Your Immune System Isn't Broken. It's Confused.
Integrative autoimmune treatment in Woodbury, MN that finds the root cause of immune dysfunction — so your body can stop attacking itself.
Why Autoimmune Disease Keeps Getting Worse
Conventional medicine treats autoimmune disease by suppressing your immune system. But that doesn't fix the problem — it just turns down the alarm.
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.
Our approach is different. We use functional lab testing to identify your specific triggers, then build a personalized protocol to calm the immune response at its source. The goal isn't lifelong medication — it's remission.
“Autoimmunity isn't a life sentence. It's your immune system asking for help.”
Hashimoto's
Thyroid autoimmunity
Rheumatoid
Joint inflammation
Crohn's / UC
Gut autoimmunity
Lupus / MS
Systemic immune
How We Treat Autoimmune Disease
A root-cause protocol that calms immune dysfunction by removing the triggers — not suppressing the response.
Functional Lab Testing
Advanced testing that goes far beyond standard bloodwork. 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 to heal the gut, reduce inflammation, and replenish the nutrients your immune system needs to function properly.
- Anti-inflammatory nutrition plan
- Gut restoration 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
Conventional autoimmune care manages symptoms. Ours addresses the cause.
| Feature | Conventional | Secoya Health |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | Suppress immune system | Find & remove triggers |
| Medication | Immunosuppressants, biologics | Targeted nutrition & lifestyle |
| Root Cause | Rarely investigated | Primary focus |
| Lab Testing | Basic inflammation markers | Comprehensive functional panels |
| Gut Health | Not typically addressed | Central to the protocol |
| Goal | Lifelong management | Remission & reduced flares |
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
“Paula Fortin is amazing. She takes the time to listen and her functional medicine approach helped me fix my gut health...”
Emily R.
St. Paul
“Dr. Shilling has put together a combination of natural protocols for real health not just disease management. He has...”
Dana Masek
Google Review
“Secoya Facilty is new and inovative. Great staff and Specialist and a Holistic/Eastern med approach to full body...”
Gina Jackson - Logan
Google Review
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