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Autoimmune Support with Amy Stetson
Have you been diagnosed with an autoimmune condition and told there's little you can do beyond medication? At Yarrow Functional Wellness, Amy Stetson, MSN, FDN-P, helps clients address autoimmune conditions through a personalized, root-cause approach, including guidance on the Autoimmune Paleo (AIP) diet and lifestyle protocol.
Amy Stetson spent over a decade in conventional medicine, first as a Registered Nurse, then as a Family Nurse Practitioner working in Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine - before founding Yarrow Functional Wellness. That experience gave her a firsthand look at where conventional, medication-first approaches often fall short for people managing autoimmune conditions, and it's what led her to Functional Diagnostic Nutrition.
"Healing from the root, not just the symptom"
Who This Is For
Yarrow Functional Wellness supports clients who are:
Living with an autoimmune condition
Tired of medications that mask symptoms without addressing the underlying cause
Looking for guidance on the Autoimmune Paleo (AIP) diet, including how to reintroduce foods after an elimination phase
Dealing with inflammation, fatigue, or gut symptoms alongside an autoimmune condition
Feeling stuck in a cycle of trial and error with their current approach
Ready to take an active, informed role in managing their condition alongside their care team
Why Amy Stetson Looks at the Gut When Addressing Autoimmune Health
A recurring theme in Amy Stetson's approach, borrowed from her mentor, Michelle Rogers, ND, is this: "You cannot heal the gut if the adrenals are burned out. You cannot detox if your gut lining is leaky and inflamed." Gut health, stress, and immune function are deeply connected — so autoimmune support at Yarrow Functional Wellness rarely looks at just one piece in isolation.
As part of an autoimmune protocol, Amy Stetson may address:
Leaky gut (intestinal permeability) — a common contributing factor that can be assessed and addressed as part of your protocol
The Six R's framework — Remove, Replace, Reinoculate, Repair, Rebalance, and Retest — used to systematically support gut healing
The vagus nerve — which plays a role in digestion and the body's stress response
Herxheimer reactions — helping you understand and navigate temporary detox symptoms that can occur during healing
The Autoimmune Paleo (AIP) Diet, Explained
The Autoimmune Paleo diet is a structured nutrition approach designed to reduce inflammation and identify individual food triggers. At Yarrow Functional Wellness, Amy Stetson provides:
A complete Autoimmune Paleo Meal Plan, including a one-week sample meal plan to help you get started
A quick-start guide to reintroducing foods after the initial elimination phase, so you can systematically identify which foods work for your body and which don't
Education on what a food reaction can actually look like, so you know what to pay attention to as you reintroduce foods
Guidance on related nutrition topics that often matter for autoimmune health, including understanding gluten, lectins, fermented foods, and how to read ingredient labels
What Working Together Looks Like
Autoimmune support at Yarrow Functional Wellness typically happens through The Yarrow Method, a 6-month program that includes:
An initial discussion, comprehensive intake, and lab ordering
A 90-minute results and recommendations call to review your labs and build your personalized Diet, Rest, Exercise, Sleep, and Supplement protocol
A follow-up check-in call two weeks after starting your supplement protocol
Ongoing support through unlimited email access and bi-weekly calls as needed
A 90-day follow-up to reassess progress and discuss retesting if indicated
Because every protocol is built around your specific lab results and health history — a concept Amy Stetson calls biochemical individuality — no two autoimmune clients follow the exact same plan.
Virtual Autoimmune Support, Wherever You Live
Yarrow Functional Wellness is a fully virtual practice, so you can get dedicated autoimmune support from Amy Stetson no matter where you're located. All labs are completed conveniently from home (via stool, urine, or saliva samples) or at a local lab near you.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're ready for a more personalized approach to managing your autoimmune condition, Amy Stetson at Yarrow Functional Wellness would love to connect. Book a free consultation to learn more about the process and whether it's the right fit for you.
Functional Lab Testing for Autoimmune Support
Rather than relying on guesswork, Amy Stetson uses functional lab testing to build a picture of what's actually happening in your body. Depending on your needs, this may include:
GI-MAP — a stool analysis of your gut microbiome
MRT Food Sensitivity Testing — to help identify personal inflammatory food triggers
DUTCH Test — a stress, hormone, and adrenal evaluation, since chronic stress can influence immune function
Fasting Blood Chemistry Analysis — to evaluate inflammation and related markers
GeneByGene — a comprehensive genetic wellness report covering major health categories with preventative diet and lifestyle recommendations
