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Adrenal Insufficiency Treatment in Seattle
20 holistic practitioners in Seattle who can help with Adrenal Insufficiency. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
20 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 Seattle for Adrenal Insufficiency
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#1
85GPS
Cascade Integrative Medicine
RelevantDr. Mark Woodall & Team·Naturopathic and functional medicine physicians
4.0(68)
450 NW Gilman Blvd, Suite 201, Issaquah, WA 98027
✓ IV Nutrient TherapyFunctional Medicine Consultationhormone therapy
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(425) 391-5270#2
92GPS
Rebel Med NW
VerifiedDr. Kathryn Hightower, ND & Dr. Phonexay Simon·Dr. Hightower ND (Seattle Met Top Doctor 2025), Dr. Simon (acupuncture, energetic medicine)
4.8(72)
Ballard, Seattle, WA
naturopathic medicineFunctional Medicine ConsultationAcupuncture
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92GPS
Rebel Med NW
VerifiedDr. Kathryn Hightower, ND & Dr. Phonexay Simon·Dr. Hightower ND (Seattle Met Top Doctor 2025), Dr. Simon (acupuncture, energetic medicine)
4.8(0)
Ballard, Seattle, WA
naturopathic medicine
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90GPS
Kass Precision Medicine
VerifiedDr. Kate Kass, ND·ND, functional medicine specialist
4.9(42)
Seattle, WA
Functional Medicine Consultationregenerative medicine
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90GPS
Kass Precision Medicine
VerifiedDr. Kate Kass, ND·ND, functional medicine specialist
4.9(0)
Seattle, WA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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Contact via website#6
89GPS
Bastyr Center for Natural Health
VerifiedBastyr University Faculty & Residents·Bastyr University teaching clinic, ND faculty and residents
4.5(156)
14500 Juanita Dr. NE, Kenmore, WA 98028
naturopathic medicineAcupuncturenutritional counseling
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(425) 602-3000#7
89GPS
Fred Hutch Integrative Medicine
Integrative Team·Academic cancer center integrative medicine team
4.7(58)
Seattle, WA
integrative medicineAcupuncturemind body
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Contact via website#8
89GPS
Bastyr Center for Natural Health
VerifiedBastyr University Faculty & Residents·Bastyr University teaching clinic, ND faculty and residents
4.5(0)
14500 Juanita Dr. NE, Kenmore, WA 98028
naturopathic medicine
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(425) 602-3000#9
89GPS
Fred Hutch Integrative Medicine
Integrative Team·Academic cancer center integrative medicine team
4.7(0)
Seattle, WA
integrative medicine
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88GPS
Vida Integrated Health Renton
VerifiedDr. Kris Sasaki & Team·Multi-disciplinary integrative team including NDs
4.7(54)
Renton, WA
integrative medicineFunctional Medicine ConsultationAcupuncture
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(425) 873-6184#11
88GPS
Vida Integrated Health Renton
VerifiedDr. Kris Sasaki & Team·Multi-disciplinary integrative team including NDs
4.7(0)
Renton, WA
integrative medicine
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(425) 873-6184#12
87GPS
Seattle Functional Health
VerifiedFunctional Medicine Team·Functional medicine doctors
4.7(38)
Seattle, WA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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Contact via website#13
87GPS
VMFH Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Astrid Pujari, MD·MD, integrative medicine
4.6(32)
Seattle, WA
integrative medicineFunctional Medicine Consultation
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Contact via website#14
87GPS
Seattle Functional Health
VerifiedFunctional Medicine Team·Functional medicine doctors
4.7(0)
Seattle, WA
Functional Medicine Consultation
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Contact via website#15
87GPS
VMFH Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Astrid Pujari, MD·MD, integrative medicine
4.6(0)
Seattle, WA
integrative medicine
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Contact via website#16
86GPS
Vida Integrated Health Seattle
Integrative Team·Multi-disciplinary integrative team
4.6(47)
E Madison, Seattle, WA
integrative medicineFunctional Medicine ConsultationAcupuncture
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(206) 726-9595#17
86GPS
Vida Integrated Health Seattle
Integrative Team·Multi-disciplinary integrative team
4.6(0)
E Madison, Seattle, WA
integrative medicine
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(206) 726-9595#18
85GPS
Cascade Integrative Medicine
Dr. Mark Woodall & Team·Naturopathic and functional medicine physicians
4.0(0)
450 NW Gilman Blvd, Suite 201, Issaquah, WA 98027
Functional Medicine Consultation
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(425) 391-5270