Dr. Autoimmune | Thyroid Conditions & How to Treat Them

Are you tired of being told, “everything’s fine,” when your body is telling you it’s not?

We understand your frustrations. If you’re sick of not being taken seriously when you bring up your symptoms at the doctor or feel like you’re not being heard, we can help.

If you’re experiencing symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, hair loss or thinning, cold intolerance, or poor sleep quality, you’re not alone. These are some of the most common symptoms that impact your quality of life. Sadly, many who visit their PCPs or specialists are told the same things: “These things happen,” “It’s all in your head,” “It’s just genetics and there’s nothing you can do.” We’re here to tell you that there is something you can do.

At Dr. Autoimmune, we determine the true culprit of your symptoms. Rather than prescribe a thyroid medication with a range of uncomfortable side effects, we focus on linking the dysfunctional system to symptoms and applying the appropriate interventions, including diet, lifestyle supplements, therapies, and more.

Finding the Root Cause

Our first step when it comes to thyroid conditions is to find the root cause. Since 90 percent of hypothyroidism and 100% of hyperthyroidism are autoimmune, it begs us to ask the question, “What is autoimmunity?” The answer is inflammation and leaky gut.

What is leaky gut?

Leaky gut refers to an unhealthy gut lining that may have cracks or holes, allowing partially digested food and toxins to leak into the tissues beneath it. This can trigger inflammation and lead to various health issues. It’s connected to a 3,600 percent increase in the diagnosis of an autoimmune disease, but the problem is that it can take up to 9 years of symptoms and dysfunction before healthcare providers come to a diagnosis. There are no current drugs to treat leaky gut, so healthcare providers aren’t trained on how to assess, treat, and educate clients on the seriousness of this condition. Here are the 8 common triggers of leaky gut:

Diet
Medications (PPIs, ABX, Steroids, NSAIDs)
Infections (#1 root cause)
Cortisol dysregulation
Insulin resistance (dysglycemia)
Low hormones (Thyroid, progesterone, estrogen, D, T)
Xenobiotics (environmental chemicals linked to lowering beneficial microbes and causing hormone dysregulation)
Vagal nerve impairment (adverse childhood experiences, TBI, concussions, PTSD)

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The Dr. Autoimmune Approach

At Dr. Autoimmune, we’re prepared to get you the answers you’ve been looking for by determining the root cause of your symptoms. We’ll do so through a comprehensive initial consultation and paperwork, including a timeline review and bloodwork, and we’ll run specialty labels to nail down the exact changes in physiology we need to focus on in your treatment. Our care will be customized to you and address multiple triggers, and we’ll repeat labs as necessary to showcase proven results. With our approach, symptoms are expected to change within 30 days, and most clients complete their care within 4 months’ time! Connect with us today to take the first step toward optimal health.

Timeline of Care

Discovery call with a new patient coordinator.
Labs and paperwork.
New patient evaluation and development of custom care program over Zoom.
Care begins with onboarding by a nutritionist, including a current diet journal.
Labs/devices for tracking, like a continuous glucose monitor, are sent to patients, as well as custom supplement recommendations.
Labs are reviewed, and new recommendations are given with a review of any new supplements.
Labs including bloodwork are repeated 1-2 times depending on severity and symptoms, with a review by Dr. Ian.
Dietary program is completed in 2-2.5 months with maintenance recommendations from a nutritionist.
Maintenance care is offered, which may include more labs or supplements and lifestyle recommendations to continue improvements and keep clients stable.

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Dr. Ian's Work with Izabella Wentz and 'The Thyroid Secret'

In 2013-14, Dr. Ian worked with The Wentz Family on their award-winning docuseries, "The Thyroid Secret." The docuseries reveals the true thyroid solutions that will help you shed the weight, get your energy back, and give you the life you deserve. Dr. Ian was honored to be featured as an expert in the docuseries, and his clients were also featured as two success stories because of the significant breakthroughs in their health from our functional medicine expertise. It’s proof that health and healing is possible!

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“After about a year of working with him, my thyroid antibodies went from sky-high to very low and I felt much better.”

"Dr. Ian is a very good practitioner. Attentive and thorough, he really listens, reviews testing, and has very good protocols that have made a big difference in how I feel. After about a year of working with him, my thyroid antibodies went from sky-high to very low and I felt much better. I honestly feel 10 years younger, with more energy and brain fog is gone. Recommend!"
-Cara

“I’ve really enjoyed working with a doctor that understands thyroid issues!”

"I came to Dr. Ian completely lost on what to do about my Hashimoto's. I was tired fatigued and moody amongst other issues. Through working with him and Stevie I was able to identify key practices that have improved my health. I’ve really enjoyed working with a doctor that understands thyroid issues!"
-Mataya

“I can 100% honestly say his work has changed my life.”

"I have been working with Dr. Ian since late June of this year in 2024, and I can 100% honestly say his work has changed my life. Before going to Dr. Ian, I had been to soooo many doctors, including other functional medicine providers, with no help or end in sight with the autoimmune thyroid issues I had been experiencing. No one could figure out what was going on and my family and I were wasting thousands of dollars on these other functional medicine doctors with zero results. It felt hopeless.

Because of working with Dr. Ian, I am finally getting better and I am so very grateful to be working with him and Stevie, the nutritionist. Both Dr. Ian and Stevie are so understanding about the toll having an autoimmune disease can take when nothing is working. I would recommend working with them to anyone struggling with an autoimmune disease or complex health issues in general to see them, it is worth the money when these results have absolutely changed my health and life for the better! So grateful for Dr. Ian and everyone else who has kindly helped me at his office:)!!!"
-Cammy

“I have nothing but great things to say about Dr Ian and his staff.”

"Before I met Dr Ian. I saw 3 different MD’s, all of whom dismissed my symptoms. I gained over 60 pounds and dealing with all the symptoms of Hashimoto's. I did a lot of research and knew that something was up.

Dr. Ian was extremely thorough with our first visit — over an hour. The longest I’ve ever met with a doctor. After we got my blood work back he diagnosed me with Hashimoto's. I felt so much relief and validation from Dr. Ian. He gave me hope and motivation to heal … I cannot thank Dr. Ian enough for his support throughout this process."
-Megan

More Information on Thyroid Conditions

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February 1, 2021

A Case Study in Autoimmune Disease – Part 2 – Testing

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October 2, 2018

Healthy Gut, Heathy Thyroid – The Unacknowledged connection.