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TheHealingCenterDenver.com
TheHealingCenterDenver.com
Denver's Top Functional Medicine Practice
Bloating, Food Sensitivities, or Brain Fog? Your Gut May Be Asking for Support.
If you feel bloated, inflamed, foggy, exhausted, or highly sensitive despite being told everything looks normal, there may be a deeper gut-health pattern worth exploring. Functional Medicine helps identify the root contributors so your body can begin healing from the inside out.
Rated 5 Stars On Google
Denver's Top Functional Medicine Practice
Get The Cutting-Edge Functional Medicine Support You’re Looking For
If you feel bloated, inflamed, foggy, exhausted, or highly sensitive despite being told everything looks normal, there may be a deeper gut-health pattern worth exploring. Functional Medicine helps identify the root contributors so your body can begin healing from the inside out.
Rated 5 Stars On Google
Denver's Top Functional Medicine Practice
Get The Cutting-Edge Functional Medicine Support You’re Looking For
If you feel bloated, inflamed, foggy, exhausted, or highly sensitive despite being told everything looks normal, there may be a deeper gut-health pattern worth exploring. Functional Medicine helps identify the root contributors so your body can begin healing from the inside out.
Rated 5 Stars On Google
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When Your Gut Is Out of Balance, Your Whole Body Feels It
Digestive discomfort is rarely just about digestion. Your gut influences mood/serotonin production, immune function, energy, skin, hormones, and the way your body responds to food. We use Functional Medicine and advanced testing to look for what conventional care may miss.
Are you experiencing any of the following?
Bloating after meals
Gas, constipation, or loose stool
Food sensitivities
Brain fog or mental fatigue
Skin issues like eczema or psoriasis
Chronic inflammation
Autoimmune flare-ups
Celiac, Chrohn's, or Colitis
If so, Functional Medicine support from The Healing Center Denver can help!
We Address The Whole Body:
Remove the triggers
We identify and clear the foods, pathogens, and stressors driving inflammation and irritating the gut lining.
Replace what’s missing
We restore healthy digestion with the enzymes, stomach acid, and nutrient support your body needs to break food down well.
Reinoculate the microbiome
We rebuild a resilient balance of beneficial bacteria with targeted probiotics, prebiotics, and gut-friendly foods.
Repair the gut lining
We nourish and rebuild the intestinal barrier with healing herbs and nutrients so symptoms go away and you can feel at your best.
Root-cause investigation
Advanced lab testing
Personalized care plans
Whole-person care
Hormone support
Gut health
Immune resilience
Cognitive wellness
Metabolic health
Sustainable wellness
Your gut affects more than digestion.
Your care should look at the whole system.
Your gut affects more than digestion.
Your care should look at the whole system.
Your gut affects more than digestion.
Your care should look at the whole system.
“Everything looks normal” isn’t an answer.
Standard labs are designed to catch disease — not to explain why you don’t feel like yourself. We work in the layer beneath: hormone patterns, nutrient deficiencies, hidden infections, nervous system overload, blood sugar instability, detox capacity, and how they interact.
Personalized Protocols
Every plan is built around your biology, history, and goals — never one-size-fits-all.
Systems-Based Care
We treat the whole body as one connected system, from gut health to hormones.
Root-Cause Testing
Advanced lab work uncovers the hidden drivers behind your symptoms — not just the labels.
Leaky Gut Recovery
Targeted protocols to repair the gut lining and calm chronic inflammation.
A True Partnership
Longer visits and ongoing support so you never feel rushed or dismissed.
Personalized Protocols
Every plan is built around your biology, history, and goals — never one-size-fits-all.
Systems-Based Care
We treat the whole body as one connected system, from gut health to hormones.
Root-Cause Testing
Advanced lab work uncovers the hidden drivers behind your symptoms — not just the labels.
Leaky Gut Recovery
Targeted protocols to repair the gut lining and calm chronic inflammation.
A True Partnership
Longer visits and ongoing support so you never feel rushed or dismissed.
Personalized Protocols
Every plan is built around your biology, history, and goals — never one-size-fits-all.
Systems-Based Care
We treat the whole body as one connected system, from gut health to hormones.
Root-Cause Testing
Advanced lab work uncovers the hidden drivers behind your symptoms — not just the labels.
Leaky Gut Recovery
Targeted protocols to repair the gut lining and calm chronic inflammation.
A True Partnership
Longer visits and ongoing support so you never feel rushed or dismissed.
Personalized Protocols
Every plan is built around your biology, history, and goals — never one-size-fits-all.
Systems-Based Care
We treat the whole body as one connected system, from gut health to hormones.
Root-Cause Testing
Advanced lab work uncovers the hidden drivers behind your symptoms — not just the labels.
Leaky Gut Recovery
Targeted protocols to repair the gut lining and calm chronic inflammation.
A True Partnership
Longer visits and ongoing support so you never feel rushed or dismissed.
Personalized Protocols
Every plan is built around your biology, history, and goals — never one-size-fits-all.
Systems-Based Care
We treat the whole body as one connected system, from gut health to hormones.
Root-Cause Testing
Advanced lab work uncovers the hidden drivers behind your symptoms — not just the labels.
Leaky Gut Recovery
Targeted protocols to repair the gut lining and calm chronic inflammation.
A True Partnership
Longer visits and ongoing support so you never feel rushed or dismissed.
Personalized Protocols
Every plan is built around your biology, history, and goals — never one-size-fits-all.
Systems-Based Care
We treat the whole body as one connected system, from gut health to hormones.
Root-Cause Testing
Advanced lab work uncovers the hidden drivers behind your symptoms — not just the labels.
Leaky Gut Recovery
Targeted protocols to repair the gut lining and calm chronic inflammation.
A True Partnership
Longer visits and ongoing support so you never feel rushed or dismissed.
Personalized Protocols
Every plan is built around your biology, history, and goals — never one-size-fits-all.
Systems-Based Care
We treat the whole body as one connected system, from gut health to hormones.
Root-Cause Testing
Advanced lab work uncovers the hidden drivers behind your symptoms — not just the labels.
Leaky Gut Recovery
Targeted protocols to repair the gut lining and calm chronic inflammation.
A True Partnership
Longer visits and ongoing support so you never feel rushed or dismissed.
Personalized Protocols
Every plan is built around your biology, history, and goals — never one-size-fits-all.
Systems-Based Care
We treat the whole body as one connected system, from gut health to hormones.
Root-Cause Testing
Advanced lab work uncovers the hidden drivers behind your symptoms — not just the labels.
Leaky Gut Recovery
Targeted protocols to repair the gut lining and calm chronic inflammation.
A True Partnership
Longer visits and ongoing support so you never feel rushed or dismissed.
Personalized Protocols
Every plan is built around your biology, history, and goals — never one-size-fits-all.
Systems-Based Care
We treat the whole body as one connected system, from gut health to hormones.
Root-Cause Testing
Advanced lab work uncovers the hidden drivers behind your symptoms — not just the labels.
Leaky Gut Recovery
Targeted protocols to repair the gut lining and calm chronic inflammation.
A True Partnership
Longer visits and ongoing support so you never feel rushed or dismissed.
Personalized Protocols
Every plan is built around your biology, history, and goals — never one-size-fits-all.
Systems-Based Care
We treat the whole body as one connected system, from gut health to hormones.
Root-Cause Testing
Advanced lab work uncovers the hidden drivers behind your symptoms — not just the labels.
Leaky Gut Recovery
Targeted protocols to repair the gut lining and calm chronic inflammation.
A True Partnership
Longer visits and ongoing support so you never feel rushed or dismissed.
Personalized Protocols
Every plan is built around your biology, history, and goals — never one-size-fits-all.
Systems-Based Care
We treat the whole body as one connected system, from gut health to hormones.
Root-Cause Testing
Advanced lab work uncovers the hidden drivers behind your symptoms — not just the labels.
Leaky Gut Recovery
Targeted protocols to repair the gut lining and calm chronic inflammation.
A True Partnership
Longer visits and ongoing support so you never feel rushed or dismissed.
Personalized Protocols
Every plan is built around your biology, history, and goals — never one-size-fits-all.
Systems-Based Care
We treat the whole body as one connected system, from gut health to hormones.
Root-Cause Testing
Advanced lab work uncovers the hidden drivers behind your symptoms — not just the labels.
Leaky Gut Recovery
Targeted protocols to repair the gut lining and calm chronic inflammation.
A True Partnership
Longer visits and ongoing support so you never feel rushed or dismissed.
Systems-based care
Advanced testing
Personalized plans
No pressure
Systems-based care
Advanced testing
Personalized plans
No pressure
Is This You?
You’re not imagining your symptoms.
If you’ve been told everything looks normal but still feel bloated, inflamed, foggy, or exhausted, you’re not alone. Standard labs and care are designed to catch disease, not always to explain why your body doesn’t feel right.
There can be a layer underneath the usual tests — gut-barrier disruption, microbiome imbalance, food reactions, nutrient absorption issues, hidden infections, blood sugar instability, stress overload, and the interactions between all of them.
That’s the layer we investigate.
That’s the layer we investigate.
That’s the layer we investigate.
Functional Medicine for Gut Health
We don’t just manage digestive symptoms. We look for why they started.
Traditional care often focuses on calming symptoms. Functional Medicine asks a different question — why did the gut lining become compromised in the first place, and what systems are keeping it from recovering? Your body runs as one connected system, and gut symptoms often reflect a broader pattern.
We investigate the connected factors that can affect gut health:
Microbiome balance and bacterial overgrowth
Food reactions and digestive function
Nutrient deficiencies and absorption
H. pylori, parasites, infections, or mold burden
Blood sugar and metabolic regulation
Nervous system load and stress response
Detoxification capacity
Hormones and immune signaling
Inflammation and immune signaling
Genetic vulnerabilities and epigenetic triggers
Your symptoms are connected. The plan to support them should be, too.
Your Path Back to Balance
Your Path Back to Balance
A clear path from persistent gut symptoms to a personalized plan for what comes next.
A clear path from persistent gut symptoms to a personalized plan for what comes next.
Rated by loving Clients
Rated by loving Clients
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Free Discovery Call (15 min)
We talk through what you’re experiencing, what you’ve tried, and whether functional medicine is the right next step. No pressure afterward.
2
Comprehensive Exam & Report of Findings
If we’re a fit, we review your full health history, current symptoms, past labs, and the systems that may be driving what you feel.
3
Targeted Testing
When needed, advanced functional labs help us find what standard care misses. We only run what your case actually calls for.
4
Your Personalized Plan
Nutrition, supplementation, lifestyle changes, and targeted interventions — designed for your specific biology and life.
Rated by loving Clients
Why Functional Medicine instead of traditional care?
Traditional care can be essential for acute needs. Functional medicine adds a deeper, personalized investigation of the patterns, systems, and root causes behind what you’re experiencing.
Care approach
Traditional care
Functional Medicine
Looks beyond symptom relief
Investigates root causes
Connects body systems
Uses in-depth testing
Builds a personalized plan
Provides ongoing guidance
Root-cause focus
Advanced testing
Personalized protocols
Whole-body care
Why Functional Medicine instead of traditional care?
Traditional care can be essential for acute needs. Functional medicine adds a deeper, personalized investigation of the patterns, systems, and root causes behind what you’re experiencing.
Care approach
Traditional care
Functional Medicine
Looks beyond symptom relief
Investigates root causes
Connects body systems
Uses in-depth testing
Builds a personalized plan
Provides ongoing guidance
Root-cause focus
Advanced testing
Personalized protocols
Whole-body care
Why Functional Medicine instead of traditional care?
Traditional care can be essential for acute needs. Functional medicine adds a deeper, personalized investigation of the patterns, systems, and root causes behind what you’re experiencing.
Care approach
Traditional care
Functional Medicine
Looks beyond symptom relief
Investigates root causes
Connects body systems
Uses in-depth testing
Builds a personalized plan
Provides ongoing guidance
Root-cause focus
Advanced testing
Personalized protocols
Whole-body care
Complex cases deserve a full picture.
Functional Medicine, advanced diagnostics, and systems-based treatments help us test, analyze, and solve — rather than guess.
Kayla C.
Current Patient
“I have had over 10 years of undiagnosed chronic illness and after coming to the Healing Center, I have never felt physically healthier in my whole life. I feel more empowered and knowledgeable about my health than I ever have.”
Jennifer J.
Current Patient
“Dr. Starling has told me more about my health than anyone — and it’s amazing. She listens, actually cares about her patients, and explains how to move forward.”
Sara Brunnschweiler
Current Patient
“It really feels like I have my life back. The progress I’ve made has been astounding — I’m no longer in pain, have more energy, and simply feel good.”
Mary Ann T.
Current Patient
“I don’t know what I would do without this place. The team supports me in feeling more balanced, in harmony, and cared for.”
Jared Steinberg
Current Patient
“I wanted to get to the root cause, instead of a prescription and good luck wishes. Two months later, I feel markedly better and confident I’m on a sustainable path to wellness.”
30+
Years in clinical practice.
5.0
Google rating.
15 min
Free discovery call.
Complex cases deserve a full picture.
Functional Medicine, advanced diagnostics, and systems-based treatments help us test, analyze, and solve — rather than guess.
Kayla C.
Current Patient
“I have had over 10 years of undiagnosed chronic illness and after coming to the Healing Center, I have never felt physically healthier in my whole life. I feel more empowered and knowledgeable about my health than I ever have.”
Jennifer J.
Current Patient
“Dr. Starling has told me more about my health than anyone — and it’s amazing. She listens, actually cares about her patients, and explains how to move forward.”
Sara Brunnschweiler
Current Patient
“It really feels like I have my life back. The progress I’ve made has been astounding — I’m no longer in pain, have more energy, and simply feel good.”
Mary Ann T.
Current Patient
“I don’t know what I would do without this place. The team supports me in feeling more balanced, in harmony, and cared for.”
Jared Steinberg
Current Patient
“I wanted to get to the root cause, instead of a prescription and good luck wishes. Two months later, I feel markedly better and confident I’m on a sustainable path to wellness.”
30+
Years in clinical practice.
5.0
Google rating.
15 min
Free discovery call.
Complex cases deserve a full picture.
Functional Medicine, advanced diagnostics, and systems-based treatments help us test, analyze, and solve — rather than guess.
Kayla C.
Current Patient
“I have had over 10 years of undiagnosed chronic illness and after coming to the Healing Center, I have never felt physically healthier in my whole life. I feel more empowered and knowledgeable about my health than I ever have.”
Jennifer J.
Current Patient
“Dr. Starling has told me more about my health than anyone — and it’s amazing. She listens, actually cares about her patients, and explains how to move forward.”
Sara Brunnschweiler
Current Patient
“It really feels like I have my life back. The progress I’ve made has been astounding — I’m no longer in pain, have more energy, and simply feel good.”
Mary Ann T.
Current Patient
“I don’t know what I would do without this place. The team supports me in feeling more balanced, in harmony, and cared for.”
Jared Steinberg
Current Patient
“I wanted to get to the root cause, instead of a prescription and good luck wishes. Two months later, I feel markedly better and confident I’m on a sustainable path to wellness.”
30+
Years in clinical practice.
5.0
Google rating.
15 min
Free discovery call.
Your First Step
Get Your Comprehensive Functional Medicine Assessment
This is the first step to restoring your health — so you finally understand what’s going on, and what to do next.
15-minute call. No pressure. Just a conversation about what’s going on.
Your First Step
Get Your Comprehensive Functional Medicine Assessment
This is the first step to restoring your health — so you finally understand what’s going on, and what to do next.
15-minute call. No pressure. Just a conversation about what’s going on.
Your First Step
Get Your Comprehensive Functional Medicine Assessment
This is the first step to restoring your health — so you finally understand what’s going on, and what to do next.
15-minute call. No pressure. Just a conversation about what’s going on.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still weighing whether functional medicine is right for you? Here are the questions patients ask us most before booking a free discovery call.
“I had over 10 years of undiagnosed chronic illness, and after coming to the Healing Center I have never felt physically healthier in my whole life. I feel more empowered and knowledgeable about my health than I ever have.”
Kayla C. · Current Patient
I’ve already tried functional medicine and it didn’t work. Why would this be different?
The biggest reason patients see results here is that we don’t pick a system and stop. Most clinics specialize in one area — gut, hormones, autoimmune. Your symptoms are usually showing up in three or four. We test, treat, and monitor across all of them, in a coordinated sequence, until we find what’s actually driving things.
What does this cost?
Discovery calls are free. Consultations with the doctor are $30 — with that, you’ll have everything you need to make an informed decision about restoring your health through one of our comprehensive programs. Lab testing varies based on what your case actually requires; we’ll walk you through cost before anything is ordered, and labs are never a requirement to continue care.
How long until I’ll feel better?
Most patients notice meaningful changes within 4–8 weeks of beginning a personalized protocol. Full system repair — depending on what’s been going on and for how long — typically takes 4-8 months of consistent work.
Do you accept insurance?
No, we do not take insurance. Payment can be made through credit card, cash, FSA, HSA, or Care Credit. A superbill (a detailed receipt listing diagnoses and testing codes) can be submitted to insurance by the patient, though reimbursement is not guaranteed. We do not accept Medicaid or Medicare at this time.
Are you a primary doctor (PCP)?
No. Even though we are trained holistic practitioners, it’s important to maintain an active relationship with your traditional primary care provider for screenings, physicals, and medications. We do have a Nurse Practitioner who can manage medications and prescribe hormone replacement when required. We do not provide after-hours or emergency care.
Do you prescribe medications?
When hormones are needed, our Nurse Practitioner provides the necessary prescriptions. We take a holistic approach and support patients with natural remedies through supplementation, therapies, and nutrition whenever possible — and hormones when necessary.
Can you see patients outside of Colorado?
The Healing Center offers functional medicine both in person and virtually. Please inquire about our services and we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs.
What type of labs do you use?
Patients have access to traditional labs through LabCorp (thyroid, hormonal panels, blood counts, and nutrient levels). We also offer specialty functional medicine labs like Vibrant America, BiomeFX, OMX Diagnostic Solutions, DUTCH testing, and more. Lab testing is an additional cost but is not needed to continue care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still weighing whether functional medicine is right for you? Here are the questions patients ask us most before booking a free discovery call.
“I had over 10 years of undiagnosed chronic illness, and after coming to the Healing Center I have never felt physically healthier in my whole life. I feel more empowered and knowledgeable about my health than I ever have.”
Kayla C. · Current Patient
I’ve already tried functional medicine and it didn’t work. Why would this be different?
The biggest reason patients see results here is that we don’t pick a system and stop. Most clinics specialize in one area — gut, hormones, autoimmune. Your symptoms are usually showing up in three or four. We test, treat, and monitor across all of them, in a coordinated sequence, until we find what’s actually driving things.
What does this cost?
How long until I’ll feel better?
Do you accept insurance?
Are you a primary doctor (PCP)?
Do you prescribe medications?
Can you see patients outside of Colorado?
What type of labs do you use?
Frequently Asked Questions
Still weighing whether functional medicine is right for you? Here are the questions patients ask us most before booking a free discovery call.
“I had over 10 years of undiagnosed chronic illness, and after coming to the Healing Center I have never felt physically healthier in my whole life. I feel more empowered and knowledgeable about my health than I ever have.”
Kayla C. · Current Patient
I’ve already tried functional medicine and it didn’t work. Why would this be different?
The biggest reason patients see results here is that we don’t pick a system and stop. Most clinics specialize in one area — gut, hormones, autoimmune. Your symptoms are usually showing up in three or four. We test, treat, and monitor across all of them, in a coordinated sequence, until we find what’s actually driving things.
What does this cost?
How long until I’ll feel better?
Do you accept insurance?
Are you a primary doctor (PCP)?
Do you prescribe medications?
Can you see patients outside of Colorado?
What type of labs do you use?
Meet Dr. Marie Starling
For over 30 years, Dr. Starling has helped patients uncover the root causes conventional care overlooks — because she once had to do it for herself.
Dr. Marie Starling
Founder • The Healing Center
Meet Your Doctor
Dr. Marie Starling spent two decades dealing with chronic fatigue, brain fog, gut issues, constant allergies, and a body that just didn’t work right — while every doctor she saw told her she was fine.
She wasn’t fine. And she eventually stopped waiting for someone else to figure it out.
She sought out the teachers who would later become known as the founders of functional medicine — back when the field didn’t even have a name yet. She studied the systems of the body, learned how healing actually works, and rebuilt her own health from the ground up.
That’s the work she does now, for patients who’ve been told the same things she was told.
30+ years in clinical practice
Co-founder, Functional Medicine Grand Rounds
Diplomate of the College of Clinical Nutrition (DCCN)
Certified in Acupuncture & N.A.E.T. Allergy Elimination Technique
Co-founder, Colorado Women’s Chiropractic Association
Member, Colorado Chiropractic Association
30+ years experience
Doctor of Chiropractic
Clinical nutrition
Functional Medicine Expert
Meet Dr. Marie Starling
For over 30 years, Dr. Starling has helped patients uncover the root causes conventional care overlooks — because she once had to do it for herself.
Dr. Marie Starling
Founder • The Healing Center
Meet Your Doctor
Dr. Marie Starling spent two decades dealing with chronic fatigue, brain fog, gut issues, constant allergies, and a body that just didn’t work right — while every doctor she saw told her she was fine.
She wasn’t fine. And she eventually stopped waiting for someone else to figure it out.
She sought out the teachers who would later become known as the founders of functional medicine — back when the field didn’t even have a name yet. She studied the systems of the body, learned how healing actually works, and rebuilt her own health from the ground up.
That’s the work she does now, for patients who’ve been told the same things she was told.
30+ years in clinical practice
Co-founder, Functional Medicine Grand Rounds
Diplomate of the College of Clinical Nutrition (DCCN)
Certified in Acupuncture & N.A.E.T. Allergy Elimination Technique
Co-founder, Colorado Women’s Chiropractic Association
Member, Colorado Chiropractic Association
30+ years experience
Doctor of Chiropractic
Clinical nutrition
Functional Medicine Expert
Meet Dr. Marie Starling
For over 30 years, Dr. Starling has helped patients uncover the root causes conventional care overlooks — because she once had to do it for herself.
Dr. Marie Starling
Founder • The Healing Center
Meet Your Doctor
Dr. Marie Starling spent two decades dealing with chronic fatigue, brain fog, gut issues, constant allergies, and a body that just didn’t work right — while every doctor she saw told her she was fine.
She wasn’t fine. And she eventually stopped waiting for someone else to figure it out.
She sought out the teachers who would later become known as the founders of functional medicine — back when the field didn’t even have a name yet. She studied the systems of the body, learned how healing actually works, and rebuilt her own health from the ground up.
That’s the work she does now, for patients who’ve been told the same things she was told.
30+ years in clinical practice
Co-founder, Functional Medicine Grand Rounds
Diplomate of the College of Clinical Nutrition (DCCN)
Certified in Acupuncture & N.A.E.T. Allergy Elimination Technique
Co-founder, Colorado Women’s Chiropractic Association
Member, Colorado Chiropractic Association
30+ years experience
Doctor of Chiropractic
Clinical nutrition
Functional Medicine Expert
One Conversation Away
You don’t have to figure this out alone.
The discovery call is 15 minutes. It’s free. It’s a conversation, not a sales call. You’ll leave knowing whether functional medicine is the right next step — and if it isn’t, we’ll tell you.
One Conversation Away
You don’t have to figure this out alone.
The discovery call is 15 minutes. It’s free. It’s a conversation, not a sales call. You’ll leave knowing whether functional medicine is the right next step — and if it isn’t, we’ll tell you.
One Conversation Away
You don’t have to figure this out alone.
The discovery call is 15 minutes. It’s free. It’s a conversation, not a sales call. You’ll leave knowing whether functional medicine is the right next step — and if it isn’t, we’ll tell you.