About
Dr. Rimma Sherman leads Integrative Medicine of New Jersey, a functional and preventive medicine practice in West Orange. She takes a broad clinical approach, combining conventional medicine with evidence-informed nutrition and natural healing strategies.
Dr. Sherman is passionate about gut health, the microbiome, and the connection between digestion and systemic disease. She also focuses deeply on hormonal balance, including thyroid, DHEA, and testosterone. Her clinical interests extend to blood sugar regulation, insulin resistance, sleep and epigenetics, and the role of environmental toxins in fertility. She works with patients on detoxification, inflammation reduction, and dietary strategies including low-FODMAP and Mediterranean approaches. Her practice reflects a genuine curiosity about emerging science and a commitment to individualized, root-cause medicine.
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Sherman right for?
Dr. Sherman is a strong fit for adults seeking root-cause answers to complex or chronic health concerns. Patients dealing with gut issues, hormonal imbalances, or metabolic conditions benefit from her integrative approach. She works well with those navigating insulin resistance, thyroid dysfunction, or fertility challenges linked to environmental factors. Patients who want dietary guidance alongside clinical testing will find her practice well-suited to their goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Sherman treats a wide range of conditions rooted in gut health, hormonal imbalance, and metabolic dysfunction. Her clinical focus includes SIBO, digestive disorders, thyroid conditions, insulin resistance, and inflammation. She also addresses fertility concerns related to environmental toxins and guides patients through detoxification programs.
Dr. Sherman uses gut microbiome biomarkers to assess digestive performance and systemic inflammation. She performs comprehensive stool testing through Genova Diagnostics and offers SIBO testing and treatment. Her dietary strategies include low-FODMAP and Mediterranean approaches tailored to each patient.
Yes, Dr. Sherman focuses closely on hormonal balance as part of her functional medicine practice. She evaluates and treats imbalances involving thyroid, DHEA, and testosterone. She takes a root-cause approach, looking at how nutrition, toxins, and lifestyle factors influence hormone levels.
Dr. Sherman practices root-cause medicine, combining conventional diagnostics with evidence-informed nutrition and natural healing. She individualizes every treatment plan based on each patient's unique physiology and health history. Her approach reflects a genuine curiosity about emerging science in functional and preventive medicine.
Yes, Dr. Sherman offers IV therapy as part of her integrative clinical services. IV therapy supports patients working on detoxification, nutrient repletion, and inflammation reduction. She pairs IV protocols with broader treatment plans tailored to each patient's health goals.
Nutrition is central to how Dr. Sherman approaches patient care. She uses evidence-informed dietary strategies, including low-FODMAP and Mediterranean protocols, to address gut health, blood sugar regulation, and inflammation. She also offers nutritional counseling and access to Designs for Health supplements through her practice.
Yes, Dr. Sherman incorporates sleep and epigenetics into her clinical assessments. She recognizes that sleep quality and gene expression play meaningful roles in chronic disease and metabolic health. These factors inform her individualized treatment plans alongside nutrition and hormonal evaluation.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026