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Read the stories of those who felt stuck, frustrated, and out of options… until they finally got answers

Profile of a woman with brown hair tied in a bun, wearing small earrings, standing in front of a colorful abstract painting.
Profile of a woman with acne on her cheek and ear, and brown hair tied back, with her eyes obscured.
Table displaying Helicobacter pylori and virulence factors with test results indicating negatives, and a numerical result of 9.17e2 for Helicobacter pylori.
Laboratory test results panel including sections for digestion, GI markers, immune response, and inflammation with various blood test values and reference ranges.
Laboratory results showing colonies of fungi and yeast species, including Candida spp., Candida albicans, Geotrichum spp., Microsporidium spp., and Rhodotorula spp., with colony counts indicated as below detectable levels or specific colony-forming units.

HOW SHE CLEARED HER SKIN…

  • Chronic acne since puberty, bloating/heartburn, PMS, low energy/brain fog

  • Accutane, several rounds of antibiotics, tretinoin, and numerous topicals, and worked w/ another practitioner for her gut but her skin wasn’t budging

  • A thorough one-hour consultation to deep dive into her symptoms, history, lifestyle, and more AND prior to getting her lab results in, I had her: double down on hydration with added minerals/electrolytes, focus on providing her body with enough nutrients/food for her activity level and made sure she didn’t skip meals, had her stop working out fasted, and focus on her morning/nighttime routine to optimize her sleep and nervous system from the ground up

  • She already had a solid foundation of nutrition and ate minimally processed foods but she had a tendency to skip meals, high-stress job/history of stressors, strenuous workouts/fasting, and scattered sleep

    • Presence of h pylori‍ ‍

    • Lack of good bacteria and the start of overgrowth of bad bacteria

    • Candida starting to show up

    • Overactive immune response and reactivity to gluten

    • Moderate GI inflammation and low pancreatic enzyme function

    • And this doesn’t include her comprehensive lab results which showed sub-optimal vitamin D levels, high LDL, and more!

    • Supported and prep her drainage pathways

    • Gave her immune system some love + repleted minerals

    • Targeted h pylori/dysbiosis eradication

    • Gave her gut lining some added tools to heal and reduce inflammation

    • Boosted her vitamin D levels and other targeted supplements all for an indicated reason

    • And most of all continued to have her focus on all those non-negotiable foundational pillars of her healing with nutrition, nervous system regulation, hydration, blood sugar balancing, etc.

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Close-up of a person's face showing acne on the cheek and ear, lying in a hospital bed.
A message expressing happiness with progress in skin and health improvements, thanks to someone's help.
Close-up of a medical report showing a Helicobacter pylori test result with a high reading of 1.13e3.
A graph displaying data for Akkermansia muciniphila, with declining levels indicated by a downward arrow.
A portion of a scientific table showing Candida spp. with a high value of 1.21e5.
A table listing different bacteria species, with columns showing bacteria names, their results, and a high or low result indicator.
Circle chart labeled 'Testosterone' with a value of 1.82. Four data points marked with asterisks at 2.30, 14.00, 14.00, and 3.30.
Gauge displaying 24-hour free cortisol levels with a needle pointing to approximately 263, between 200 and 265, with colored zones and star icons at 65 and 200.

HOW SHE CLEARED HER SKIN…

  • Acne since puberty, fatigue, and irregular cycles

  • Winlevi, oral antibiotics, tretinoin, and additional topicals

  • A thorough one-hour consultation to deep dive into her symptoms, history, lifestyle, and more

  • History of h pylori + hiatal hernia, sleep difficulties, PMS, skipping meals, and no caffeine intake

  • SIGNIFICANT gut overgrowth/dysbiosis

    Low akkermansia

    LOW testosterone

    HIGH cortisol

    and more!

    • Indicated eradication protocol

    • Blood sugar balancing

    • Nervous system regulation

    • Gut lining support

    • Vitamin D based on additional blood work

    • and of course, continued to have her focus on all those non-negotiable foundational pillars of her healing with nervous system regulation, hydration, etc.

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A young woman with acne and blemishes on her face, wearing her hair in braids and a black bar covering her eyes.
Table listing various protozoa species with test results. Dientamoeba fragilis has a result of 3.26 million.
A chart showing the enzyme beta-glucuronidase, enzyme number 2304, with a colored bar indicating its activity level, from low to high.
Table showing results for Candida species and Candida albicans with numerical values and references.

HOW SHE CLEARED HER SKIN…

  • Deep, cystic acne that started several years ago and was worsening, abnormal bowel movements, PMS, & low libido

  • Spironolactone, oral antibiotics, hormonal IUD, tretinoin, TONS of random supplements, going through another holistic acne program

  • A thorough one-hour consultation to deep dive into her symptoms, history, lifestyle, and more

  • She had a pretty consistent cycle, solid foundation for sleep, history of excessive caffeine use, regular movement/activity, working with an esthetician, & was great at prioritizing protein & eating whole foods as much as possible BUT her skin still wasn’t budging

  • 👉🏻gut dysbiosis + candida and h pylori brewing behind the scenes

    👉🏻parasite present

    👉🏻beta-glucaronidase and secretory IgA asking for some support

    ...in addition to some markers that were sub-optimal with recent lab work

    • Supported her drainage pathways

    • Eradication protocol for the overgrowth in her gut

    • Gentle liver and detoxification support

    • Immune support & mindful eating

    • Gut permeability support..and you guessed it, continued to have her focus on all those non-negotiable foundational pillars of her healing with nervous system regulation, hydration, movement, etc.

HOW SHE CLEARED HER SKIN…

  • Severe inflammatory acne, bloating, PMS, and energy crashes

  • Spironolactone, oral antibiotics, accutane, & and numerous topicals (tretinoin, winlevi, BP, and more)

  • A thorough one-hour consultation to deep dive into her symptoms, history, lifestyle, and more

  • She had regular, healthy bowel movements✔️, a pretty solid foundation of sleep✔️, sensitivity to chemicals, minimal movement and a pretty high processed sugar/food intake

  • Low vitamin D

    Low ferritin

    Higher than optimal DHEA-S⭐️

    Higher than optimal insulin⭐️

    Higher than optimal hemoglobin a1C⭐️

    • boosted her vitamin D levels

    • made sure she REALLY focused on blood sugar balancing and reducing her processed sugar intake

    • liver/antioxidant support with her history of Accutane

    • targeted blood sugar, androgen, and adrenal support supplements

    • increase daily exercise

    • basic gut healing support

    • and of course, continued to have her focus on all those non-negotiable foundational pillars of her healing with nervous system regulation, hydration, etc.

Do you finally want answers as well?

Your acne can and WANTS to heal. We just need to work with your body rather than against it. Let’s WORK TOGETHER to stop guessing, get functional testing, and create a personalized healing roadmap to target your deeper imbalances.

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Reviews

  • Sarah L.

    "Working with Dr. Sheyda has been amazing! She is everything I've always hoped for in a doctor who is helping me through my acne healing journey! She talked through each aspect of my bloodwork with me, actually listens to any concerns I have, and cares about my progress. She celebrates the little wins and supports me during the lows as well. She's always in my corner and I really appreciate that!"

  • Ashley G.

    "Since working with Dr. Sheyda my host of hormonal symptoms (low sex drive, extremely dry skin, mood swings, irregular periods, bloating, fatigue) have gone away and my acute cystic acne has healed! I feel like I’ve finally regained control of my body and health. Working with Dr. Sheyda has also really empowered me to listen to my body, test for root causes, and truly commit to healing myself regardless of popular opinion. I now feel so much more equipped to detect, treat, and prevent future imbalances and illnesses."

  • Amara B.

    "Dr. Sheyda has dug further into my health than any other doctor I’ve had experience with. She truly cares, and has her own personal experience so she is able to bond with her patients and truly have compassion. I will never feel the same way with any other doctor. I’ve never been so heard and appreciated for my health, even when it’s not at its best. The communication I had with Dr. Sheyda was without a doubt the best and most i’ve ever had with a doctor."

  • Sierra R.

    "The biggest thing that I went to Dr. Sheyda for was my skin and within a short amount of time it has improved tremendously! It has felt so good to finally have my skin more under control and to have tools to manage my stress better. Dr. Sheyda has made me feel heard and comfortable throughout the entire process which has been really nice to have someone on my team."

  • Rebecca I.

    "Dr. Sheyda truly is for those who feel like everything they’ve tried for acne never helps and that birth control or Accutane might be the only option. Dr. Sheyda gets to the root of health, and truly tackles acne in a way to heal the body. My experience with Dr. Sheyda has been life changing. She is not only the kindest person but she truly cares applying her vast knowledge in a way that is personalized to my specific case."

  • Sofia S.

    "I would 100% recommend Dr. Sheyda to anyone looking to improve their health and overall quality of life. I would do this journey 10 more times if it meant I’d have the support and results provided by Dr. Sheyda! Her reassurance made me realize how much correlation there was between what I was feeling and what my body needed. Highly recommend working with Dr. Sheyda for a friendly and very informative experience."

  • Amreen S.

    "AMAZING is an understatement, her thoroughness with everything and explaining the “why” behind things instead of just recommending stuff has been such a breath of fresh air. Also her patience and relatability has been extremely helpful. My acne has pretty much cleared up - I've struggled with this for about 6 years and after following Dr. Sheyda’s recommendations for only 3 months, my acne has reduced significantly. I would give it an 11/10 if i could."

  • Meaghan R.

    “I feel heard and cared for by a doctor for the first time in my life. She addresses every part of what you tell her and makes you feel seen and understood through the entire process. I've never experienced a doctor like her before. I love how she immediately ordered blood & hormone panels and went through the results one by one with me and educated me on optimal vs normal levels. I've never had a doctor do this, never even had a doctor call me about lab results even if some values were out of normal range. If you're ready to make real changes in your life and become a healthier woman, Dr. Sheyda is your girl”

  • Agnieszka P.

    “I am a much calmer and happier person who is not afraid to look in the mirror. Dr. Sheyda responds very fast and clarifies any doubts. My acne does not appear, I have regular bowel movements, and my skin heals faster.”

  • Jaley T.

    “My life is significantly better. I used to come home from work and not have the energy to do anything. I was constantly drained. Now, I am so much happier. I am better and more alert at work. I no longer feel like a stranger in my own body. My horrible headaches subsided very quick after starting my treatment plan. My skin cleared up significantly. Even now when things maybe feel off, I am empowered by my knowledge to fix the issue. I am so grateful to finally be working with someone that wanted to hear my concerns and tailor a specific plan for what my body was struggling with.”