IMMUNE HEALTH & AUTOIMMUNE SUPPORT
Root-Cause Functional Medicine for Chronic Inflammation & Complex Illness
Your immune system is the command center of your health. When it becomes overactive, underactive, or dysregulated, symptoms appear everywhere — fatigue, digestive issues, joint pain, skin rashes, hormonal imbalances, neurological symptoms, and more.
At Denver Sports & Holistic Medicine, Dr. Martina Sturm specializes in root-cause immune restoration, blending functional medicine, acupuncture, mitochondrial repair, detoxification, and nervous system regulation to help patients heal at the deepest level.
Whether you're struggling with chronic inflammation, autoimmune disease, recurrent infections, POTS-like symptoms, or unexplained immune dysfunction, this is a comprehensive, whole-body approach designed for complex and hard-to-diagnose cases.
Conditions Commonly Supported
Hashimoto’s & Graves’ Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis
Lupus (SLE), Sjögren’s Syndrome
Celiac disease, Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
Chronic fatigue, immune deficiency patterns
Chronic viral infections (EBV, long-hauler viral patterns)
Lyme disease & tick-borne infections (co-infections included)
Mold illness & environmental immune suppression
Eczema, psoriasis, chronic hives
Our Root-Cause Approach
Most autoimmune and immune disorders aren’t “mysterious”—they are multi-layered. We identify and treat the underlying drivers:
Gut-Immune Axis Dysfunction
Leaky gut, dysbiosis, SIBO, candida, and food sensitivities can trigger systemic inflammation and autoimmunity.
Hidden Infections & Chronic Immune Load
Lyme disease, mold toxicity, viral reactivation, parasitic infections, and mycotoxins often overwhelm the immune system.
Mitochondrial Dysfunction
Low ATP = low immune resilience.
Read more: Longevity & Mitochondrial Health
Toxic Burden & Environmental Stressors
Heavy metals, pollutants, pesticides, and chemical exposures can dysregulate immune signaling.
See Detoxification & Environmental Medicine
Chronic Stress & Nervous System Dysregulation
The vagus nerve, limbic system, and HPA axis all play critical roles in immune modulation.
See Bioenergetic & Nervous System Therapies
Hormonal Imbalances
Autoimmunity is strongly influenced by estrogen dominance, cortisol changes, thyroid imbalance, and metabolic health.
Functional Lab Testing & Diagnostics
We use advanced functional testing to identify what your immune system is reacting to:
Gut & microbiome analysis
Mycotoxin and environmental toxin testing
Lyme and co-infection panels
Viral reactivation markers
Autoimmune panel + ANA subtyping
Nutrient deficiencies (zinc, copper, Vit D, glutathione, omega-3s)
Mitochondrial performance & oxidative stress
Food sensitivity mapping
This allows us to create a precise, individualized immune-healing plan.
Treatment Modalities May Include
Personalized Detoxification & Drainage
Restores immune clarity by reducing toxic load.
Mitochondrial Repair Protocols
NAD+, antioxidants, red light therapy, peptides, targeted nutraceuticals.
Acupuncture & Electroacupuncture for Immune Modulation
Regulates inflammation, stress response, and nervous system tone.
Gut Healing Protocols
Microbiome repair, anti-inflammatory nutrition, targeted supplements.
Peptide Therapy
When appropriate: BPC-157, TB-500, Thymosin Alpha-1, and more.
Red Light Therapy & PEMF
Supports mitochondrial energy and immune resilience.
Nervous System Regulation
Vagus nerve activation, bioenergetic therapies, limbic retraining strategies.
Lifestyle & Nutrition Optimization
Anti-inflammatory diets, hormone balancing, stress modulation.
Why Patients Choose Dr. Martina Sturm
Most immune and autoimmune patients have been dismissed, misunderstood, or told their symptoms are “in their head.”
You receive:
Precision diagnostics
A whole-person treatment approach
A doctor who understands complex, multi-system illness
Personalized protocols tailored to your physiology
In-person or telemedicine care
This is truly root-cause immune medicine.
Ready to Restore Your Immune System?
If you're navigating autoimmunity, chronic infections, inflammation, or unexplained symptoms, you don’t have to do it alone.
Learn how functional medicine can help you rebuild immune strength and reclaim your health.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What causes autoimmune diseases and chronic immune dysfunction?
Autoimmune and immune disorders are usually the result of multiple underlying triggers — gut inflammation, chronic infections (such as Lyme, EBV, mold), toxin exposure, stress, hormonal imbalance, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Addressing these root causes 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 management. Functional medicine looks at the entire system — gut, hormones, toxins, infections, mitochondria, and nervous system — to uncover root causes that conventional testing often misses.
3. What types of testing do you use for immune and autoimmune issues?
We use comprehensive diagnostics including:
• Advanced autoimmune panels
• Mycotoxin and mold testing
• Lyme and co-infection panels
• Viral reactivation markers (EBV, CMV, HHV-6)
• Gut microbiome analysis
• Food sensitivity testing
• Mitochondrial & oxidative stress markers
These help pinpoint the exact sources of immune dysregulation.
4. Do you treat Lyme disease, mold illness, or chronic infections?
Yes — these are some of the most common root causes of immune dysfunction. We identify and treat Lyme, Bartonella, Babesia, mold toxicity, parasites, chronic viral patterns, and environmental toxicants that can 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 pathways. Acupuncture, electroacupuncture, breathwork, and bioenergetic therapies help regulate inflammation, calm the immune system, and reduce symptom flares.
6. Do you offer telemedicine for immune or autoimmune patients?
Yes — we work with patients across the U.S. via telemedicine for functional medicine, detox protocols, lab ordering, and treatment planning. Acupuncture and in-office therapies are available to local Denver patients.
7. How long does it take to see improvement?
Most patients begin noticing improvements within 4–12 weeks. For chronic autoimmunity or long-term infections, deeper healing may require several months depending on complexity and past treatment history.
8. Is this approach safe alongside my current medications?
Yes. Functional medicine can safely complement conventional care. We coordinate protocols to avoid interactions and support your immune system without disrupting necessary medication.