Your Immune System Isn't Broken. It's Confused.
Integrative autoimmune care in Woodbury, MN that looks for the drivers of immune dysfunction rather than working from symptoms alone.
Why Autoimmune Disease Keeps Getting Worse
Conventional autoimmune care works largely by suppressing the immune response. That is important care. What it does not set out to do is look for what provoked the response in the first place.
If you have an autoimmune condition, your immune system is attacking your own tissue — joints, thyroid, gut lining, nerves, or skin. The standard approach is immunosuppressant drugs: turn down the whole immune system so it stops causing damage.
But that doesn't answer the question: why is your immune system attacking in the first place? Something is triggering it. Gut permeability (“leaky gut”), chronic infections, food sensitivities, environmental toxins, nutrient deficiencies, or unresolved stress — these are the fuel on the fire.
We use functional lab testing to look for your specific triggers, then build a personalized protocol around what it finds. Any changes to prescribed medication stay with your prescribing clinician. Individual results vary.
“The question worth asking is what your immune system is responding to. That is where we start.”
— Dr. Schilling
Hashimoto's
Thyroid autoimmunity
Rheumatoid
Joint inflammation
Crohn's / UC
Gut autoimmunity
Lupus / MS
Systemic immune
How We Approach Autoimmune Conditions
A root-cause protocol built around the triggers the testing identifies.
Functional Lab Testing
Testing that covers ground standard bloodwork does not. We look at gut permeability, food sensitivities, inflammatory markers, nutrient levels, and hidden infections.
- Gut permeability testing
- Food sensitivity panels
- Comprehensive inflammatory markers
Clinical Nutrition
Targeted dietary protocols and clinical-grade supplementation, chosen from what your testing finds rather than from a standard list. Individual results vary.
- Anti-inflammatory nutrition plan
- Gut support protocol
- Targeted supplementation
Whole-Body Integration
Autoimmunity affects the whole body. We coordinate care across metabolic, neurological, and structural systems — IV therapy for nutrient delivery, QNRT for stress patterns, and structural care as needed.
- IV nutrient therapy
- Stress & nervous system support
- Coordinated multi-system care
How We Compare
Where conventional autoimmune care and our approach differ in emphasis.
| Feature | Conventional | Secoya Health |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | Suppress immune response | Look for triggers |
| Root Cause | Not the usual focus | Primary focus |
| Lab Testing | Basic inflammation markers | Comprehensive functional panels |
| Gut Health | Not the usual focus | Central to the protocol |
| Goal | Symptom management | Address identified triggers |
You May Be a Good Candidate If...
- You have a diagnosed autoimmune condition (or suspect one)
- Medications aren't controlling your symptoms or have side effects
- You want to understand WHY your immune system is attacking
- You're experiencing fatigue, joint pain, brain fog, or digestive issues
- You're tired of being told "there's nothing more we can do"
This May Not Be Right For You If...
- You're looking for a one-visit quick fix
- You're in an acute autoimmune crisis requiring emergency care
- You prefer medication-only management
- You're not willing to make dietary or lifestyle changes
Real Results from Real People
“Secoya has helped me with my healing. The staff have been very helpful and friendly. Paula has been very helpful in...”
Katy Marlow
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Dana Masek
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