IMMUNE HEALTH & AUTOIMMUNE SUPPORT
Root-Cause Functional Medicine for Chronic Inflammation & Complex Illness
Advanced, systems-based care that uncovers the root drivers of chronic inflammation, autoimmunity, immune weakness, and recurrent symptoms—so your body can regain balance and resilience.
Your immune system influences every system in the body. When it becomes overactive, underactive, or dysregulated, symptoms can appear anywhere—fatigue, digestive issues, joint pain, rashes, neurological changes, hormonal instability, and chronic inflammation.
At Denver Sports & Holistic Medicine, Dr. Martina Sturm provides a comprehensive, root-cause approach to immune and autoimmune disorders. Using functional medicine, acupuncture, detoxification, mitochondrial repair, nervous system regulation, and targeted herbal and nutraceutical therapies, this approach helps restore balance to even the most complex cases.
Whether symptoms are newly emerging or long-standing, we focus on uncovering the underlying drivers of immune dysfunction and creating an individualized plan for long-term stability.
Conditions Commonly Supported
• Hashimoto’s & Graves’ disease
• Rheumatoid arthritis & psoriatic arthritis
• Lupus (SLE) & Sjögren’s syndrome
• Celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis
• Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
• Chronic fatigue & immune deficiency patterns
• Chronic viral infections (EBV, long-haul viral patterns)
• Lyme disease & tick-borne co-infections
• Mold illness & environmentally triggered immune suppression
• Eczema, psoriasis, chronic hives
Our Root-Cause Approach
Immune and autoimmune disorders rarely come from a single cause. They develop when multiple systems—gut, hormones, mitochondria, detox pathways, nervous system function—break down simultaneously.
We identify and treat these underlying drivers to help the immune system recalibrate and heal.
Gut–Immune Axis Dysfunction
Leaky gut, dysbiosis, SIBO, candida, and food sensitivities generate systemic inflammation and can activate autoimmune pathways.
→ Gut Health & Digestive Restoration
Hidden Infections & Chronic Immune Load
Persistent immune activation often stems from overlooked infections or exposures:
• Lyme & co-infections
• Mold toxins & mycotoxins
• Viral reactivation (EBV, HHV-6)
• Parasitic or fungal overgrowth
These factors commonly overwhelm the immune system, leading to chronic symptoms.
Mitochondrial Dysfunction
Low ATP production reduces immune capacity, slows recovery, and increases inflammation.
→ Longevity & Mitochondrial Health
Toxic Burden & Environmental Triggers
Heavy metals, pesticides, VOCs, fragrances, and environmental chemicals disrupt immune signaling and intensify autoimmunity.
→ Detoxification & Environmental Medicine
Chronic Stress & Nervous System Dysregulation
The vagus nerve, limbic system, and HPA axis deeply influence immune behavior. A dysregulated nervous system amplifies inflammation and immune reactivity.
→ Bioenergetic & Nervous System Therapies
Hormonal Imbalances
Hormone fluctuations—including thyroid changes, adrenal dysregulation, estrogen dominance, and metabolic instability—directly affect immune activity.
→ Hormone & Metabolic Optimization
Functional Lab Testing & Diagnostics
Advanced diagnostics help identify what your immune system is reacting to and how deeply each system is involved.
Testing may include:
• Gut and microbiome mapping
• Mycotoxin and environmental toxin testing
• Lyme and tick-borne panels
• Viral reactivation markers
• Autoimmune markers + ANA subtyping
• Nutrient deficiencies (vitamin D, zinc, copper, glutathione, omega-3s)
• Oxidative stress and mitochondrial performance
• Food sensitivity testing
Treatment Modalities May Include
Personalized Detoxification & Drainage
Reduces inflammatory load and restores immune clarity.
Mitochondrial Repair Protocols
NAD+ support, antioxidants, mitochondrial cofactors, red light therapy.
Acupuncture & Electroacupuncture
Modulates inflammation, regulates nervous system tone, and supports immune balance.
Gut Healing Protocols
Microbiome repair, anti-inflammatory nutrition, mucosal healing, and targeted supplementation.
Peptide Therapy
BPC-157, TB-500, Thymosin Alpha-1, and other immune-modulating peptides.
Red Light Therapy & PEMF
Supports mitochondrial function, immune resilience, and tissue recovery.
Nervous System Regulation
Vagus nerve activation, bioenergetic therapies, breathwork, and somatic stabilization.
Lifestyle & Nutrition Optimization
Anti-inflammatory dietary strategies, metabolic stabilization, hormone balancing.
Why Patients Choose Dr. Martina Sturm
Patients with autoimmune symptoms or immune dysregulation are often dismissed, misunderstood, or left without clear answers. At DSHM, patients receive:
• Precision diagnostics
• Comprehensive, systems-based evaluation
• Expertise in complex and chronic illness
• Personalized protocols tailored to your physiology
• In-person or telemedicine care
This is modern, root-cause immune medicine—designed for individuals seeking clarity, direction, and true healing.
Ready to Restore Your Immune System?
Experience a personalized, integrative approach that uncovers the root drivers of immune dysfunction and supports long-term recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What causes autoimmune diseases and chronic immune dysfunction?
Autoimmune and immune disorders are typically driven by multiple underlying triggers rather than a single cause. Common contributors include gut inflammation, chronic infections (Lyme, EBV, mold, viruses, parasites), toxin exposure, hormonal imbalance, chronic stress, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Addressing these root drivers helps the immune system rebalance naturally.
2. Can functional medicine help even if I’ve already seen multiple specialists?
Yes. Many patients come to Dr. Martina Sturm after years of inconclusive testing or symptom-focused care. Functional medicine evaluates the entire system—gut, hormones, toxins, infections, mitochondria, and nervous system—to identify root causes that conventional approaches often miss.
3. What types of testing do you use for immune and autoimmune issues?
We use advanced diagnostics to determine what the immune system is reacting to, including:
• Autoimmune antibody panels
• Mycotoxin and mold testing
• Lyme and co-infection panels
• Viral reactivation markers (EBV, CMV, HHV-6)
• Gut microbiome and inflammation markers
• Food sensitivity testing
• Mitochondrial and oxidative stress markers
These help pinpoint the underlying drivers of immune dysregulation.
4. Do you treat Lyme disease, mold illness, or chronic infections?
Yes. These are among the most common root causes of chronic immune issues. Care includes identification and treatment of Lyme, Bartonella, Babesia, mold toxicity, viral reactivation, parasitic infections, and environmental toxicants that overwhelm the immune system.
5. Can acupuncture and nervous system therapy really help autoimmunity?
Absolutely. Autoimmune activity is strongly influenced by the vagus nerve and stress response pathways. Acupuncture, electroacupuncture, breathwork, and bioenergetic therapies help regulate inflammation, calm overactive immune signaling, and reduce flares.
6. Do you offer telemedicine for immune or autoimmune patients?
Yes. Telemedicine is available nationwide for functional medicine evaluation, detox protocols, lab ordering, and ongoing treatment planning. In-office therapies such as acupuncture are available to Denver-area patients.
7. How long does it take to see improvement?
Most patients notice changes within 4–12 weeks. For long-standing autoimmunity or chronic infections, deeper healing may require several months depending on complexity, toxic load, and treatment history.
8. Is this approach safe alongside my current medications?
Yes. This approach integrates safely with conventional medications. All protocols are developed with careful attention to interactions, dosage timing, and your current treatment plan.