OUR APPROACH
A Whole-Person, Root-Cause Philosophy for True Healing
At Denver Sports & Holistic Medicine, we believe healing is not about chasing symptoms—it’s about understanding why they are occurring in the first place. Our approach blends the diagnostic depth of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with the clinical precision of Functional & Integrative Medicine to identify underlying drivers of dysfunction and create individualized, systems-based care.
Rather than applying protocols or isolated treatments, care is guided by physiology, patterns, and response over time—supporting sustainable healing and long-term resilience.
Why Our Approach Works
Most healthcare systems focus on managing symptoms in isolation. Our approach focuses on the physiology underneath symptoms—the interconnected systems that regulate how the body functions and adapts over time.
We assess patterns across nervous system regulation, metabolism, digestion, detoxification, immune function, hormonal signaling, inflammation, and circulation. When these systems are supported in the appropriate sequence, the body is able to restore balance, improve resilience, and heal more effectively.
Root-Cause Care, Not Diagnosis-Chasing
The body functions as an integrated whole. Symptoms appearing in one area often reflect dysfunction elsewhere. Rather than treating diagnostic labels in isolation, we look for upstream drivers and compounding stressors that disrupt system balance over time.
These may include:
• Nervous system dysregulation and chronic stress physiology
• Metabolic instability and blood sugar imbalance
• Gut and microbiome disruption
• Detoxification and drainage bottlenecks
• Hormone signaling and circadian disruption
• Immune activation and inflammatory patterns
Symptoms are not random. They are meaningful signals—and when interpreted correctly, they point directly to the systems that require support.
A Truly Integrative Method
We integrate Eastern and Western diagnostic systems to understand the full picture of health—biochemical, physiological, and regulatory. This allows us to identify patterns that may be missed when systems are evaluated in isolation and to design care that is both precise and personalized.
Care decisions are guided by clinical findings, response over time, and system prioritization—not by rigid protocols.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL TESTING
When clinically indicated, advanced functional testing is used to clarify mechanisms, confirm patterns, and guide treatment decisions. Testing is selected intentionally and interpreted within the context of the whole person.
Testing may evaluate:
• Microbiome and digestive function
• Hormone and adrenal rhythm patterns
• Nutrient status and metabolic markers
• Environmental exposures and toxicant burden
• Inflammatory, mitochondrial, and cardiometabolic patterns
TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE PATTERN DIAGNOSIS
Traditional Chinese Medicine provides a complementary diagnostic lens that evaluates functional patterns affecting regulation and balance, including:
• Digestion and assimilation
• Circulation and pain pathways
• Immune resilience
• Hormonal balance
• Sleep and emotional regulation
What Your Personalized Plan May Include
Your care plan is never one-size-fits-all. It is built around your physiology, health history, stress load, lifestyle, and goals—and adjusted over time as your body responds.
Rather than applying preset protocols, care is sequenced and prioritized to support regulation first, then restoration, and finally resilience. Depending on your needs, your plan may draw from the following therapeutic domains:
Acupuncture-Based Nervous System Regulation
Care is designed to support nervous system balance, adaptive stress response, circulation, and pain modulation—creating the physiological conditions required for healing across other systems.
Herbal Medicine & Targeted Nutraceutical Therapy
Herbal and nutraceutical support is selected based on individual patterns and functional needs, using professional-grade formulations to support digestion, detoxification, immune balance, hormonal signaling, and metabolic resilience.
Nutrition-Driven Metabolic & Gut Rehabilitation
Nutrition is used therapeutically to stabilize blood sugar, restore gut function, reduce inflammation, and support mitochondrial health. Plans are informed by symptoms, labs, and lifestyle considerations—not trends or rigid diets.
Detoxification & Environmental Medicine Sequencing
Detoxification support is introduced strategically and safely, with attention to timing, drainage capacity, and system readiness—particularly in cases involving environmental exposures or chronic inflammatory burden.
Mitochondrial, Recovery & Cellular Support
Care may include strategies to support cellular energy production, tissue repair, and recovery capacity—especially when fatigue, slow healing, or metabolic strain are present.
Lifestyle, Sleep & Stress Physiology Optimization
Foundational factors such as sleep quality, circadian rhythm, stress physiology, hydration, and daily habits are addressed to reinforce treatment effects and support sustainable progress.
Healing Is a Partnership
Healing is a dynamic process that unfolds over time. Our work together is structured, collaborative, and adaptive—guided by clinical insight, objective data, and your lived experience.
This partnership includes:
• Understanding your health history at a deeper level
• Identifying triggers, obstacles, and hidden stressors
• Building a clear, actionable healing strategy
• Monitoring progress through symptoms and lab markers
• Making informed adjustments as your body restores resilience
Healing is not always linear. With the right sequencing, support, and feedback, progress becomes more predictable and sustainable.
Who We’re a Good Fit For
Our approach is best suited for individuals who are seeking thoughtful, investigative care and are ready to address health challenges at the systems level.
This approach may be a good fit if you:
• Are tired of symptom-chasing and short-term fixes
• Have persistent symptoms despite “normal” conventional labs
• Want a practitioner who listens, investigates, and personalizes care
• Prefer integrative, physiology-based treatment strategies
• Are looking for long-term solutions rather than temporary relief
• Are willing to actively participate in their healing process
This model of care is collaborative, intentional, and designed for those who value depth, clarity, and sustainable progress.
Next Step
If you’re ready to better understand what’s driving your symptoms and explore a personalized, systems-based path forward, the next step is a focused conversation.
A complimentary 15-minute consultation provides an opportunity to discuss your concerns, determine whether this approach is the right fit, and identify appropriate next steps.