Long COVID Treatment & Recovery in Jacksonville & North Florida
At Foundational Health, we specialize in helping individuals in Jacksonville and Jacksonville Beach, FL, struggling with the persistent, debilitating symptoms of Long COVID (PASC). We understand this isn’t just “post-viral fatigue”; it’s often a state of chronic inflammation, immune dysregulation, and nervous system overdrive that mirrors conditions like CIRS and MCAS. Our comprehensive and integrative approach addresses the root cause of the ongoing cellular stress using advanced diagnostics, functional medicine, and targeted neuro-rehabilitation protocols.
What Is Long COVID (PASC)?
Long COVID, or Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), refers to a wide range of new, returning, or ongoing health problems experienced four or more weeks after the initial COVID-19 infection. Symptoms are often multi-system and debilitating, including profound fatigue, brain fog, post-exertional malaise (PEM), heart palpitations, chronic pain, and new-onset sensitivities.
Research confirms that Long COVID often involves viral persistence, mitochondrial dysfunction, microclotting, and, critically, nervous system dysregulation (Autonomic Dysfunction/Dysautonomia). Conventional medicine often lacks a cohesive treatment plan, but at Foundational Health, we understand the underlying biology—and how to address it at a cellular level.
Our Approach to Long COVID Healing
Stabilizing the Nervous System, Calming the Cells
We recognize that the chronic stress response triggered by the virus has left many patients in a state of high alarm. Our process targets this persistent inflammation by stabilizing the nervous system first. We begin with an in-depth evaluation of your immune markers, mitochondrial function, and autonomic regulation.
Our care plans are deeply personalized and utilize functional lab testing to identify persistent viral load, nutrient deficiencies, and cellular inflammation. By addressing the nervous system through Limbic Retraining and supporting the body with targeted protocols, we aim to reverse the cycle of flare-ups and restore cellular vitality.
How Our Integrative Care Helps Long COVID Patients
Long COVID is not one disease; it is a spectrum of overlapping dysfunctions. Functional Medicine excels at treating this complexity by addressing the total picture of health—from the gut barrier to the brain’s regulatory pathways.
Personalized Diagnostics for Persistent Inflammation
We look beyond standard tests to identify markers often elevated in Long COVID, such as systemic inflammation, mast cell activation, and microclotting indicators, providing a clear map for treatment.
Neuro-Immune Regulation (Limbic Retraining & Breathing)
We utilize Limbic Retraining and Advanced Breathing techniques to calm the overactive limbic system and retrain the autonomic nervous system, directly helping to reduce PEM, brain fog, and chronic fatigue.
Mitochondrial & Cellular Support Protocols
We design targeted nutritional and supplemental protocols to repair mitochondrial damage—the energy centers of your cells—to restore sustained energy and endurance.
~Our integrated strategy provides a clear roadmap to help our Long COVID patients move past survival mode and reclaim their lives.~
“I thought the extreme fatigue and brain fog after COVID would never go away. The team here diagnosed the nervous system dysregulation and their Limbic Retraining program has been the most effective treatment I’ve found. I’m finally off the couch.”
“My cardiologist diagnosed Dysautonomia after Long COVID, but no one had a real plan. I suffered with fatigue, migraines and food and chemical sensitivity for almost 2 years. Going from doctor to doctor and not having any real results. Dr Roman’s functional lab work showed me exactly what was causing all my continued symtpoms. It gave me the hope I needed to recover. Using his protocols gave me the energy and clarity I needed to get back to work. I feel like myself again.”
“I was diagnosed with Mast Cell Activitation Syndrome after years of strange reactions and debilitating fatigue that started following covid exposure. Every doctor I saw just wanted to give me antihistamines. Speaking with Dr. Roman was the first time someone really put all of the pieces together for WHY I was reacting the way I did. Working with him and implementing limbic retraining made a huge difference. I no longer feel allergic to the world, and my energy is finally back.”
Frequent Asked Questions
How is Long COVID different from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)?
While they share overlapping symptoms like profound fatigue and Post-Exertional Malaise (PEM), Long COVID is specifically triggered by the SARS-CoV-2 virus and often involves unique underlying issues like viral persistence, microclots, and distinct patterns of immune and autonomic nervous system dysfunction.
What kind of diagnostic testing do you use for Long COVID?
We use advanced functional lab testing to look for the root cause of ongoing symptoms. This may include panels to assess systemic inflammation (e.g., cytokines), mitochondrial function, gut microbiome health, nutrient deficiencies, and markers related to viral persistence or chronic inflammatory response (CIRS/MCAS overlap).
Does Limbic Retraining really help with post-exertional malaise (PEM)?
Yes. PEM is strongly linked to dysregulation of the autonomic nervous system (Dysautonomia). Limbic Retraining helps calm the brain’s chronic alarm state, reducing the sympathetic overdrive that triggers severe energy crashes after even mild exertion, thereby improving energy envelope management.
How long does the Long COVID recovery process typically take?
Recovery is highly individualized and depends on the severity of symptoms, the duration of the illness, and the complexity of the underlying root causes. Our treatment plans are phased, focusing first on nervous system stability and then on deep cellular repair, typically requiring a commitment of several months to achieve foundational, sustainable progress.
Will my health insurance cover my care?
Unfortunately in our experience most health insurances will not cover the advanced testing that must be done to uncover what can be driving the symptoms of Long-Covid. However, we can provide a super bill for HSA reimbursement.
Start Your Healing Journey Today
“Working with Long COVID and Mast Cell cases has shown us that symptoms are not random; they are a direct result of a nervous system stuck on fire. When we teach the brain safety, the body finally gets permission to heal.”
Dr. James Roman, DC
Functional Medicine Provider
Providing The Foundation For Health & Healing
904-650-4336
office@youfoundhealth.com
13245 Atlantic Blvd, Ste 4-344, Jacksonville, FL 32225
