Eric Dorninger, ND

Dr. Eric Dorninger, ND, LAc, is a registered Naturopathic Doctor and Licensed Acupuncturist at Roots and Branches Integrative Health Care in Louisville, Colorado, where he founded the clinic in 2005 to unravel the root causes of "mystery illnesses" through an integrated, evidence-based approach to differential diagnosis and healing. A 2003 graduate of Bastyr University with a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and Master's in Acupuncture, Dr. Dorninger's path was shaped by pre-med studies at the University of Colorado, EMT service, and hospice volunteering, fostering his commitment to holistic care for chronic conditions like autoimmune diseases, gastrointestinal issues, and neurological disorders. As a Shoemaker-certified practitioner since 2014, he specializes in Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) and mold/biotoxin illnesses, drawing from his own family's journey with the condition to guide patients through the Shoemaker Protocol, environmental assessments, detoxification, and personalized strategies that alleviate symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and inflammation for profound recovery. Beyond practice, he teaches functional medicine for Apex Energetics, hosts the Vitality Hour podcast, and advocates for biotoxin awareness as a founding member of CIRSx.com.