Specialist in Chronic Conditions: Gut, Pain, Fatigue, Autoimmunity, and Inflammation
Utilizing Natural Medicine to reverse disease, alleviate symptoms, and build whole-body resilience.
Dr. Max Dula, DC, PAK
Holistic Physician
Comprehensive Functional Medicine in San Diego for Chronic Conditions
“We empower patients to achieve optimal health through evidence-based holistic and natural approaches. Our practice focuses on chronic conditions, addressing root causes rather than just symptoms. Many patients have sought help elsewhere before meeting Dr. Max.
Whether you are facing chronic pain, digestive issues, or seeking overall wellness and prevention, we provide compassionate, comprehensive care tailored to your needs. Discover better health and vitality with Dr. Max Functional Medicine and Applied Kinesiology. Welcome to your journey of healing and wellness.”
Areas of Expertise
- Chronic Digestive Disorders and Microbiome Optimization
- Autoimmune Conditions
- Chronic Pain & Headaches
- Anxiety, Depression, Panic, and Sleep Disorders
- Chronic Infection and Heavy Metal/Chemical Toxicity
- Chronic Lyme, Long-Covid, and Post-Infection Syndromes
- Allergies and Food Sensitivities
What to Expect
- Comprehensive Health History and Exam
- Full Doctor Access Over Email
- Frequency Testing and/or Advanced Lab Analysis
- Non-pharmaceutical Nutrition and Lifestyle Recommendations
- Manual Therapies
Having personally experienced since childhood many of the conditions he now helps his patients with, Dr. Max understands the value of your time, money, and relationship with your doctor. Dr. Max will communicate transparently and will be attuned to your needs. After a thorough initial examination, he will be able to answer:
- What is contributing to your unique condition and symptoms?
- How long will it take to see improvement?
- Frequency of visits and estimated costs?
What Causes Chronic Symptoms and Illness?
The root causes of chronic symptoms and illnesses are often multifaceted and interconnected. Central to our approach is the Triad of Health, which emphasizes the balance between structural, chemical, and emotional resilences. When imbalances occur in any of these areas, they can compound and lead to chronic illness and discomfort.
Structural stressors, such as poor posture or physical trauma; chemical stressors from poor diet, stealth infection, or environmental toxins; and emotional stressors from psychological pressures all contribute to the overall burden on the body.
When these stressors exceed the body’s capacity to adapt, it leads to pathology, which eventually manifests as symptoms and illness. These symptoms are the body’s way of alerting the conscious mind to underlying problems. While two people may exhibit the same symptoms, their underlying causes could be different.
Dr. Max uses a combination of neurological testing, homeopathic frequency testing, Chinese medicine, and chiropractic care to address each patient’s unique combination of stressors that result in symptoms and disease. Dr. Max does not practice with a “one-size-fits-all” approach.
Dr. Max is also an expert in gut and digestive disorders and emphasizes the role of gut health in many different types of chronic illnesses. One significant contributor to chronic illness is Leaky Gut Syndrome. When the intestinal lining becomes permeable due to inflammation from stealth infections or imbalance in the microbiome, toxins and undigested food particles enter the bloodstream, triggering autoimmunity, inflammation, and a cascade of health issues that, at first glance, seem unrelated to intestinal health.
Unlike conventional medicine, which often prioritizes symptom management, we focus on identifying and removing stressors contributing to immune dysregulation in order to build resilience. By addressing the root causes and enhancing the body’s natural ability to heal, we aim to eliminate the need for the body to express symptoms and disease, promoting true healing, resilience, and long-term wellness.
Read more about Dr. Max’s specialty of Digestive Functional Medicine.
A Message from Dr. Max
Thank you for entrusting me in your healing journey. I have been in your position and will be working in your best interest alongside you every step of the way.
Schedule a Free 15-Minute Connection Call
Schedule a Free 15-minute ‘Path to Healing’ Connection Call. If you decide to move forward with a first appointment, ask Dr. Max for the ‘Path to Healing Discount Code’ that can be applied to your first appointment.
* For the visit fee we accept cash, check, and Zelle app as payment.
* Labs and nutritional supplements are not included in the visit fee and paid separately with your credit card online via the distributor. Supplements and lab kits will be shipped to your home.
Appointments
Offering both in-office and virtual consultations, including comprehensive exams and follow-ups.
In-Office
Initial Consult, Exam, and First Treatment (up to 60 min)
A comprehensive exam including detailed history, musculoskeletal evaluation, neurological evaluation, frequency testing, lab analysis and herbal/nutrition assessment. Includes first manual therapy and first herbal-nutritional protocol prescription.
In-Office
Follow-Up (~20 min)
Manual therapy, frequency testing, and herbal-nutritional re-assessment.
Virtual
Virtual Functional Medicine Initial Consultation (~ 50 min)
Detailed history and assessment of patient’s labs if a patient has any. Labs may be prescribed to assess the patient’s health.
Virtual
Follow-Up Functional Medicine Consultation (~ 20 min)
Re-assessment and alteration of protocols if necessary.
Patient Testimonials
Chronic Pain
” As a busy professional managing chronic pain was a constant struggle and things weren’t working out with pain killers and physical therapy. I saw Dr. Max for both brain retraining and functional medicine and I’ve experienced significant improvement in my pain. I had no idea that pain could be solved this way! The personalized care and support provided here have been invaluable in helping me regain control of my life. Thank you! “
Adam, Age 35
Business Development Professional
Crohn's Disease
and IBS
” Living with Crohn’s disease and IBS was overwhelming until I discovered the compassionate care by Dr. Max. It was also reassuring to know that he experienced the same condition I had. Dr. Max helped me bring my Crohn’s into remission through functional medicine. He even coached me on questions to ask my Gastroenterologist and I became empowered on navigating my relationships with my other doctors. Dr. Max is definitely someone I’m going to keep around long-term and am so glad to have met him! “
Emily, Age 37
Tech Professional
Food Sensitivities, IBS, Fatigue, Brain Fog
” Struggling with food allergies and sensitivities for years took a toll on my quality of life and I felt I was hopping around from doctor to doctor. Thankfully, I found Dr. Max through a family friend of ours and immediately had some tests done and found I had Leaky Gut. Dr. Max helped me heal my gut and I was able to begin slowly adding foods to my diet that I previously reacted to and was totally fine! All my other symptoms seemed to get better too. I’m grateful for the personalized care and support from Dr. Max that has transformed my life. “
Sarah, Age 52
Small Business Owner
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Contact us
Office Hours (in-person)
Friday 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM PST
Saturday 11 AM- 3 PM PST
Office Hours (Virtual Functional Medicine)
Mon: 2 PM – 3 PM; 5 PM – 6 PM PST
Tue-Fri: 10:30 AM – 12 PM; 2 PM – 4 PM PST
* or by special request appointment
509 S Cedros Ave Suite D, Solana Beach, CA 92075, United States
Healing holistically from the inside out.
Disclaimer: The intent of any chiropractic, nutritional or functional medicine/health protocol suggested by Dr. Max Integrative Health is to support the natural physiological and biochemical processes of the human body. Dr. Max Integrative Health is not a medical office and does not accept insurance. Be advised that any nutritional program suggested at Dr. Max Integrative Health is not intended as a treatment for any disease. Max Dula DC is a Doctor of Chiropractic, and not a medical doctor (MD) and does not diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Reading the Dr. Max Integrative Health website does not mean that you are a patient of Dr. Max Integrative Health. Before making any changes to your diet, prescription medications, lifestyle or exercise activities, make sure to check with your medical doctor first.
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