Are you suffering from fatigue? It might be CIRS.

If you’re dealing with constant fatigue with seemingly no identifiable cause, come visit us at Flourish Clinic.

The root cause may lie in your genes, and treatment of chronic fatigue backed by scientific research is available to help regain your health and strength. The treatment is called the Shoemaker Protocol - and it works.

At Flourish Clinic we have Canada's only two certified Shoemaker Protocol practitioners.
Book a call with them now to get to the root of your health issues!

What is Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS)?

Maybe this is you...

You’ve seen multiple practitioners for help with your inexplicable health issues.

You’ve tried radical nutrition plans and spent thousands of dollars on supplements - but you still don't have energy for any physical or mental activity.

You don’t have a clear reason for what’s causing your fatigue (chronic), let alone a way to solve it.

You’ve been given a less-than-helpful diagnosis like fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple chemical sensitivities, or something along these lines.

You want to feel fed up and frustrated at your situation, but you’re just too tired.

If you said yes to most or all of these prompts, you are likely suffering from Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, or CIRS. CIRS is a genetically linked disease that causes your immune system to flare up continually when you are exposed to certain mycotoxins. 

And yes, it has a cure.

Here at Flourish Clinic, we specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of CIRS, called the Shoemaker Protocol . I have studied it for years so I can help people just like you.

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Hi, I’m Mark Volmer - Certified Shoemaker Protocol practitioner.

I’m Mark, the Clinic Director here at Flourish Clinic and resident expert on all things fatigue and chronic illness. I'm also a Certified Shoemaker Protocol Practitioner.

My specialty is CIRS. I find the way the body's immune system reacts to certain mycotoxins fascinating, and there is nothing more rewarding for me than guiding a CIRS patient back to health.

I am thrilled to welcome Jane Prescot, FMCHC. Jane is a Shoemaker-certified CIRS Proficiency Partner Diplomate who has an accomplished background in supporting CIRS patients.

Jane suffered from CIRS herself and successfully completed the Shoemaker Protocol. Her healing journey has a greater purpose now that she is now able to help others get their lives back on track.

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Jane and I are Canada's only two certified Shoemaker Protocol practitioners.

Book a complimentary call with one of us today to find how we can help you!

Treating CIRS at Flourish Clinic

While groundbreaking, the Shoemaker Protocol is not a quick cure. The first three steps alone may take months to work through, and require a high level of support. 

Unfortunately, there aren’t any insurance plans that cover the protocol. There are often unexpected costs each month, and supplements can run into the hundreds, if not thousands of dollars.

Other clinics require payment for every service - which forces patients to choose between testing and treatments. On top of that, you will still need to pay to follow up with your practitioner. 

Having to save money for treatment ultimately means the protocol will take even longer to complete.

At Flourish Clinic, we make following the Shoemaker Protocol easy. As our clinic works exclusively with CIRS patients, we know what it takes to nurse you back to health.

Here at Flourish, we have an all-inclusive program with everything you need to improve. Our team of practitioners will work closely with you as you complete each step. 

For one price, you will receive:

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Included:
A monthly appointment with your Shoemaker Protocol Practitioner. You can also contact them through DM and email.

Value: $1000/month

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Included:
All testing, including the GENIE test and home testing.

Value: $7000

3

Included:
Up to 12 appointments with a CIRS counsellor.

Value: $3600 (a receipt can be provided for insurance)

4

Included:
We know CIRS patients can require a high level of support. That's why we include one on one support coaching as needed.

Value: $300/hr

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Included:
Access to a custom app containing in-depth information about CIRS. Patients are also able to connect with each other.

Value: $500/month

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Included:
All supplements included in the Shoemaker Protocol, including our custom natural binder.

Value: $5000

As you can see, the Shoemaker Protocol is incredibly expensive, and can cost thousands each month in testing and supplements alone. It can take 18 months to complete, and over the course of a year and a half, that can really add up.

At Flourish Clinic, we have calculated the cost of 18 months of treatment and divided it into eighteen equal payments. This allows you to budget for the same payment each month, and access everything you need for one single price.

Please contact us directly to discuss your treatment options and pricing.

We are confident the Flourish CIRS Treatment Program is the best way for CIRS patients to work through the Shoemaker Protocol.

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Meet Claire.

Fifteen years ago Claire started feeling tired. Not just tired - exhausted all the time. But with two small children, a career on the rise and a life full of friends and family, she assumed it was normal. Her doctor ran some blood work and when it came back normal he agreed.

A few years later she noticed her stomach was reacting to different foods, so she started eliminating the usual suspects, gluten and dairy. That seemed to settle her gut for a while. But when it flared back up her doctor ran more tests. They were all inconclusive and she ended up with an unhelpful diagnosis of IBS.

Five Years Later...

Claire had to stop working. She initially tried a reduced workload but even five hours per week in front of a screen made her so tired she couldn’t leave her bed for two days. At this point, her stomach was so reactive that she was able to tolerate only a handful of foods.

Claire found herself canceling plans with friends and loved ones to stay home and rest. She experienced mood swings. Even worse, Claire's children were growing up before her eyes and she didn't have the energy to enjoy them.

Claire didn’t succumb to the fatigue without a fight.

Over the course of five years Claire visited:

  • Her family doctor (many, many times)
  • A rheumatologist
  • An Internist
  • Three different naturopaths
  • An out of country health coach
  • Two acupuncturists
  • And three massage therapists

Claire has had two MRIs, one CT scan, and close to sixty vials of blood taken for different laboratory tests.

She’s been told she has anxiety, depression, PTSD, SIBO, parasites, candida overgrowth, heavy metal toxicity, by natural health practitioners. Her doctor and more traditional practitioners tell her she has Fibromyalgia, IBS and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

Claire has tried multiple treatments for each diagnosis. Some improved her health temporarily. But most just made her feel worse. She also tried many different diets, from keto and carnivore to vegan and paleo. Nothing helped.

That is, until Claire found us.

Does Claire’s story sound like yours?

Maybe your story is more severe.

Maybe you can’t get out of bed or even remain upright.

Maybe your fatigue came on so intensely and so suddenly.

Maybe you’re not where Claire is now but you can see that’s the
direction you’re heading… 

If you’re dealing with fatigue, you’re in the right place. 

If you’re dealing with a long list of vague but common symptoms that no one is able to make sense of, you’re in the right place. 

If you’ve seen 10+ practitioners and not seen any results,
you’re in the right place. 

If you’ve got a less-than-helpful diagnosis like fibromyalgia, CFS, Lyme disease, mast cell activation disorder, or multiple chemical sensitivities,
you’re in the right place.

You are not alone. You are not crazy. It is highly likely that you have Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS).

You were likely exposed to mycotoxins, probably from black mold, and your immune system has been reacting to it ever since.

The good news is the Shoemaker Protocol can get your condition under control.

What is the Shoemaker Protocol?

The Shoemaker Protocol is the only scientifically validated treatment for CIRS, created by Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker, MD. He has also led the fight for CIRS to be a recognized medical condition.

How does the Shoemaker Protocol work?

Before beginning the Shoemaker Protocol, we need to determine exactly what is occurring inside your mitochondria.

We need to look at the mitochondria in your cells because they cause the majority of illnesses that cause fatigue. The reason why your lab tests have come back normal every time is that none of them analyze your mitochondria.

That’s why we use the GENIE test.

The GENIE test

The GENIE test is a genetic test that analyzes the genes inside your cell's nucleus and inside the mitochondria. This is the only test that examines mitochondrial genes. The mitochondria create energy for your body. If you're dealing with fatigue, the mitochondria is affected.

The GENIE test tells us:

  • If you are suffering from CIRS
  • How CIRS is affecting your body
  • What is causing your illness
  • The best path forward for treatment

After we have the diagnostic criteria results back from the GENIE test, we are able to begin the Shoemaker Protocol.

Here’s how The Shoemaker Protocol works:

Step 1

We test all the environments where you regularly spend time for mold. If you aren’t able to leave the environment, we will advise you on the best form of remediation according to the results of the GENIE test.

Step 2

You begin treatment with a supplement known as a binder. It adheres to mold toxins within your cells and helps your body excrete them. This step may take several months.

Step 3

A common side effect of CIRS is MARCoNS, a nasal cavity infection. You will get rid of it during this step.

Step 4

Your body will be incredibly sensitive to gluten. We will help you eliminate it from your diet, and look for cross-reactivity with other similar foods.

Step 5

We dive into your hormones and work to correct blood sugar imbalances.

Steps 6 - 12

Using your hormonal diagnosis, we will help you correct your imbalances through targeted supplementation.

Why Choose Flourish Clinic's CIRS Treatment Program?

When it comes to an illness as complex as CIRS, not all clinics are equal.

  Flourish Clinic 1 Clinic 2
Scientifically proven method of testing for CIRSYes - GENIE + ProteomicsYES - GENIE or ProteomicsNo - urinary mycotoxin test
Monthly appointments with primary practitionerYesNoYes
Ability to direct message and email primary practitionerYesNoNo
Scientifically based treatmentYes - Shoemaker ProtocolYes - Shoemaker ProtocolNo - based on anecdotal evidence
Shoemaker Protocol certified practitioner. This means your practitioner is up to date on all of the evolving science related to CIRS.Yes - Canada's only two certified practitionersNo - practitioner is familiar with Shoemaker Protocol but not certifiedNo
Personalized, patient-centred careYes - every patient experiences CIRS differently, and every treatment plan is unique to each patientNoNo
Clinic works exclusively with CIRS patientsYesNoNo
Additional support easily available at no additional charge between practitioner appointmentsYesNoNo
Guaranteed price with no hidden feesYesNo - costs vary widely month to month depending on practitioner's advice and clinic markupNo - costs vary widely month to month depending on practitioner's advice and clinic markup
Additional treatment features including:
Online community of CIRS patientsYesNoNo
Comprehensive course on blood sugarYesNoNo
Appointments with a trained counsellorYesNoNo
Comprehensive course on somatic responsesYesNoNo

Over the years of treating CIRS patients, our team understands you need a high level of support with no surprises. Having CIRS is stressful enough - you shouldn't have to choose what test or treatment is best for you based on your budget that month. At Flourish Clinic we work exclusively with CIRS patients through an all-inclusive program that gives you unlimited access to everything you need to get better.

One consistent price.
No surprises.

Our goal is to get you better, and the Flourish CIRS Treatment Program will do just that.

FAQs

Yes, CIRS is a very real condition. It has many studies behind it in published, peer-reviewed journals.

Testimonials

I had seen over 62 doctors, specialists, and practitioners in four different countries in 20 years... until we found Mark in December 2019 by searching the internet. My husband and I were always on the lookout for a possible cure for 'electroallergy', the rare condition I lived with for over 20 years. Back in the year 2000, little was known about this condition, with no known cure. We came as far as knowing that there are more people in the world with this same condition.

In December 2019 my husband found a blog written by Mark about 'electroallergy' as being one of the symptoms from CIRS. When we got a reply back from Mark on January 1, 2020 with the magical words that he could help me, our year started off truly wonderful.
We called it our year of healing: "Healing 2020".

For about the 63rd time my hopes were up and we put our trust in yet another treatment, which would hopefully heal me from this condition. This time it seemed we had hit the jackpot. Eight months into treatment, my symptoms were considerably less and this continued as time went by. I could even work on a computer again and have client video calls. Simple things I hadn't been able to do for years, I was doing again.

Celebration after celebration followed.

My prayer was answered.

MARISA

 

From the moment you walk thru the door you feel welcomed, like old friends picking up right where you left off. You never feel rushed and you continue to be fully supported outside of regular office hours. The lines of communication remain open to allow for any addition concerns or questions. This is worth its weight in gold.

KIM

A little over a year ago I learned of CIRS and felt like I finally had some answers to all the health challenges I was experiencing for decades that no one could help me with. I started working with Mark which had me moving towards health and that felt fantastic. As healing can go I went through ups and downs and I just finished the CIRS protocol and I feel amazing. I find myself no longer needing to figure things out because I’m now a healthy human being and WOW does that feel amazing! I enjoyed working with Mark so much. He brought lightness, compassion and humour to our sessions which I appreciated greatly. A HUGE thank you to Mark and his team at Flourish. I am forever grateful.

AMBER

 

Mark V is an incredible human and an outstanding CIRS practitioner. Flourish Clinic has the smoothest operations of any medical practice I’ve ever interacted with. His staff is awesome. They are amazing communicators, educators and facilitators. They are also very kind and run an awesome program! I am so grateful to God that my path lead me to Mark. I don’t know where I’d be without his expertise and guidance. I was healed from this awful disease thanks to him and the Shoemaker protocol. Couldn’t recommend Flourish Clinic more.

ANTHONY

Forever grateful to the amazingly phenomenal people here that gave me my life back. They will do the same for you! Love you guys!!

ERIC

What's my first step?

Your first step is scheduling a complimentary 15 minute phone chat with either Mark or Jane. This will allow our Certified Shoemaker Practitioner to learn about your health goals, and let you ask any questions you may have to ensure Flourish is a good fit.

If you're ready to proceed, we will order the GENIE test.

Once we have the results of your GENIE test, our Certified Shoemaker Practitioner will create a custom plan that will enable them to personally guide you back to health.