?
The Metabolic Wellness Coaching Program is for you if:
- You are ready for a transformation in your health.
- You are concerned that you may be at risk for a chronic, preventable, disease.
- You want to lose weight using healthy, safe methods.
- You are not looking for a fad diet, nor "magic weight loss pills" only.
- You already have Pre-Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Chronic Obesity, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), Metabolic Syndrome, or a feeling of Hormonal Imbalance that has been challenging to get under control.
- You know that your health is a high priority and you are ready to take charge and invest in your health and wellbeing.
Ready to get started?
Let The Essence of Health help you get back to your happy place
Don't spend another moment worrying about compromising your health!
Get your confidence back as you discover your Mind Body Balance
You know that the time is NOW. Get started TODAY.
Stress less, find your inner peace as you know you are developing the healthiest version of you
Your roadmap to health is waiting for you.
Schedule your Personalized Strategy Session to get started TODAY!
Shayla Toombs Withers, DO, FAAFP
About Dr. Toombs-Withers
Having practiced a plant based diet for numerous years, Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers has strived to incorporate her lifestyle into educating her patients in how to improve and overcome their chronic diseases as a Family Physician. She founded Essence of Health Wellness Clinic & Coaching in Chattanooga, TN in 2019 so that she could combine her deep knowledge of medicine, plant based nutrition, and athletic training to provide Preventative and Chronic Care to her patients using a unique concierge model of care. Dr. Toombs-Withers earned a Doctorate Degree in 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 has also completed additional Fellowship Training in Obesity Medicine and holds a Certificate of Plant Based Nutrition. Her basis for health are in line with two of her favorite quotes “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” and “let food be thy medicine.”
Have Questions?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I'm a busy professional with very little free time. Is this program right for me?
This program was designed with the busy professional in mind. This program is a 3 month long experience to allow you to achieve SUSTAINABLE results at an unrushed pace. You'll have Dr. Shayla personally guiding you step by step so that you aren't wasting your time with Dr. Google trying to figure it all out on your own. The accompanying Video Course is self paced and can be accessed on any device with internet access through the Zenler app. If you have at least 1 hour per week to dedicate to your health and wellness, then you can be successful with this program.
How long is this program?
This program is a 3 month long program designed to give you the tools to maintain your good health for a lifetime. Studies have shown that it takes at least about 70 days to change a habit. And, it takes at least 3 months for health conditions to show measurable change. This program is designed to prevent and reverse chronic disease. Chronic conditions aren't developed overnight. They also aren't reversed overnight. We want you to gain tools for your health to achieve SUSTAINABLE changes to help you live your best, healthiest version of you. To do so, you need to be ready to invest an adequate amount of time.
What chronic conditions can this program prevent and reverse?
If you follow the guidelines outlined within The Essence of Health you will gain the tools to prevent and/or reverse conditions of Insulin Resistance and Hormonal Imbalance including pre-diabetes, Diabetes, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), Chronic Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome, and Hypothyroidism.
I've tried multiple diets in the past. You name it; I've tried it. How is this program different?
This program is different because it encourages you and shows you just how to step off of the "diet train" and instead develop sustainable, life long, healthful nutritional tools to achieve your goals. Using our Metabolic Wellness analysis and holistic approach, we get to the ROOT CAUSE of your insulin resistance and structure a personalized plan for you to overcome your condition.
I don't like to cook. I don't know how to cook. I don't have time to cook. Will this program work for me?
Yes, this is the program for you and will work for you. Healthy meals can be simple to prepare and obtain. Getting healthy food options on your plate doesn't require an exorbitant amount of time. This program will teach you how to cook more healthfully and make healthier choices when dining out. You will learn quick and easy, delicious recipes to get a healthy meal on the table without compromising the little free time you already have.
I'm interested. Are payment plan options available?
Absolutely! Payment plan options are available through PayPal. Financing options are available through Affirm.
CLICK HERE for payment plan options.
In addition to the Health Coaching Program, I am also interested in Medication Assisted Weight Loss Therapy. Is this available at Essence of Health?
Yes. Medication Assisted Weight Loss Therapy is available for those living in states where Dr. Toombs-Withers is licensed. To obtain this service, you will need to first enroll into the Metabolic Wellness Coaching Program as this is necessary to help you achieve the best results.
There is an additional monthly fee for this service which will cover prescription management.
Dr. Toombs-Withers is Board Certified in the field of Obesity Medicine and understands the science behind obesity. There are several medications that are FDA approved for the treatment of Chronic Obesity including Semaglutide (Wegovy), Tirzepatide (Zepbound), Liraglutide (Saxenda), Phentermine, Contrave, Alli and more. Dr. Toombs-Withers will have a 1:1 consultation with you to determine what's right and safe for you according to your medical history.
Do I have to live in a certain state or country to be in this program?
No, not at all! Because this program is virtual, you can join from anywhere in the world.
The Medication Assisted Weight Loss Program for medication management does require that you live in a state within the United States where Dr. Toombs-Withers holds a medical license.
Dr. Toombs-Withers is currently licensed in over 30 states and U.S. Territories including Tennessee, Georgia, New York, New Jersey, and more.
Schedule a Personalized Strategy Session to learn more and to see if your state qualifies for the Medication Assisted Weight Loss Program.
