Every patient deserves a personalized program supported by a skilled and compassionate team that truly cares. With a blend of natural and conventional medicine, we aim to restore wellness at the root. The services below reflect some of the healing pathways we provide at Sanctuary. We’re here to walk with you each step of the way.
Our Intensive Program supports adults and children with chronic illness as they work to regain their health. We identify root causes and guide patients toward lasting health so they can move forward with greater wellness. Through functional medicine, we uncover root causes by thoroughly understanding each patient’s health story. Learn more
Direct Primary Care at Sanctuary Functional Medicine combines the best of natural and conventional medicine to guide and equip patients for the healthiest life they choose to pursue which conventional medicine can’t offer. All delivered by a provider you trust answering the questions you need for your family’s health. Learn more
Uncovering mold toxicity means not only an explanation but with a Sanctuary detoxifcation protocol, this answer can also lead to feeling alive again with joy rather than suffering. Learn more
Sometimes Lyme disease is the hidden cause of a patient’s chronic symptoms. As inflammation settles and the infection resolves, the body can begin functioning normally again. Learn more
As triggers calm and the body is supported, inflammation drops, energy improves, and symptoms fade. Patients regain function and confidence knowing the real causes are being treated. Learn more
Everything changed over a short period, maybe a night, maybe over a week, but your child morphed into another personality. Your child’s health can be restored to a life of childhood joys unhindered by brain inflammation and unpredictable behaviors. Learn more
Many come to us with bodies that just don’t want to get up and go…. With our care… They get more done at home or at work. They have more energy to have fun. Patients often express “so this is what it feels like to feel normal” or “I didn’t know how sick I really was until I felt better”. Learn more
As a parent, you know something changed about your child, something that you may not be able to pinpoint exactly, but you just know is there… By working to remove the triggers for brain inflammation and augmenting the body’s ability to heal, new changes emerge…. Your child can see a better future ahead interacting, learning, and playing. Learn more
Reaching out for help with suspected or confirmed Long Hauler COVID or Post Acute COVID Syndrome? The acute illness wrecked havoc with our society and caused many severe illnesses for 1 to 3 week episodes. Then the prolonged illnesses many are experiencing are tormenting lives for months. Learn more
Mast cells are immune cells which release histamine and dozens other chemical messengers in response to some trigger. The histamine and other chemicals serve a purpose under normal conditions, but when they build up in excess, they can cause hives, allergies, food intolerances, migraines, GI symptoms, and many other surprising symptoms. Learn more
One might find it hard to imagine how a little gland sitting in their neck could cause so many problems when it fizzles, yet anyone with hypothyroid (low functioning) can attest to the multitude of symptoms it creates. The thyroid produces thyroid hormone which controls our metabolic rate like a gas pedal. Learn more
Dr. Eric Potter graduated from Vanderbilt Medical School and then went on to specialize in internal medicine (adult) and pediatric care, spending significant time and effort in growing his medical understanding while caring for patients from all walks of life.
The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body. [Proverbs 18:8 ESV] Gossip tastes awesome. Secrets intrigue us, particularly when they’re the sort of secrets we know we shouldn’t know. Did you know that the neighbor is having money troubles? Did you know that the…
Children with Post COVID After Round Two In caring for anyone with COVID, we have to keep our eyes open and our minds alert for both acute issues and chronic post-COVID issues. This study heightens our concern for repeated bouts of COVID in children because of the increasing the risk of post-COVID symptoms. While we…
A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul. [Proverbs 18:7 ESV] What makes a man a fool? The psalmist declared to God, “When I told of my ways, You answered me; teach me Your statutes!” (Ps. 119:26). The fool is the one who, when he declares his ways before…
When Vitamin D Gets an F In Immunity These days, visiting a health food store, online or in person, can feel like walking down the Las Vegas strip, what with all the glitzy claims and promises of miraculous health. After all the flashy advertising, our patients have questions, even about old favorites like vitamin D. …
