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Functional Hashimoto's Care · Elk River, MN

Hashimoto's: Treat the
Autoimmunity, Not Just the Thyroid

Hashimoto's is the autoimmune driver of most hypothyroid cases — and yet standard care treats the deficient hormone and ignores the immune piece entirely. You're left to wait until the next dose change, while your antibodies keep doing damage upstream. We address both: the thyroid and the autoimmune drivers feeding it.

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TPO & TG antibody workup Autoimmune root-cause approach Two licensed doctors Elk River, MN
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Common Signs of Hashimoto's

Hashimoto's symptoms overlap with general hypothyroidism — but the autoimmune piece tends to make things flare, plateau, and shift in ways straight hypothyroidism doesn't.

🛡️Elevated TPO or TG Antibodies
😴Persistent Fatigue
🧠Brain Fog & Memory Issues
⚖️Stubborn Weight Gain
💇Hair Loss & Thinning Brows
🥶Cold Intolerance
🚽Constipation
💧Puffy Face & Eyes
💢Joint & Muscle Pain
😟Anxiety / Mood Swings
🌵Dry Skin & Brittle Nails
🍞Worse Symptoms After Gluten
🦋Already on Synthroid — Still Off
🌀Flares Then "Good" Stretches
👪Family History of Autoimmunity
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Why Most Hashimoto's Care Falls Short

Replacing the Hormone Doesn't Stop the Attack

Levothyroxine replaces what the thyroid can't make — which is helpful and necessary. But it does nothing about why the immune system is attacking the gland in the first place. The drivers (gut barrier, food triggers, infections, stress, blood sugar) keep working in the background until they're addressed.

Thyroid dysfunction diagram — Symptom, Dysfunction, Driver, Correction
The thyroid example: the symptom (weight gain, fatigue) traces back through dysfunction → driver → correction. We find the driver, not just manage the symptom.
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Find

Full thyroid panel with antibodies (TPO and TG), plus the typical autoimmune drivers: gut barrier, food sensitivities, infections, blood sugar, stress, and key nutrients (selenium, zinc, vitamin D). Combined with a complete history and Applied Kinesiology — the goal is to find your Hashimoto's driver.

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Fix

Targeted at the autoimmune side. Gluten is often non-negotiable for Hashimoto's; we'll explain why. Gut barrier work is almost always part of it. Stress and blood sugar work where indicated. Antibody numbers often come down meaningfully as the right drivers get treated.

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Stabilize

A long-term Hashimoto's-friendly lifestyle: the few foods that consistently trigger your antibodies, stress and sleep, and a maintenance plan so flares get rarer and gentler.

What Makes Us Different

This Isn't Conventional Medicine.

We go deeper. We listen longer. We look for causes, not just symptom management.

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Time With Your Doctor
No 7-minute appointments. We take the time to understand your full health story — not just your chief complaint.
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Functional Blood Work
We read labs with functional ranges — not just pathological cutoffs. Patterns that conventional medicine misses, we catch.
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Applied Kinesiology
A whole-body assessment system used to identify functional imbalances — from organ systems to structural patterns.
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Natural, Root-Cause Care
We address why you feel the way you do — through diet, lifestyle, and targeted supplementation.
Dr. Todd Anderson, DC
Your Doctor
Dr. Todd Anderson, DC
Functional Medicine Doctor & Applied Kinesiologist — Elk River, MN

I am extremely passionate about getting people back to health and performing better. I've worked with patients dealing with thyroid dysfunction, gut issues, hormonal imbalances, autoimmunity, and chronic pain — conditions that conventional medicine too often labels as "normal."

I don't mind going the extra mile. If you have questions, reach out anytime. I'm here to help you find real answers — not just manage symptoms.

— Todd Anderson, DC
Real Patients. Real Results.

What Patients Are Saying

These aren't curated testimonials — they're Google reviews from people who were told their labs were "normal" and finally got real answers. Many came in with autoimmune symptoms that everyone else had dismissed as "just" thyroid.

✓ Verified Google Review
★★★★★

I saw many doctors, many tests and even a brain scan. They could not find anything wrong with me — everything came back "normal" per their standards. After seeing Dr. Todd, I am sitting here writing this in tears of gratitude. After a year and a half of suffering I now feel like myself again.

MD
Maria Deonnei
Google Review · 5 Stars
✓ Verified Google Review
★★★★★

I found Dr. Todd as a "last resort" after spending months seeking answers to my autoimmune issues from medical doctors, with nothing but dead ends. I felt a sigh of relief from our initial phone consult. Truly, I have never felt so heard and validated by a doctor. My symptoms have been steadily improving since I started working with him and I feel so much better today than just 5 months ago.

K
Kimberly
Google Review · 5 Stars
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★★★★★

I've been working with Dr. Todd on digestive and menopause issues. I can honestly say I have not felt this good in years. I have the energy to work out consistently, which is a big deal for me. My sleep has also improved. I like his method of diagnosis and treatment — both Todd and Megan are kind and caring.

CJ
Carol Joy
Google Review · 5 Stars
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★★★★★

We are so grateful for Dr. Todd! My daughter was experiencing issues that were lowering the quality of her teenage daily life. I felt like we had tried everything — nothing helped. Once she had her first appointment, it didn't take long for her to get back to feeling like a normal kid. He is very patient, personable and knowledgeable.

AH
Adria Hamel
Google Review · 5 Stars
Common Hashimoto's Questions

What People Ask About Hashimoto's

The questions we hear most often from new Hashimoto's patients in Elk River and the surrounding area.

Can Hashimoto's antibodies actually come down? +
Often, yes — sometimes significantly. We see TPO and TG drop as the upstream drivers (gut barrier, food triggers, stress, blood sugar) get addressed. No one can guarantee a number in advance, but for most patients the right work moves antibodies in the right direction.
Do I really have to be gluten-free with Hashimoto's? +
For most people with Hashimoto's, yes. The reason is molecular mimicry — the immune system that's attacking the thyroid is cross-reactive with gluten proteins. We'll walk through the why so it makes sense, not just feel like another rule.
I'm already on Synthroid / levothyroxine — can you still help? +
Yes. We don't change your medication — that stays between you and your prescribing doctor. We work on the autoimmune drivers in parallel, which often makes the medication work better and reduces the size of dose changes needed over time. See our general thyroid page →
Should I get my antibodies tested? +
Yes — if you have hypothyroid symptoms, a family history of autoimmunity, or a thyroid that's slowly drifting on labs. TPO and TG antibodies are the standard. A lot of people are running around with Hashimoto's and don't know it because no one ran the antibody panel.
Do you take insurance? +
We do not take insurance. We provide a superbill so your insurance can reimburse you directly depending on your benefits, and we accept HSA and FSA. Our rates are time-based, which means we do what's actually best for you — not what an insurance menu allows.
Are you accepting new Hashimoto's patients? +
Yes. We see Hashimoto's patients from Elk River, Otsego, Zimmerman, Rogers, and the surrounding Sherburne County area. Start with a free phone consultation so we can hear your story and confirm we're the right fit.
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