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Functional Medicine for Immune Balance & Resilience
If you feel like your immune system is overreacting (autoimmunity) or underperforming (frequent illness), you’re not alone — and you’re not imagining it. Dr. Laura Paris takes a science-backed, integrative approach to immune health that goes beyond symptom suppression to address what’s happening at the cellular and inflammatory level.
Her work blends advanced labs, like immune panels and viral testing, with nutrition, targeted herbs, acupuncture, and lifestyle guidance. Whether you’re dealing with autoimmune conditions, frequent infections, or chronic inflammation, Dr. Paris helps you restore balance — and feel like yourself again.
Whether your immune system is on overdrive or constantly letting you down, we can help. We commonly support:
At Paris Healing Arts, immune healing is never one-size-fits-all. That’s because your symptoms — whether it’s fatigue, brain fog, or pain — often stem from different root causes. Through a combination of advanced testing, clinical experience, and individualized protocols, Dr. Paris helps you understand what’s actually going on beneath the surface.
With most immune issues, we start with the gut. We apply cutting-edge tests like microbiome stool analysis, SIBO breath tests, and intestinal permeability assessment along with time-tested therapies from Chinese medicine, nutritional science, and herbal medicine. Every step is designed to support your body’s own healing intelligence — with just the right mix of data, compassion, and deeply personalized care.
Before we jump into treatment, we start by asking the right questions — and testing where needed to guide your care. Our immune support protocols may include:
My approach blends the best of modern science with the wisdom of traditional healing. Over the last 30 years, I’ve studied biochemistry, herbal medicine, clinical nutrition, Chinese medicine, and functional lab analysis, out of deep curiosity and care for the women I serve.
I am board-licensed in acupuncture and hold multiple certifications in functional medicine, and I stay current through ongoing study and collaboration with leading integrative practitioners.
This diverse training has shaped the toolkit I use today: advanced testing like the DUTCH hormone panel and GI-MAP stool analysis, alongside therapies like acupuncture, botanicals, and tailored nutrition.
Autoimmune conditions can’t be “cured” in the conventional sense, but they can be managed and even put into remission. Functional medicine works by identifying your unique triggers — like infections, gut imbalances, toxins, or stress — and supporting immune regulation, so your body stops attacking itself.
Over 70% of your immune system resides in the gut, and an unhealthy gut microbiome and poor integrity of the gut lining (“leaky gut”) create a perfect storm for autoimmune flares. We often start with a gut-healing plan to reduce inflammation, improve nutrient absorption, and calm the immune system. Most people with autoimmunity feel significantly better after targeted gut work.
Yes. Frequent colds, sinus infections, or viruses could mean your immune system is depleted or overwhelmed. We look for nutrient deficiencies, gut microbiome issues, sleep or stress disruptions, and even hidden infections like EBV. Then we tailor a plan to restore resilience.
Absolutely. Acupuncture has been shown to modulate immune function, reduce inflammation, and support sinus drainage. Many people notice fewer colds, better allergy tolerance, and less autoimmune flares when receiving regular treatments.
EBV is a herpes-family virus that stays dormant in your system and can reactivate under stress, causing fatigue, brain fog, and even triggering autoimmune responses. We test your antibody levels and use a combination of antiviral herbs, lifestyle changes, and immune support to reduce its impact. EBV is also commonly activated after a COVID-19 infection.
Chronic inflammation is your body’s immune system stuck in a low-grade “on” position — often from poor diet, an unhealthy gut microbiome, stress, or hidden infections. Autoimmune disease goes a step further: your immune system mistakenly attacks your own tissues. At Paris Healing Arts, we work to reduce inflammation at the root, which is key in calming both scenarios.
Early signs can be vague and easy to dismiss: fatigue, joint stiffness, brain fog, rashes, or stool changes. Women often get told “everything looks normal” when labs don’t yet reflect a full diagnosis. That’s why Dr. Paris uses functional testing and symptom pattern recognition to detect issues early — before irreversible damage occurs.
While these viruses stay in the body, you can absolutely lower viral load and boost immune surveillance. Dr. Paris uses antiviral herbs, immune-nourishing nutrients, stress-reducing tools, and acupuncture to help your body regain balance — often improving energy and reducing flare cycles.
Chronic stress dysregulates cortisol and suppresses parts of the immune system — making you more prone to infections and autoimmunity. Over time, it can exhaust your defenses. We address this through adrenal support, nervous system regulation, and restorative practices like acupuncture and sleep optimization.
Yes, very often. Even subtle food reactions can drive immune overactivation, especially in Hashimoto’s, Celiac, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, or colitis. We use elimination diets or testing to identify and remove triggers — then support gut repair, so you’re not stuck avoiding foods forever.
That’s a great and important question. Many people with autoimmunity worry about taking immune “boosters.” At Paris Healing Arts, we focus on modulating, not overstimulating, your immune system — calming inflammation while enhancing your natural defense mechanisms with gentle, targeted support.
824 Bay Ave, Ste 20, Capitola, CA, 95010
Email: office@parishealingarts.com
Call/text: 831.655.9611
Fax: 831.886.1629
Local to:
Capitola | Santa Cruz | Soquel | Aptos | Scotts Valley | Watsonville
