The Institute for Specialized Medicine – San Diego, CA     Autoimmune Disease and Arthritis Treatment

Created by Dr. Alexander Shikhman, M.D., a rheumatologist and integrative doctor who combines the best of traditional and holistic medicine.

“Every day, someone’s wellness journey begins. At IFSMED our goal is to help every individual, no matter what their challenge, to identify a clear path for achieving optimal health — and to guide them in their quest. As the nation’s first clinic of integrative rheumatology, we extract the best from traditional and alternative therapy and utilize a scientific and holistic common-sense approach to offer highly individualized patient care — and achieve remarkable results. Our unparalleled healthcare is combined with compassion to support our patients every step of the way.  Help…and hope. That’s IFSMED.”

To learn more, go to http://www.ifsmed.com/.

The Holtorf Medical Group

Created by Dr. Kent Holtorf, The Holtorf Medical Group, using a functional medicine approach, is dedicated to helping patients, many with autoimmune issues, heal by getting to the root of the causes of their diseases. Here is a description from the group’s home page:

“Holtorf Medical Group was founded on the belief that every patient deserves to have the highest quality of care, compassion, and understanding when striving for a better quality of life. We practice this belief every day as we treat thousands of patients who suffer with chronic conditions, have been treated by multiple doctors and some that have even lost hope.

“There is a solution!

“We’ve dedicated our practice to providing you the best in evidenced-based, highly integrative medicine that’s not only safe and effective, but provides measurable results. Our physicians are trained to provide you with cutting-edge testing and innovative treatments to find the answers you deserve and a treatment plan that is personalized to your specific condition. We’ll guide you every step of the way, monitoring your results to not only improve your symptoms, but optimize your health and improve your quality of life.”

To learn more, go to www.holtorfmed.com.

The Garabedian Medical Clinic, King of Prussia, PA

This integrative medical clinic is a satellite office of The Holtorf Medical Group. Led by Dr. Joseph Garabedian, the clinic also specializes in autoimmune issues. Dr. Garabedian is a brilliant and compassionate doctor dedicated to helping his patients feel better. To learn more, go to www.garabedianclinic.com.

Functional Medicine Institute

You can learn more about why functional medicine is so important for those suffering with chronic illnesses, especially those of an autoimmune nature. You can learn more and find a functional medicine doctor in your area by going to www.functionalmedicine.org.