Diana Stafford, MD

July 20, 2025

Tick Boot Camp Podcast

Dr. Diana Stafford was featured on the Tick Boot Camp Podcast:

Episode 529: The Detox Doc on Mold, Candida, and Chronic Illness Recovery with Guest Dr. Diana Stafford, MD

Meet Dr. Diana Stafford, MD

Dr. Diana Stafford — also known as The Detox Doc — is a Board-Certified Physician, Mold-Literate Practitioner, and Functional Medicine expert who has dedicated over a decade to helping people uncover and treat the root causes of chronic illness. She is a proud member of the International Society for Environmentally Acquired Illness (ISEAI) and is certified in mold treatment through Dr. Jill Crista’s program.

She completed her medical training at the University of Virginia School of Medicine and her residency in Washington, DC, before shifting from conventional medicine to a more holistic, root-cause approach.

About Her Practice: Flourish Wellness Center

At Flourish Wellness Center, Dr. Diana leads a completely remote, functional medicine practice. Her entire health program can be completed from the comfort of home — including:

Comprehensive Testing
Personalized Treatment Protocols
Video Consultations
Mold, Gut, and Detox Support
Nervous System and Immune Regulation

What Dr. Diana Treats

Dr. Diana specializes in complex, often-overlooked conditions that are frequently misdiagnosed or misunderstood, including:

Mold Illness and Toxicity
Candida Overgrowth and Candidiasis
Chronic Lyme Disease and Co-Infections
Leaky Gut and Digestive Dysfunction
Autoimmune Conditions and Inflammation
Hormonal Imbalance
Toxin and Infection Overload
Mood Swings, Fatigue, Anxiety, and Skin Conditions

Dr. Diana’s Philosophy

“I don’t believe in masking symptoms with prescriptions. My mission is to help you uncover and address the root cause — and walk alongside you toward real, lasting healing.”
– Dr. Diana Stafford, MD

She uses a science-based, functional medicine framework to guide her patients through a personalized journey that includes detoxification, nervous system support, environmental exposure education, and gut rebuilding.

Resources by Dr. Diana Stafford

Dr. Diana is the co-author of three powerful resources designed to help patients and practitioners understand complex illness from the inside out:

Conquering Mold – How mold is making you sick and how to heal
Candida Detox – A doctor’s guide to cleansing Candida and restoring health
The Inner Journey – A guide to human digestion, diagnostic testing, and gut repair

These books are recommended for individuals, coaches, and clinicians alike — filled with actionable, research-backed strategies.

What Her Patients Say

“Dr. Diana Stafford is so kind, compassionate and knowledgeable on complex disease issues, especially mold exposure from the environment and food. She was the right person to take my health and wellness journey to the finish line. Thank God I found her!”
— Kerry C.