Anxiety isn't all in your head.
Your gut makes 90% of your serotonin. Your adrenals control your stress response. Your thyroid drives your energy. We test all of them — because anxiety has biology.
Sound Familiar?
You're not broken. Your body is telling you something.
"I can't turn my brain off at night."
Racing thoughts, 3am wake-ups, exhaustion that sleep doesn't fix.
Physical Symptoms
- Chest tightness & heart racing
- Chronic muscle tension
- Digestive issues (IBS, nausea)
- Tension headaches
- Jaw clenching & teeth grinding
"I feel wired but tired."
Exhausted all day, wide awake at bedtime. Classic cortisol dysregulation.
"My doctor said it's just stress."
Stress is real. But why your body can't recover from it? That's the question no one's asking.
Mental Symptoms
- Constant worry & dread
- Brain fog & poor concentration
- Irritability & mood swings
- Feeling overwhelmed by small tasks
- Loss of motivation & joy
"I've tried everything."
SSRIs, therapy, meditation apps — but nobody's tested your cortisol, gut, or nutrients.
"I feel like I'm running on fumes."
Burnout isn't laziness. It's your HPA axis crashing after months (or years) of chronic stress.
The Biology of Anxiety
Six root causes hiding behind your symptoms.
HPA Axis Dysregulation
Your hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis controls cortisol rhythm. When it's stuck on "high alert," you feel wired, crash at 3pm, and can't sleep at night. We map your full cortisol curve with DUTCH testing.
Gut-Brain Axis Dysfunction
90% of serotonin is made in your gut. Dysbiosis, SIBO, and intestinal permeability directly suppress mood-regulating neurotransmitters. Fixing your gut often fixes your anxiety.
Nutrient Depletion
Magnesium, B6, zinc, iron, vitamin D, and omega-3 are all critical for neurotransmitter production. Chronic stress depletes them faster than your diet can replace them.
Thyroid Imbalances
Hypothyroidism mimics depression. Hyperthyroidism mimics panic disorder. Most doctors check TSH alone — we run the full panel including antibodies, Free T3/T4, and reverse T3.
Blood Sugar Dysregulation
Reactive hypoglycemia triggers adrenaline surges that feel exactly like panic attacks. Fasting insulin and HbA1c tell us if blood sugar is secretly driving your anxiety.
Hormonal Shifts
Perimenopause, postpartum, and PMS-related anxiety are driven by progesterone drops and estrogen fluctuations. Hormone testing reveals what your body is actually doing — not guessing.
Advanced Testing
What we test that your doctor never ordered.
0%
of serotonin is produced in the gut — not the brain
0%
of anxiety patients have at least one undiagnosed nutrient deficiency
0×
more cortisol data points with DUTCH vs. a single morning blood draw
What We Run
DUTCH Complete
Full cortisol curve + hormones
Full Thyroid Panel
TSH, T3, T4, antibodies, rT3
Nutrient Panel
Mg, B6, B12, zinc, iron, D, omega-3
Blood Sugar Markers
Fasting insulin, HbA1c, glucose
Gut Microbiome
Stool analysis + dysbiosis markers
Neurotransmitter Metabolites
Serotonin, dopamine, GABA pathways
How We Treat
Six evidence-based tools. One personalized plan.
Acupuncture
Stimulates vagal tone, lowers cortisol, and promotes parasympathetic ("rest and digest") nervous system activation.
Adaptogenic Herbs
Ashwagandha, rhodiola, and holy basil modulate cortisol and help your body adapt to stress without sedation or dependency.
Amino Acid Therapy
GABA, L-theanine, 5-HTP, and tryptophan support neurotransmitter production at the precursor level — targeted, not guessing.
Sleep Restoration
Melatonin timing, cortisol evening protocols, magnesium glycinate, and sleep hygiene coaching. We fix the biology, not just the habits.
Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition
Blood sugar stabilization, food sensitivity removal, and gut-healing diets. What you eat directly affects how you feel — every single day.
Nervous System Regulation
Vagal tone exercises, breathwork protocols, and HRV training. We retrain your nervous system to shift out of fight-or-flight.
Your Team
Three doctors. Three perspectives. One plan.
Dr. Spencer Warren
NMD
Cortisol & HPA Axis
DUTCH testing, adrenal protocols, hormone optimization, and targeted supplementation for neurotransmitter support.
Dr. Bailey Newman
NMD
Acupuncture & Nervous System
Anxiety-focused acupuncture, vagal tone stimulation, electroacupuncture for insomnia, and nervous system reset protocols.
Dr. Carie Perrino
NMD, RDN, CLT
Gut-Brain Axis & Nutrition
Gut microbiome restoration, serotonin-supportive nutrition, food sensitivity protocols, and blood sugar stabilization.
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Take the First Step
You deserve more than "just take this pill."
Your first visit is 75–90 minutes. We'll map your stress biology, test what others skip, and build a protocol that addresses why you feel this way — not just what to take for it.