About Us
Verity is passionate about helping people take preventative steps to live happier and longer lives.
Verity Believes In Helping You Live Your Best Life!
Our Verity team provides comprehensive medical services to families and people of all ages. Becoming a patient of our direct primary care office allows you to get or stay healthy and happy – all while saving money. Verity. It’s healthcare you can trust.
We strive to provide honest, affordable, proactive services that improve the health and vitality of our patients and our community. Our goal is to thrive in a community where there are no barriers to wholesome food, physical fitness, sound rest, peace, and love.
Verity’s lifestyle classes consist of eight week sessions with one hour a week classes and are held at the office located in Old Market Square at 118 South Pendleton Street.
Meet Our Staff
Our trained staff of professionals are ready to help you on your continued journey of health and happiness. Hablemos español.
Dr. Lori Carnsew has been a family physician for over 20 years and is the founder of Verity Primary Medicine & Lifestyle. She studied medicine at Wayne State University and completed her Family Medicine training at Greenville Hospital. Dr. Carnsew obtained an additional Lifestyle Medicine Certification in 2016 and resides in Easley, with her husband and 3 children.
Dr. Newman grew up in North Carolina and earned her Bachelor of Science in biochemistry, with a minor in mathematics, from High Point University. She attended VCOM–Carolinas for medical school and completed her Family Medicine residency at Prisma Health/USC School of Medicine in Greenville. She joined Verity Primary Medicine & Lifestyle in 2024. She is passionate about using up-to-date, evidence-based medicine to partner with patients in building healthier lives—focusing not only on longevity, but on maintaining the highest possible quality of life over time. Her clinical interests include lifestyle/preventative medicine, women’s health such as menopause care, and acne management. Outside of medicine, Dr. Newman enjoys reading (mostly non-fiction), learning Spanish, and traveling.
Tina is our health coach at Verity Medicine & Lifestyle. She is a certified medical assistant and a certified nutrition and wellness coach. She enjoys watching as people learn how to improve their lives through better lifestyle choices. When she is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family and loves taking long walks.
Victoria is our Medical Assistant here at Verity. She loves caring for her patients and making sure they have a wonderful experience while in her care. Recently relocated to South Carolina from North Alabama she has several years’ experience working in the medical field. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her children, hanging out with her fur babies and picking up a good book.
Tobias brings over 25 years of experience in medical practice management, having led private, hospital-owned, for-profit, and nonprofit practices. Before transitioning into healthcare leadership, he worked in engineering and marketing roles with General Motors and Rockwell Automation, where he developed a strong foundation in operations, strategy, and growth. Outside of the office, Tobias manages his commercial real estate companies and values time spent helping his mom, working in his yard, running with friends, and being with his family.
