Acupuncture & Functional Medicine for Autoimmune Conditions in Gaithersburg, MD

How integrative care helps

Autoimmune conditions share a common thread: an immune system that is overactive and inflammation that affects the whole body. Acupuncture helps regulate the nervous system and the stress response that so often triggers flares, eases pain and stiffness, and supports sleep and energy. Chinese herbal medicine is chosen for your pattern and reviewed against every medication you take.

Functional medicine looks for what is feeding the inflammation: gut health, food sensitivities, nutrient deficiencies, blood sugar and stress hormones. Addressing those does not replace your specialist's treatment. It gives your body a steadier foundation so that treatment works better.

Conditions we support

Hashimoto's thyroiditis and Graves' disease. Rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis. Lupus. Psoriasis and eczema. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Celiac disease. Multiple sclerosis. Sjögren's. If your condition is not listed, call and ask; the approach is similar across most autoimmune patterns.

Testing and nutrition

Functional lab testing can show the drivers behind your flares: a GI-MAP stool analysis for gut health, food sensitivity and nutrient panels, thyroid and inflammatory markers. Functional nutrition therapy then builds an anti-inflammatory way of eating around your results and your life, with the goal of widening what you can eat comfortably over time rather than living on a restricted list.

“My rheumatologist manages the medication, and this is where I come to feel better in between. Fewer flares, better sleep, and someone who looks at the whole picture, including my gut, which nobody had asked about.”

Patient story · Shared with permission; details changed for privacy.

Common questions

Questions we hear about Autoimmune Support

Can acupuncture or herbs replace my immunosuppressant or thyroid medication?

No. Our care works alongside the treatment your specialist prescribes, never instead of it. Never change a medication without your prescriber; we are happy to coordinate with them.

Is acupuncture safe with an autoimmune condition?

In the hands of a licensed practitioner, yes. We use sterile single-use needles and adjust treatment during a flare or if you are on medication that affects healing or bleeding. Tell us about every medication you take.

Do I need to go gluten-free or follow a special diet?

Not automatically. Some conditions, such as celiac disease, have clear requirements. For others, testing and a careful trial tell us more than a blanket restriction, and the plan is built for your results.

Do you accept insurance?

Yes, we are In-Network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Cigna. Coverage varies by plan. Upload your insurance card to the patient portal and we can help verify your eligibility.

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Integrative Support for Autoimmune Conditions

How integrative care helps

Conditions we support

Testing and nutrition

Questions we hear about Autoimmune Support

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