Boca Raton Acupuncture
Thyroid Support in Boca Raton
Maybe your numbers are "in range" and you still feel exhausted, cold and foggy. Maybe you were just diagnosed with Hashimoto's and want to do more than wait. Dr. Jonathan M. Fields supports people with thyroid concerns through a combination of acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and functional medicine, tailored to each patient and coordinated with the care you already have.
Symptoms people often come in with
- Fatigue that sleep does not fix
- Feeling cold when others are comfortable
- Hair thinning and dry skin
- Brain fog and poor concentration
- Weight changes
- Constipation
- Feeling anxious, shaky or with a racing heart
- Low mood
What your first visit looks like
Your first visit runs longer than a follow up, because Dr. Fields wants the whole picture before he needles anything. Bring your recent lab work, a list of your medications and supplements, and any notes from your physicians.
He will ask about your thyroid history, current medication and dose, recent thyroid labs, and how your energy runs through the day, along with sleep, digestion, energy, stress and what you eat on a normal day. Then he checks your pulse and tongue, the two classic diagnostic signs in Chinese medicine, and does a hands on exam.
Most people receive their first acupuncture treatment that same day. You leave with a written plan: how often to come in, which herbs or supplements make sense for you, and one or two food or lifestyle changes to start with, not twenty.
How acupuncture, herbs and functional medicine work together
Acupuncture is aimed at how you feel day to day: energy, sleep, stress and comfort.
Chinese herbal medicine is chosen carefully around thyroid medication, and only after checking for interactions.
Functional medicine looks at the factors that often sit next to thyroid concerns, such as diet, gut health, stress and nutrient status, using the labs you bring and medical grade supplementation where it fits.
Working with your other physicians
This care sits alongside your medical team, never in place of it. Dr. Fields does not ask anyone to stop a prescribed medication. Every herb and supplement is checked against what you already take, and with your permission he is glad to share notes with your physician, endocrinologist, gastroenterologist or rheumatologist so everyone is working from the same page.
Frequently asked questions
Will I need to stop my thyroid medication?
No. Never change your thyroid medication without your prescribing physician. This care runs alongside it.
Do you work with Hashimoto's?
Yes, Dr. Fields supports people with Hashimoto's alongside their endocrinologist or primary care physician.
What labs should I bring?
Whatever thyroid and general blood work you have from the last year. Your physician orders and interprets your labs; Dr. Fields uses them to shape your support plan.
Related: Functional Medicine · Chinese Herbal Medicine · Acupuncture
Information on this page is educational. It is not a promise of any result, and it does not replace care from your physician. Results vary from person to person.