Tick Boot Camp Podcast
Dr. Chris Winfrey was featured on the Tick Boot Camp Podcast:
- Lyme Disease, Brain Health, and Nervous System Recovery with Dr. Chris Winfrey (coming soon)
About Dr. Chris Winfrey
Dr. Chris Winfrey is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist and the founder of New Image Wellness, where he pioneers a holistic and integrative approach to treating complex neuropsychiatric and chronic illnesses. Specializing in Lyme disease, mold toxicity, traumatic brain injuries, PANDAS/PANS, and chronic fatigue syndromes, Dr. Winfrey combines traditional psychiatry with cutting-edge fields like functional medicine, metabolic and mitochondrial psychiatry, and psychoneuroimmunology.
Dr. Winfrey is passionate about uncovering the underlying causes of psychiatric symptoms, including infections, environmental toxins, immune dysfunction, and trauma. His work emphasizes restoring brain function through comprehensive, individualized care.
Areas of Expertise
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Environmental Neuropsychiatry
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Lyme Disease Complex and Co-infections
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Mold Toxicity and Inflammation-Induced Encephalitis
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Traumatic Brain Injuries and Cognitive Rehabilitation
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PANDAS/PANS and Autoimmune Encephalitis
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Functional Medicine and Mitochondrial Health
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Psychoanalytic Therapy and Faith-Based Mental Health Integration
Approach to Healing
Dr. Winfrey’s philosophy recognizes the complex interplay between lifestyle, genetics, environmental factors, and immune dysfunction in shaping mental and physical health. He believes in addressing the root causes of illness through:
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Comprehensive gut-brain axis restoration
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Nervous system and HPA axis regulation
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Mitochondrial and metabolic optimization
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Holistic psychiatric interventions, including nutrient therapy and detox strategies
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Trauma-informed psychoanalysis and neuropsychiatric support
Education and Professional Background
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Board-Certified Psychiatrist (ABPN)
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Assistant Clinical Professor at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
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Psychiatric Residency: University of Texas Southwestern and Cooper University Hospital
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Fellowship in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: Philadelphia Center of Psychoanalysis
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Advanced Psychoanalytic Candidate: Philadelphia Center of Psychoanalysis
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Functional Medicine and Integrative Medicine Training: Institute for Functional Medicine
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Environmental Medicine Training: National Association of Environmental Medicine (NAEM) and International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illnesses (ISEAI)
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Specialized Training in Autoimmune Encephalitis/PANDAS: International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS)
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Medical Degree: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
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Undergraduate Degree in Biology: University of Central Arkansas
Lyme Disease and Mental Health Advocacy
Dr. Winfrey is a passionate advocate for increasing awareness of how vector-borne diseases such as Lyme can profoundly affect mental health. He actively shares his knowledge at medical conferences, including ILADS and APA international meetings, and contributes educational articles to empower patients and practitioners with actionable strategies for healing.
Practice Information
New Image Wellness
🌐 Visit Website
📍 Location: 525 Route 73 North, Suite 411, Marlton, NJ 08053
📞 Contact: 856-983-4940
At New Image Wellness, Dr. Winfrey offers both in-person and virtual consultations for individuals seeking integrative care for complex medical and psychiatric conditions.
