Dr. Matthew Lewis, D.C., DACBN, CFMP®, is the visionary behind PROVOKE Health, a Tampa, Florida-based healthcare practice that combines the best of functional medicine, conventional healthcare, and complementary therapies with an emphasis on motivating patients to achieve their health goals and objectives. Dr. Lewis and his team take a collaborative approach to both preventing and treating complex health issues, guiding patients on their path to optimal wellness.
Dr. Lewis's passion for medicine is deeply personal, rooted in his family's history of autoimmune disorders and diabetes. This, coupled with his own genetic predisposition to autoimmune thyroid disease, ignited his journey toward restoring his health and preventing these conditions from taking hold. This personal experience, along with his extensive training in functional medicine, has provided him with a unique understanding of health that goes beyond conventional primary care.
Dr. Lewis holds several distinguished qualifications, including:
- Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner
- Certified Digestive Health Specialist
- Diplomate in Clinical Nutrition
- Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. Lewis's approach to healthcare goes beyond symptom management. He is committed to identifying and addressing the root causes of illness, focusing on prevention and the optimization of overall health. His method, which is particularly effective for individuals dealing with:
- Autoimmune disorders like Hashimoto’s, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, Chron’s and Colitis
- Chronic fatigue, brain fog, memory loss, depression, and anxiety
- Digestive problems such as GERD, SIBO, bloating, and IBS
- Environmental toxicity, including mold exposure and chemical sensitivities
- Long Covid
- Lyme disease
- Neurological issues
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
- Skin conditions, including eczema and psoriasis
- Thyroid disorders
- Unexplained fatigue and fibromyalgia
- Weight management, particularly when complicated by metabolic issues
- Women’s health concerns, including PCOS, sleep disturbances, and hormonal imbalances
Dr. Lewis’s extensive education underscores his commitment to providing quality care. He earned his B.S. in Biology from Shenandoah University in Winchester, VA, followed by a Doctorate in Chiropractic from Life University in Marietta, GA. He achieved Diplomate status in Clinical Nutrition through the American Clinical Board of Nutrition, earned his CFMP® from Functional Medicine University, and became a Certified Digestive Health Specialist through the Food Enzyme Institute. Dr. Lewis has also completed advanced studies in areas such as blood chemistry, thyroid health, brain health, SIBO, mold toxicity, and Lyme disease.
Beyond his clinical work, Dr. Lewis is an active contributor to the medical community, sharing his expertise by teaching functional medicine and lifestyle principles to health coaches and allied health professionals at the Academy of Applied Personal Training Education.
In his free time, Dr. Lewis enjoys outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and playing sports with his wife and two daughters.