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.

“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.

What Is Mold Illness?

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.

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How We Approach Mold & Environmental Illness

Environmental medicine looks at the full picture: your body, your history, your surroundings, and how all these interact. Instead of pushing aggressive detox too early, we start by stabilizing the systems that are under the most stress.

Our approach may include:

Targeted history & exposure assessment

We look at timelines, building history, symptom patterns, and environmental clues.

Nervous system and inflammation support

Before detoxing, the body needs stability. We help calm inflammation, balance stress patterns, and support sleep and energy.

Respiratory & sinus support

For many patients, the airways are the first place to react. We support sinus function, hydration, and immune resilience.

Gut & microbiome support

Environmental exposures can affect digestion, absorption, and histamine responses.

Safe, slow detox strategies

Once your system is steadier, we work on enhancing drainage pathways, liver support, lymphatic flow, and safe mycotoxin clearance if needed.

Environmental guidance

We help you understand what to test, when to remediate, and how to make your environment safer long-term.

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. Joy Larkin