Virginia Koonce

Abridged Life Story

Ever since I was a teenager, I’ve been interested in holistic wellness and learning about the innumerable factors that play into creating a state of wellness or disease. I had always been an athlete growing up, but it wasn’t until I started practicing yoga that I began to appreciate how the mind and body affect one another. Wanting to explore this interest, I was certified to teach yoga in 2014 and became a certified personal trainer in 2015. I worked in these roles while earning a degree in biology and medical humanities.

After graduating from college, I began working in a pediatric integrative medicine clinic while continuing to work in the fitness industry. It was during this time that I determined I wanted to continue to work in integrative medicine in a capacity that allowed me to address the link between mental and physical health using a whole-person approach.

The longer I spend in the world of integrative medicine, the more I’m able to appreciate how resilient the body and mind can be when given the right tools and circumstances. Working with patients in VYVE’s neurocognitive program is a true joy because I get to see this play out every day in my patient’s progress and successes.