What We Do For You
Our practice utilizes a team approach to the diagnosis and treatment of the complex disorders of our patients. Each patient is assessed by Alan Gruning, DO, our Medical Director. Functional Nutritionists and Lifestyle Educators are utilized to help manage the complicated changes that need to be made in diet and lifestyle. CIRS Coaches are used to help patients deal with the complex detoxification program needed to heal their dysfunctional immune system. Psychological professionals may be employed to screen for and treat disorders, such as depression, that can prevent healing. Pastoral counseling is also available for spiritual issues that impact complete healing. Environmental professionals will be recommended to inspect and remediate the home or workplace..
Patients also receive care from Grace McGill, APRN. Grace is highly experienced in providing care for complex CIRS patients and consults with Dr. Gruning on all cases. She has an extensive background as a Nurse Practitioner in multiple practice settings and at Christian Medical Ministries, where she serves alongside Dr. Gruning caring for the low income, underinsured with CIRS. Grace served in the US Navy and the US Public Health Service. She is thorough, compassionate, and patient. She focuses on evaluating and treating returning patients so Dr. Gruning is available to evaluate new patients.
Our office staff, Carmen and Lauren, have been a part of our team for over 15 years. They are caring, compassionate and professional. They will help you navigate the complicated testing we do and gather all of the results for the physician and nurse practitioner to review with you. They manage any prescriptions that they order. They manage the volume of paperwork needed to care for our very complex patients. They interact with you by email, text and phone to answer your questions and help you navigate everything needed to get well. Without them, ICHW would not function and you would not get better.
After appropriate testing, our Physician will meet with you and prescribe the appropriate treatments, which can include:
- Nutritional Therapy
- Vitamins and Supplements
- Herbal Therapy
- Thyroid and Adrenal Support
- Detoxification/Biotoxin Therapy
- Thyroid and Adrenal support
- BioIdentical Hormone Therapy
- Selected Pharmaceuticals
- Counseling and Pastoral Care
Emphasis is placed on restoring balance to your body to allow it to heal.
Alan Gruning D.O.
Board Certified in Emergency Medicine, practicing Functional Medicine