About Dr. Wyrick
Dr. Wyrick has local Virginia roots and has also spent time in Pennsylvania.
She is a former long-distance runner (school years) and enjoys reading, playing piano, learning about other cultures, dabbling in very small-scale edible landscaping, assisting with an ultramarathon, and tent camping, when time permits.
She enjoyed her fifteen years of working with patients and staff at Rockingham Family Physicians but decided to establish her own direct primary care practice when the rest of her physician partners decided to sell the practice to Augusta Health. She has been eagerly planning this type of patient-oriented practice since she learned about it in 2018.
The model matches well with her practice style: She spends time with her patients, educating them, and encouraging healthier lifestyles but also addressing medical concerns with a thorough approach.
She hopes to form some new long-term doctor-patient relationships as well as continue many from her former practice.
Dr. Wyrick’s training and experience:
- Board Certified Family Physician (recertified in 2016 and 12/2024)
- Residency: Shenandoah Valley Family Practice Residency in Winchester and Front Royal, VA 2008
- Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 2005
- Undergraduate: Bridgewater College (Biology, Spanish) 2001
Dr. Wyrick’s Medical Philosophy
Follow the Science
Practices evidence-based Western medicine, listening to and examining patients, and prescribing medication when appropriate.
Only recommends a few vitamins and supplements, when appropriate.
Does not Practice
Naturopathy, Homeopathy or Integrative Medicine.
Preventative Care
Recommends routine vaccinations and screenings.
Osteopath
Performs osteopathic manipulation.
Weight Loss Coaching
Works with patients to implement lifestyle changes and sometimes jointly prescribes medication to assist with certain physical and/or mental barriers.