Collaborative Care for Life With Chronic Illness
This is a space for trusted professionals who understand the realities of chronic illness. Our consultants support you with thoughtful, personalized care that fits your body, your goals, and your life.
Consultation
Meet the Consultants
Consultants are part of our ecosystem because support should not stop at information. We connect you with trusted professionals who understand chronic illness and can help you take your next step with clarity. This keeps your care practical, personalized, and grounded in real life, while Empowerment in Illness remains your hub for advocacy, tools, and community.
Dr. Darla Booth.
Dr. Darla Booth holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Sports Science and a Doctorate in Chiropractic from Palmer West College of Chiropractic. She is an Advanced Functional Medicine Clinician through the Kharrazian Institute and a Certified Functional Nutritionist – Specialist.
Her work focuses on helping patients shift their health by optimizing bloodwork, stabilizing blood sugar, and calming immune dysfunction. She specializes in autoimmune conditions, including Hashimoto’s, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus, and takes a practical, root-cause approach to restoring function rather than managing symptoms.
Dr. Shirley Rudd.
Dr. Shirley Rudd, Ed.D, LCSW specializes in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & parenting issues. She believes in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She will tailor your dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.