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Functional medicine for autoimmune conditions at Prime Vitality Care
Functional Medicine — Telehealth Available

Find the Root Cause, Not Just Manage Symptoms — Functional Medicine for Autoimmune Conditions

Over 24 million Americans are affected by autoimmune diseases. Functional medicine looks beyond symptom management to identify and address the root causes driving your condition.

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Board-Certified Physician Advanced Autoimmune Panels Personalized Protocols Telehealth Available
Understanding Autoimmune Disease

What Is Functional Medicine for Autoimmune Conditions?

Autoimmune diseases occur when your immune system mistakenly attacks your own tissues. There are over 80 recognized autoimmune conditions, and conventional medicine often focuses on suppressing the immune system with medications that carry significant side effects.

Functional medicine takes a fundamentally different approach. Instead of simply managing symptoms, we investigate why your immune system became dysregulated in the first place. By identifying and addressing root causes — including gut health imbalances, food triggers, toxin exposure, chronic infections, and stress — we can help your body restore proper immune function.

Our comprehensive approach evaluates every factor contributing to your autoimmune condition, creating a personalized protocol that targets your specific triggers and supports your body's natural healing capacity.

Conditions We Support

  • Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Lupus (SLE)
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Psoriasis
  • Celiac Disease
  • Crohn's Disease
Root Cause Medicine Immune Modulation Personalized Protocols

Root Cause Analysis Process

  1. Comprehensive health history and symptom timeline mapping
  2. Advanced autoimmune and inflammatory marker testing
  3. Gut barrier integrity and microbiome analysis
  4. Food sensitivity and environmental trigger identification
  5. Personalized treatment protocol design and implementation
Key Benefits

Why Choose Functional Medicine for Autoimmune Support

A comprehensive, root-cause approach that goes beyond symptom suppression to help your immune system find balance again.

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Root Cause Identification

Address the underlying triggers driving your autoimmune condition, not just the symptoms on the surface.

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Immune System Rebalancing

Modulate overactive immune responses through targeted therapies that restore proper immune regulation.

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Gut Barrier Repair

Heal intestinal permeability (leaky gut) that is often a primary driver of autoimmune activation.

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Reduced Inflammation

Lower systemic inflammation through dietary interventions, targeted supplements, and lifestyle modifications.

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Medication Reduction Support

Work with your care team toward reducing medication dependency as your body heals and symptoms improve.

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Energy Restoration

Recover the vitality that autoimmune fatigue has stolen by optimizing mitochondrial function and nutrient status.

How It Works

Two Pathways to Autoimmune Support

Whether you visit us in San Antonio or connect from anywhere in Texas, California, or Florida, your journey to healing starts here.

In-Office — San Antonio

In-Person Autoimmune Care

  • 1
    Book Your Consultation
    Schedule your comprehensive in-office evaluation with Dr. Goel.
  • 2
    Comprehensive Evaluation
    Extended appointment to review your full health history, symptoms, and goals.
  • 3
    Advanced Autoimmune Panels
    On-site lab draws for complete autoimmune, inflammatory, and functional markers.
  • 4
    Personalized Treatment Protocol
    Receive your customized plan including diet, supplements, LDN, and lifestyle modifications.
Telehealth — TX, CA, FL

Virtual Autoimmune Care

  • 1
    Book Virtual Consultation
    Schedule your telehealth visit from the comfort of your home.
  • 2
    Video Consultation
    In-depth video visit to discuss your history, symptoms, and treatment goals.
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    Lab Kits Shipped to You
    At-home lab collection kits delivered to your door for comprehensive testing.
  • 4
    Treatment & Supplements Delivered
    Your personalized protocol, supplements, and LDN shipped directly to you.
Who This Is For

Ideal Candidates for Autoimmune Support

Our functional medicine approach is designed for anyone seeking answers beyond conventional autoimmune treatment.

Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Patients

Rheumatoid Arthritis Sufferers

Lupus / SLE Patients

MS Patients Seeking Complementary Support

Psoriasis / Eczema with Autoimmune Component

Celiac / Crohn's Disease Patients

Unexplained Chronic Inflammation

Multiple Autoimmune Conditions

What to Expect

Your Autoimmune Support Timeline

Healing from autoimmune conditions takes time, but most patients begin noticing meaningful changes within the first few months.

Week 1–2

Comprehensive Evaluation & Testing

Initial consultation with full health history review, followed by advanced autoimmune panels, gut analysis, and food sensitivity testing.

Week 3–4

Results Analysis & Protocol Design

Thorough review of all lab results with you. Dr. Goel designs your personalized treatment protocol targeting your specific root causes.

Month 2–3

Early Improvements Begin

Dietary changes and supplements initiated. Many patients report improved energy, reduced brain fog, and early symptom relief as inflammation decreases.

Month 4–6

Significant Symptom Reduction

Meaningful decreases in autoimmune symptoms and measurable changes in antibody levels and inflammatory markers on follow-up labs.

Month 6+

Remission Support & Ongoing Optimization

Continued protocol refinement, remission maintenance strategies, and long-term optimization to keep your immune system balanced.

The Prime Vitality Difference

Why Choose Prime Vitality for Autoimmune Care

Physician-led, science-backed, and deeply personalized autoimmune support that treats you as a whole person.

Physician-Led Always

Dr. Goel personally manages every autoimmune patient. No hand-offs to PAs or coaches for complex cases.

Advanced Testing

ANA panels, inflammatory markers, food sensitivity testing, comprehensive gut analysis, and nutrient deficiency panels.

Integrative Approach

Combining LDN therapy, peptide therapy, AIP diet guidance, and targeted supplements for comprehensive immune support.

Concierge Model

Extended appointments, direct physician messaging, and the time and attention your complex condition deserves.

“For years, my conventional doctors told me my TSH was ‘in range’ and that nothing was wrong, despite my crippling fatigue, weight gain, and brain fog. Dr. Goel ran a comprehensive panel that revealed elevated TPO antibodies, gut permeability, and multiple food sensitivities. After six months on my personalized protocol, my antibodies dropped significantly, I lost 18 pounds, and I feel like myself again. Functional medicine saved my life when conventional medicine failed me.”
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Amanda T.
Age 42 • Telehealth Patient • Autoimmune Support Program
Investment in Your Health

Autoimmune Support Program Pricing

Comprehensive, physician-led autoimmune care designed to identify root causes and restore immune balance.

Autoimmune Support Program

Comprehensive Functional Medicine Care

$ 249 /month
  • Initial comprehensive consultation (60+ minutes)
  • Advanced autoimmune panels and testing
  • AIP dietary guidance and meal planning
  • LDN (Low-Dose Naltrexone) therapy management
  • Personalized supplement protocol
  • Monthly follow-up consultations
  • Direct physician messaging access
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Note: Lab costs are billed separately. HSA/FSA accepted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Autoimmune Support FAQ

Get answers to common questions about our functional medicine approach to autoimmune conditions.

Autoimmune diseases develop from a combination of factors including gut permeability (leaky gut), food triggers such as gluten and dairy, environmental toxin exposure, chronic infections like Epstein-Barr virus, chronic stress, and genetic predisposition. Functional medicine identifies which of these factors are active in your case and addresses them systematically.
Conventional medicine typically focuses on suppressing the immune system with medications like immunosuppressants and biologics to manage symptoms. Functional medicine takes a different approach by identifying and removing the triggers that caused immune dysregulation in the first place, while supporting the body's natural immune balance. This can lead to reduced flares, lower antibody levels, and in some cases, remission.
We utilize a comprehensive testing approach including ANA panels, anti-CCP antibodies, inflammatory markers (CRP, ESR, homocysteine), food sensitivity panels (IgG and IgA), comprehensive gut analysis including zonulin for intestinal permeability, nutrient deficiency testing (vitamin D, B12, magnesium, zinc), thyroid antibodies (TPO, thyroglobulin), and environmental toxin panels when indicated.
Diet plays a critical role in autoimmune management. The Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) diet is a structured elimination approach that removes common inflammatory triggers including grains, dairy, legumes, nightshades, refined sugars, and processed foods. Through careful reintroduction, we identify your specific food triggers that drive inflammation. Many patients experience dramatic symptom improvement through dietary changes alone.
Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN) is a compounded medication used at doses of 1.5–4.5mg (much lower than standard naltrexone dosing) that modulates immune function and reduces inflammation. It works by temporarily blocking opioid receptors, which triggers the body to upregulate endorphin production and natural immune-regulatory mechanisms. Many patients with Hashimoto's, rheumatoid arthritis, MS, and other autoimmune conditions report significant symptom improvement with LDN therapy.
Yes, our full autoimmune support program is available via telehealth for patients in Texas, California, and Florida. We conduct thorough video consultations, ship at-home lab collection kits directly to your door, and deliver supplements and LDN prescriptions to you. Our telehealth patients receive the same level of comprehensive care and direct physician access as our in-office patients.
The timeline varies depending on your specific condition, severity, and how long you have been dealing with autoimmune issues. Many patients begin noticing initial improvements in energy and brain fog within 4–8 weeks of starting their protocol. More significant changes in symptoms and lab markers typically emerge by 3–6 months. Long-term immune rebalancing and sustained remission support may take 6–12 months of consistent treatment.
The Autoimmune Support Program starts at $249 per month, which includes your initial comprehensive consultation, personalized treatment protocol, monthly follow-up appointments, LDN therapy management, supplement guidance, and direct physician messaging. Lab costs are billed separately and vary depending on the panels ordered. We accept HSA and FSA payments, making it easy to use pre-tax health dollars for your care.
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Ready to Address the Root Cause of Your Autoimmune Condition?

Stop managing symptoms and start healing. Book your consultation today and let us build your personalized path to immune balance.

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