I am a registered Dietitian & Nutritionist who specialises in plant-based nutrition and vegan lifestyles. My journey into plant-based nutrition began shortly after having my first child. I now have three healthy plant-based children and my passion is helping you to succeed on your own journey towards a plant-based diet. After my five years of study at university, I was confused about some of the foods I was recommending to my patients so I begain researching about animal products. I was stunned by what I found. After years of furthering education in the field of plant-based nutrition, I am 100% confident that whole foods plant-based eating is the optinal way to eat for disease prevention, treatment and for general health and well-being. I look forward to helping you on your journey towards a healthier future.

As the Lead Consultant at Nutraceutical Health Solutions, I am resolute about the ability of plant-based nutrition in reversing disease conditions.  Participated in summits of the World Health Organisation and United Nations on Childhood Obesity as we promote the adoption of clean and healthy diets for all children of school age. I have seen several conditions improved through plant-based nutrition. 

Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers grew up in Atlanta, GA.  She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Tennessee State University in Nashville, TN in 2003 where she earned a B.S. in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. Dr. Toombs-Withers earned a Doctorate Degree in Osteopathic Medicine from the Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine located on the campus of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA in 2007.  After completing her formal medical education, Dr. Toombs-Withers continued her medical training at the University of Cincinnati, The Christ Hospital.  She is double board certified in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine.
Over the years, Dr. Toombs-Withers has served as Adjunct Associate Professor of Family and Community Medicine with the University of Cincinnati Family Medicine Residency Program and she worked as a Family Physician for a federally qualified health center caring for underserved populations in the Cincinnati area. In 2013 Dr. Toombs-Withers was named as the Medical Director for the All Care Health Center in Council  Bluffs, IA where she continued to practice family medicine and supervised a staff of physicians and nurse practitioners.
Dr. Toombs-Withers moved to Chattanooga, TN in 2015 and became a Family Medicine Physician in the UT/Erlanger Primary Care Medical Group at the Pineville Road office.  She earned a certification in Plant Based Nutrition in 2016 and the was board certified in Obesity Medicine in 2018.
Dr. Toombs- Withers has practiced a plant based diet for over 15 years and over the past 5 years she has moved to a vegan diet.  She has trained as an endurance athlete and she has completed the New York City Marathon, Chicago Marathon, Ironman Chattanooga 70.3, Ironman Augusta 70.3, Ironman Texas and a host of other endurance races.
Dr. Toombs-Withers founded the Essence of Health Wellness Clinic in Chattanooga, TN in 2019 so that  she could combine her deep knowledge of medicine, plant based nutrition, and athletic training to provide comprehensive primary care to her patients using a Direct Primary Care Model. Outside of work, Dr. Toombs-Withers is a mom for her three sons, wife, and dog wrangler.  She loves Chattanooga and all of the outdoor experiences it has to offer.  She enjoys cycling, hiking, camping, swimming, triathlons and trail running.

Hello, my name is Marty Malloy-McCoy. I am an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse who is dually board certified in both anesthesia (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) and family care (Family Nurse Practitioner). After discovering the incredible benefits of a whole food, plant based diet in my own life, I devoted myself to learning as much as I could about Lifestyle Medicine, so that I could share this powerful tool with my patients. I am now the owner and provider of Plant Based NP Lifestyle Care Center. I help my patients prevent, treat, and reverse chronic diseases; and achieve optimal health by adopting a whole food, plant based diet, and modifying lifestyle factor. I am especially passionate about ensuring that Lifestyle Care is accessible to everyone, regardless of socioeconomic status. I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to be healthy, happy, and disease free.   We can provide in person care services in the Columbus, OH area. We can also provide Telehealth care services to any person who is physically located in the State of Ohio during the time of their appointment. 

Niki Davis, MD is a “rocket scientist” turned physician. She is board certified in both family medicine and lifestyle medicine.  At age 13, she started removing animal products from her diet because she didn’t feel it was healthy. Once in college, she obtained bachelor and master degrees in mechanical engineering and worked on the space shuttle program for several years. However, instead of rockets on her mind, she was constantly thinking about health and nutrition – helping her own family members improve their health and their lives by switching to a plant based lifestyle. She eventually found her way back to her passion after leaving her engineering career to apply for medical school. She graduated from the University of Utah School of Medicine in 2017 and completed a Family Medicine residency program in 2020. While in residency, in addition to serving as Wellness Chief, she helped form Plant Based Montana, an advocacy group with the mission to educate healthcare providers and the general public about the benefits of a plant based diet. She has had the pleasure of speaking at plant based events around the country and has been lucky enough to train with phenomenal mentors such as Dr. John McDougall, Dr. Michael Klaper, Dr. Anthony Lim, and Dr. Alan Goldhamer, among others. She is a regular guest on Chef AJ’s YouTube channel show and on the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) Podcast. She has a certificate in plant based nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies through eCornell and is certified in The Starch Solution. She feels extremely grateful to be doing what she loves every day – helping people live their best lives. In addition to being available for TeleHealth appointments, Dr. Davis will also be running plant based wellness retreats in locations around the world, once safe to do so.

My goal is simple – to help you improve your health by addressing the foundations of a healthy life. By incorporating principles of lifestyle medicine my dream is to create healthier women, children, and families.
Think of this as having a personal health coach who is a physician with over 15 years of experience as a Board Certified Gynecologist helping women handle complicated issues such as polycystic ovarian syndrome, fertility, obesity, endometriosis, and menopause. I now put all of that knowledge and experience to use and combine it with my board certification in Lifestyle Medicine to help you take control of your health! Working one-on-one we will goal-set and strategize, develop personalized nutritional plans, stress management strategies, improved sleep, and physical activity plans.
 

My practice is designed to fit the busy life of my patients! Through my online platform women have the option of meeting with me in person or opt for convenient online appointments. Online appointments allow for unconventional appointment times, no hassle of leaving work to sit in a physician waiting room, or the need for a babysitter. I strive to help you improve your quality of life, achieve your wellness goals, and heal your body to live your best life possible – in the most convenient way possible!

I help clients make diet and lifestyles changes ultilizing mindfull eating techniques.  This helps people transition from an omnivorous diet to plant based eating without diet fads that can end up being problematic. My services are evidenced based and patient centered while focused on helping you get in touch with your hunger and fullness cues and learning about how thought processes influence your cravings. Unlike many practitioners, we will take a deep dive into your helath history and get to the root causes of your health issues using evidenced based nutrition.
I specialize in clients struggling with yo-yo dieting, mindless eating, or those with lifestyle diseases such as cancer, heart disease, or diabetes for example.

I am a certified, accredited Nutritional Therapist, professionally trained Whole Food Plant Based Chef & certified Health & Wellness Coach.  I combine these vital elements and work with you to create personalised food, nutrition & health programs, tailored specifically to your nutrition needs, your specific health goals, and your unique tastes.

Ron Weiss, M.D. is a botanist, board certified internist and Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. He is founder of Ethos Primary Care, a farm-based healthcare system that connects human health to the natural world and fosters the fundamental connections that exist between all living things.