About
Dr. Stephanie Peterson, MD, leads Avant Total Health as a board-certified family medicine physician with a deep focus on integrative and root-cause care. She earned her MD from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and has held her Family Medicine board certification since 2007. Her clinical background also spans nursing and advanced training in psychiatric-mental health, both of which shaped her whole-person perspective on healing.
Work with patients facing chronic and complex illnesses, particularly Lyme disease, drew Dr. Peterson toward advanced integrative training. She pursued specialized education through ILADS and additional integrative programs. T. Global. Her clinical toolkit includes ozone therapy, neural therapy, mold and mycotoxin illness treatment, and thermography. Dr. Peterson is a member of both ILADS and the Medical Academy of Pediatrics and Special Needs (MAPS) and currently pursues fellowship training. She builds individualized treatment plans by combining evidence-based medicine with integrative therapies, always working toward long-term healing.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Additional Training
Advanced training through ILADS and other integrative programs; Foundational Level Certification in Autonomic Response Testing through the Klinghardt Institute and A.R.T. Global; advanced training in psychiatric-mental health; currently pursuing fellowship training
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Peterson right for?
Dr. Peterson is a strong fit for patients with chronic, complex, or hard-to-diagnose illnesses. Adults and children dealing with Lyme disease, mold illness, mycotoxin exposure, or environmental toxicities benefit from her specialized training. She also serves patients managing psychiatric-mental health conditions alongside physical health concerns. Patients who want a physician to investigate root causes, not just manage symptoms, will find her approach well-matched to their goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Peterson specializes in Lyme disease, mold illness, mycotoxin illness, environmental toxicities, and chronic complex conditions. She also treats psychiatric-mental health concerns and integrates that care with her physical health work. Her training spans conventional family medicine and advanced integrative therapies, allowing her to address multifaceted health challenges.
Yes, Dr. Peterson holds board certification in Family Medicine and has maintained that credential since 2007. She earned her MD from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and has continued her training through ILADS, the Klinghardt Institute, and other integrative programs.
, is a clinical assessment method used to identify underlying sources of illness. T. T. Global. She uses this tool as part of her integrative diagnostic approach at Avant Total Health.
Dr. Peterson incorporates ozone therapy, neural therapy, thermography, and Autonomic Response Testing into her clinical practice. She selects therapies based on each patient's individual health picture. Her goal is to combine these approaches with evidence-based medicine to support long-term healing.
Yes, Lyme disease treatment is a core part of Dr. Peterson's practice. Her work with patients suffering from chronic and complex Lyme illness led her to pursue advanced training through ILADS, the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society. She applies that specialized knowledge at Avant Total Health.
Yes, Dr. Peterson sees pediatric patients. She is a member of the Medical Academy of Pediatrics and Special Needs (MAPS), which reflects her commitment to children with complex and special health needs. 50 per month when enrolled with an adult member.
Dr. Peterson looks at chronic illness through a root-cause lens. She examines the interconnected health of the body, immune system, mind-body balance, environmental exposures, and past trauma. She then builds individualized treatment plans that draw on both conventional and integrative medicine to address what she finds.
Dr. Peterson built her early career in a traditional insurance-based clinical setting. She also has a background in nursing, which informed her patient-centered perspective. In March 2020, she opened Avant Total Health to deliver more personalized, relationship-driven care outside the constraints of that model.
Yes, Dr. Peterson is currently pursuing fellowship training. She continuously expands her clinical expertise through ongoing education in integrative and functional medicine disciplines.
Doctor profile last updated June 6, 2026