Experience you~ Whole In Mind, Body & SPirit!
Holistic & Faith-Integrated, Functional Psychiatry & Lifestyle Medicine Services
~ 3 John 1:2
Functional Psychiatry & Lifestyle Medicine Services
"Prosper in ALL ways, always, and be in good health (Afya), even as your spirit prospers!"~ 3 John 1:2
The AFYA Effect's mission is that you experience:
Afya (Swahili): Wholeness of mind, body, and spirit; health (the state of being free from and of physical or psychological dis-ease, illness, or malfunction!
"The AFYA Effect!"
The "side effect(s)" of health & wholeness of mind, body & spirit.
"That AFYA Life!"
That life lived audaciously, prospering in ALL ways, always!
"Dear Friend, it is my prayer that you prosper in ALL ways, always, and be in good health, even as your spirit prospers"~
3 John 1:2
Our Focus Is You!
We See You. We Hear You. We Believe You.
Our mission is that ALL people, especially Black (African) American men, women, and children, experience quality healthcare and, in turn, mental, physical, and community health and health equity!
We are dedicated to seeing this mission through!
The expectation is health, wholeness (of mind, body & spirit), and prosperity in ALL ways, always!
We Specialize In "Against The Status Quo" Healthcare!
We believe in empowering YOU to BE in control of your life & your Health!
We support you by providing the medical expertise while you provide the You-expertise! As a team, we work together in root-cause dis-ease prevention, recognition & treatment instead of just managing the symptoms and reacting to disease!
Why?
Because there is always more to your story!
For instance, did you know that physical & mental health dis-order, dis-ease and illnesses such as:
Obesity
Mood Disorders
(Major Depressive & Bipolar Disorders)
Anxiety Disorders
(Generalized & Obsessive Compulsive Disorders)
Neurocognitive & Neurodegenerative & Neurodevelopmental Disorders
(Alzheimer's Disease, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorders)
Substance Use & Addiction
(Food To Sex To Drugs)
Schizophrenia Spectrum
(Schizophrenia)
Are often related to and/or triggered by...
🚩Inflammation!
🚩Impaired Gut Health
🚩Poor Nutrition and Nutrient Absorption & Deficiency!
🚩Lack Of Restful & Restorative Sleep
🚩Lack of Exercise & Physical Activity
🚩Stress!
What if YOU could prevent, reverse, or improve your symptoms, illness, or dis-ease by discovering and addressing it at the source?
We're here for you, Virginia!
Newport News, Hampton, Williamsburg, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk!Roanoke, Gloucester, Matthews, Hayes, Alexandria/NOVA/DMV, Arlington, Hopewell, Petersburg, Tazewell, Bedford, Culpeper, Fairfax, Warrenton, Falls Church, Surry County, Yorktown, etc.
Let's work together to transform your life, health, and wellness!
Our Partners
What If It's Not Depression...?
Did you know that a decrease in certain "good" bacteria and an overgrowth of certain "bad" bacteria can cause anxiety, depressed mood, emotional & behavioral outbursts, autoimmune disorders, fatigue, obesity/weight gain, ADHD symptoms, Alzheimer's Disease, and more?
Perhaps the medication isn't working (optimally) because it isn't treating the actual root-cause of what you're experiencing.
Are you ready to discover if there is more to your story that doesn't meet the eye?
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