Still dealing with symptoms no one can fully explain - or resolve?
You may not be missing a diagnosis.
You may be missing a pattern.
Many of the people who come to our clinic have been told:
“Everything looks normal”
“This is just something you’ll have to get used to”
And they have tried multiple approaches with only partial relief.
Over time, that becomes frustrating, confusing, and exhausting.
You’re not crazy.
If you’re here, you are likely experiencing:
Tides of fatigue, persistent pain, swelling, or inflammation
Symptoms that shift or don’t line up to make a clear diagnosis
Partial relief from treatments — but not full resolution
A sense that something is “off,” even when labs look normal
Cycles of steroids, chemotherapies, or other “big” medicines that “feel toxic” to you
You’re not imagining it—and you’re not alone.
Start with a Comprehensive Case Review
If you’re ready for a more structured, personalized approach, this is the best place to begin.
Designed for individuals dealing with complex or unresolved conditions who want clarity and a clear plan forward.
What’s Actually Happening
In many cases, autoimmune or “mystery” conditions aren’t just one isolated issue—they reflect patterns of imbalance across multiple systems, often related to a history of trauma or overexertion.
Your immune system, nervous system, digestion, hormones, pain, and stress response are all connected.
When those systems fall out of sync, symptoms:
appear in different areas
change over time
resist one-size-fits-all treatment approaches
Why Nothing’s Worked
The people Dr. Marie has worked with have:
seen multiple specialists and providers
tried many different medications and even ad-hoc natural therapies
been told “everything looks normal” or “there’s nothing more we can do”
But the missing piece is this:
No one has stepped back to look at the whole interconnected pattern.
And that’s okay. Because you’re here, and we do.
Start with a Comprehensive Case Review
If you’re ready for a more structured, personalized approach, this is the best place to begin.
Designed for individuals dealing with complex or unresolved conditions who want clarity and a clear plan forward.
Our Approach is Different
For decades, Dr. Marie’s work has focused on identifying and treating the underlying and interconnecting patterns, not just the surface symptoms or a supposed “root cause.”
Why?
Because the idea of “one root cause” causing all your problems is a myth.
It’s not real. Not in a complex, deep, and interconnected web of systems like your body.
Even in autoimmune situations, your body isn’t the enemy. It is more like a ship straining on high seas.
Your body is still amazing. It’s the only thing keeping you from the ocean. But it’s been thrown out of wack (life is crazy) by one too many storms. It compensated “well enough” and kept you afloat for several years, but hey, everything has its breaking point. And now it’s at it.
It’s overwhelmed and coming apart.
You’re overwhelmed and coming apart.
It makes sense.
And that’s why Our Approach is Powerful
Using a systems-based and integrative health perspective (looking at the body/mind/spirit from Western, Biomedical, Natural, Traditional Chinese health models, and more), Dr. Marie will:
assess how your systems are interacting
identify which systems are struggling and why they’re impacting others
create a customized integrative treatment plan for you specific to the factors straining your system
This isn’t a search for a secret herb or magic cure. This isn’t a generic, “throw the kitchen sink of supplements at them” approach (although multiple therapies, herbs, or supplements may be needed).
It is personalized medicine based on proven facts about how bodies function and repair themselves and your unique and faltering systemic presentation.
What To Expect
During your consultation, we will:
Review your health history and current symptoms
Identify the faltering systems contributing to your condition
Discuss your goals for your health recovery
Determine which integrative therapies (including Chinese herbal medicine) are right for you
Outline a clear, personalized plan forward over the next 4+ months
If you’re here for a quick fix, you’re in the wrong place.
But if you’re willing to do the work, this path is designed to lead to the resolution and freedom you’ve been seeking.
About Dr. Marie
Erika F. Marie, DACM is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine with an engineering and research background. She’s worked in hospitals and remotely alongside bone marrow transplant teams. Years ago, she started the first Acupuncture Clinic at the Kansas City VA Hospital.
Dr. Marie is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and an active duty Army veteran who specialized in human resources. She’s worked with hundreds of patients navigating complex and chronic conditions, including those who felt they had “tried everything.”
Her work is especially suited for individuals who:
haven’t found full resolution through conventional or alternative care
feel their symptoms don’t fit neatly into one category
want a more precise, systems-based approach
Her goal is to help you:
resolve what’s happening in your body
feel supported in the process
and get meaningful, lasting health tools to take with you through life
If you’re dealing with a complex or unresolved condition, the best starting point is a personalized consultation where we map out your specific case.
After your consultation, you’ll have a clear timeline and cost for recovery. Not all persons will qualify to work with Dr. Marie. For those who go forward, care plans are customized to goals and needs.
Start with a Comprehensive Case Review
If you’re ready for a more structured, personalized approach, this is the best place to begin.
Designed for individuals dealing with complex or unresolved conditions who want clarity and a clear plan forward.