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Functional medicine

Mental / Behavioral Health

Did you know functional medicine can help address complex mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression?

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Functional Medicine Approach

What Causes Mental / Behavioral Health

Let’s dive into the complexities of depression and anxiety. These conditions are influenced by a mix of biological, psychological, and environmental factors. Genetics, neurotransmitter imbalances, and hormonal changes can significantly contribute. Psychological factors like personality traits, past trauma, and chronic stress also play a big role. Environmental influences such as major life events, lack of social support, substance abuse, and lifestyle choices further add to the picture. On top of that, chronic medical conditions and certain medications can impact mental health. The way these factors interact is unique to each individual, making everyone’s experience different.

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How Can We Help?

Our functional medicine approach to mental health is all about finding and addressing the root causes of mood issues. We create holistic, individualized treatment plans that consider your diet, lifestyle, genetics, and environmental exposures. Here’s how we do it:

Our Approach

At Vitality FFM, we take mental health seriously and approach it with the consideration it deserves, free from stigma. While antidepressants and anxiolytics may sometimes be necessary, our goal is to make these temporary solutions as we tailor our treatment plans to meet your needs. With the collaboration of our interdisciplinary team and strategic community partnerships, we are committed to facilitating your healing journey. Our aim is to enable you to live life to its fullest potential, unencumbered by mental health challenges.

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Consider This!

The gut-brain axis plays a significant role in depression and anxiety. The gut is often referred to as the “second brain” because it contains about 100 million neurons and produces around 95% of the body’s serotonin, a neurotransmitter crucial for mood regulation. Research shows that imbalances in gut microbiota can influence mental health, suggesting that maintaining a healthy gut through diet, probiotics, and prebiotics can help alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Stay strong, stay healthy, and let’s navigate this journey together.

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Vitality Functional Family Medicine Team...

Amrit Dockery, DO

Amrit Dockery, DO

Physician, Co-Owner and Chief Medical Officer
Amrit Dockery, DO is a board-certified family medicine physician and the Co-Owner and Chief Medical Officer of Vitality Functional Family Medicine. With specialized training in functional medicine through The Institute of Functional Medicine, Dr. Dockery is passionate about holistic and patient-centered care. She is dedicated to advancing health literacy, ending the disparity in women's health, and emphasizing preventative care. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Purdue University, where her fascination with the human body's complexity was nurtured. Dr. Dockery earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and completed her residency training in Family Medicine at OSU/OMECO in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Devoted to changing the landscape of medical care, she furthered her expertise by acquiring a Master's in Healthcare Administration, with an emphasis on Leadership and Entrepreneurship from Oklahoma State University while completing residency training. Committed to providing comprehensive and personalized medicine, Dr. Dockery integrates her diverse knowledge to support patients' healing journeys to enhance their health so they can live with the vitality they seek and deserve. Outside of work, she is a fitness enthusiast with a love for Olympic weightlifting, Crossfit and distance running. She also enjoys hiking and camping with her husband, Barry Dockery, DO. Her greatest accomplishment and source of joy, however, is being a proud mother to Eden Mae Dockery.
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Heather Thornton

Health & Life Coach
From an early age, I've had a passion to serve people and a deep sensitivity for the human spirit. Along the way, life also threw a number of health and auto-immune challenges my way early on, so I became personally shaped by the complexity of how our mind, body and spirit all function together. I'm deeply empathetic of how those challenges can become discouragements and places we get stuck in life, and I'm equally passionate about how beautiful the freedom we find can be, even and maybe especially when life isn't so perfect.

My experiences for the last 30 years in both helping and healthcare roles have naturally converged, taking that wisdom, heart and hope and now devoting the second half of my life wholeheartedly to people who are on their own journey of finding balance and fulfilment. My goal is to compassionately and fervently help you reach your goals!

I am currently completing my accreditation through the International Coaching Federation, and if you are a patient of Vitality, you'll get the added benefit of our work together including a health plan and goals designed and refined at every visit with your personal physician. It's absolutely within reach to experience meaningful change, so let's get started!
Testimonials

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Clients Feedback

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Anna Kay Matlock

I have never had a doctor explain things to me so clearly and in as much depth as Doctor Dockery. She is thorough in her assessment and explanation while providing ample ways to improve your overall health. She is effective in treating acute problems and proactive by implementing preventative measures to help optimize your health. I appreciate the amount of time she spends with me in the room and am impressed by her knowledge of new medical research.

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Melissa Thompson

Dr. Amrit Dockery is incredibly knowledgeable in her field, especially in regards to health and wellness. She took the time and care to walk me through my results, as well as giving me a practical game plan on how I could work towards my health goals. She cares about true healing and getting to the root of the issue, not just putting a band aid on things. I have been incredibly blessed by her care.

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