Michelle M McElroy, DO

Information for Patients

From the practitioner: About My Practice

I am a board certified OB/Gyn and certified in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. I have taken all of the IFM courses. I have been practicing functional medicine for 7 years. My passion is hormone replacement for men and women and gut health. All disease begins in the gut. I have seen some miraculous changes in my patients after improving their intestinal health. I help people with a multitude of chronic diseases and also help people to maintain their health. I am trained in ReCode which is Dr Dale Bredesen's protocol for reversing cognitive decline (memory issues). I would be honored to partner with you on your journey to aging gracefully. To make an appointment, please visit https://goo.gl.bouNQy.

From the practitioner: What Patients Can Expect

Functional medicine is about finding the root cause of a disease and resolving that. Don't expect medication to treat symptoms. You can expect to spend at least an hour with me at your initial visit. You can ask as many questions as you wish. Expect to be held accountable for your part in improving your health. You will most likely be expected to change your diet, your lifestyle, your personal care and cleaning products and to take prescribed supplements. If you do your part, you can expect to see improvements in your health and well being.

Medical Specialties

• Alternative Medicine
• Botanical Medicine
• Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
• Functional Medicine
• Health Coaching
• Nutrition
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Public Health and General Preventive Medicine

Medical Conditions

• Aging
• Allergies
• Arthritis
• Asthma
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Autoimmune Disease
• Cardiovascular disorders
• Chronic Disease
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Chronic Pain
• Depression, Anxiety or Bipolar Disorder
• Diabetes
• Digestive disorders
• Fatigue
• Female Disorders
• Fibromyalgia
• Gluten Sensitivity
• Hypertension
• Infections (acute and chronic low-grade such as Lyme, Candidiasis etc.)
• Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
• Male disorders
• Mercury and Heavy Metal Toxicity
• Metabolic Syndrome (pre-diabetes, insulin resistance)
• Migraines and Headaches
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Neurodegenerative disorders
• Skin Disorders
• Stress-related Conditions
• Thyroid, adrenal and other hormonal disorders
• Weight or Metabolism concerns

Languages Spoken

• English

Graduate School Education

Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

Professional Associations

AOA, ACOOG, IFM

IFM Coursework

• Advanced Clinical Training: Reversing Cognitive Decline
• Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice
• Bioenergetics (formerly Energy) Advanced Practice Module
• Cardiometabolic Advanced Practice Module
• Environmental Health (formerly Detox) Advanced Practice Module
• GI Advanced Practice Module
• Hormone Advanced Practice Module
• Immune Advanced Practice Module