About
Dr. Alexis Alexander Epperly is a board-certified family physician and lifestyle medicine specialist practicing in Manassas, Virginia. She earned her undergraduate degree at The Johns Hopkins University before completing her medical training at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences. She began her family medicine residency in 1998 and served as a Navy physician, a background that shaped her discipline and patient-first approach.
Dr. Epperly holds dual board certification in Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, earning her Lifestyle Medicine certification in 2021 alongside her husband. Over years of practice, she observed that patients who changed their diets and built exercise routines saw measurably better outcomes than those on medications alone. That clinical insight drove her to integrate lifestyle medicine fully into her work. She is passionate about chronic disease management through nutrition, inflammation, high blood pressure, prediabetes, Type 2 diabetes, elevated cholesterol, osteoarthritis, women's health, and teen health. Dr. Epperly approaches each patient's physical, mental, and spiritual well-being with equal care. A follower of Christ, wife, and mother, she brings those relationships into how she practices medicine, aiming to bring joy into every encounter.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
The Johns Hopkins University
Medical School
Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences
Residency
Family Medicine (began 1998)
Additional Training
Board Certified in Lifestyle Medicine (2021)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Epperly right for?
Dr. Epperly is a strong fit for adults and teens who want to address the root causes of chronic conditions. Patients managing high blood pressure, prediabetes, Type 2 diabetes, elevated cholesterol, or inflammation-related conditions benefit from her lifestyle-centered approach. She also serves patients with osteoarthritis, digestive issues, eczema, asthma, and allergies. Families seeking care for teens and women will find dedicated services for both groups. Patients who want a physician they can reach directly by text or email, with same-day access and 90-minute onboarding visits, fit well with her model.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Epperly focuses on chronic disease management through lifestyle intervention. Her clinical work centers on high blood pressure, prediabetes, Type 2 diabetes, elevated cholesterol, osteoarthritis, inflammation, digestive issues, eczema, asthma, allergies, and rheumatoid arthritis. She also provides women's health and teen health services.
Yes. Dr. Epperly holds dual board certification in Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. She earned her Lifestyle Medicine certification in 2021. Her Family Medicine training traces back to her residency, which she began in 1998.
Dr. Epperly completed her undergraduate education at The Johns Hopkins University. She then attended the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences for medical school. She served as a Navy physician following her training.
Dr. Epperly treats chronic disease by addressing lifestyle behaviors directly. She works with patients on nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, and other evidence-based pillars. She has observed that patients who commit to dietary and exercise changes often see improved lab results, reduced inflammation, better mobility, and increased energy.
Dr. Epperly schedules a 90-minute onboarding appointment for new members. That initial visit gives her time to conduct a thorough health assessment. She uses that foundation to build a personalized care plan for each patient.
Yes. Dr. Epperly sees patients as young as 12 with a parent. Teen health is a dedicated service area at the practice. Monthly membership for teens ages 12 to 17 starts at $50 per month.
Yes. Members reach Dr. Epperly directly by clinic visit, telehealth, email, or text. That direct access is a core feature of the practice model. She does not route patient communication through a call center or billing intermediary.
Dr. Epperly takes a holistic approach that addresses physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. She grounds her care in clinical evidence and compassion. Her practice motto reflects this: joy is the antidote to stress, and she aims to bring that into every patient encounter.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026