Dr. Germaine B Hawkins

Dr. Germaine B Hawkins, D.O, is a graduate of the prestigious Michael E. Debakey High School for Health Professions in Houston, Texas. He received his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Biomedical Sciences at Texas A&M University – finishing with honors at both institutions. He completed his medical studies at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth (UNT-HSC/FW) and General Psychiatry Residency at John Peter Smith Hospital, also affiliated with UNT-HSC/FW where he received various honors including Most Outstanding Intern Award in May 2000. Dr. Hawkins has performed lectures internationally – including Salvador, Bahia in Brazil, Wurzburg, Germany and Pristina, Kosovo. He founded Mind & Body Health Solutions, LLC in 2011 to address the need for holistic comprehensive care treating his patient population. As a strong advocate of balancing general wellness, diet and nutrition, Dr. Hawkins began in December 2013 formulating a signature dietary supplement focusing on brain and central nervous system health. This came to fruition in April 2015 with the creation of his proprietary blend designed specifically for neurotransmitter support – AdvyndraTM (pronounced ad-vin- druh) specifically developed to address cognitive deficits and neurotransmitter imbalances related to micronutrient, B vitamins and amino acid deficiencies, as well as to potentially serve as a complementary option augmenting conventional prescription oral medications for depression and anxiety disorders and as the harbinger of a future line of products targeting mood enhancement, anxiety, and cognition. Dr. Hawkins also serves as Ultimaxx Health’s Executive Vice President and Director of the Mental Health Division, heading up the organization’s Arlington, Texas research and development office which focuses on studying and developing novel treatments for chronic pain, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), mood disorders, and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in addition to novel treatments for neurotransmitter deficiencies, often associated with such disorders in servicemen and women, as well as in the civilian population. Dr. Hawkins has operated his own private practice since 2004 and has become well-known and respected by colleagues and fellow clinicians in Tarrant County and the surrounding communities. He has maintained staff privileges at Sundance Behavioral Hospital in Arlington, Texas. He is an officer within the United States Army Reserve Medical Corps where he was commissioned in 2000 and currently holds the rank of Major. Major Hawkins has served his country during two overseas tours. In 2005 at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, Europe (USAFE), he served as the Combat Stress Support team psychiatrist for local troops and NATO forces deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. MAJ Hawkins also supported Operation Iraqi Freedom by serving as the reintegration psychiatrist responsible for providing much-needed mental health care for over 4,000 troops returning from Northern Baghdad in 2007. MAJ Hawkins uses his experience serving soldiers and veterans in his private practice population. PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) is often misdiagnosed in the civilian mental health community due to lack of expertise in comprehensively evaluating patients. He co-authored Love Hangover: Moving From Pain to Purpose After a Relationship Ends, released February 2003. In June 2003, the book was featured on the ESSENCE magazine Best Seller List. He has also written articles for JET Magazine, Texas D.O., The Dallas Weekly and made several educational and informational media appearances including Good Morning Texas WFAA Channel 8, Metro Channel 8, as well as radio broadcasts including KKDA FM 730 AM, Community Forum with Robert Ashley Heaven 97 FM and KNON 89.3 FM.