About
Dr. Lydia Dennis is a board-certified osteopathic physician and the founder of Vibrant Life Direct Care in Tuttle, Oklahoma. S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Mississippi State University, graduating Cum Laude. After completing a year of DNA research at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, she entered the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine, now known as KCUMB, in Kansas City, Missouri. Her clinical rotations took place in Oklahoma City through St. Anthony Hospital. She then completed her residency in Family Medicine at Via Christi in Wichita, Kansas, and spent time in emergency medicine with Emergency Services of Kansas.
Dr. Dennis spent a decade in corporate medicine before opening Vibrant Life Direct Care in 2019. She trained in Prolozone therapy directly with its founder, Dr. Frank Shallenberger. She holds extensive training in individualized bio-identical hormone replacement for both men and women. Her clinical passions include hormone optimization, insulin resistance, autoimmune disease, chronic pain, and integrative approaches to conditions like COVID-19 long haul syndrome. She has personally navigated anxiety disorder and draws on that experience to support patients dealing with mental and emotional health. Her faith shapes her belief that each patient deserves individualized, whole-person care.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Mississippi State University, B.S. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Cum Laude
Medical School
University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine (now KCUMB), Kansas City, MO
Residency
Via Christi Family Medicine, Wichita, KS
Additional Training
One year DNA research, University of Mississippi Medical Center; Brief ER work at Emergency Services of Kansas; Prolozone training with Dr. Frank Shallenberger
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Dennis right for?
Dr. Dennis is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician who looks beyond symptoms to root causes. Patients managing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, thyroid disorders, PCOS, autoimmune disease, or hormonal imbalance benefit from her individualized approach. She also sees patients with chronic pain, gut disorders, anxiety, and obesity who want treatment plans that go beyond standard prescriptions. Adults pursuing weight loss, hormone optimization, or regenerative therapies will find a broad range of services available in one clinic. Patients who value a faith-informed, whole-person philosophy tend to connect well with Dr. Dennis and her practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Dennis treats a wide range of conditions including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disorders, PCOS, hormone imbalance, autoimmune diseases, obesity, insulin resistance, osteoporosis, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, leaky gut, IBS, SIBO, and COVID-19 long haul syndrome. She also sees patients seeking integrative support alongside cancer treatment. Her clinical scope covers primary care for all ages through to complex chronic disease management.
Dr. Dennis is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her Family Medicine residency at Via Christi in Wichita, Kansas, and practices with training spanning family medicine, preventive medicine, and functional medicine.
Dr. Dennis earned her undergraduate degree Cum Laude from Mississippi State University. She completed her medical degree at the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine, now KCUMB, in Kansas City, Missouri. Her residency took place at Via Christi Family Medicine in Wichita, Kansas.
Dr. Dennis takes an individualized approach to bio-identical hormone replacement for both men and women. She tailors each plan based on the patient's full clinical picture rather than applying a standard protocol. Her extensive hormone optimization training helps her address root causes of imbalance rather than simply managing symptoms.
Yes. Dr. Dennis treats autoimmune disease patients using a holistic strategy that may include dietary protocols, low-dose naltrexone, hormone therapy, supplements, and short-interval follow-ups. She monitors patients for end organ damage and coordinates care comprehensively rather than deferring entirely to specialists.
Prolozone therapy is a regenerative injection treatment that uses ozone to reduce pain and promote tissue repair. Dr. Dennis trained directly with Dr. Frank Shallenberger, the founder of prolozone therapy. She offers this treatment for patients dealing with chronic pain and musculoskeletal conditions.
Yes. Dr. Dennis has actively treated post-COVID syndrome, also called COVID-19 long haul, since early 2021. She uses the i-RECOVER protocol to address symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, sleep disruption, and other persistent effects of COVID-19 infection.
Dr. Dennis focuses on correcting insulin resistance as the foundation of sustainable weight loss. She uses ketogenic and anti-inflammatory dietary protocols and addresses food addiction as a clinical issue. Her approach is longitudinal, with personalized plans and ongoing follow-up to support lasting results.
Yes. Dr. Dennis takes a multi-modal approach to anxiety and depression. She evaluates underlying hormonal, nutritional, and metabolic contributors before recommending treatment. She has personal experience with anxiety disorder and brings both clinical expertise and genuine understanding to these cases.
Doctor profile last updated April 17, 2026