Your Labs Say Normal. You Know Something Is Wrong.

You've been to the doctor. The labs came back "normal." But you're still exhausted, gaining weight, losing hair, struggling to think clearly, and feeling like your body is working against you.

You're not imagining it. And you're not alone.

Most standard thyroid panels only test TSH — a single pituitary hormone that tells you almost nothing about how your thyroid is actually functioning. Viral infections, adrenal stress, gut permeability, food sensitivities, and nutrient deficiencies all interfere with thyroid function and are almost never tested in a conventional workup.

At Whole Family Medicine, we look at the full picture. We use a comprehensive testing protocol that examines your thyroid hormones in detail, your immune system, your adrenal function, your gut health, and your nutritional status — so we can build a plan that's based on what your body actually needs.

DC, DABCI

Dr. Hilary Rutledge is a Sierra Nevada Foothills native, longtime Wilmington resident, and chiropractor-turned-functional medicine doctor who has spent more than two decades helping patients get healthy naturally. After returning to school for four additional years of advanced functional medicine training, she now focuses on partnering with patients who feel unheard in the traditional system, using in-depth testing, personalized care plans, and plenty of real-life empathy as a mom, horse lover, and yoga enthusiast.