What are the stages of autoimmune disorders?
Stage One : Positive antibody tests to a body tissue with no symptoms in that tissue.
For example, if we determine a patient has a positive antibody test to connective tissue and does not have joint pain they are in stage one. We would make them aware of the symptoms they need to watch out for. These include joint pain and inflammation which are indications that they have moved into stage two.
STAGE Two: Positive antibody tests to a body tissue with symptoms being experienced in that tissue.
Each major tissue tested for immunity has symptoms associated with it when it advances to stage two. For example thyroid has fatigue and weight gain, brain may have balance and depression. We make sure that our patients know the symptoms associated with their autoimmunity to prevent it from worsening.
STAGE Three: Positive tests for antibodies plus symptoms, with evidence of the destruction of that specific body tissue.
Examples of this are patients who have thyroid issues who develop a goiter or patients with rheumatoid arthritis who experience joint destruction.
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We dig into your history, symptoms, and paperwork with clinical precision. Next, we scan your body with BIA technology to assess cellular health and inflammation. Then, we give targeted recommendations.
How Our Care Plan Works
1. Body
Misalignment = Miscommunication = Misery. Pain, tightness, poor posture, inflammation—it’s all your body screaming for help. When the spine is off, your nervous system can’t work right. We realign the body through chiropractic, physical therapy, and acupuncture to get you moving, healing, and living again.
2. Brain
Your brain controls every cell, organ, and system in your body. If the brain-to-body connection is blocked—even slightly—you feel it: pain, fatigue, brain fog, anxiety. Most doctors miss this. We don’t. We restore the brain’s ability to run the show—so your body can finally heal. Because when your brain fires right, your whole body functions better. And when that connection is restored, everything changes.
3. Chemistry
Your Gut Talks to Your Brain—Loudly . 80% of your brain’s neurotransmitters come from your gut. If your digestion, blood sugar, or hormones are off, your brain will suffer. We use advanced functional medicine to fix the chemistry behind your symptoms—because supplements and meds aren’t enough when the root is still there.
There are more than 100 autoimmune diseases; here are common ones that respond well to functional medicine.
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Lupus
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Celiac disease
- Scleroderma
- Addison’s disease
- Pernicious anemia/atrophic gastritis
- Diabetes mellitus, type 1
- Hashimoto’s autoimmune thyroiditis
Marea Anderson, D.C.
“My path to chiropractic care began early—at just seven years old, I was a patient at this very clinic. For my family, chiropractic has always been our first choice for health care, which profoundly influenced my views on wellness and fostered a deep respect for the body’s natural healing abilities. I am passionate about helping all types of athletes return to their favorite activities, supporting expecting mothers in achieving their ideal labor and delivery, and guiding babies and children through all stages of growth and development. As a chiropractor, I’m committed to empowering others to take control of their health and experience the transformative benefits of chiropractic care.”
Northwestern Health Sciences University- Doctorate of Chiropractic 2020
University of Minnesota Twin Cities- Kinesiology 2016
Certified in Webster Technique 2021
Certified Yoga Instructor 2016
$85 New Patient Special
We dig into your history, symptoms, and paperwork with clinical precision. Next, we scan your body with BIA technology to assess cellular health and inflammation. Then, we give targeted recommendations.
