Dr. Michael Veselak, D.C., CFMP

Autoimmunity

Calming the Immune System, Restoring Balance

At Camarillo Functional Health, we specialize in helping patients with autoimmune conditions by identifying and addressing the triggers that drive immune dysfunction. Autoimmunity occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own tissues, often leading to inflammation, pain, and chronic symptoms that traditional medicine may only manage with medications.

Our Approach to Autoimmunity

Using a Functional Medicine framework, we go deeper to uncover the root causes of immune imbalance. This often includes:

  • Genetic analysis to understand predispositions for immune dysregulation

  • Immunology insights to identify overactive or underactive immune pathways

  • Advanced lab testing for food sensitivities, hidden infections, and environmental triggers

  • Evaluation of gut health, since 70% of the immune system is in the gut

  • Lifestyle, stress, and environmental factor analysis that may exacerbate autoimmunity

We then design a personalized plan to calm the immune system, reduce inflammation, and restore balance.

Conditions We Support

  • Hashimoto’s thyroiditis

  • Rheumatoid arthritis

  • Multiple sclerosis (MS)

  • Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis

  • Lupus (SLE)

  • Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis)

  • Celiac disease and gluten sensitivity

  • Autoimmune-driven fatigue, pain, and brain fog

Therapies We Use

  • Nutritional protocols (Autoimmune Paleo [AIP], elimination diets, and individualized anti-inflammatory plans)

  • Gut-healing therapies to reduce immune triggers

  • Targeted supplements to modulate inflammation (vitamin D, omega-3s, curcumin, glutathione, etc.)

  • Stress reduction and vagus nerve activation techniques

  • Advanced therapies such as HBOT, PEMF, and neurofeedback to support immune resilience and brain-body balance

Why Choose Our Approach

By integrating Functional Medicine, Functional Neurology, genetics, and immunology, we don’t just suppress symptoms — we create a comprehensive, personalized strategy to calm immune overactivity and restore long-term balance. Our goal is to help patients reduce flare-ups, reclaim energy, and protect long-term health.