St. George, Utah · Functional Medicine & Acupuncture
Leaky gut and chronic digestive issues don't just cause stomach problems — they drive autoimmune disease, hormone imbalances, brain fog, and chronic pain. Dr. Lane finds the source and heals it.
These symptoms can seem completely unrelated — but they are often connected by a single root cause: a compromised gut lining and imbalanced gut microbiome.
The gut houses 70% of your immune system, produces 90% of your serotonin, and directly regulates inflammation throughout the body. When it breaks down, everything is affected.
Foreign particles entering the bloodstream trigger immune responses that cause the immune system to attack the body's own tissues — the mechanism behind Hashimoto's, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis.
The gut microbiome regulates estrogen through the estrobolome. Dysbiosis causes estrogen to recirculate rather than be excreted, contributing to PCOS, endometriosis, and perimenopause symptoms.
Gut inflammation elevates inflammatory cytokines that cross the blood-brain barrier, causing depression, anxiety, and cognitive impairment through the gut-brain axis.
Gut inflammation impairs thyroid hormone conversion from T4 to active T3. A compromised gut microbiome is a major driver of both hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's.
Systemic inflammation from leaky gut can manifest as joint pain, fibromyalgia, headaches, and widespread musculoskeletal discomfort that doesn't respond to conventional treatment.
Eczema, psoriasis, acne, and rosacea frequently improve significantly when gut health is restored — because their root cause is internal inflammation, not just a surface problem.
Functional medicine uses a systematic, evidence-based framework to restore gut health from the inside out.
Eliminate inflammatory foods, pathogens, parasites, and environmental triggers identified through comprehensive testing.
Restore digestive enzymes, stomach acid, and bile acids needed for proper digestion and nutrient absorption.
Repopulate the gut with beneficial bacteria through targeted probiotics and prebiotic foods specific to your microbiome.
Heal the intestinal lining with targeted nutrients — L-glutamine, zinc, collagen, and anti-inflammatory herbs.
Address lifestyle factors — stress, sleep, and movement — that maintain long-term gut health and prevent recurrence.
Before coming to see Dr. Lane, I was diagnosed with collagenous colitis as a result of my autoimmune disorder. I did not want to rely on drugs to treat my symptoms. It took a while, but I started to feel better. Dr. Justin Lane is excellent at what he does and works very hard to pinpoint what is causing symptoms and explains everything in detail.— Carol M., Patient at Elemental Natural Medicine
Over 12 years of clinical experience using functional medicine to resolve complex gut and autoimmune conditions naturally.
Dr. Justin Lane
DACM · L.Ac. · Dipl. OM · NCCAOM Certified
Dr. Lane holds a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and has helped thousands of patients resolve digestive disorders, autoimmune conditions, and chronic illness by addressing gut health at its root. He uses comprehensive stool analysis, intestinal permeability testing, and food sensitivity panels to build a clear picture of what's driving each patient's symptoms — then designs a personalized protocol to fix it.
Schedule a free consultation with Dr. Lane to discover how your gut health may be driving your chronic symptoms — and what to do about it.
Book Your Free Consultation Or call us: (435) 246-7642285 W Tabernacle St Suite 202 · St. George, UT 84770