Functional Medicine for Autoimmunity

Natural Autoimmune Disease Treatment in Wilmington, DE

Address the root causes of autoimmune conditions including Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, IBS, and other inflammatory diseases with proven functional medicine protocols. Reduce inflammation, restore immune balance, and achieve lasting remission naturally.

Immune System Rebalancing

Natural restoration protocols

Root-Cause Medicine

Beyond symptom management

Medication Reduction

Decrease reliance on drugs

Comprehensive Testing

Advanced diagnostics

Wilmington, Delaware
Board-Certified Specialists
Common Autoimmune Conditions We Treat

Autoimmune Disease Symptoms & Root Causes

Our functional medicine approach addresses the underlying triggers of autoimmune conditions, not just the symptoms.

Common Symptoms

  • Chronic Fatigue & Brain Fog

    Persistent exhaustion and mental cloudiness

  • Joint Pain & Inflammation

    Swelling, stiffness, and chronic pain

  • Digestive Issues

    IBD (Crohn's, UC), IBS, bloating, diarrhea, constipation

  • Skin Problems

    Rashes, eczema, psoriasis flare-ups

  • Thyroid Dysfunction

    Weight changes, temperature sensitivity

  • Muscle Weakness & Pain

    Weakness, tremors, chronic myalgia

  • Recurring Infections

    Frequent illness and slow healing

  • Numbness & Tingling

    Peripheral neuropathy symptoms

Root Causes We Address

  • Leaky Gut Syndrome

    Intestinal permeability triggering immune response

  • Chronic Infections

    Viral, bacterial, or fungal triggers (EBV, Lyme)

  • Food Sensitivities

    Gluten, dairy, and other inflammatory foods

  • Toxic Burden

    Heavy metals, mold, environmental toxins

  • Hormonal Imbalances

    Thyroid, adrenal, and sex hormone dysfunction

  • Nutrient Deficiencies

    Vitamin D, omega-3, zinc, selenium depletion

  • Chronic Stress

    Elevated cortisol and immune dysregulation

  • Genetic Predisposition

    Epigenetic factors and family history

Natural & Advanced Therapies

Our Autoimmune Treatment Protocols

Evidence-based functional medicine treatments designed to calm immune overactivity, reduce inflammation, and restore balance naturally.

Gut Healing Protocol

Repair leaky gut, restore microbiome balance, and eliminate inflammatory triggers that drive autoimmune reactions.

  • Intestinal permeability restoration
  • Probiotic & prebiotic therapy
  • Anti-inflammatory nutrition

Immune Modulation

Balance T-regulatory cells, reduce cytokine storms, and calm autoimmune activity using targeted natural compounds.

  • T-reg cell optimization
  • Cytokine balance restoration
  • Low-dose immunotherapy

Autoimmune Diet Protocol

Customized elimination diets (AIP, Paleo) to identify and remove inflammatory food triggers specific to your condition.

  • Food sensitivity testing
  • Personalized meal plans
  • Nutrient repletion therapy

Advanced Lab Testing

Comprehensive functional medicine testing to identify hidden infections, toxins, and deficiencies fueling autoimmunity.

  • Autoimmune antibody panels
  • Micronutrient testing
  • Heavy metal & toxin screening

Peptide Therapy

Regenerative peptides to reduce inflammation, support tissue healing, and modulate immune system function naturally.

  • BPC-157 for tissue repair
  • Thymosin Alpha-1
  • Anti-inflammatory peptides

Stress & Nervous System

Address the stress-immune connection with vagal nerve stimulation, HRV training, and nervous system regulation.

  • Vagal nerve activation
  • HRV biofeedback
  • Mind-body protocols

Supportive Therapies for Enhanced Healing

Vitamin D Optimization
IV Nutrient Therapy
Mitochondrial Support
Herbal Medicine
Omega-3 Therapy
Sleep Optimization
Exercise Prescription
Detoxification
Expert Autoimmune Specialists

Meet Your Autoimmune Disease Treatment Team

Our board-certified functional medicine specialists have helped hundreds of patients achieve remission and reclaim their health from autoimmune conditions.

Professional headshot of Dr. Trent Ryan, Kennedy Health Center specialist

Dr. Trent Ryan

DC, DACNB, FACFN

Expert in functional medicine and autoimmune protocols, specializing in immune system rebalancing and natural remission strategies for chronic inflammatory conditions.

Board Certified Functional Neurology
Professional headshot of Richard Jaskwich PA-C, Kennedy Health Center specialist

Richard Jaskwich

PA-C

Specialized in regenerative medicine and peptide therapy for autoimmune conditions, focusing on tissue repair and immune system modulation.

Regenerative Medicine Specialist
Professional headshot of Dr. Godfred Eyiah-Mensah MD, Kennedy Health Center specialist

Dr. Godfred Eyiah-Mensah

MD

Board-certified MD with expertise in functional medicine treatment of autoimmune diseases, integrating advanced therapies for lasting remission.

Board Certified MD

Why Choose Our Autoimmune Specialists

Board Certified

Functional Medicine Experts

Natural Remission

Drug-Reduction Focus

15,000+ Patients

Successfully Treated

20+ Years

Combined Experience

Advanced Testing

Comprehensive Analysis

85%+ Symptom Relief

Proven Results

Start Your Healing Journey

Schedule Your Autoimmune Disease Consultation

Take the first step toward remission. Contact our functional medicine specialists in Wilmington, DE today.

Contact Information

Phone Numbers

New Patients: (302) 440-9355

Current Patients: (302) 543-7435

Location

Kennedy Health Center

Wilmington, Delaware

Office Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Accepting new patients with autoimmune conditions including:

Crohn's Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
IBS
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Hashimoto's
Lupus (SLE)
Graves' Disease
Multiple Sclerosis
Psoriasis
Sjogren's
Celiac Disease

What to Expect

  • Comprehensive 60-minute initial consultation
  • Detailed health history and symptom review
  • Customized functional medicine testing plan
  • Personalized treatment protocol development

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