Complete Testing
Not just TSH. We test thyroid hormones, adrenals, viruses, gut health, food sensitivities, and more.
Root-Cause Care
We find out why your thyroid is struggling — not just manage the symptoms.
Wilmington, NC + Statewide
In-person in Wilmington area. Remote consultations available throughout North Carolina.
Are You Experiencing This?
You've been to the doctor. The labs came back "normal." But you're still exhausted, gaining weight, losing hair, struggling to think clearly, and feeling like your body is working against you.
You're not imagining it. And you're not alone.
Most standard thyroid testing checks one number — TSH — and stops there. That single marker misses how your body converts and uses thyroid hormone, whether your immune system is attacking your thyroid, and whether stress, gut problems, or food sensitivities are driving the whole thing. That's exactly what root-cause testing is for.
Find out what's really going on. The first step is a free 15-minute discovery call.
Book Free Discovery CallWhat Makes Us Different
We test, we don't guess. Every patient goes through a comprehensive intake and testing protocol before we recommend anything. We need to see the full picture before we can help you.
- We look at root causes, not just symptoms. Fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, brain fog — these aren't diagnoses. They're signals. We want to know why they're happening.
- We treat the whole person. Thyroid health connects to your gut, your adrenal glands, your immune system, your diet, and your stress levels. We address all of it.
- We work with you, not at you. Our discovery call process exists because fit matters. We want you to feel confident in the process before you commit.
See our full approach or explore the testing we use.
Patient Experiences
- Kurth M.
- Lauren G.
- Peggy S.
- Laura "Beth" T.
When I found Dr. Hilary I was tired, scared and desperate. In the first fifteen minutes of our first consultation she had given me more undivided attention and care than I had ever received from any health care professional. Within weeks I was able to come off of medication and was already feeling substantially better. About 6 weeks later blood work showed normal thyroid function. I can now say I am feeling 100% better and have my life back!
- Lindsey W, North Carolina
Her knowledge and approach to health care is incredible. She is helping me with my cholesterol levels and other health issues by emphasizing nutrition, food and lifestyle changes. Dr. Hilary truly cares for her patients and their well being. She is funny, smart, compassionate and an exceptional practitioner. I trust her completely.
- Rose T, North Carolina
I am so grateful that I made the phone call to Dr. Hilary Rutledge for the 15 minute free consult! It has been a very long journey up to this time with a lot of non-answers for physical issues. From the very first meeting to present, I have made a great deal of progress and learned so much about how I need to eat and the things that make a difference in me physically, emotionally and mentally each day.
- Robin M, North Carolina
Thyroid Conditions We Help With
Hashimoto's Disease
The autoimmune condition behind most hypothyroidism — and why finding its triggers changes everything.
Hypothyroidism
An underactive thyroid that leaves you exhausted, foggy, and gaining weight — even on medication.
Hyperthyroidism
An overactive thyroid racing your heart, stealing your weight, and wiring your nervous system.
Graves' Disease
The autoimmune driver behind most hyperthyroidism — and what to do about it.
Thyroid Nodules
What nodules mean, which tests matter, and the questions worth asking.
Symptoms but Normal Labs
When your labs say normal but your body says otherwise — and what standard testing misses.
Explore all thyroid conditions →
Meet Your Doctors
Dr. Hilary Rutledge, DC, DABCI
A longtime Wilmington resident and chiropractor-turned-functional medicine doctor who has spent more than two decades helping patients get healthy naturally. She partners with patients who feel unheard in the traditional system, using in-depth testing and personalized care plans.
Dr. Mathew Bradshaw, DC, AFMCP
A chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner who blends natural healing principles with advanced training through the Institute for Functional Medicine. He loves helping patients who feel stuck in the traditional medical system finally get answers.
Ready to find out what's really going on? Book a free 15-minute discovery call — no obligation, just answers.
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