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Dr. Dalal Akoury, MD, MPH · 40+ Years of Clinical Experience

Brain & Cognitive Wellness in Johnson City, TN

Caring for your mind as part of your whole health.

Whole-person support for adults with concerns such as cognitive fog, memory, mood, focus, and long-term brain wellness, using an integrative and functional medicine approach.

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Individual experiences vary. Please consult your licensed healthcare provider before making medical decisions.

Dr. Dalal Akoury with an older man using a wooden matching puzzle during a cognitive wellness discussion at AWAREmed in Johnson City, Tennessee.Illustrative image; not an actual patient.
Dr. Dalal Akoury, MD, MPH, Brain and Cognitive Wellness at AWAREmed in Johnson City, TN, with personalized care to support memory, focus, and mental clarity

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Supporting Mind, Memory, and Well-Being.

Brain & Cognitive Wellness at AWAREmed

Support memory, focus, and mental clarity with personalized care focused on long-term brain health.

Memory Support

Support recall, learning, and long-term memory with targeted functional protocols.

Focus Support

Support concentration and mental clarity by looking at factors that may contribute to cognitive concerns.

Mental Clarity

Look at what may be contributing to mental fatigue, through comprehensive assessment.

Mood & Emotional Well-Being

Promote emotional balance and stress resilience as part of whole-person brain wellness.

Long-Term Brain Wellness

Nourish your brain and support healthy aging and quality of life.

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Overview

What Is Brain & Cognitive Wellness?

Cognitive health is influenced by a complex web of factors: hormones, nutrients, inflammation, gut health, sleep, toxin burden, vascular health, and genetics. When any of these systems falls out of balance, brain function can be affected: difficulty concentrating, memory lapses, mood disturbances, anxiety, depression, and fatigue are among the most common concerns Dr. Dalal Akoury, MD, MPH, hears from patients.

At AWAREmed in Johnson City, TN, brain and cognitive wellness is approached through the lens of functional medicine, looking for factors that may contribute to cognitive concerns rather than simply managing symptoms. Dr. Akoury conducts a comprehensive evaluation of the systems that may influence brain health, from thyroid and sex hormones to gut function, vascular health, nutritional status, and sleep quality.

The result is a personalized, multi-dimensional plan that looks at your cognitive concerns from several angles, with the aim of supporting day-to-day function and long-term brain health.

Supportive and adjunctive care alongside conventional medical treatment.

Potential Benefits

While individual responses vary and no specific outcome is promised, this service is designed to help support:

Mental clarity and focus
Memory and cognitive processing
Mood stability and emotional resilience
A healthy stress response
Sleep quality and restorative rest
Hormonal balance supporting brain function
Nutritional status for normal neurotransmitter production
Gut-brain axis support
Nutritional and lifestyle support for brain health
Support for long-term cognitive health

Who This May Be Appropriate For

This service may be appropriate for adults including:

  • Those experiencing brain fog, poor focus, or mental fatigue
  • Individuals with memory concerns
  • Patients with mood concerns (anxiety, depression, irritability), alongside care from a mental health professional
  • Those with sleep concerns or hormonal imbalances that may be affecting cognitive function
  • Anyone seeking lifestyle strategies for long-term brain health
  • Patients with autoimmune or neurological conditions seeking complementary support alongside their specialists

A consultation with Dr. Akoury helps decide whether this service fits your situation. It is not a substitute for emergency care or for care from your neurologist, mental health professional, or other specialists.

What to Expect at AWAREmed

Brain wellness care at AWAREmed begins with an extensive clinical consultation covering your cognitive symptoms, medical history, lifestyle, sleep patterns, stress levels, and family history. Functional labs assess hormonal balance, nutritional status, inflammatory markers, thyroid function, and gut health, all systems that can influence brain function. Dr. Akoury designs a personalized protocol that may include hormone support, targeted nutritional therapies, IV nutrient support, lifestyle medicine, and stress management strategies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can functional medicine support people with anxiety and depression?+
Dr. Akoury looks at factors that may contribute to mood concerns, evaluating nutritional, hormonal, inflammatory, and gut-related factors that may be contributing. This is supportive care; we always recommend working with a mental health professional for diagnosed mood disorders.
What role does nutrition play in brain health?+
Nutrition plays an important role in brain function. Deficiencies in B vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, zinc, and other nutrients can affect neurotransmitter production, neuroinflammation, and cognitive function. Dr. Akoury may look for these through targeted testing and, where appropriate, recommend personalized nutritional support.
Which factors related to cognitive changes may be modifiable?+
Some factors that may contribute to cognitive changes, such as nutrition, sleep, and hormonal balance, can be modifiable. Dr. Akoury looks at these factors to support brain function, though individual experiences vary significantly, and diagnosed cognitive disorders should remain under the care of your neurologist or primary physician.
Can IV therapy support brain health?+
Certain IV formulations, including NAD+, glutathione, B vitamins, and high-dose Vitamin C, may support neurological health and function. Dr. Akoury evaluates whether IV therapy is appropriate as part of your brain wellness protocol.

Related reading: Integrating holistic and traditional therapies for mental wellness

Why AWAREmed

Why Patients Choose AWAREmed in Johnson City, TN

Physician-Led Care

Every plan starts with an evaluation by Dr. Dalal Akoury, MD, MPH.

A Personalized Approach

Care is shaped around your health history, your goals and your daily life.

Works With Your Doctors

Integrative, supportive care alongside your primary and specialty physicians.

In Person or Virtual

Visits at our Johnson City office; consultations can also take place online where licensing rules allow.

Dr. Dalal Akoury, MD, MPH, integrative medicine physician in Johnson City, Tennessee

Meet Dr. Dalal Akoury, MD, MPH

Founder and Medical Director of AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center.

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Visit Us in Johnson City, Tennessee

AWAREmed Health and Wellness Resource Center
1604 Lamons Lane, Suite 202
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 430-6170

We welcome patients from Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, Greeneville and the surrounding Tri-Cities area, and we also offer virtual visits.

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