About
S. in Biology Magna Cum Laude from Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs, Georgia in 2006, where she also played intercollegiate women's basketball. She went on to earn her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from the Via College of Osteopathic Medicine on the campus of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, graduating in 2010. During medical school she served as President of the Christian Medical and Dental Association and participated in the international missions training program. She completed her Family Medicine residency at AnMed Health in Anderson, South Carolina through the Global Health Track, graduating with honors.
Dr. Phillips spent a decade serving veterans in outpatient primary care at the Department of Veterans Affairs, including roles as Medical Director for community-based clinics in Princeton, West Virginia and Athens, Georgia. She holds board certification from the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians and carries additional certifications in Perineural Injection Therapy, Auricular Acupuncture, and International Medicine. She trained directly with Dr. John Lyftogt in PIT in 2023 and completed advanced training under Dr. Craig Koniver in performance medicine, peptide therapy, IV nutrition, and integrative and functional medicine. Dr. Phillips serves as an Associate Professor at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and as Campus Physician for Emmanuel University. Her clinical passions include mitochondrial and cellular health, chronic pain, neuropathy, metabolic disease, PTSD, infertility, and longevity medicine. She leads an active research program and runs a free mentorship program for MD and DO physicians seeking to incorporate precision medicine into their practices. She and Eric Lovin co-founded Spirit-Led Expeditions in 2006, leading mission teams to Peru. She relocated to Royston in 2020 to take over her family's farm, Phillips Ridge Farm, where she and her family raise grass-fed, grass-finished beef. She is married with two children and grandchildren, and enjoys quilting, knitting, and game nights with family and friends.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Emmanuel College, Franklin Springs, GA; B.S. in Biology, Magna Cum Laude, 2006
Medical School
Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Virginia Tech Campus, Blacksburg, VA (D.O., 2010)
Residency
Family Medicine, AnMed Health, Anderson, SC (Global Health Track, graduated with honors)
Additional Training
Advanced training in Koniver Method (performance medicine, peptides, IV nutrition, integrative/functional medicine) under Dr. Craig Koniver; Certified in Perineural Injection Therapy (trained with Dr. John Lyftogt, 2023); Certified in Auricular Acupuncture; Certification in International Medicine; Associate Professor at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Phillips right for?
Dr. Phillips is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician who goes beyond symptom management. Patients with chronic conditions like metabolic disease, neuropathy, PTSD, thyroid dysfunction, fibromyalgia, or long COVID will find her integrative approach particularly valuable. She has extensive experience treating obesity and has managed GLP-1 weight loss therapy in thousands of patients. College students, veterans, adults pursuing longevity goals, and patients exploring hormone optimization or peptide therapy are also well served in her panel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Phillips focuses on chronic pain, neuropathy, metabolic disease, hormone imbalance, thyroid dysfunction including Hashimoto's thyroiditis, PTSD, chronic fatigue syndrome, infertility, long COVID, autoimmune conditions, fibromyalgia, and obesity. She also addresses anxiety, depression, insomnia, and cardiovascular risk. Her integrative training lets her approach these conditions from multiple clinical angles.
Yes. Dr. Phillips holds board certification from the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. She also carries certifications in Perineural Injection Therapy, Auricular Acupuncture, and International Medicine.
O. from the Via College of Osteopathic Medicine on the campus of Virginia Tech. She then completed her Family Medicine residency at AnMed Health in Anderson, South Carolina through the Global Health Track, graduating with honors. She later pursued advanced training under Dr. Craig Koniver in performance and integrative medicine.
Dr. Phillips takes an integrative approach to chronic pain. She uses Perineural Injection Therapy, which she trained in directly with Dr. John Lyftogt, alongside Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma therapy, and auricular acupuncture. She also addresses the underlying metabolic and inflammatory drivers of pain through functional medicine tools.
Yes. Dr. Phillips has treated thousands of patients with GLP-1 medications and is among the most experienced physicians in the country in managing and dosing these therapies. The practice offers a dedicated weight loss membership for patients pursuing this treatment path.
Dr. Phillips offers peptide therapy, bio-identical hormone replacement, testosterone replacement, IV nutrition therapy, NAD+ IV therapy, and high-dose IV Vitamin C. She trained in these areas through the Koniver Method under Dr. Craig Koniver and treats cellular and mitochondrial health as a cornerstone of her longevity work.
Yes. Dr. Phillips holds a faculty appointment as an Associate Professor at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She also serves as Campus Physician for Emmanuel University. She runs a free mentorship program for MD and DO physicians who want to incorporate precision medicine into their primary care practices.
Dr. Phillips sees patients of all ages, including children, adolescents, college students, adults, and older patients. She has extensive experience with veterans, patients managing complex chronic illness, and adults pursuing preventive health and longevity goals. Her panel reflects both conventional primary care needs and advanced integrative health interests.
Yes. As a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Phillips incorporates osteopathic manipulative therapy into her practice. She uses OMT for musculoskeletal issues, chronic pain, and overall structural health alongside her broader integrative toolkit.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026