St. George, Utah · Functional Medicine & Acupuncture
Autoimmune disease has root causes. Dr. Justin Lane uses functional medicine to identify and address what's triggering your immune system — so your body can stop attacking itself and start healing.
There are over 80 recognized autoimmune conditions. While they affect different organs and tissues, they share the same underlying mechanism — and respond to the same root-cause approach.
Genetics loads the gun — but the environment pulls the trigger. Functional medicine focuses on identifying and removing the environmental factors that activated your immune system in the first place.
The most well-established trigger. When the gut lining breaks down, foreign proteins provoke immune reactions that can lead to the body attacking its own tissues.
Epstein-Barr virus, H. pylori, and Lyme disease are known to trigger and perpetuate autoimmune conditions through molecular mimicry.
Gluten is strongly linked to autoimmunity — even without celiac disease. Other common triggers include dairy, eggs, corn, and soy.
Vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, zinc, and B12 are critical immune regulators. Deficiencies are extremely common in autoimmune patients.
Elevated cortisol and HPA axis dysfunction directly impair immune regulation and increase intestinal permeability — creating conditions for autoimmune disease to develop.
Heavy metals, mold toxins, pesticides, and endocrine disruptors alter immune function and have been linked to multiple autoimmune conditions.
Conventional medicine manages autoimmune disease primarily with immunosuppressive medications — drugs that reduce immune activity across the board. While these can reduce symptoms, they do not address why the immune system is attacking the body in the first place.
The result is that most patients remain on escalating doses of medication, experience drug side effects, and never see the lasting improvement they're hoping for.
Advanced immune panels, stool analysis, food sensitivity testing, heavy metal screening, nutrient levels, and full hormone workup.
Eliminate identified food sensitivities, treat underlying infections, reduce toxic burden, and correct nutritional deficiencies.
Restore intestinal integrity, rebalance the microbiome, and reduce systemic inflammation — the foundation of immune regulation.
Acupuncture modulates immune cytokines, reduces chronic inflammation, and supports the nervous system's role in immune regulation.
Ongoing retesting and support to confirm antibody reduction, track progress, and adjust protocols as your health evolves.
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. I wanted to try a more holistic approach. Although my condition is a chronic illness, I feel I now know better how to handle my symptoms. I would recommend trying this approach for any autoimmune disorder.— Carol M., Patient at Elemental Natural Medicine
Board-certified in acupuncture and Oriental medicine, with over 12 years of clinical experience treating autoimmune and chronic conditions.
Dr. Justin Lane
DACM · L.Ac. · Dipl. OM · NCCAOM Certified
Dr. Lane holds a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and is licensed in Utah, California, and Rhode Island. His integrative model combines functional medicine's investigative depth with acupuncture's immune-regulating effects — giving patients with autoimmune disease a genuinely different path forward. He has helped thousands of patients who were told there was nothing more to be done find real, lasting relief.
Schedule a free consultation with Dr. Lane and take the first step toward understanding what's driving your autoimmune condition — and what's possible when you address it at the root.
Book Your Free Consultation Or call us: (435) 246-7642285 W Tabernacle St Suite 202 · St. George, UT 84770