--- title: "About" entity: "page" canonical_url: "https://www.drtraceycain.com/about" markdown_url: "https://www.drtraceycain.com/llms/page/about" lastmod: "2026-10-06T19:12:37.855Z" --- # About Dr. Tracey Cain Virtual functional medicine consultations for patients across Missouri, including St. Louis and Richmond Heights. ## Hi, I'm Dr. Tracey Cain, I help women in midlife understand what's really going on with their gut, thyroid and hormones, especially when they've been told everything looks normal. - Chiropractic Physician - Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner - 27 Years in Practice ## Where it started I didn't plan to practice functional medicine. My own health led me here. I grew up in Canada and earned my bachelor's degree there. Then I moved to St. Louis to attend Logan University, where I earned my Doctor of Chiropractic degree. After graduating, I opened my own practice and loved helping people feel better in their bodies. Then my own health fell apart. I got ciguatera poisoning from contaminated fish. It's a toxin most people have never heard of, and it left me with debilitating symptoms that lingered long after the initial illness. I went from doctor to doctor and test to test. Over and over, I heard some version of "We don't really know" or "There's nothing more we can do." So I started looking for answers myself. I read research, tried different herbs and paid close attention to how my body responded. That search led me to functional medicine. For the first time, someone was asking WHY, not just WHAT. I went on to complete my certification in functional medicine, and I knew I'd found my life's work. Then came midlife. ### Just when I thought I had my health figured out, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's. ### My gut still hadn't fully recovered from the poisoning, and then perimenopause arrived. I was gaining weight, I couldn't sleep, and my focus was slipping. I did what women are told to do: eat less and exercise more. It didn't work. And even with all my training, I felt like something was missing. ### What was missing was the full picture. ### My gut, thyroid and hormones weren't separate problems. ### They were affecting each other. ### Once I started looking at them together, things finally began to change. ### Today I'm post-menopausal and feel strong, clear and energized. ### My most recent testing, including a zero coronary calcium score and strong bone density, was the best health report card I could have asked for. [Read the full story here.](/blog/the-best-health-report-card-i-could-have-asked-for) ### You are not imagining it, and you are not broken. ### Over 27 years, I've met so many women who were told nothing was wrong while they struggled every day with fatigue, bloating, brain fog, weight changes or sleepless nights. ### Many had been to several practitioners and had stacks of lab results. Most still didn't have a clear explanation. That's why I've devoted my practice to two things: 1)Helping women figure out what's really going on, by looking more closely at their symptoms, history and labs. 2)Helping them manage their health with a plan they can actually live with, using nutrition, targeted supplements and practical lifestyle changes. ### My favorite part of this work is the moment a client realizes her symptoms make sense, that there's a reason she's felt this way and a path forward. ### I've had that moment myself, and I love helping other women get there too. ### What you can expect I listen first. Your story matters. Some of the most important clues come from your history, not your lab results. I look deeper when it's helpful. That can include full thyroid panels, GI-MAP stool testing, hormone and metabolic markers, iron studies and advanced heart health markers. Testing is chosen for you, not ordered by default. I explain everything. You'll understand what your results mean and how they connect to how you feel. Education is a big part of how I work. I keep it practical. No extreme diets No cabinet full of supplements you don't need. Just a clear plan that fits your real life. ### I work alongside your other providers. Functional medicine and conventional care can work well together, and I'm happy to collaborate with your physician. ### Education and training - Bachelor's degree, University of Winnipeg, Winnipeg,Canada - Doctor of Chiropractic (DC), Logan University, St. Louis, Missouri - Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner (CFMP), Functional Medicine University - 27 years in clinical practice A little more about me These days I live in beautiful St. George, Utah. When I'm not reviewing labs or writing for my newsletter, you'll probably find me on the pickleball court, hiking or biking or at Pilates. I love cooking for friends and family, and spending time with my dog, Finnegan. I practice what I teach, too. I'm still learning, still testing and still adjusting my own plan as my body changes. I don't expect perfection from myself, and I won't expect it from you. Let's find out what's going on. If you're tired of feeling off and hearing that everything looks normal, I'd love to talk with you. In a free 20-minute call, we'll talk about what you're experiencing, what you've tried and whether working together makes sense. Not ready yet? [Read The Blog](/blog) [Take The Free Quiz](/q/untitled-quiz?pbQuizLightbox=1) ## Contact Me Email hello@drtraceycain.com Phone 314-459-0935 Address Virtual practice. We work from the privacy & comfort of your home via zoom.