Holistic, Faith Integrated Root-Cause Psychiatry & Lifestyle Medicine
BE You. BE Health.
BE Whole In Mind, Body & Spirit.
Prosper In ALL ways, ALWAYS.
~ 3 John 1:2
be you. rewrite the rules. create your story. choose life.
Our Mission
Our mission is that we do mental healthcare differently
so that YOU
BE AFYA~ BE You. BE Health. BE Whole in mind, body & spirit.
Prosper in ALL ways, always!!
"The AFYA Effect"
"Dear Friend, I pray that you prosper in ALL ways, always, and be in good health, even as your Spirit prospers."
~ 3 John 1:2
Our What. Our How. Our Why.
Our What.
Our specialty is helping Black (African) Americans, and other historically marginalized people and communities go from being dependent on the whims of the (healthcare) system to
BEing the resource of their health!
Our How.
Our subspecialty is YOU-focused, precision psychiatry
by way of
faith-integrated,
functional (root-cause) & integrative (holistic) psychiatry
and lifestyle & preventative medicine that
empowers YOU to BE AFYA!
Our Why?
Because Black (African) Americans, and other historically marginalized people and communities experiencing (undiagnosed & diagnosed) mental illness,
continue to die at higher rates and up to, if not more than,
20 years younger from PREVENTABLE chronic diseases & suicide!
**80% of chronic (mental & physical health) diseases & related deaths are PREVENTABLE!**
Our Focus
Our focus is YOU.
We See You. We Hear You.
We Believe You.
If there ever was a day or a time to NEED to believe that YOU are the #1 resource of your health, to know how to advocate for your health and use your lifestyle (as) medicine effectively,
well,
TODAY is that day, and NOW is that time!
🙌🏾 BE the empowered resource of YOUR health!
🙌🏾 Effectively utilize YOUR lifestyle as medicine!
🙌🏾 Select the best medication(s) for your body!
🙌🏾 Reduce, discontinue, and/or avoid medications altogether, if appropriate!
🙌🏾 Improve, reverse, and/or prevent
chronic disease & premature death!
It's time to get right, like, right NOW!
our best patient
🎯Understands the assignment~
BE about that (Afya) life. DO differently. HAVE different results!
🎯Is the bold, (pro)active, engaged, go-getter, takes accountability and adjusts accordingly type of person who prioritizes health!
🎯Has been searching for premium & personalized mental healthcare done differently!
(i.e., root cause, holistic psychiatry & lifestyle management)
🎯Desires to...
✔️Gain insight into how their life(style) impacts them on a deeper (mental, physical, and spiritual) level.
✔️Know their disease-related risks and proactively discover ways to achieve their health goals.
✔️Confidently navigate the health care system.
✔️Create a precise treatment plan, specific to their unique needs, that improves their health while reversing & preventing dis-ease.
💊Determine the "best" medication option based on their unique needs & genetic makeup!
💊Avoid, reduce, or stop medications altogether,
but ONLY if appropriate!
✔️Work their personalized plan.
💯 BE the resource of their health and live a well-balanced life!
🧠❤️🧬
🩺Might also experience complex health(care) needs, symptoms, and/or have a family history of complex health(care) needs that they want to prevent if at all possible such as...
❓On at least two medications
❓Complex-PTSD
(e.g., history of Childhood Trauma, Dysfunctional and/or Failed Relationships, Insecure Attachment Styles... )
❓Obesity
❓Impulsivity
(e.g., Binge Eating Disorder, Addiction, ADHD)
❓Mood Disorders
(e.g., Depression, Bipolar Disorder)
❓Schizophrenia Spectrum
❓Anxiety Disorders
❓Self-harm, Suicide Attempts, Suicide
❓Alzheimer's Disease
❓Auto-Immune Disease or Disorders
❓Gut-health Issues
(e.g., IBS, IBD, GERD, Constipation, vitamin deficiencies, etc.)
our service area
🏡 We provide premium, functional & integrative psychiatry services throughout the state of Virginia, Hampton Roads, Virginia, and for those living within driving distance of the Virginia border!
(because you must be physically located in Virginia at the time of your medical service)
Washington D.C., Maryland, Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia, North Carolina, 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.
our be afya approach
Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” but something is still ain't right-mentally, physically, or spiritually?
In this short video, we welcome you to The AFYA Effect Family Healthcare Services, where your story, your culture, and your faith are the center of your care.
We know what it’s like to feel dismissed, rushed, or handed another prescription that doesn’t address the real you.
That’s where "we do mental healthcare differently" comes in!
Here, we go beyond labels and quick fixes, using functional (root-cause), integrative (holistic), and faith-integrated psychiatry to get to the root of your symptoms, so you can finally experience Afya-health & wholeness of mind, body, and spirit.
Like, did you know that something as simple as your vitamin D level could be the missing link between feeling mentally stable or struggling with depression, anxiety, insomnia, or even pain & inflammation?
Research shows that Vitamin D isn’t just about bones - it’s essential for your mood, energy, clarity, and overall mental and physical quality of life. But most providers never check it, and most people, especially Black men & women, are never told how much Vitamin D deficiency can be detrimental to their mental & physical health.
At our clinic, we believe education is power.
Your story is unique, so why wouldn't your healthcare be?
So we help you BE the resource of your health, so you’re never left in the dark about what’s really going on in your mind, body, or spirit.
If you’re ready for premium, personalized mental healthcare that finally honors all of you-and you’re tired of settling for “just okay” or "not ok"-watch this video and get a feel for how
"we do mental healthcare differently".
Your breakthrough, your answers, and your wholeness are waiting for you. Don’t let another year go by feeling unseen.
It’s your time to
BE AFYA~
BE You. BE Health. BE Whole in mind, body & spirit. Prosper in ALL ways, always.
~3 John 1:2
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