Front Range’s Autoimmune Specialist – Root-Cause Healing
Get personalized support for autoimmune symptoms through a comprehensive, integrative protocol that addresses inflammation, gut health, immunity, and your unique biology — available in-person near Louisville and Boulder, and via telehealth nationwide.
If you've been living with an autoimmune condition — or spending years searching for answers without them — you deserve a different kind of care. At East West Wellness, our holistic autoimmune treatment approach combines advanced functional testing, nutrigenomics, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and personalized nutrition to find and address the root causes of your immune system's imbalance.
Dr. Donna Sigmond has spent 25+ years helping patients across the Front Range — from Louisville and Boulder to Denver and beyond — reclaim their health from conditions that conventional medicine often struggles to fully treat. Via telehealth, she serves patients across the U.S. in her role as a trusted holistic autoimmune treatment specialist.
25+ Years Experience
Telehealth Available
Serving the Front Range & Beyond
What Is Autoimmune Disease — and Why Conventional Care Often Falls Short
Autoimmune disease occurs when the immune system — designed to protect you — mistakenly identifies your own healthy tissues as a threat and begins attacking them. Over 80 distinct autoimmune conditions have been identified, and they can affect virtually every system in the body: the thyroid, gut, joints, skin, nervous system, and more.
For many patients, the conventional medical journey involves years of trial-and-error with immunosuppressants, steroids, and symptom-management medications. These treatments can be essential in acute situations — but they rarely address the question that matters most: why is the immune system misfiring in the first place?
As a holistic autoimmune specialist on the Front Range, Dr. Donna's work begins exactly where conventional care often stops — with a deep, investigative look at the root causes driving your immune dysfunction. These commonly include chronic gut inflammation, nutritional deficiencies, toxic load, unresolved infections, hormonal imbalances, genetic susceptibilities, and unmanaged stress.
Body Systems Commonly Affected by Autoimmune Disease
Thyroid
Hashimoto’s, Graves’
Digestion
Celiac, Chron’s, Colitis
Joints & Connective Tissue
RA, Lupus, Sjogren’s
Nervous System
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Skin
Psoriasis, Eczema
Energy & Brain Health
Chronic Fatigue, Brain Fog
Hormones
Inflammation, PMOS
Immune System
Chronic Inflammation
How We Address Autoimmune Conditions Differently
At East West Wellness, our holistic autoimmune natural healing protocols combine the best of modern science and traditional medicine to restore immune balance and reduce flare-ups at their source. No two patients receive the same plan — because no two immune systems are the same.
Functional Lab Testing
Micronutrient deficiencies, food sensitivities, comprehensive stool testing, inflammation markers, and hormonal panels — testing that goes far beyond what a standard workup reveals.
Gut Restoration Protocols
Addressing leaky gut, microbiome imbalances, and digestive stressors — because the gut is central to immune function and autoimmune disease activity.
Nutrigenomics
Analyzing your genes to understand how they influence inflammation responses, detox pathways, immune regulation, and nutrient metabolism — creating a truly precision approach.
Chinese Medicine Modalities
Acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, and gua sha support immune regulation, reduce inflammation, and calm the nervous system — complementing Western protocols.
Lifestyle & Nutrition
Anti-inflammatory dietary protocols, stress reduction techniques, nervous system regulation strategies, and customized supplement plans — built around your biology and lifestyle.
Not sure which approach is right for you?
Every patient receives a custom protocol combining the most relevant modalities for their unique situation. Book a Free Consulation.
Autoimmune Conditions We Commonly Work With
As a holistic autoimmune treatment specialist on the Front Range, Dr. Donna works with patients managing a wide spectrum of autoimmune diagnoses — as well as those still searching for a diagnosis after years of unresolved symptoms. If you don't see your condition listed, please reach out — we work with many conditions not listed here.
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis — Holistic autoimmune treatment for hypothyroid-autoimmune overlap
Graves’ Disease — Hyperthyroid autoimmune support through root-cause care
Rheumatoid Arthritis — Natural support for joint inflammation and autoimmune flares
Psoriasis & Psoriasis Arthritis — Skin and joint autoimmune conditions addressed at their source
Lupus (SLE) — Whole-body immune regulation and flare reduction protocols
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) — Nervous system support through integrative, functional care
Celiac & Gluten Sensitivity — Gut restoration, immune calming, and nutritional rehabilitation
Sjogren’s Syndrome — Moisture-gland and immune pathway support through Eastern and Western modalities
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases — Crohn's and ulcerative colitis root-cause support
Undiagnosed Autoimmune Symptoms — Fatigue, chronic pain, brain fog, rashes — we investigate when others stop
Undiagnosed but something feels wrong?
Many patients arrive without a clear diagnosis — just years of being told their labs are 'normal.' If you're experiencing chronic fatigue, unexplained pain, inflammation, skin changes, or brain fog, Dr. Donna's investigative approach may uncover what others have missed.
Dr. Donna Sigmond – Holistic Autoimmune Specialist on the Front Range
Dr. Donna Sigmond
RDN, DACM, LAc, LCh, CLT, FAAMFM, ABAAHP, Certified Genomic Medicine Clinician
Dr. Donna Sigmond is one of the Front Range's most comprehensively credentialed integrative practitioners — bringing together clinical nutrition, Traditional Chinese Medicine, functional medicine, and genomics into a single, coherent healing model for patients with complex autoimmune conditions.
Her investigative, patient-centered approach is shaped by over 25 years of working with patients who have often exhausted conventional options. She doesn't start with protocols — she starts with you.
• Functional Medicine Fellowship Graduate — clinically trained to apply root-cause principles across complex chronic conditions
• Certified Genomic Medicine Clinician — one of few practitioners in Colorado offering certified nutrigenomic interpretation
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) — clinical nutrition expertise foundational to anti-inflammatory, immune-supportive care
• Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine (DACM) — integrating Eastern medicine's 3,000-year perspective on immune regulation
• 25+ Years of Clinical Experience — from acute care to long-term chronic condition management
What People Are Saying
“I was 20 years old when I was first diagnosed with Crohn’s. I can remember the doctor telling me that there was no cure for it and that I would be on medication for the rest of my life… I could not argue with the blood tests and the MRT results, they were visuals that Donna could share with me and it made sense. She was very methodical with the way she treated me and she always explained exactly why she was doing it and backed it up with test results… I no longer feel like I am a hostage to this condition. I live my life and I love my life and I have Donna to thank for that.”
— A.
“I found Donna during my daughter’s health crisis. She was 4 ½ years old and suffering from terrible eczema… After roughly three months on the new eating and supplement regimen, Catherine was thriving… The crisis is over yet we still live with the advice and counsel of Donna every minute of every day. I am THRILLED to have found Donna, proud to call her our doctor, and highly recommend her services to anyone.”
— M.
“The past year and a half has been a stressful time for me and this resulted in a whole host of medical problems of which IBS and GERD were the most prominent. Because I did not want to go down the path of muscle relaxants and proton pump inhibitors, I sought a different method of treatment… Now as I am near the end of my treatment plan, I am free of symptoms and I feel more like my former self. Although the stress levels have not decreased significantly for me, my body and mind are now stronger and better able to handle stress. It amazes me how much improvement I have experienced in the past several months.”
— M.
A Personalized Program for Long-Term Autoimmune Relief
Healing an autoimmune condition is not a single event — it's a journey. Our structured program is designed to give you clarity at every stage, so you always know what's happening and why. Here's what the process looks like:
Initial Discovery Call
A free 15-minute call to understand your situation, answer your questions, and determine whether our integrative autoimmune approach is the right fit for your needs.
Step 1
Comprehensive Intake & Advanced Labs
Full health history review, root-cause functional lab testing, and — where appropriate — nutrigenomic analysis. We build a complete picture of your immune system's story.
Step 2
Custom Autoimmune Healing Plan
Dr. Donna creates a fully personalized protocol — encompassing anti-inflammatory nutrition, targeted supplementation, acupuncture recommendations, lifestyle modifications, and Eastern medicine modalities.
Step 3
Regular Check-Ins & Adjustments
Ongoing follow-up appointments to track your progress, re-test key markers, and refine your protocol as your body responds and heals. Nothing is set-and-forget.
Step 4
Stability & Long-Term Prevention
Once your acute symptoms are under control, we shift focus to building long-term resilience — reducing relapse risk and helping you maintain the gains you've worked for.
Step 5
Autoimmune Treatment FAQs
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Both. Many of our most impactful cases involve patients who have been experiencing symptoms for years without a clear diagnosis — chronic fatigue, widespread inflammation, skin changes, joint pain, brain fog — but whose standard labs have always come back 'normal.' Our advanced functional testing and investigative approach is specifically designed to find what conventional workups miss. Of course, we also work extensively with patients who have confirmed autoimmune diagnoses.
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Yes — the majority of our autoimmune patients are seen via secure telehealth video appointments, making our holistic autoimmune specialist services available regardless of where you live. Lab kits are shipped directly to your home. Dr. Donna is available in 45+ states and currently serves patients across the Front Range (Louisville, Boulder, Denver), as well as in California, New York, Florida, Illinois, and many more.
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Our functional lab testing for autoimmune patients goes well beyond a standard ANA panel. Depending on your presentation, we may run comprehensive micronutrient testing, gut microbiome analysis, food sensitivity panels, environmental toxin testing, comprehensive thyroid panels, adrenal and cortisol testing, inflammation markers (beyond standard CRP), and genetic panels through nutrigenomics. The goal is always to build a complete metabolic and immune picture — not just confirm a diagnosis.
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Yes. Our integrative autoimmune approach is designed to complement your existing medical care, not replace it. Dr. Donna works alongside your rheumatologist, endocrinologist, or GP to fill the gaps that conventional medicine may not be addressing. She does not prescribe pharmaceutical medications and will never advise you to discontinue any prescribed treatment. Many patients find that as their functional health improves, their conventional doctor reduces their medication load over time.
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This depends on the type, severity, and duration of your condition. Many patients notice improvements in energy, sleep, and inflammation within the first 4–8 weeks of implementing their personalized protocol. Significant changes in lab markers — such as reduced antibody levels or improved inflammatory indicators — often become visible within 3–6 months. Autoimmune conditions that have developed over years require patience, but the trajectory of improvement is real and measurable.
Explore Our Autoimmune Healing Resources
Curious to learn more before booking? We've put together in-depth resources to help you understand autoimmune conditions, what drives flares, and how integrative care can help. Explore our most relevant articles:
Let's Get to the Root of Your Autoimmune Symptoms
If you've been dismissed, misdiagnosed, or simply told to 'live with it,' you deserve something better. Book your free discovery call and let's explore how natural, personalized care can transform your health from the inside out. Serving patients locally across the Front Range — Louisville, Boulder, Denver — and nationwide via telehealth.