Experience you~ Whole In Mind, Body & SPirit!
Faith-Integrated, Whole Person-Focused Integrative & Functional Psychiatry
&
Lifestyle Medicine Services
~ 3 John 1:2
Integrative Psychiatry & Lifestyle Medicine Services
The Mission
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
The Focus
YOU.
We See You. We Hear You. We Believe You.
We desire that ALL people, especially Black (African) American men, women, and children, experience quality healthcare and, in turn, mental, physical, and community health & health equity!
The expectation is health, wholeness (of mind, body & spirit), and prosperity in ALL ways, always!
The Speciality
We Specialize In Transformative "Against The Status Quo" Healthcare!
This means that we believe in empowering YOU to BE in control of your life & your health!
As a team, we work together, providing a proactive, whole-person approach to dis-ease prevention, early recognition & treatment
instead of managing the symptoms and reacting to disease!
Why?
Because there is always more to your story!
For example, did you know that physical & mental health dis-orders, dis-eases and illnesses such as:
Obesity & Eating Disorders
(Obesity & Binge Eating Disorders, etc.)
Mood Disorders
(Major Depressive & Bipolar Disorders, etc.)
Anxiety Disorders
(Generalized & Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, etc.)
Neurocognitive & Neurodegenerative & Neurodevelopmental Disorders
(Alzheimer's Disease, ADHD, & Autism Spectrum Disorders, etc.)
Substance Use & Addiction
(Food To Sex To Drugs, etc.)
Schizophrenia Spectrum
(Schizophrenia, etc.)
Sleep-Wake Disorders
(Insomnia Disorder, Restless Leg Syndrome, etc.)
Chronic Pain
(Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, etc.)
Are often related to and/or triggered by...
🚩Inflammation!
🚩Impaired Gut Health
🚩Poor Nutrition, Nutrient Absorption & Deficiency!
🚩Lack Of Restful & Restorative Sleep
🚩Lack of Exercise & Physical Activity
🚩Stress!
🚩Unhealthy Relationships
What would your life be like 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...?
What if there is more to your story than meets the eye??
Did you know that bacteria in your gut can cause anxiety, depressed mood, emotional & behavioral outbursts, autoimmune disorders, fatigue, obesity/weight gain, ADHD symptoms, Alzheimer's Disease, and more?
Wouldn't you rather know what's really going on with you?
If so, click the button below, and let's talk about it!