About
Dr. Jean Golden-Tevald practices family medicine and functional medicine at MorningStar Family Health Center. She holds the designations of DO, CFCMC, and IFMCP, reflecting advanced training in functional and integrative care. Her clinical work centers on uncovering root causes behind chronic conditions. She is particularly passionate about hormone health, metabolic dysfunction, gut imbalances, and nutritional science. Dr. Golden-Tevald approaches each patient as a partner in their own care, focusing on education and empowerment for long-term health.
Who is Dr. Golden-Tevald right for?
Dr. Golden-Tevald is a strong fit for patients dealing with chronic, unresolved health issues. She works especially well with those navigating hormone imbalances, gut dysfunction, or metabolic conditions like insulin resistance and thyroid disorders. Patients seeking a root-cause approach backed by advanced functional medicine training will find her clinical style a good match. Women managing fertility concerns or PMS benefit from her NaPro and hormone health expertise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Golden-Tevald focuses on hormone imbalances, gut dysbiosis, metabolic conditions, and autoimmune issues. She also treats IBS, SIBO, food sensitivities, insulin resistance, adrenal and thyroid disorders, and fertility-related concerns. Her functional medicine training allows her to identify the upstream triggers behind these conditions rather than simply managing symptoms.
Dr. Golden-Tevald holds the DO designation alongside CFCMC and IFMCP certifications. The IFMCP reflects completion of the Institute for Functional Medicine's rigorous certification program. These credentials reflect specialized training in both conventional and functional approaches to care.
Dr. Golden-Tevald uses comprehensive testing and a detailed intake process to identify the key drivers behind a patient's symptoms. She combines nutritional science, nutraceuticals, detoxification protocols, and lifestyle strategies alongside conventional medicine. Her goal is to help the body restore its own balance rather than rely on long-term symptom suppression.
Yes, Dr. Golden-Tevald provides NaPro Women's Health and NaPro Infertility care. NaPro Technology is a science-based approach to women's reproductive health that identifies and treats the root causes of fertility challenges. She works with women across a broad range of hormonal and reproductive concerns.
Yes, gut health is a core area of Dr. Golden-Tevald's practice. She addresses conditions including IBS, SIBO, leaky gut, chronic yeast infections, food sensitivities, and gut flora imbalances. She uses functional testing to pinpoint the specific imbalances driving a patient's digestive symptoms.
Nutrition sits at the foundation of Dr. Golden-Tevald's clinical work. She integrates nutritional counseling into her care plans, helping patients understand how diet, food intolerances, and nutrient deficiencies contribute to their health challenges. She also offers a hormone-balancing online course for members seeking structured guidance.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026