We interviewed Daniela Lawler FNT BA DipCNM NANP BSEM about micro-immunotherapy and how it can be used to restore immune communication at the cellular membrane. You can watch the replay below. Please note that you will be asked to provide your email address at the 30-minute mark to continue viewing the replay.
What Is Micro-Immunotherapy?
Micro-immunotherapy is a therapeutic approach developed and widely used in Europe for over 50 years, yet it remains largely unknown in the U.S. market. It uses low-dose immune signaling molecules to support immune regulation by restoring accurate cellular communication rather than stimulating or suppressing immune function.
In This Expert Interview
Daniela Lawler introduced us to micro-immunotherapy through a cell-membrane and lipid-biology framework, explaining how immune signals rely on membrane integrity, receptor function, and fatty-acid balance to be received and resolved.
Drawing on her years of clinical use, she shared why micro-immunotherapy has become an integral part of her practice and how it integrates seamlessly with BodyBio’s lipid-based membrane support strategies, including phospholipids and fatty-acid optimization, to support precise and resilient immune communication.
In this interview, Daniela helped us to answer the following questions:
- What is micro-immunotherapy?
- How is lipid-based membrane support part of micro-immunotherapy?
- How similar is this approach to Sherry Rogers MD’s “get an oil change” approach?
- Is lipid-based membrane support part of a mito cocktail?
- Does lipid-based membrane support include phosphotidyl choline?
- Do you solely use BodyBio products for lipid-based membrane support? If so, why?
- Can micro-immunotherapy help those with autism and mitochondrial dysfunction?
- What other conditions can micro-immunotherapy help?
Key Discussions
Foundations of Health: The Importance of Circadian Biology
Circadian biology is a foundational aspect of health. Daniela discussed the work of Dr. Jack Kruse to explain how our hormonal, metabolic, and neurotransmitter cycles are driven by light and natural rhythms. Restoring alignment with natural light cycles (sunrise, sunset, daylight exposure, and minimizing artificial blue light) is essential for hormone regulation, sleep, appetite, nervous system balance, and overall health, and should be a first step before other interventions.
Cell Membrane Health and Lipid Replacement
Daniela discussed the central role of cell membrane health in restoring immune communication and efficient signaling. She explained lipid replacement therapy using targeted fats such as phosphatidylcholine, omega-3, and especially omega-6 fatty acids as foundational for membrane function. Cell membranes require a proper balance of essential fats (especially essential omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids) for fluidity, signaling, and repair. Supporting membrane integrity is important to health. Without this, immune signals, hormones, and mitochondrial processes are distorted or impaired.
Microimmunotherapy as Gentle Immune-System Modulation
Microimmunotherapy (MIT) is introduced as a tool that uses ultra-low doses of immune system signaling molecules (often plant-derived) to retrain, rather than force or suppress, immune function. The treatment is individualized, gentle, and has a long safety record in Europe. Microimmunotherapy offers a nuanced, low-risk way to nudge immune communication back toward balance, particularly in complex or hypersensitive individuals (e.g., children with neuroimmune/inflammatory conditions), filling a gap where other interventions may fail or be too harsh.
The Role of Essential Fats and the Debate Over Omega-6
Daniela challenged mainstream and even functional-nutrition orthodoxy by highlighting widespread omega-6 deficiencies (as shown in red-cell fatty-acid testing) and the important structural and signaling roles of arachidonic acid and other omega-6s, especially for developing children and brain health. Balancing, not demonizing, omega-6 fatty acids is important to health. Excess focus on fish oils can crowd out essential omega-6, impairing membrane and brain function. Essential fats must be tailored using testing, with food sources such as uncooked seeds and egg yolks prioritized and the right supplemental ratios restored.
The Cell Danger Response and Cell Membrane Health
Drawing on Dr. Robert Naviaux’s cell danger response model, Daniela explained that many chronic conditions (especially neurodevelopmental and immune conditions) are the result of cells “locking down” in response to metabolic, infectious, emotional, or environmental threats. Healing requires addressing foundational needs before more complex interventions. You cannot force or detox a cell out of a protective state. Foundational supports such as nervous-system regulation, light, membrane health, emotional safety must precede aggressive therapies or supplements. Only after restoring these basics can the body move from defense to repair and regeneration.
Dysregulated Cell Membrane a Missing Piece for Lyme Disease, Mold Sensitivity and PANS/PANDAS
Daniela explained that a dysregulated cell membrane can be the missing piece in chronic conditions such as Lyme disease, mold sensitivity, and PANS/PANDAS because dysfunctional membrane composition can prevent proper cellular signaling and resolution of infections or inflammation. After addressing cell membrane health through lipid replacement and foundational factors, she has observed that co-infections or mold issues sometimes resolve without direct treatment, suggesting that the root problem is often cell-membrane instability and an inability to cope with insults. Daniela emphasized that focusing on the membrane’s integrity, rather than just treating infections, can restore the body’s resilience and improve outcomes in these complex cases.
Timestamped Overview
07:19 Discovering alternative medical approaches
11:51 Understanding circadian rhythm and vitamin D
16:47 Leptin’s role in hormone regulation
25:25 Understanding cell membrane health
28:03 Discussing immune system signals
38:04 Supplement sensitivity and lipid therapy
42:04 Discussing fatty acid testing
49:03 Balancing omega fatty acids
52:22 Incorporating membrane medicine into practice
58:34 Introduction to cell danger response
01:05:30 Managing light exposure for kids
01:10:43 Microimmunotherapy testing methods
01:14:46 Discussing regressive autism concerns
01:19:15 Talking about dietary fats
01:24:19 Discussing immunotherapy differences
01:30:07 Detoxification and liver support
01:35:39 BodyBio products
01:41:59 HRV testing
01:47:15 Sharing information and resources
01:53:02 Working at a biohacking center
Resources Mentioned in This Expert Interview
Article by Beth Lambert: The Relationship Between Autism and the Cell Danger Response
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Brainstorm Health institute in London
Kennedy Krieger red fatty cell acid test
About Daniela Lawler FNT BA DipCNM NANP BSEM
Daniela Lawler is a Functional Nutritional Therapist and founder of Foundations of Health. She graduated from the world-renowned College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM) in London in 2017, later joining the faculty as a lecturer from 2019–2022. Since then, she has built thriving practices in both the UK and Miami, Florida, supporting children and adults with complex, chronic conditions—often when conventional medicine has offered little hope.
Daniela has continued to expand her education with a strong focus on cellular health, immune regulation, and mitochondrial function as the root drivers of modern disease. She trained extensively in Mitochondrial Therapy with Dr. Michael Kucera and Sheri Dixon, shadowing their work in London clinics since 2017. Daniela became the first practitioner to introduce Micro-Immunotherapy to the United States, bringing a therapy with more than 50 years of history in Europe to American families.
Alongside her work in MIT, Daniela has trained with Justine Stenger in cell membrane medicine, is mentored by Dr. Patricia Kane, a pioneer in lipid research and IV phosphatidylcholine therapy, and has studied Dr. Bruce Hoffman’s 7 Stages of Healing Program for complex chronic illness. Daniela also integrates Dr. Jack Kruse’s circadian biology principles, ensuring every client plan addresses light, sleep, and alignment with natural rhythms. You can learn more about her at her website: https://danielalawler.com/
Disclaimer
This expert interview is not a substitute for medical advice, treatment, diagnosis, or consultation with a medical professional. It is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be relied on to make determinations related to treatment of a medical condition. Documenting Hope has not verified and does not guaranty the accuracy of the information provided in this expert interview.
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