About
Dr. Michael J. Blahut is a board-certified family physician and osteopathic doctor with training that spans conventional medicine, functional medicine, and ancient healing traditions. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. He then completed a Master of Science in Biomedical Science at Regis University in Denver, Colorado, before attending West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. His family medicine residency took place at Northridge Hospital, a UCLA-affiliated program in Los Angeles.
Before medical school, Dr. Blahut served in the Peace Corps in the Fiji Islands for 27 months, working with local villages and NGOs on natural resource management. That experience shaped his belief in the deep connection between personal health and the health of the environment. He later lived and practiced in Santa Monica, Venice Beach, and the San Fernando Valley, where he taught Shiatsu and Anatomy at the Shiatsu Massage School of California and led yoga classes for medical professionals in hospitals and retreats. He holds an Advanced Certificate from Loyola Marymount University's Yoga Therapy Rx Program and completed integrative medicine training at the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine. He also pursued dedicated training in mold and toxin illness, chronic Lyme disease, medicinal cannabis, and the health effects of EMF exposure. Dr. Blahut authored the book "Everyday Medicine" and runs the Everyday Medicine Substack and podcast. He is a father and husband with a deep personal commitment to children's health and medical freedom. He holds active medical licenses in Pennsylvania, California, and Florida.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Richmond, VA — B.S. Environmental Science
Medical School
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Northridge Hospital, UCLA affiliated, Los Angeles
Additional Training
Master's of Science in Biomedical Science, Regis University, Denver, CO; Advanced Certificate, Yoga Therapy Rx Program, Loyola Marymount University (LMU); Training at University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine; Training in Herbalism, Chinese Medicine, Shiatsu, Biodynamic Cranial-Sacral, and Energy Medicine; Cranial osteopathy training with Dr. Hugh Milne DO, Dr. John Upledger DO, and Dr. James Jealous DO
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Blahut right for?
Dr. Blahut is a strong fit for adults and children dealing with chronic, complex, or hard-to-diagnose conditions. Patients with thyroid dysfunction, gut disorders, mold illness, or chronic Lyme disease benefit most from his root-cause approach. He works well with patients who want to move beyond symptom management toward lasting recovery. Parents seeking osteopathic care for infants or children will find his pediatric osteopathic training directly relevant. Pennsylvania residents seeking medical marijuana certification will also find a knowledgeable and licensed provider in Dr. Blahut.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Blahut focuses on complex chronic conditions including thyroid and adrenal dysfunction, Hashimoto's disease, gut dysbiosis, SIBO, mold and environmental illness, chronic Lyme disease and co-infections, PANDAS/PANS, autism, and MTHFR/COMT genetic polymorphisms. He also treats more common conditions such as anxiety, depression, migraines, eczema, insomnia, and chronic pain through a functional and integrative lens.
Yes. Dr. Blahut holds board certification as a family physician and is a licensed Doctor of Osteopathy. He trained at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his family medicine residency at Northridge Hospital, a UCLA-affiliated program in Los Angeles.
Dr. Blahut combines osteopathic medicine, functional medicine, and integrative therapies in every case. He draws on training in herbalism, Chinese medicine, biodynamic cranial osteopathy, yoga therapy, and nutritional medicine. His philosophy holds that many therapies carry no cost and that sustainable healing requires more than replacing one pill with another.
Yes. Dr. Blahut sees patients of all ages, from newborns to adults. He offers pediatric osteopathic treatment, including cranial osteopathy for infants, to address imbalances that can arise during and after birth. He does not provide well-child visit primary care services.
Dr. Blahut uses advanced functional testing beyond standard labs. This includes GI-MAP stool analysis, Organic Acids Testing (OAT), Vibrant Labs home testing kits, urine mycotoxin testing for mold, tickborne illness panels, and the Healthspan Assessment Panel covering more than 90 biomarkers. Many of these tests patients can order and complete at home.
Dr. Blahut's hands-on osteopathic and cranial work requires in-person visits. His telemedicine appointments focus on functional medicine, integrative therapies, lab review, nutritional counseling, herbal medicine, and conditions management. He trained extensively in osteopathic manipulation, craniosacral therapy, and biodynamic osteopathy with some of the field's leading practitioners.
Yes. Dr. Blahut holds a Pennsylvania license to recommend medical marijuana for qualifying conditions. New patient marijuana consultations run $125 and renewal visits cost $100. These visits take place via telemedicine.
Dr. Blahut draws from a broad toolkit that includes herbal medicine, homeopathic remedies, nutritional counseling, peptide therapy, compounding medications, light therapy, breath therapy, color therapy, sound vibration therapy, and hot/cold therapy. He tailors each plan to the individual patient's needs and health goals.
Dr. Blahut authored the book "Everyday Medicine," which explores ancient practices for modern wellness. He also runs the Everyday Medicine Substack and podcast, where he shares clinical insights on functional and integrative health topics.
Doctor profile last updated November 1, 2026