Welcome!
I’m Dr. Martina Sturm.
Functional Medicine & Acupuncture in Denver
Comprehensive, root-cause care to address chronic symptoms, restore whole-body function, and support long-term health.
Functional Medicine, Acupuncture & Integrative Care Options
Care pathways are tailored to your health needs, clinical complexity, location, and the level of support appropriate for your goals.
Acupuncture, Sports Medicine & Injury Recovery
For patients seeking focused care for acute or chronic musculoskeletal pain, sports injuries, mobility limitations, tendon or joint concerns, overuse injuries, movement dysfunction, and recovery following injury, surgery, or physical strain.
Additional restorative therapies may be incorporated to address the underlying source of pain, improve function, and support tissue recovery.
This option is appropriate for patients whose primary concern is orthopedic, sports-related, or injury-recovery focused and who do not require a comprehensive functional medicine evaluation.
FUNCTIONAL & INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
For patients with chronic, persistent, or unresolved health concerns, as well as those seeking a more proactive approach to health optimization, resilience, performance, and long-term prevention.
This pathway combines comprehensive functional medicine evaluation, targeted laboratory testing, and personalized care for chronic, complex, and unresolved health concerns.
It is well suited for patients outside the Denver area and for those seeking comprehensive functional medicine care without ongoing acupuncture.
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE & ACUPUNCTURE
For patients with chronic, persistent, or unresolved health concerns, as well as those seeking a more proactive approach to health optimization, resilience, performance, and long-term prevention.
This combined approach integrates comprehensive functional medicine evaluation, targeted laboratory testing, personalized treatment planning, and ongoing in-person acupuncture care based on your clinical needs and treatment goals.
Designed for local patients who are able to receive ongoing in-person acupuncture care.
Conditions Treated With Functional Medicine, Acupuncture & Sports Medicine in Denver
We provide functional medicine, acupuncture, and integrative care for chronic illness, persistent symptoms, hormone and metabolic concerns, digestive dysfunction, immune and inflammatory conditions, environmental illness, pain, injury, recovery, and health optimization.
Chronic Symptoms, Fatigue & Inflammation
Fatigue and low energy
Brain fog and poor focus
Chronic inflammation and immune dysregulation
Post-viral symptoms and prolonged recovery
Hormones, Thyroid & Metabolic Health
PMS/PMDD, PCOS (PMOS), perimenopause, irregular cycles
Low thyroid function, adrenal dysfunction, stress imbalance
Metabolic resistance and difficulty losing weight
Blood sugar dysregulation and insulin resistance
Digestive Health & Gut Dysfunction
IBS, SIBO, bloating, constipation, reflux
Food sensitivities and gut-brain imbalance
Leaky gut and chronic digestive discomfort
Pain, Injury & Musculoskeletal Recovery
Neck, back, hip, and shoulder pain
Sports injuries and movement dysfunction
Tendonitis, joint pain, and chronic tension patterns
Environmental Illness, Detoxification & Immune Health
Mold and mycotoxin exposure
Detoxification challenges and reduced tolerance
Chemical exposures, heavy metals, and environmental toxicity
Recurrent infections or poor resilience
Our Functional Medicine, Acupuncture & Integrative Care Approach
Our care model integrates functional medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, sports medicine, and targeted therapies to address the systems and contributing factors affecting symptoms, function, recovery, and long-term health.
Care is personalized and systems-based, with treatment organized around your symptoms, health history, laboratory findings, treatment tolerance, and long-term goals.
Functional Medicine Diagnostics
Targeted laboratory testing may be used to evaluate hormonal, metabolic, digestive, immune, inflammatory, nutrient, and environmental patterns.
Acupuncture & Nervous System Regulation
Acupuncture supports nervous system regulation, circulation, pain relief, sleep, inflammation control, and recovery.
Sports Medicine Integration
Movement assessment, orthopedic acupuncture, dry needling, and manual therapies support mobility, biomechanics, injury recovery, and performance.
Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine
Personalized nutrition, sleep, movement, recovery, and lifestyle strategies reinforce treatment progress and long-term health.
Herbal Medicine & Targeted Nutraceuticals
Herbal formulas and professional-grade nutraceuticals are selected according to individual clinical needs and treatment priorities.
Detoxification & Environmental Medicine
Care may include structured support for mold-related illness, mycotoxins, chemical exposures, heavy metals, and detoxification tolerance.
A personalized treatment plan is developed from your symptoms, health history, laboratory findings, treatment tolerance, and goals.
Why Choose Denver Sports & Holistic Medicine for Functional Medicine & Acupuncture
We combine functional medicine, acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, sports medicine, and whole-body care to provide a more comprehensive strategy for chronic illness, persistent symptoms, pain, injury, recovery, and long-term health optimization.
Functional Medicine & Traditional Chinese Medicine Root-Cause Evaluations
Care begins with a detailed health history, review of prior testing, comprehensive laboratory testing, and Traditional Chinese Medicine assessment to identify the underlying patterns and contributing factors driving your symptoms.
Personalized Treatment Plans
Each care plan is built around your symptoms, health history, laboratory findings, treatment tolerance, and goals. Recommendations can include functional medicine, acupuncture, nutrition and lifestyle support, herbal medicine, targeted nutraceuticals, environmental medicine, sports medicine, and regenerative therapies.
Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture & Functional Medicine Combined
Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, functional medicine, and advanced diagnostics are integrated to evaluate the full clinical picture and guide care beyond isolated symptom management.
Expertise in Chronic Illness, Complex Cases & Unresolved Symptoms
We work with patients who continue to experience persistent symptoms despite prior evaluations, treatment attempts, specialist care, or standard laboratory results that have not provided enough clinical clarity or meaningful improvement.
A Collaborative, Supportive Partnership
Healing works best when you feel heard and supported. You receive clear guidance, education, and ongoing support throughout your care.
Patient Testimonials for Functional Medicine, Acupuncture & Sports Medicine in Denver
“I’ve had so many health issues for so long and I’ve always got the same responses from doctors...”there’s nothing wrong with you” “we don’t know what’s wrong with you” During the first conversation with Martina I knew I finally found someone who not only listened to me, but was going to address the root issues....and she did!
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“Working with Dr. Sturm was a refreshing and rewarding experience. If you are looking for personalized healthcare, professional ‘bedside manner’ and a thoughtful approach, Denver Sports & Holistic Medicine is the place.
The intake appointment was one of the best doctor’s appointments I have had in the 21 years I have had my condition. The resulting treatment plan changed my daily experience in a significantly positive manner. In working with countless doctors before, these results were not achieved. A few appoints with Dr. Sturm and I felt like a new person. It has been months later and I am still noticing positive differences.
The cost to value is right on and I truly wish I had started working with Dr. Sturm earlier.
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“After just four treatments, I experienced great improvement in my carpal tunnel symptoms and significant pain relief in my left shoulder. The difference has been incredible!
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Denver Sports and Holistic Medicine
1580 South Dahlia St, Denver, CO 80222
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday 3 PM-6 PM
Wednesday 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday 9 AM - 6 PM
Friday 12 PM - 5 PM