Gut & Immune System Support in Minneapolis
🌿 Gentle, Integrative Care for Digestive and Immune Health
You don't have to keep living with bloating, fatigue, food sensitivities, autoimmune flares, or frequent infections. We know how exhausting it is to feel dismissed, to hear "your labs look normal," or to try yet another elimination diet that doesn't quite work. Our integrative care team helps you uncover what's really happening beneath the surface — so you can restore balance and finally feel well again. You deserve answers, and you deserve to feel at home in your body.
Are You Experiencing These Symptoms?
If you've been struggling with digestive issues or autoimmune symptoms, you know how much they can take over your life. Maybe you're planning your day around bathroom access, avoiding social meals, or waking up exhausted despite sleeping through the night. Or perhaps you're constantly battling yet another cold, sinus infection, or bout of bronchitis while everyone around you stays healthy. When your gut or immune system is out of balance, your whole body feels it — and it's deeply isolating when others can't see what you're going through.
Here's what we commonly see in our Minneapolis clinic:
Food sensitivities or reactions that seem unpredictable
Bloating, constipation, or digestive discomfort after meals
Persistent fatigue that lingers no matter how much you rest
Brain fog, anxiety, or mood changes that affect your daily life
Autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto's, psoriasis, celiac, or IBD
Chronic or recurring infections — colds, UTIs, sinus infections, yeast overgrowth, or viral reactivations (like Epstein-Barr)
Slow wound healing or recovery from illness that takes weeks instead of days
Frequent infections or inflammation with slow recovery
If this sounds familiar, you're not alone — and there's a path forward. We've helped hundreds of people in the Twin Cities move from confusion and frustration to clarity and healing.
Gentle, Integrative Care for Digestive & Immune Health
You don't have to keep living with bloating, fatigue, food sensitivities, or autoimmune flares. We know how exhausting it is to feel dismissed, to hear "your labs look normal," or to try yet another elimination diet that doesn't quite work. Our integrative care team helps you uncover what's really happening beneath the surface — so you can restore balance and finally feel well again. You deserve answers, and you deserve to feel at home in your body.
The Gut-Immune Connection: Why This Happens
Here's what most conventional medicine misses: your gut and immune system aren't separate problems to solve — they're intimate partners in health. About 70% of your immune cells live in your digestive tract, which means when one system struggles, the other follows. This is why you might have both digestive symptoms and skin issues, or why your anxiety seems to worsen when your stomach acts up.
What's fascinating — and often overlooked — is that immune dysfunction works in both directions. Some people have overactive immune systems that attack their own tissues (autoimmunity). Others have underactive immune systems that can't fight off infections properly. And many people experience both patterns at different times, creating a confusing cycle of flares and infections.
After years of working with patients like you, we've identified the most common root causes that keep you stuck:
Microbiome imbalance
An overgrowth of harmful bacteria and too few beneficial ones disrupts digestion and immune function. This isn't just about probiotics — it's about understanding why your microbiome shifted in the first place. Your beneficial bacteria literally train your immune cells to work properly.
Intestinal Permeability (Leaky Gut)
A weakened gut lining triggers widespread inflammation and immune activation. When your gut barrier breaks down, food particles and toxins can enter your bloodstream, creating symptoms throughout your entire body. This keeps your immune system in constant alert mode, depleting its resources.
Food Triggers
Gluten, dairy, sugar, and additives can fuel chronic immune stress. But here's the thing: the foods aren't always the villain. Sometimes your gut just needs healing before it can tolerate foods it once handled easily.
The Gut-Brain Connection
Stress disrupts gut motility, nutrient absorption, and immune resilience. Your gut has its own nervous system, and when you're stuck in fight-or-flight mode, digestion literally shuts down. Chronic stress also suppresses your immune system's ability to mount an effective defense against infections.
Nutrient deficiencies
Vitamin D, zinc, vitamin A, and other immune-critical nutrients become depleted when your gut can't absorb properly. Without these building blocks, your immune cells simply can't function at full capacity.
Autoimmune activation
Your immune system misfires, creating symptoms that extend far beyond digestion. Autoimmunity is complex, but it's not a life sentence — it's a signal that multiple systems need support.
Immune Exhaustion
When your immune system has been fighting chronic infections, inflammation, or stress for too long, it becomes depleted. Like a muscle that's been overworked, it loses its ability to respond effectively. This is when you start catching every bug that goes around or develop chronic viral infections like recurring Epstein-Barr or shingles.
The good news? These systems can heal when supported gently and consistently with the right approach. We see it happen every day in our practice.
Healing Pathways for Digestion and Immunity
After nearly two decades of clinical experience, we've learned that lasting healing requires more than just supplements or dietary changes. It requires understanding you — your history, your stressors, your body's unique patterns, and whether your immune system needs calming down or building back up. That's why we combine functional testing, natural therapies, and body-based care to calm inflammation and rebuild balance from the inside out.
Think of us as health detectives and healing partners rolled into one. We're here to connect the dots that others have missed.
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Identify food sensitivities, microbiome imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, inflammatory markers, and immune function patterns. We use advanced testing to see what's actually happening in your body, not just guess based on symptoms. This includes assessing for chronic infections, viral reactivations, and immune markers that indicate whether your system is overactive, underactive, or both.
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Regulate digestion, immune activity, and your body's stress response. These time-tested therapies work with your body's natural healing intelligence to restore flow and balance. In Chinese medicine, we understand "Wei Qi" — your protective immune energy — and how to strengthen it when it's depleted.
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Support the vagus nerve and strengthen the gut-brain connection. When your nervous system feels safe, your gut can finally relax and heal. These therapies also support lymphatic drainage, helping your body clear infections and toxins more effectively.
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Heal your gut lining and improve immune resilience with sustainable changes. We'll never hand you a rigid diet plan — instead, we'll teach you how to listen to your body and make choices that serve your healing. This includes strategic nutrition to rebuild depleted immune reserves.
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For those with chronic infections or low immune function, we use targeted herbs, nutrients, and lifestyle strategies to rebuild your body's defensive capacity. This isn't about quick fixes — it's about gradually strengthening your system so it can protect you again.
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Help your body shift from survival mode to healing mode. True healing happens when your nervous system knows it's safe to let go and restore. A regulated nervous system is essential for both calming overactive immunity and rebuilding depleted immunity.
Our team works together to create a personalized plan that respects your body’s pace and supports healing from the inside out.
Why Our Whole-Person Approach Works
We don't just chase symptoms — we connect them.
Here's what makes our approach different: we understand that digestive distress, fatigue, inflammation, and recurring infections aren't random problems to fix one by one. They're often signals of deeper imbalance between your gut, immune system, and nervous system. When we address these connections — not just the symptoms — real healing becomes possible.
Whether your immune system is attacking your own tissues, failing to protect you from infections, or cycling between both extremes, we meet you where you are. Our integrative approach restores harmony across all these systems, helping your body remember how to heal itself.
You'll work with a collaborative team who listens deeply, investigates root causes thoroughly, and creates a personalized plan that actually fits your life. No judgment, no one-size-fits-all protocols, no dismissing your concerns as "just stress."
We believe you. We see you. And we know how to help.
Real Results from Real People
Ready to Feel Better?
Book Your Gut & Immune Health Consultation
Your body's ability to heal is still intact — it just needs the right support. Whether you're dealing with autoimmunity, chronic infections, or poor digestion, you've been searching for answers long enough. Let's find them together.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
We know choosing the right kind of support can feel overwhelming. These are some of the most common questions we hear from people in Minneapolis who are searching for digestive and immune guidance.
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Yes. We support people with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and other autoimmune conditions by addressing root causes in the gut, immune system, and stress response.
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This is a sign of immune depletion, and it's something we see often. We'll help you understand why your immune system is struggling and create a plan to rebuild its capacity. This typically involves gut healing, nutrient repletion, stress management, and targeted immune support. Most patients notice they're getting sick less frequently within 2-4 months.
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We go deeper. While diet matters, it's rarely the whole story. We use functional lab testing, nervous system regulation, and gentle structural care to address the underlying imbalances that diet alone can't fix.
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No referral needed. You can schedule directly with our integrative care team.
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Most patients notice improvements in energy and digestion within 4-8 weeks. Immune resilience — meaning fewer infections and better recovery — typically improves within 2-4 months. Deeper healing, especially with autoimmune conditions, typically unfolds over 3-6 months with consistent support.
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Absolutely. We collaborate with your existing providers and can refer you to trusted specialists when needed.
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Yes. These reactivating viruses are a sign that your immune system needs support. We use a combination of immune-strengthening herbs, gut healing, and nervous system work to help your body keep these viruses in check.
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We’ve chosen to remain out-of-network so we can spend the time you truly deserve — instead of being rushed by insurance limits. We do our best to keep rates affordable and accessible:
✅ HSA/FSA funds are welcome
✅ Memberships and care bundles are available
✅ Sliding scale is offered for eligible clients
You may also submit receipts to your insurance company to inquire about out-of-network reimbursement.
"After years of bouncing between doctors and being told everything looked normal, I was exhausted and discouraged. Having someone spend 90 minutes truly listening, connecting the dots, and giving me a clear plan was life-changing. It was the best investment I’ve ever made in my health." — Tasha, Minneapolis
Investment in Your Health
90-Minute Comprehensive Assessment: $330
This isn't your typical doctor's appointment. This extended initial visit gives you time to be truly heard, understood, and guided toward real answers — not rushed through a 15-minute appointment where you barely get to finish a sentence.
We're out-of-network with insurance so we can dedicate this time to you, order the right tests, and create a healing plan that actually addresses root causes. We keep care accessible through:
✅ HSA/FSA accepted
✅ Membership plans & care bundles available
✅ Sliding scale for eligible clients
✅ Assistance with out-of-network reimbursement
Taking Time to Explain, Guide & Support
At Stockheart, we don’t rush through your visit or leave you alone with a confusing diagnosis. We take the time to:
✅ Identify Root Causes
🌿 Look at lifestyle patterns, adrenal stress, hormonal variables, and environmental triggers — not just lab numbers.
✅ Explain in Plain Language
💡 Break down what your labs and diagnoses mean, whether it’s irritable bowel syndrome or Crohn’s disease.
✅ Offer Practical Strategies
✨ Share natural, everyday tools for fatigue, mood swings, brain fog, bloating, and stress management.
✅ Partner with You
🤝 Set realistic, compassionate goals for energy, regular digestion, and a healthy immune system.
💜 Our goal: You leave every appointment feeling understood, empowered, and clear about your next steps — with a plan that truly fits your life.
Identify the Patterns.
We look beyond symptoms to uncover root causes—whether structural, inflammatory, or nervous system related.
Explain the Diagnosis.
We translate medical words into clear, practical language so you understand what your diagnosis means.
Support Daily Living.
Together, we design strategies to improve mobility, energy, and comfort for daily life.
Trauma-informed, whole-person care—designed for sensitive bodies.
🌿 Healthcare Navigation:
You Don’t Have to Do This Alone
Trying to find your way through today’s healthcare system can feel overwhelming. Specialists don’t always talk to each other, options feel scattered, and the burden of coordinating care too often falls on you.
At Stockheart, we believe healing shouldn’t be another full-time job. We help you:
🧭 Understand and prioritize your options — which treatments make the most sense right now, and what can wait.
🌐 Incorporate the full spectrum of healing tools — from chiropractic, acupuncture, and functional medicine to specialists, imaging, or lab testing when needed.
💸 Consider financial realities — we know resources aren’t unlimited, so we help you focus on the options that bring the most value and impact.
🤝 Bridge communication gaps — translating medical jargon, clarifying next steps, and coordinating with other providers when possible.
The result? A clearer path forward. Less stress. And the confidence that you’re making the right decisions for your body, your life, and your resources.
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The Missing Pieces in Traditional Treatment
Your mainstream medical providers are brilliant. They have the best of intentions. But the system isn’t designed to support complex conditions like yours and not all medical providers are aware of options like the ones offered at Stockheart.
And most importantly, conventional approaches often focus on symptom suppression rather than root cause healing:
❌ Band-aid medications that may help temporarily but don't address underlying dysfunction
❌ "It's all in your head" dismissal when tests come back "normal"
❌ One-size-fits-all protocols that don't account for your unique case or multiple paradigms of healing
❌ Rushed appointments that don't allow time to understand your full experience
At Stockheart, we take a different approach. We spend time understanding your unique symptom pattern, your health history, and what special combination of care will facilitate your body’s ability to heal.
Your Journey to Feeling Better
We know you may have tried many things before—eliminating foods, trying supplements, taking over-the-counter medications. Our approach is different because it’s whole-person, conservative, and trauma-informed:
🤝 Thorough Initial Assessment (90 minutes)
We take the time to listen. You’ll share your full story, health history, and what has (or hasn’t) worked before.
🔍 Root Cause + Pain Pattern Investigation
Through careful physical evaluation and functional medicine testing when needed, we identify the deeper drivers—whether it’s genetics, chronic illness, or food sensitivities.
🎯 Personalized, Gentle Care Plan
No one-size-fits-all. Your plan may include chiropractic, acupuncture, massage, or nutritional support—always adapted to your body’s sensitivities.
📖 Education & Empowerment
We explain what your diagnosis means in plain language, so you feel clear, not confused. Our goal is to help you manage pain and improve quality of life—even with ongoing conditions like IBS or psoriasis.
📈 Ongoing Support & Adjustment
Your body changes over time, and so does your care. We regularly check in, adapt treatments, and celebrate progress with you.
Your healing path is unique, and it doesn’t have to be rushed. We’re here to support you, every step of the way.
Take the Next Step
You don’t have to live at the mercy of unpredictable life-limiting symptoms. At Stockheart Whole Health, we offer comprehensive 90-minute assessments where we take time to hear your full story and create a plan that works for your body.
“I’ve never felt so seen by a healthcare team. They didn’t just talk about my lab results — they asked about my life, my stress, and how my symptoms were impacting me. That compassion made all the difference.”
We specialize in treating complex, sensitive, often-overlooked bodies. And we know healing happens best at your own pace.
“I had accepted that I would always feel exhausted and foggy. Within a few months, my cycles were steadier, my energy returned, and I finally feel like myself again.”
Trauma-informed, whole-person care—designed with your comfort, safety, and sensitivity in mind.
Stockheart Whole Health
Minneapolis' leading clinic for complex chronic conditions
Gentle Chiropractic • Acupuncture • Therapeutic Massage • Anti-inflammatory Lifestyle Recommendations
Specialized treatment for: Ongoing digestive issues, IBS, IBD, Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, immune system dysfunction, food sensitivities and leaky gut
Stockheart Whole Health
Located inside Odigo Wellness
3115 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis MN | 55408
612.448.4434 | hello@stockheart.com
Hours:
By appointment
Seven days a week morning, afternoon and evening options available.
Located in the beautiful East Bde Maka Ska neighborhood of uptown Minneapolis.
Parking: Free off-street parking available. Enter from Hennepin Avenue just north of our building.
Serving Uptown, Whittier, Powderhorn, Lyn-Lake, Kingfield, Linden Hills, South Minneapolis, St. Louis Park, and surrounding Minneapolis and St. Paul neighborhoods
Trusted by patients from Mayo Clinic, Abbott Northwestern, and beyond.