Discover your path to wellness by starting with these FREE resources!

Welcome friend! I'm Dr. Shayla, Board Certified Family Medicine, Obesity Medicine and Functional Medicine Physician. I created these free resources because every individual deserves access to root-cause solutions for hormone health, metabolic regulation, and sustainable wellness, not just quick fixes or outdated advice. Whether you're struggling with stubborn weight, unexplained fatigue, or simply want to optimize your health, you'll find practical, physician-approved guidance here. No fluff! No fads! Just proven and practical guidance you can implement today.
Thanks for stopping by!

Shayla Toombs-Withers, DO


Choose Your Starting Point

The Doctor-Approved New Year Health Reset Checklist

Skip the unrealistic resolutions! This practical, step-by-step checklist walks you through the self assessment needed before you dive into another diet, group, or grab another bottle of supplements. No deprivation required. Perfect if you're ready to prioritize yourself without overwhelm.

What You'll Find:

The 5 key categories to focus on when starting your health reset

A printable checklist to serve as your personal guide

Physician insights into why these keys are important and the impact to your health

Nourish and Flourish 5-Day Challenge

Transform your relationship with food in just five days. This guided challenge provides daily actionable steps to reset your metabolism, reduce inflammation, and discover what truly nourishes your body. Perfect for busy folks who are on the go but are ready to break free from restriction and find food freedom. 

What You'll Get:

Daily video lessons to guide you along each habit transforming step

Simple meal planning framework along with daily recipes

A habit tracker checklist and more...

Ditch The Diet Class

Discover the mindful strategies that can help you overcome your condition of Insulin Resistance and reignite your Metabolic Health naturally, without another Fad Diet! In this physician-led masterclass, you'll learn the metabolic truth behind sustainable weight management and how to work with your body, not against it.

What You'll Discover:

The metabolic reason diets backfire

A holistic strategy that addresses the root causes of insulin resistance

How to improve your health and feel your best self without more medications

Essence of Health Tea Time Podcast

Join me and invited guest experts as we "spill the tea" with honest conversations on all things health, wellness, and plant based nutrition. Each episode breaks down the latest health news and research through an evidence based, holistic physician lens, giving you the knowledge to make informed decisions to take charge of your health. It's Tea Time!


Essence of Health - Health & Wellness Discussion Group

Join us over on Facebook where you can connect with like-minded individuals on the same journey to sustainable health. This supportive community is your space to ask questions, share wins, and access exclusive wellness tips from Dr. Shayla and fellow group members.


Insulin Resistance Diet Support Group for Women Professionals

If you're navigating insulin resistance, PCOS, prediabetes, diabetes, or hormonal imbalance, this all female, specialized community provides targeted support. Get meal ideas to heal your metabolic condition, metabolic health strategies, and encouragement from women who truly understand the journey. Join us over on Facebook and get the support you need right now.


Wellness Tips in your Inbox

Sign up for the Essence of Health Newsletter for health optimization tips right in your email inbox each week. Each newsletter features actionable health tips, the latest research based guidelines for your health, metabolic and hormone health insights, recipes and more to inspire your wellness journey.

Email Newsletter Subscribers Receive:

Easy to follow evidence-based wellness tips

Exclusive content not shared elsewhere

Early access to new Essence of Health programs and events

FREE Consultation with Dr. Shayla

Ready to explore personalized care? Schedule your free consultation today to discuss your health goals and discover how our concierge, Lifestyle and Functional Medicine Membership based program can transform your health. This is for you if you are seeking weight loss support, hormone optimization, gut health balance, metabolic health support, or answers to why you don't feel like your best self. Let's explore if we're the right fit to partner on your wellness journey.

Perfect if you're:

Tired of "band-aid" type of solutions

Ready to discover the root of your symptoms and conditions

Committed to sustainable change


Your Healthiest Chapter Starts Today

These free resources are just the beginning. Whether you're ready to join a challenge, dive into a course, or explore personalized care, you're taking an important step toward the quality of life and sustainable health you deserve.

Questions? Email me at essenceofhealthwellnessclinic@gmail.com 

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