
Does this sound familiar?
You start strong in January with your health goals, but lose steam by February
You've tried multiple diets without lasting results
Your labs come back "normal," but you still feel exhausted and inflamed
You've been told to "just eat less and move more," but that hasn't worked
You've been told "you're too young for it to be your hormones" but you know something is "off"
The truth? Most resolutions fail because they ignore what your body actually needs to heal and thrive.
This free, doctor-approved checklist walks you through the 5 critical foundations I assess with every patient before we talk about weight loss, hormone optimization, or lifestyle changes:
When you address these foundations first, everything else becomes easier.
An easy to follow self-assessment to identify where your body needs support
Clear red flags that signal it's time to get professional guidance
Science-backed explanations of why these 5 foundations matter
Your next steps toward physician-guided metabolic and hormone optimization
BONUS: Instant access to my FREE 7-Day Foundations Reset email series
Download your free checklist and start your health reset the right way

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, Certification in Functional Medicine from The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), Certification as a Menopause Practitioner (MSCP) from The Menopause Society, 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.”
Be Advised: The information and resources shared within The Doctor-Approved New Year Health Reset Checklist are for informational purposes only and should never be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from your doctor or other qualified medical provider. These resources are not intended to diagnose, treat, nor cure any type of disease or health condition.