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Adrenal Insufficiency Treatment in Minneapolis
28 holistic practitioners in Minneapolis who can help with Adrenal Insufficiency. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
28 Practitioners
1 Treatments
1+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Adrenal Insufficiency
Gabriel distinguishes TRUE adrenal insufficiency (life-threatening, needs hormone replacement) from HPA axis dysfunction ("adrenal fatigue"—cortisol dysregulation, recoverable). TRUE insufficiency: primary (Addison's—autoimmune) or secondary/tertiary (pituitary/hypothalamus) or iatrogenic (steroid-i...
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Key Supplements
- TRUE Insufficiency requires hydrocortisone 15-25mg/day divided doses (typically morning, midday, afternoon—mimics natural cortisol rhythm) OR prednisone 5-7mg/day, Fludrocortisone 0.05-0.2mg/day (if primary—mineralocorticoid replacement for aldosterone), Salt tablets or increased dietary salt (sodium replacement), DHEA 25-50mg (adrenals produce DHEA—replacement improves quality of life in women especially), Supportive (don't replace medical treatment): Vitamin C 1-2g/day (adrenal glands concentrate vitamin C), Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) 500-1000mg (adrenal function), Magnesium 400mg, Vitamin D3 5000 IU (many autoimmune Addison's have other autoimmune conditions), Licorice Root (if NOT on fludrocortisone—raises cortisol, but can raise BP, use cautiously), Adaptogenic herbs CAUTIOUSLY (Ashwagandha, Rhodiola—may help but don't replace steroids), Electrolyte replacement
Key Lab Markers
- Morning cortisol (LOW in insufficiency—<3 μg/dL diagnostic, 3-10 suspicious), ACTH stimulation test (GOLD STANDARD—cosyntropin injection, measure cortisol at 30 and 60 min, failure to rise adequately confirms insufficiency), ACTH level (HIGH in primary—adrenal damage, LOW in secondary/tertiary—pituitary/hypothalamus problem), Aldosterone (LOW in primary insufficiency), Renin (HIGH if aldosterone low), DHEA-S (often low), Comprehensive metabolic panel (electrolytes—hyponatremia, hyperkalemia in crisis), Blood glucose (hypoglycemia common), CBC (anemia, eosinophilia), TSH (rule out concurrent thyroid issues—common in autoimmune), 21-Hydroxylase antibodies (if primary suspected—autoimmune Addison's), MRI pituitary (if secondary suspected—pituitary tumor, damage), Medication history (chronic steroid use—iatrogenic most common)
Practitioners in Minneapolis for Adrenal Insufficiency
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#1
94GPS
Minneapolis Integrative Medicine Center
VerifiedDr. Crystalin Montgomery, NMD, LAc & Team·NMD, LAc, NCCAOM certified, state-registered ND in MN and WI
4.9(0)
Minneapolis, MN
integrative medicine
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94GPS
Minneapolis Integrative Medicine Center
VerifiedDr. Crystalin Montgomery, NMD, LAc & Team·NMD, LAc, NCCAOM certified, state-registered ND in MN and WI
4.9(0)
Minneapolis, MN
integrative medicine
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93GPS
Wellness Minneapolis
VerifiedDr. Sara Jean Barrett, ND & Dr. Aidanne MacDonald-Milewski, ND·ND, board-certified AANP members
4.9(0)
6001 Lyndale Ave S, Suite F, Minneapolis, MN 55419
naturopathic medicine
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(612) 598-8627#4
93GPS
Wellness Minneapolis
VerifiedDr. Sara Jean Barrett, ND & Dr. Aidanne MacDonald-Milewski, ND·ND, board-certified AANP members
4.9(0)
6001 Lyndale Ave S, Suite F, Minneapolis, MN 55419
naturopathic medicine
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(612) 598-8627#5
89GPS
Champion Naturopathic Health
VerifiedDr. Nate Champion, ND & Team·ND, licensed AZ/registered MN
4.9(0)
Minneapolis area, MN (registered in MN, licensed in AZ)
naturopathic medicine
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89GPS
Champion Naturopathic Health
VerifiedDr. Nate Champion, ND & Team·ND, licensed AZ/registered MN
4.9(0)
Minneapolis area, MN (registered in MN, licensed in AZ)
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Minnesota Integrative Health Studio
Multiple Licensed Acupuncturists·LAc, licensed acupuncturists
4.8(0)
Minneapolis, MN
Acupuncture
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87GPS
Penny George Institute for Health and Healing
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners (Allina Health)·MD, LAc, various integrative practitioners
4.6(0)
Multiple Allina Health locations statewide
integrative medicine
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87GPS
Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Practice
Dr. Kayla Christensen, DAcCHM, DiplAc, LAc·DAcCHM, DiplAc, LAc
4.9(0)
Minneapolis, MN
Acupuncture
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(208) 647-0151#10
87GPS
Minnesota Integrative Health Studio
Multiple Licensed Acupuncturists·LAc, licensed acupuncturists
4.8(0)
Minneapolis, MN
Acupuncture
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87GPS
Penny George Institute for Health and Healing
VerifiedMultiple Practitioners (Allina Health)·MD, LAc, various integrative practitioners
4.6(0)
Multiple Allina Health locations statewide
integrative medicine
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87GPS
Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Practice
Dr. Kayla Christensen, DAcCHM, DiplAc, LAc·DAcCHM, DiplAc, LAc
4.9(0)
Minneapolis, MN
Acupuncture
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(208) 647-0151#13
86GPS
Five Element Acupuncture
Sal Salerno, LAc·LAc, licensed by MN Board of Medical Practice
4.9(0)
Minneapolis, MN
Acupuncture
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86GPS
Five Element Acupuncture
Sal Salerno, LAc·LAc, licensed by MN Board of Medical Practice
4.9(0)
Minneapolis, MN
Acupuncture
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85GPS
Red Clover Acupuncture Clinic
Anita Teigen, LAc, Dipl OM·LAc, Diplomate of Oriental Medicine
4.8(0)
Minneapolis, MN
Acupuncture
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(612) 827-7908#16
85GPS
Dr. Ariel Barkeim Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Ariel Barkeim, ND·ND
4.9(0)
Minneapolis area, MN
naturopathic medicine
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85GPS
Red Clover Acupuncture Clinic
Anita Teigen, LAc, Dipl OM·LAc, Diplomate of Oriental Medicine
4.8(0)
Minneapolis, MN
Acupuncture
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(612) 827-7908#18
85GPS
Dr. Ariel Barkeim Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Ariel Barkeim, ND·ND
4.9(0)
Minneapolis area, MN
naturopathic medicine
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84GPS
Traditional Chinese Medicine Practice
VerifiedSean Xiangdong Yu, LAc, PhD, TCMD·LAc, PhD, Traditional Chinese Medical Doctor
4.8(0)
Minneapolis area, MN
Acupuncture
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(952) 955-4223#20
84GPS
Dr. Serina Aubrecht Naturopathic Practice
VerifiedDr. Serina Aubrecht, ND, CNS·ND, CNS (Certified Nutrition Specialist)
4.8(0)
Minneapolis area, MN
naturopathic medicine
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84GPS
Dr. Jessica Tapper Holistic Health
VerifiedDr. Jessica Tapper, ND·ND, craniosacral and Reiki practitioner
4.8(0)
Minneapolis area, MN
naturopathic medicine
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84GPS
Traditional Chinese Medicine Practice
VerifiedSean Xiangdong Yu, LAc, PhD, TCMD·LAc, PhD, Traditional Chinese Medical Doctor
4.8(0)
Minneapolis area, MN
Acupuncture
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(952) 955-4223#23
84GPS
Dr. Serina Aubrecht Naturopathic Practice
VerifiedDr. Serina Aubrecht, ND, CNS·ND, CNS (Certified Nutrition Specialist)
4.8(0)
Minneapolis area, MN
naturopathic medicine
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84GPS
Dr. Jessica Tapper Holistic Health
VerifiedDr. Jessica Tapper, ND·ND, craniosacral and Reiki practitioner
4.8(0)
Minneapolis area, MN
naturopathic medicine
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83GPS
Kahlyn Keilty Lucas Acupuncture
Kahlyn Keilty Lucas, LAc·LAc
4.9(0)
Minneapolis, MN
Acupuncture
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(651) 964-0980#26
83GPS
Kahlyn Keilty Lucas Acupuncture
Kahlyn Keilty Lucas, LAc·LAc
4.9(0)
Minneapolis, MN
Acupuncture
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(651) 964-0980