GMA is the Premier West Coast clinic for treating Lyme Disease, tick-borne, and environmentally acquired illnesses.
Our expert team offers advanced care for MCAS, mold illness, autoimmune disorders, & CFS, helping patients regain their health and vitality At Gordon Medical Associates, we have decades of professional training and expertise, and we also continue to teach, write, and perform ongoing research. Our patients come not only from the North Bay, and the greater San Francisco area, but the entire country, and around the globe for individualized help with a wide range of problems, from chronic pain and hormone balancing to chronic fatigue and Lyme disease. We recognize you may feel your health concerns have been unheard in the past, but to us, your health presents real, complex, interrelated symptoms. Here you’ll find a wealth of information and resources to expand your understanding of how we assess and treat each individual patient, and the tools we use. A variety of medical papers authored by our clinicians provide comprehensive information for interested patients and professional colleagues. Find out more about us and our services: https://linktr.ee/gordonmedical
01/12/2026
Peptide therapies, just like any therapy, are not meant to be taken forever. The duration could be months, a year, or longer depending on the patient. The approach involves weaving in and out of different peptides depending on what the patient needs and what other therapies are being used at the same time.
This is not a one-size-fits-all protocol that continues indefinitely. Peptides are tools that support the body during specific phases of treatment. The goal is to use them strategically and adjust as the patient progresses, not to create long-term dependence on any single intervention.
Understanding how peptide therapy fits into a broader treatment plan is essential for complex chronic illness care.
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01/08/2026
Peptide therapies have been used extensively in complex chronic illness for the past eight years at Gordon Medical, and the protocols are very specific to this patient population. The way peptides are used for chronic illness is different than how biohackers and longevity patients use them.
The goals are different. The sensitivities are different. The underlying dysfunction is different. What works for optimization does not always work for someone dealing with immune dysregulation, mast cell activation, or mitochondrial dysfunction. Peptide therapy in complex chronic illness requires careful consideration of how the body will respond and what it can tolerate.
This is why understanding the nuances of peptide protocols for this population matters.
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01/07/2026
✨ "They are the only place I trust. They will not give up."
Testimonials like Marisa's reflect what patients experience when clinical expertise meets unwavering commitment. At Gordon Medical, patients are met with innovation, dedication, and a team that stays the course no matter how complex the case.
Stories like this remind us that finding the right care can change everything. For patients navigating years of illness with no answers, having a team that will not give up makes all the difference.
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01/06/2026
All of our patients with chronic illness are stuck in the cell danger response. The CDR is not a separate condition or diagnosis. It is a description of how your body protects itself and where that process has stalled.
If you have a preponderance of cells stuck in CDR 1, we need to work more on immune activation. In CDR 2, we might need to support metabolism because the body is working hard but not using mitochondria efficiently. In CDR 3, we might focus on hormones and cell membrane maturation. Each phase requires a different approach.
The most important thing to remember is that CDR is a rough guide, not a diagnostic tool. It helps clinicians understand where support is needed, but it is not a disease to be treated.
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01/05/2026
The trigger may be long gone, whether infection, toxin, or stress, but if the body's response has not completed its natural cycle, inflammation persists and symptoms remain chronic. This is the core difference between acute and chronic disease.
In acute illness, the trigger is treated and the body resolves on its own. In chronic illness, the body's response has become stuck, and addressing the original cause alone is not enough. The immune system has entered a pattern that it cannot exit without support.
Understanding this distinction changes how complex chronic illness is approached clinically and why personalized care matters.
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01/02/2026
Oxidative stress and reactive oxygen species are your body's self-defense system. They are not bad. Without them, you would not survive. The problem is when something that is supposed to be a transient response stays persistent.
Reactive oxygen species keep you alive. They are part of how the body protects itself during the cell danger response. But if they stay elevated, illness and degenerative diseases develop. The issue is not the oxidative stress itself, it is when the body cannot turn it off.
This distinction between oxidative shielding and oxidative stress is critical to understanding chronic illness. The same mechanisms that protect you can become the problem when they do not resolve.
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12/31/2025
As we close out 2025, we want to thank our patients and community for another year of trust and partnership. Your resilience and commitment to your health inspires us every day.
Wishing you health, peace, and hope in the year ahead.
#2026 ComplexIllnessCare
12/30/2025
The cell danger response is a three-step process the body uses to protect itself from invaders or toxins, repair the damage, and restore normal communication between the repaired cell and the organ it belongs to. Toxins disrupt this process because by their nature, they bind to proteins in the cell and prevent those proteins from functioning normally.
This can happen at any stage of the CDR, depending on the type of toxin. When toxin load is high, the cell danger response gets interrupted at multiple steps, which is likely why we are seeing so much more complex chronic illness today. The body cannot complete its healing cycle when the very process designed to repair is being blocked.
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12/29/2025
When a cell is impacted by a toxin or infection, the mitochondria immediately slow down energy production and route ATP to the cell surface as a danger signal. This is Phase 1 of the cell danger response, where oxygen builds up inside the cell, creating oxidative stress, and the cell membrane stiffens as a protective measure.
In Phase 2, the cell begins to rebuild. Stem cells are called in and tissue repair starts. Phase 3 is when communication between cells is restored and normal function returns. The problem in chronic illness is that cells often get stuck in Phase 2 or 3, where rebuilding remains incomplete and proper signaling never fully resumes.
This explains why chronic illness behaves differently than acute disease. The trigger may be long gone, but the body's response has not completed its natural cycle. Understanding the cell danger response offers a framework for why inflammation persists and why a different clinical approach is often needed.
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12/26/2025
The cell danger response is not a separate condition or diagnosis. It is an aspect of every part of healing. When tissue damage occurs, the body goes through a full cycle: ensuring no infection is present, rebuilding the tissue, and restoring that tissue's ability to communicate with the organ it belongs to.
This is healing. The cell danger response is the body's natural mechanism for repair. Understanding it this way changes how we think about chronic illness and why some people remain stuck in symptoms long after the initial trigger is gone.
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12/24/2025
✨ "They go the extra mile for everyone and are always cheerful."
Testimonials like Stephanie's reflect what patients experience when exceptional care meets genuine dedication. At Gordon Medical, the team is helpful, skilled, and courteous, supporting every step of the journey with commitment and compassion.
Stories like this remind us that clinical expertise paired with a caring team can make all the difference for patients navigating complex chronic illness.
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At Gordon Medical Associates, we have decades of professional training and expertise, and we also continue to teach, write, and perform ongoing research. Our patients come not only from the North Bay, and the greater San Francisco area, but the entire country, and around the globe for individualized help with a wide range of problems, from chronic pain and hormone balancing to chronic fatigue and Lyme disease. We now have offices in both Santa Rosa and in San Rafael in Marin county.
We recognize you may feel your health concerns have been unheard in the past, but to us, your health presents real, complex, interrelated symptoms. On our website you’ll find a wealth of information and resources to expand your understanding of how we assess and treat each individual patient, and the tools we use. A variety of medical papers authored by our clinicians provide comprehensive information for interested patients and professional colleagues.
Our staff brings extensive training and experience to the care provided. Many of our practitioners are prolific speakers and writers, and you can find links to talks and papers on their bio pages.
You will find a list of 10 categories of services, with over 80 detailed descriptions of individual services, including info on what is required to receive them. Take some time to browse and find out the wide range of possibilities for supporting your health offered at GMA by our practitioners and our tech staff.
There are also pages with information on scheduling, fees, travel and accommodations, places to eat, and other useful details to make your visit easier.
