Integrative medicine is a holistic approach combining conventional medicine with complementary therapies like nutrition, stress management, and mindfulness. It addresses the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of health for comprehensive well-being.

Lifestyle medicine is an evidence-based specialty that helps prevent, treat, and sometimes reverse chronic conditions by focusing on six pillars: nutrition, physical activity, stress management, restorative sleep, avoiding risky substances, and positive social connections. It emphasizes making daily choices that promote overall health and long-term wellbeing.

Culinary medicine is the practice of using nutrition and food preparation as part of healthcare to prevent and manage illness. It combines evidence-based dietary principles with practical cooking skills, empowering individuals to lead healthier lives through nourishing meals.

Dr. Priya Deshpande is a board-certified family physician, certified in Culinary Medicine, and a graduate of a two-year fellowship in Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine, with personal and professional expertise in utilizing nutrition and holistic care, particularly for patients recovering from cancer and other chronic illnesses.

Deliciously Healthy MD provides in-person culinary medicine cooking classes, virtual classes, integrative medicine appointments, nutrition plans, and an expanding library of online resources including recipes, blogs, and educational videos.

Anyone seeking to improve their health through nutrition—including families, those dealing with chronic illness, cancer survivors, and healthy individuals wanting to adopt better eating habits—can benefit from the programs and resources offered.

Consultations with Dr. Deshpande can be scheduled by calling Center for Primary Care at (706) 868-7380 and requesting a consultation with Dr. Priya Deshpande for Integrative Care.

Absolutely. Through integrative medicine appointments, Dr. Deshpande designs personalized nutrition and lifestyle plans focused on your health needs, such as cancer recovery, diabetes management, or general wellness.

Yes, after consultation, Dr. Deshpande will evaluate the need for lab testing form integrative and functional medicine perspective, keeping cost in mind and previous lab within the past year.

Yes, this is only a consultation and does not replace your visits with your primary care provider.

Most insurance plans will pay for consultation visits. CPC also offers a self-pay plan.

Yes, whether covered by your insurance or through self-pay options.

In-person classes are hosted in Augusta, GA, and include hands-on learning with immediate feedback from Dr. Deshpande. They are suitable for all skill levels and emphasize themes like anti-inflammatory diets, plant-based cooking, meal preparation for chronic illness recovery, and family wellness.

Yes! Soon there will be a member’s area offering virtual classes, healthy recipes, expert blogs, and video consultations. You can sign up for updates to be notified when the platform goes live.

You can enroll in cooking classes—either in-person in Augusta, GA, or virtually—by visiting the website and using the sign-up options. Announcements about new classes and virtual resources are also sent to newsletter subscribers, so be sure to sign up for the newsletter below! Follow me on Facebook and Instagram for updates about upcoming classes as well.