Prevention over
treatment.
Faith over fear.
Board-Certified PA · Doctorally Trained · Woman of Faith
Dr. Shalonda Pettis has spent over 20 years in medicine watching women get prescriptions when what they really needed was a plan — and a partner who sees the whole person.
YEARS IN PRACTICE
DOCTORALLY TRAINED
YEARS IN PRACTICE
DOCTORALLY TRAINED
20+
DMSc
4+
Faith
" I became a PA because I wanted to do medicine differently — with time, intention, and the whole person in mind."
— Dr. Shalonda Pettis, The Purple PA
THE MISSION
Reshaping what it means
tobe well.
The Purple PA exists because the healthcare system wasn't built to serve the whole woman. Most appointments last 15 minutes, end with a prescription, and leave you no closer to understanding your own body.
Dr. Shay built something different — a space where medical expertise, practical guidance, and faith work together to give women the tools they actually need to heal and thrive.
Evidence-based medicine
Every recommendation is grounded in clinical science and 20+ years of hands-on experience.
Faith-integrated wellness
Health is stewardship. Dr. Shay believes caring for your body is an act of faith.
Whole- person care
Body, mind, and spirit — not just the number on a lab report.
WE'RE SHIFTING THE CULTURE BY
Redefining what it means to
be a modern woman of
faith
Integrating medical wisdom with whole-person wellness
Teaching women to understand — not just manage — their health
Proving that prevention is more powerful than treatment
Building a community where no woman has to figure it out alone
Making clinical-level guidance accessible to every woman
Grounding every conversation in faith, dignity, and respect
CREDENTIALS & EXPERTISE
The training behind
the trust
CERTIFICATION
Board-Certified Physician Associate
PA-C — nationally board-certified through the NCCPA, meeting the highest standards of clinical competency in the profession.
ADVANCED DEGREE
Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc)
Doctoral-level training representing the pinnacle of academic achievement in the PA profession — applied directly to patient care and health education.
ACADEMIA
Educator & Clinical Trainer
Academic medicine experience mentoring and training future clinicians — keeping Dr. Shay at the forefront of evolving medical knowledge.
SPECIALTY AREAS
Family Medicine
Cardiology
Urgent Care
Metabolic Health
Women's Health
Preventative Care
Nutrition & Lifestyle
Faith- Integrated Wellness
HER APROACH
Medicine that meets you
where you are
Dr. Shay practices what she calls whole-person medicine — the belief that you cannot separate your physical health from your mental state, your spiritual life, or your daily habits. Everything is connected.
Where most clinical encounters focus on managing symptoms, Dr. Shay focuses on understanding root causes — and giving her clients the education, tools, and support to address them at their source.
Faith is not an afterthought in her work. It is the foundation. She believes that caring for your body is an act of stewardship, and that women of faith deserve a health partner who speaks their language.
Root cause, not symptom management
Understand why your body is doing what it's doing — not just how to suppress it.
Metabolic health as the foundation
Most chronic conditions trace back to metabolic dysfunction. Fix the foundation, and everything else improves.
Faith as the framework
Your spiritual life isn't separate from your physical health. Dr. Shay integrates both in every conversation.
Personalized over generic
No two women are the same. Every plan is built around your body, your life, and your goals.
Community as medicine
Women heal faster when they're surrounded by other women doing the same work. Community is part of the prescription.
BEYOND THE CLINIC
Building the Purple PA
Family
Dr. Shay's vision extends far beyond 1:1 coaching. She's building a movement — a community of women who refuse to settle for "fine" when it comes to their health.
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The Purple PA Patreon is where that community lives — accessible to any woman, no clinical relationship required.
"You weren't meant to do this alone."
Join women across the country building healthier habits together — one intentional choice at a time, backed by 20 years of medical expertise.
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Weekly like cooking session with Dr. Shay
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Full workout plan library
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Live group coaching calls every week
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Private community & accountability space
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Weekly group weigh- ins
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Early access to new programs & resources
SPEAKING & COLLABORATIONS
Bringing the message
to your stage
Dr. Shay is available for keynote speaking, panel discussions, podcast interviews, brand partnerships, and corporate wellness engagements. She brings the same warmth, clinical credibility, and faith-grounded perspective to every stage she steps on.
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Her talks translate complex medical topics into messages that move audiences — inspiring women to take their health seriously in a way that feels empowering, not overwhelming.