Mold Illness Doctor Portland | CIRS Doctor Near Me
Telehealth care for Portland patients. No commute, no waitlist.
Portland's climate makes it one of the most mold-prone cities in the country. Long wet seasons, older housing stock, and poor ventilation create ideal conditions for toxic mold to grow inside homes, apartments, and workplaces, often without any visible sign.
I’m Dr. Karen Cureton, a licensed naturopathic physician specializing in mold toxicity, CIRS, and nervous system healing. I provide telehealth care to Portland patients across all neighborhoods including Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, North Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Lake Oswego, Tigard, and the greater Portland metro area.
Licensed Naturopathic Physician | Licensed in Oregon
✔ Mold Toxicity and CIRS Specialist
✔ Portland Telehealth
Why Portland Patients Are at Higher Risk for Mold Illness
Portland averages over 140 days of rain per year. Combined with older building stock, basement apartments, aging plumbing, and energy efficient construction that traps moisture indoors, the conditions for toxic mold growth are present in a significant number of Portland homes and workplaces.
Most people with mold toxicity never see visible mold. There’s often no musty smell and no obvious water damage. But the mycotoxins produced by hidden mold accumulate in the body over time and drive chronic, multi-system illness that most doctors are not trained to recognize or test for.
If you have been dealing with chronic symptoms in Portland that no one has been able to fully explain, mold deserves a serious look.
Symptoms I Treat
Physical Symptoms
Chronic fatigue and post exertional crashes
Brain fog, memory problems, difficulty concentrating
Chronic headaches, migraines, or sinus issues
Digestive problems, food reactions, or histamine intolerance
Anxiety, insomnia, or nervous system dysregulation
Sensitivities to smells, chemicals, light, sound, or environments
Hormone imbalances or unexplained weight changes
Muscle pain, joint pain, or dysautonomia
Symptoms that worsen in certain buildings or improve when you travel
See Mold Toxicity Testing and Diagnosis to understand how I identify whether mold is driving your symptoms.
What I Treat
Mold Toxicity Treatment
Personalized naturopathic treatment for mycotoxin accumulation and mold related illness. See Mold Toxicity Treatment.
Mold Toxicity Testing
Specialized lab testing including mycotoxin antibody tests, mold blood tests, urine myxotoxin tests, CIRS panels, and VCS testing. Most testing done from home. See Mold Toxicity Testing and Diagnosis.
CIRS Treatment
Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome testing and naturopathic treatment for Portland patients. See CIRS Treatment.
Mold Detox Protocol and Binders
Personalized detox protocols built around your specific mycotoxin profile and detox capacity. See Mold Detox Protocol and Binders.
Nervous System Healing
Brain rewiring and memory reconsolidation work for patients whose nervous system remains stuck after mold illness. Available worldwide. See Nervous System Healing for Chronic Illness.
How It Works
Because care is fully telehealth, Portland patients attend appointments from home. No commute across the city, no waiting rooms, no referrals needed.
Evaluation:
A comprehensive clinical evaluation of your symptoms, history, environment, and previous testing.
Personalized Plan:
Testing recommendations, functional medicine treatment, nervous system work, or an integrated approach based on what your body actually needs.
Ongoing Support:
Regular follow up to monitor your response and adjust your plan as your health improves.
Discovery Call:
A 15-minute conversation to see if we are a good fit and what path makes sense for your situation.
Most lab testing is completed through kits sent directly to your Portland address. Even blood draws can happen at home.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. My practice is fully telehealth. Portland patients attend appointments from home via secure video. This works well for mold illness care because most specialized lab testing can be completed through home kits, and treatment is managed remotely. If you’re too tired or sick to travel to appointments, you don’t need to worry about it.
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Yes. I am a licensed naturopathic physician in Oregon with full prescriptive authority. Portland patients have access to the same comprehensive mold illness care as any other Oregon patient.
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No. Many Portland patients come to me unsure whether mold is the cause. We begin with a full evaluation and determine together whether mold is likely involved and what testing makes sense.
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Yes. I test for and treat CIRS as part of my practice. See CIRS Treatment for a full overview.
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My practice is private-pay. HSA and FSA funds can typically be used. Payment plans and zero percent interest medical credit are available where appropriate.
Portland's Climate Makes Mold Illness More Common Than Most People Realize
If you have been sick without a clear answer, and you live or work in Portland, mold is worth investigating properly.
I provide comprehensive mold toxicity testing and naturopathic mold illness treatment via telehealth for Portland patients. Book a free discovery call to talk through your symptoms and figure out whether mold could be what has been keeping you sick.