The Calm Skin Program
Four months of steroid-free, herb-led care for eczema and TSW, with a clear plan and support at every step.
The Calm Skin Program is a structured 4-month start point for people ready to address chronic skin at the root. It is a good fit if:
You are living with eczema (atopic dermatitis) or topical steroid withdrawal (TSW)
Creams and steroids have stopped working, or your skin flares when you stop them
You want steroid-free care led by custom Chinese herbal medicine
You are ready to commit to 4 months of structured care and regular check-ins
You live in Texas, New Mexico, or Florida for virtual care, or can visit the clinic in Kyle, TX
I have dealt with dermatitis since childhood, so I know how disruptive chronic skin can be. If this sounds like you, you are in the right place.
Is the Calm Skin Program right for you?
The Approach
The approach is intentional and structured: systems-based care led by herbal medicine and rooted in Chinese Medicine theory.
Your skin is treated as a primary diagnostic signal, reflecting the state of the immune system, digestion, hormones, and nervous system. Through careful pattern differentiation, I use a four-stage method to identify where imbalance is occurring and how best to support regulation and repair.
Clinical herbal medicine forms the foundation of care and is refined over time as patterns evolve. Supportive therapies such as nutrition and lifestyle guidance, acupuncture, dry needling, and cold atmospheric plasma, may be layered in to support outcomes.
Rather than suppressing symptoms, this work supports the body’s God-given capacity to self-regulate, restore balance, and heal.
Whether you’re navigating active skin flares, hormonally driven inflammation, immune dysregulation, or a persistent sense that something isn’t right, this approach offers structure and clarity. You don’t have to piece it together alone, I walk with you through a thoughtful, coordinated plan of care.
The Care Process
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We begin with a comprehensive intake and exam to understand how your symptoms are functioning, not just what they look like.
This includes a full health history, symptom timeline, lifestyle and stress review, and pattern differentiation. If in person, this also includes physical or photo examination findings relevant to your case.
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Based on your presentation, I outline a transparent care plan that explains the working pattern(s) identified , our treatment priorities for the first phase, and what progress realistically looks like over time.
You’ll receive your first batch of herbal medicine, formulated to support the initial phase of regulation and clearing.
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Every two weeks, we check in to assess response, shifts, and tolerability. This is where care becomes precise.
We adjust herbs, address new information, and course-correct as needed. These visits are essential, as they prevent stagnation and allow treatment to evolve with you.
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At the end of each month, we step back and reassess the bigger picture and road ahead.
We review progress, remaining obstacles, and whether the current strategy still fits. If changes are needed, they’re discussed openly.
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At the end of the 4-month minimum, we decide together how to proceed.
Options may include continued care, a tapered maintenance phase, or discharge with clear next steps.
The Commitment
Meaningful change in chronic skin conditions takes time and consistency. A four-month minimum supports structured, stage-based care. While early shifts may occur, severe inflammatory conditions like topical steroid withdrawal, frequently require six to eighteen months of sustained care to reach lasting stability.
What I commit to: clinical integrity, transparency, and thoughtful care to help you move forward.
What I ask from you: consistency, patience, communication, and most importantly, follow-through.
The Calm Skin Program: A 4-Month Start Point
Initial Evaluation: $399 (separate from the program fee)
Calm Skin Program:
Complete Care: $3000 ages 0-11 | $4500 ages 12+ (all-inclusive)
Payment plan and financing options are available.
This work is structured, intentional, and collaborative. I don’t offer one-off appointments or general, one-size-fits-all protocols. Care progresses through clear stages, with regular reassessment and shared decision-making throughout. Upon completion of the initial 4 month start point, monthly membership may be continued at $499 per month, which covers consultations and monthly herbal medicine.
When considering this work, reflect on whether this investment feels aligned with restoring sleep, comfort, and the freedom to live without constant flare management, and whether now is the right time to commit to that shift.
The Investment
Plus in-office perks:
Member pricing on CAP therapy ($50/session)
Member pricing on functional lab testing (at cost)
Member pricing on supplements via Fullscript (20% discount)
Access to the Calm Skin Society community
Weekly provider access via community chat forum
The Calm Skin Program is now enrolling
What’s Included
The Calm Skin Program includes:
Fully customized internal herbal medicine compounds, produced in-house for the course of the program!
Semi-monthly consultations
One topical product monthly
Nutritional and lifestyle guidance
Common Questions
How quickly will I see changes?
Everyone is different. Some people notice early shifts, but severe inflammatory conditions like TSW often need six to eighteen months of sustained care. The first four months build the foundation, and we reassess every month so you always know where you stand.
Will my skin flare during the program?
It can. Healing from TSW is rarely a straight line. Check-ins every two weeks let us adjust your herbs as your skin changes, so you are supported through the hard stretches instead of guessing on your own.
Do I need to stop my current medications?
No. Never stop a prescribed medication without talking to the provider who prescribed it. This care is complementary to your primary care provider or dermatologist, not a replacement.
Can I do the program virtually?
Yes, for patients who live in Texas, New Mexico, or Florida. In-office perks like Cold Atmospheric Plasma are available to patients who can visit the clinic in Kyle, TX.
Is the $399 evaluation part of the program fee?
No. The initial evaluation is separate. The program is $3,000 for ages 0 to 11 and $4,500 for ages 12 and up, with payment plans and financing available.
Do you work with children?
Yes. Care and herbal formulas are tailored to each child, and the program fee for ages 0 to 11 is $3,000.
What happens after four months?
You decide together with Dr. Collins whether to continue. Ongoing monthly membership is $499 and covers consultations and monthly herbal medicine.
Want to see results first? View before-and-after photos on the home page, or apply here.