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Mold Illness & Environmental Medicine in Seattle

Comprehensive support for chronic symptoms related to mold exposure, water-damaged buildings, and environmental stressors.

Living in the Pacific Northwest means frequent moisture, older buildings, and long rainy seasons. Mold exposure is more common here than people realize, and many patients struggle with lingering symptoms that don’t improve with standard care. Our environmental medicine approach looks at how your home, workplace, and surroundings may be influencing your health – and what you can do to recover.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if mold in my home or workplace is making me sick?

Many patients come to us feeling exhausted, dealing with brain fog, unexplained sinus congestion, skin rashes, or joint pain that won’t go away. We use simple urine tests and targeted blood work to check for mold toxins in your body. As licensed primary care doctors, our NDs order all your lab work directly and guide you step-by-step through detoxifying your body safely.

What does treatment for mold toxicity look like?

We focus on helping your body clear toxins naturally while restoring your energy and gut health. Treatment includes gentle binders to gently pull toxins out of your digestive tract, support for your liver, and reducing overall inflammation. Because our doctors have full prescription authority in Washington State, we can prescribe prescription binders or antifungal medications alongside natural therapies when needed.

Can I do virtual visits if I'm feeling too sick to travel?

Yes. We offer virtual telemedicine appointments for patients across Washington State and Arizona. We handle all lab orders, prescription refills, and care plans online so you can recover comfortably from home, or visit us in person at our Seattle Green Lake clinic.

What Is Mold Illness?

“Mold illness” is an umbrella term for symptoms triggered by mold spores, mycotoxins, or other contaminants found in water-damaged buildings. These exposures can affect the respiratory system, sinuses, immune function, gut health, mental health, and overall inflammation. Some people are more sensitive due to genetics or existing conditions, and their symptoms continue long after leaving the environment.

Common Symptoms of Mold Exposure

Patients typically seek care when they notice persistent symptoms such as:

  • Chronic fatigue or feeling “burned out”
  • Sinus congestion, post-nasal drip, or recurrent infections
  • Brain fog, trouble focusing, or memory changes
  • Headaches or migraines
  • Shortness of breath, worsening asthma, or cough
  • Heightened allergies or chemical sensitivities
  • Skin rashes, hives, or eczema flare-ups
  • Hormone shifts, sleep problems, or mood changes
  • Anxiousness, neurologic symptoms, or dizziness
  • Digestive issues such as bloating or nausea
  • Feeling worse in damp spaces or older buildings

If your symptoms improve when you travel – or worsen at home or work – environmental factors may be playing a role.

What is CIRS?

Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) is a multi-system inflammatory illness that can develop after exposure to biotoxins, most often from mold and bacteria in water-damaged buildings. In people who are genetically susceptible, the immune system has difficulty recognizing and clearing these toxins, so inflammation continues even after the exposure ends. This is why some people in the same home or office become very sick while others feel fine.

CIRS can also be triggered by other biotoxin exposures, including tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease, which is one reason the two conditions often overlap. Because symptoms affect so many parts of the body at once, CIRS is frequently misdiagnosed as chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, anxiety, or depression.

Is CIRS the same as mold allergy?

No. A mold allergy is an immediate immune reaction, while CIRS is a chronic inflammatory response that can persist long after exposure and affect the brain, hormones, gut, and energy levels.

Can CIRS be treated in Seattle?

Yes. Full Circle Natural Medicine in Seattle’s Green Lake neighborhood offers evaluation and individualized treatment for CIRS and mold-related illness.

​​Mold & Environmental Medicine in Seattle

If you think mold or environmental factors are affecting your health, you’re not alone – Seattle’s climate makes this surprisingly common. Our clinic provides calm, supportive care for patients navigating these complex conditions.

Book an environmental medicine appointment to start feeling more clear, steady, and resilient in your daily life.

Doctors at Full Circle Natural Medicine who specialize in mold illness and environmental medicine include:

Dr. Jena Peterson

Dr. Claire Zimmerman

Dr. Kamryn Laurence

Dr. Katherine Carvlin

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