What Is Functional Medicine for Thyroid Conditions?
Tired of Managing Thyroid Symptoms That Never Fully Resolve?
You're doing everything right. You're taking your medication, going to your appointments, and your TSH numbers look acceptable on paper. But you still wake up exhausted. You're struggling with weight that won't move, hair that keeps thinning, and a brain that feels like it's running at half speed. Some days the cold sensitivity, the mood swings, or the digestive issues make it hard to get through the day.
This is the reality for a large number of people living with hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, and other thyroid conditions, particularly women between 30 and 65. Conventional thyroid care, while well-intentioned, is built around a narrow set of lab markers and a short list of treatment options. If your numbers fall within range, the conversation usually ends there, even when your symptoms haven't.
There is more to your thyroid story than a single lab value. And that's exactly where functional medicine comes in.
How Dr. Matz and Dr. O'Keefe Treat Thyroid Conditions in Saint Paul
Find the Support You Need for Your Thyroid Concerns
At O'Keefe Matz Functional Health Clinic, both Dr. Janell Matz and Dr. Shannon O'Keefe bring deep clinical expertise to thyroid care. Dr. Matz holds credentials in functional medicine, clinical nutrition, chiropractic neurology, acupuncture, and neurofeedback. Dr. O'Keefe specializes in autoimmune and hormonal conditions, with extensive experience helping patients whose thyroid concerns have been dismissed or undertreated elsewhere.
Together, they take a comprehensive approach to thyroid treatment that includes:
- A full thyroid panel covering Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3, and thyroid antibodies (TPO, TgAb, TRAb), going well beyond standard TSH-only testing
- Gut health, adrenal, and cortisol assessment, because chronic stress and intestinal permeability are primary drivers of Hashimoto's and poor hormone conversion
- Targeted nutritional and lifestyle protocols built around your specific lab findings, not a generic thyroid template
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Functional Medicine Solutions for Thyroid Conditions in Saint Paul
Comprehensive Thyroid Panel
Holistic Treatment Plans
Root Cause Analysis
Experience Lasting Relief with Our Comprehensive Thyroid Care
What Patients with Thyroid Conditions Experience With Our Approach
Patients who work with us on thyroid health often describe changes they stopped expecting to feel:
- Sustained energy throughout the day, without the late-morning or mid-afternoon crashes that have become their norm
- Reduced brain fog and sharper mental clarity, as thyroid hormone reaches tissues and the brain more effectively
- Improved weight stability, better mood regulation, and less sensitivity to cold, as the root causes driving their symptoms are addressed one by one
Free Initial Phone Consultation
We’re excited to offer you a complimentary introductory phone consultation to explore how our services in Functional Medicine, Neurofeedback, Concussion Care, Chronic Pain Care, Chiropractic, Injury Care, Frequency-Specific Microcurrent, Acupuncture, and Comprehensive Therapies can support your health journey. During this consultation, we’ll briefly discuss your condition and determine how we might be able to assist you in achieving your health goals.
Please take a moment to complete the brief questionnaire that was emailed to you. This will help our doctor understand your condition and provide personalized guidance on how we can best support your needs.
We look forward to connecting with you and working together toward your well-being!
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Frequently Asked Questions About Functional Medicine for Thyroid in Saint Paul
Absolutely. Many of our patients come to us while already working with a primary care physician or endocrinologist. We don't replace that relationship — we complement it by investigating what standard care hasn't fully addressed. We're happy to coordinate with your existing provider.
Standard thyroid testing typically includes TSH and sometimes T4. Our panel adds Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3, thyroid antibodies, adrenal hormones, gut health markers, and key nutrients like selenium, iodine, iron, and vitamin D. This broader picture reveals patterns that a TSH test alone consistently misses.
Yes. Hashimoto's is an autoimmune condition, and autoimmune thyroid disease is a particular focus at our clinic. Because the immune system and gut are central to how Hashimoto's develops and flares, our treatment approach specifically targets those systems alongside thyroid hormone support.
Most patients report meaningful improvements in energy and mental clarity within four to eight weeks of beginning their care plan. Full resolution of thyroid symptoms is a longer process that varies by individual, and we work with you at a realistic pace.
No referral is needed. You can book directly through online booking system, by contacting us, or by calling the clinic.
Ready to Work With a Functional Medicine Thyroid Doctor in Saint Paul?
Dr. Matz and Dr. O'Keefe have helped patients across the Saint Paul area find real answers to complex thyroid and hormonal conditions — including Hashimoto's, hypothyroidism, and cases where every previous test came back "normal."
O'Keefe Matz Chiropractic & Functional Health Clinic
1053 Ashland Ave,Saint Paul, MN
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