Root Cause Inflammation Care
Functional Medicine Treatment for Inflammation: Finding What's Driving It
Chronic low-grade inflammation underlies fatigue, joint pain, skin issues, and long-term disease risk, yet it is rarely tested for or explained beyond a single lab value. Functional medicine treatment for inflammation identifies the specific trigger behind an elevated marker instead of leaving it unaddressed. Julie McDonald, MMS, PA-C, FMACP, sees patients in-person in Marquette, MI and virtually in Michigan through the 12-Week Reset. The 12 Week Reset is our foundational program, and where every patient begins. Comprehensive bloodwork (including hormones) and genetic testing give us a clear picture of what’s driving how you feel — so we can build your specific plan across Nutrition, Sleep, Stress, Supplements, and Mindfulness, the foundation functional medicine builds on.
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Years of clinical experience
Testing Inflammation, Not Just Naming It
Inflammation Testing That Looks for the Trigger
An elevated hsCRP tells you inflammation is present, not why. Functional medicine treatment for inflammation evaluates gut health, autoimmune activity, and metabolic function as the most common drivers, combined with genetic testing for inflammatory pathway variants. Available in Marquette, Michigan and through fully virtual consultations in Michigan.
- Inflammatory marker panel: hsCRP and additional markers tied to chronic disease risk
- Gut and autoimmune evaluation, since these are among the most common inflammation drivers
- Personalized anti-inflammatory nutrition and supplement protocol
Is This Right for You
Functional Medicine Treatment for Inflammation Is for People Who Want to Find the Trigger, Not Just Monitor a Number
Elevated hsCRP on Recent Bloodwork
An elevated inflammatory marker is a signal worth investigating directly, not just monitoring over time.
Joint Pain, Fatigue, or Skin Issues Without a Clear Diagnosis
These are common downstream symptoms of chronic low-grade inflammation that standard workups often miss.
Diagnosed With an Autoimmune Condition
Autoimmune activity and chronic inflammation are closely connected. See our autoimmune page.
Digestive Symptoms Alongside Systemic Symptoms
Gut permeability is a common source of systemic inflammation. See our gut health page.
Family History of Inflammatory or Cardiovascular Disease
Genetic testing can clarify inflammatory risk patterns worth addressing proactively.
Remote Patients Seeking Expert Care
We offer complete virtual inflammation care in Michigan, with labs coordinated locally and consultations via telehealth.
Over 22 years of medical experience ★★★★★
The Monarch FM Process
How We Approach Functional Medicine Treatment for Inflammation at Monarch FM
Inflammation is a signal, not a diagnosis. Our process identifies the specific trigger behind an elevated marker, then builds a protocol to address that trigger directly rather than treating the number in isolation.
- 22 Years of Clinical Experience
- MMS | PA-C | FMACP Certified Provider
- In-Person in Marquette, MI | Virtual in Michigan
Comprehensive Inflammatory and Genetic Testing
We evaluate hsCRP and related inflammatory markers, combined with genetic testing for inflammatory pathway variants.
Identifying the Trigger
Julie McDonald evaluates gut health and autoimmune activity, the two most common and modifiable sources of chronic inflammation.
Personalized Anti-Inflammatory Protocol
Your protocol addresses the identified trigger directly, combining targeted nutrition, supplementation, and gut or immune support based on your specific results.
Ongoing Monitoring and Adjustment
We retest inflammatory markers at key milestones to confirm your protocol is reducing inflammation, not just managing symptoms.
Why Monarch Functional Medicine
Inflammation Is a Signal. Let's Find What's Triggering It.
An elevated inflammatory marker is a starting point for investigation, not an endpoint. Related pages include autoimmune conditions, gut health, leaky gut, and longevity-focused care.
Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes chronic inflammation?
Chronic low-grade inflammation is commonly driven by gut permeability, autoimmune activity, insulin resistance, chronic infection, or ongoing dietary and environmental triggers. Functional medicine treatment for inflammation tests for these underlying causes rather than treating an elevated marker in isolation. At Monarch Functional Medicine, this includes inflammatory marker testing and genetic analysis, available in Marquette, Michigan and virtually in Michigan.
Does a standard annual physical test for inflammation?
Not usually. Most annual bloodwork does not include hsCRP or other inflammatory markers unless specifically requested. Functional medicine testing includes these markers as standard, along with an evaluation of the most common underlying drivers.
Is chronic inflammation connected to autoimmune disease?
Yes. Chronic inflammation and autoimmune activity are closely linked, and elevated inflammatory markers are common in Hashimoto’s and other autoimmune conditions. Addressing the inflammatory trigger is often a central part of autoimmune care.
Can inflammation be evaluated and treated virtually?
Yes. Monarch Functional Medicine offers complete virtual inflammation care in Michigan. Lab work is coordinated through a draw site near you, with consultations conducted via telehealth.
How long does it take to reduce inflammation?
Many patients notice symptom improvement within 4 to 8 weeks of starting a personalized protocol, with measurable changes in inflammatory markers typically visible by weeks 8 to 12 of the 12-Week Reset. The 12 Week Reset is our foundational program, and where every patient begins. Comprehensive bloodwork (including hormones) and genetic testing give us a clear picture of what’s driving how you feel — so we can build your specific plan across Nutrition, Sleep, Stress, Supplements, and Mindfulness, the foundation functional medicine builds on.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is required. You can book a free 15-minute strategy call directly to discuss your symptoms and testing options.
What does treatment cost?
Care begins through the 12-Week Energy, Hormone and Metabolism Reset (The 12 Week Reset is our foundational program, and where every patient begins. Comprehensive bloodwork (including hormones) and genetic testing give us a clear picture of what’s driving how you feel — so we can build your specific plan across Nutrition, Sleep, Stress, Supplements, and Mindfulness, the foundation functional medicine builds on), priced at $849 paid in full or three payments of $297, with additional testing available as needed.
What qualifies Julie McDonald to treat chronic inflammation?
Julie McDonald holds a Master of Medical Science (MMS), is a board-certified PA-C with the FMACP designation, and has 22 years of clinical experience, with inflammation-related conditions among her core areas of focus. Learn more on the About Us page.
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The Monarch FM Standard
Clinical Expertise. Advanced Testing. A Protocol Built for You.
Julie McDonald is a MMS, PA-C, and FMACP with 22 years across Emergency, Family, and Internal Medicine. Monarch Functional Medicine runs the labs most providers never order, interprets them through a functional medicine lens, and builds a protocol specific to your biology. Learn more about Julie or book a free strategy call today.
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Inflammation Has a Trigger. Let's Identify It.
Functional medicine treatment for inflammation at Monarch FM tests for the gut, autoimmune, or metabolic driver behind your markers. See us in person in Marquette, MI or work with us virtually from anywhere in Michigan.
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