About Us

Our Approach to Care

At Vital Life Wellness Center, we believe that true health goes beyond masking symptoms. Our approach is grounded in Functional Medicine — a personalized and science-driven methodology that seeks to uncover the root causes of your health concerns. While traditional medicine often focuses on treating symptoms with short-term solutions, Functional Medicine empowers us to dig a little deeper. By understanding the unique factors that contribute to your well-being, like genetics, lifestyle, and environmental influences, we develop tailored plans designed to restore balance, prevent future issues, and support lasting health and wellness.

We’re here to help you revitalize your health, focusing not just on temporary fixes but on holistic solutions that work in harmony with your unique body. Whether you’re managing a chronic condition or simply seeking optimal wellness, our team is committed to providing compassionate, insightful care that aligns with your personal health goals.

Our Mission

Vital Life Wellness Center’s mission is to provide and promote advanced wellness care by partnering with people committed to optimizing their health.

Dr. Bernice Gonzalez, MD, ABAARM

Founder and CEO of Vital Life Wellness Center

Dr. Bernice Gonzalez has dedicated over 30 years to serving the San Antonio community in the medical field. Driven by a deep desire to help her patients achieve optimal wellness, she often felt limited by the constraints of traditional healthcare, which left little time to truly connect with patients.

As a result, Dr. Gonzalez decided to pioneer a more holistic approach, blending modern medicine with personalized care. She opened a practice that prioritizes patient relationships, allowing her to spend time understanding each individual’s unique needs and health goals.

As Vital Life Wellness Center has expanded, Dr. Gonzalez has thoughtfully assembled a team of medical professionals who are equally passionate about preventive and functional medicine. In addition to the Vital Life medical team, the clinical and administrative staff—spanning from medical assistants to the office manager—are exceptionally skilled and committed to fostering a patient-centered experience. Each team member is chosen not only for their expertise but also for their unwavering dedication to treating patients with the same care they would give to their own family.

To learn more about what inspired Dr. Gonzalez to establish her own practice focused on patient-provider relationships and long-term health, watch this short video. In it, she shares her motivations and the journey that led her to open the Vital Life Wellness Center.

Our Values

We lead by example as partners in healthy, vital living. We go the extra mile to provide excellent service and care. Our learning and teaching practices are foundational to the life-changing outcomes that our patients experience. From the practice of medicine to our daily business activities, we value integrity in our words and actions.