Tick Boot Camp

Expanding the Ranks of Lyme Literate Medical Professionals Dr. Bransfield discusses his efforts to educate mental health professionals about the critical connection between Lyme disease and psychiatric symptoms. The Role of ILADS and Its Impact As an early ILADS member, Dr. Bransfield shares insights into the organization's role in tackling the complexities of Lyme disease diagnosis and treatment....

Join us for a special LIVE episode from the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) Conference, where we sit down with Kristina Petterson Bauer, Founder and Executive Director of the Texas Lyme Alliance. Kristina shares her personal journey with Lyme disease, her work advocating for congenital and pediatric Lyme patients, and the critical need for better medical education and le...

About Dr. Elyssa Blissenbach Board-certified in internal and obesity medicine Founder of Northeast Florida Internal Medicine in Jacksonville, FL Over 25 years of experience treating complex and challenging cases Specializes in Lyme disease, Bartonella, and Babesia, which she sees frequently in Florida Recognizes the connection between Lyme disease and adult ADHD/ADD ILADS member pursuing further t...

Key Takeaways: Nikki Schultek, Executive Director of the Alzheimer Pathobiome Initiative, shares groundbreaking research at the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) Conference. The initiative is investigating the connection between infections—such as Lyme disease, Epstein-Barr virus, and long COVID—and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. ILADS provides a crucial plat...

Live from the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) Conference, Dr. Leona Gilbert joins Tick Boot Camp to discuss the critical role of publishing data in the Lyme disease community. Dr. Leona Gilbert is the CEO of Tezted, a medical device company revolutionizing diagnostics for tick-borne diseases. She highlights the differences between researchers and clinicians, the challeng...

Dr. Richard Horowitz returns for an in-depth discussion about the evolving science of Lyme disease, co-infections, and the MSIDS model—his groundbreaking 16-point system for diagnosing and treating chronic illness. From tick-borne infections to environmental toxins, neuroinflammation, and immune dysfunction, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone navigating the complexities of chronic Lyme...

Key Takeaways: Dr. Louis Teulières, a multi-national doctor with an MD and PhD, has been actively involved with ILADS since 2016 due to his research on bacteriophages at the University of Leicester. Frustrated with the limitations of antibiotic treatments for Borrelia, the bacteria that causes Lyme disease, Dr. Teulières explored bacteriophages as a novel diagnostic and therapeutic approach. Due t...

Topic: Dr. Cipriano’s journey from ICU nurse to Lyme disease practitioner, inspired by her son’s diagnosis and the challenges of navigating the medical system. Key Takeaways: The Power of ILADS Conferences – How attending ILADS helped Dr. Cipriano learn about innovative Lyme disease treatments and naturopathic approaches. From ICU Nurse to Lyme Specialist – Dr. Cipriano shares her transition from...

Dr. Michael Lebowitz, a veteran physician with over 43 years of experience, joins the Tick Boot Camp Podcast live from the ILADS Conference to discuss his expertise in treating environmentally sensitive patients, chronic infections, and the role of mold in Lyme disease and other chronic illnesses. Key Takeaways: The Chronic Illness Crisis: Understanding how microbes (threat) and toxic load (vulner...

Join us for a special Tick Boot Camp Podcast episode, recorded LIVE at the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) Conference, featuring Dr. Richard Horowitz—one of the world’s leading experts in Lyme disease and chronic illness. Dr. Horowitz shares groundbreaking insights from his 16-point MSIDS model, his upcoming book "Why We Stay Sick," and the latest advancements...

Key Takeaways: Dr. Tom Moorcroft shares his personal journey with Lyme disease, from misdiagnosis to healing. How Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) take a whole-person approach to Lyme treatment. The power of mindset and gratitude in recovery—Dr. Moorcroft’s personal healing practices. His mission to train other practitioners and expand Lyme disease education through ILADS and social media. Ke...

Key Takeaways: Dr. Melanie Stein’s Lyme Journey: She shares her personal battle with Lyme disease, including paralysis and being dismissed by allopathic doctors. Her healing began with support from naturopathic colleagues and ILADS doctors. Dr. Vy Simeles’ Background: She discusses her path into naturopathic medicine and her specialization in complex chronic illnesses, including tick-borne disease...

In this special live episode from the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) Conference, Tick Boot Camp sits down with Dr. Carolyn Mukai and Dr. Lynn Klassen, co-founders of Tandem Clinic in Vancouver, Canada. The discussion centers on their mission to train practitioners in effectively diagnosing and treating Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. Key Takeaways: Tandem C...

In this episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast , we sit down with Evelyn Andersen , a Lyme-literate Family Nurse Practitioner and Certified Sports Nutritionist, who leads Green Medicine of Wisconsin. With a strong foundation in functional, metabolic, and anti-aging medicine, Evelyn shares her holistic and personalized approach to treating Lyme disease and tick-borne infections. From cutting-edge pe...

Key Takeaways: Sanoviv Medical Institute, located in Rosarito Beach, Mexico, has been offering specialized Lyme disease treatment since 1999. The fully licensed hospital integrates conventional, complementary, and functional medicine to address root causes of disease rather than just symptoms. Sanoviv provides treatment options unavailable in the U.S., drawing patients from around the world seekin...

In this special live episode from the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) Conference, Tick Boot Camp interviews Tapley Holland, the founder of TruDOSE and the creator of its patented technology that is transforming Lyme disease treatment. Key Takeaways The TruDOSE Breakthrough : How TruDOSE's intelligent software solved the longstanding issue of dosing inaccuracy in regenera...

Introduction Tick Boot Camp Podcast goes LIVE from the ILADS Conference with Sharon Ibanez and her daughter Mara, representatives of Lyme Warrior, a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness and providing resources for Lyme disease patients. Sharon and Mara share their personal experiences with Lyme disease and discuss how Lyme Warrior is making a difference in the patient community. Lyme Warrior’s...

In this special live episode of the Tick Boot Camp podcast, we interview Dr. Bill Rawls , a renowned expert in chronic Lyme disease, at the ILADS conference. They dive deep into the critical steps newly diagnosed Lyme disease patients should take, discussing the complexity of chronic infections, the role of the nervous system, and key herbal-based solutions like the HPA Balance, Restore Kit, and G...

In this special live interview from the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) Conference, Noah Johnston, Executive Director of Project Lyme, shares invaluable insights into the organization's mission and the work they're doing to support the Lyme disease community. From education to research, advocacy to patient support, Noah covers it all in this engaging discussion. Key Topi...

In this live episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, Dr. Noah Lebowitz, a holistic practitioner from Maui, Hawaii, shares his expertise on managing chronic illness through natural medicine. His approach emphasizes the importance of diet, detoxification, and sleep to support healing. Key Takeaways: Dr. Noah's Practice in Maui : Specializes in treating mold, parasitic, and other chronic health issues...

In this episode of the Tick Boot Camp podcast, we have the privilege of hearing from Dr. James Neuenschwander, an integrative medicine and emergency medicine physician. Dr. Neuenschwander discusses his extensive experience in treating chronic illnesses in children, with a special focus on those on the autism spectrum. With over 35 years of experience, Dr. Neuenschwander is also the president of th...

In this episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast , we sit down with Kara Darling, administrator of Lighthouse Complex Care and a leading expert in chronic illness management, to discuss breakthrough approaches to Lyme disease treatment and natural healing strategies for immune system support. Kara shares how she tailors treatment protocols, optimizes the immune system, and incorporates cutting-edge t...

In this live interview from the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) Conference, Dr. Alexis Chesney, MS, ND, LAc, shares her expertise on Lyme disease and tick-borne illnesses, discussing her integrative approach to treatment and prevention. Key Takeaways: Dr. Chesney's Lyme Disease Journey : Learn how Dr. Chesney's practice in Lyme disease hotspots led her to focus on treati...

In this live episode from the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) Conference, we sit down with Ryan Today, a neuroplasticity coach and founder of Relax Saunas. Ryan shares his journey from closing his private practice to focusing on Relax Saunas and their groundbreaking far infrared technology. Learn how this technology is helping Lyme disease patients recover and detoxify m...

In this live episode from the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) Conference, Jackie Meinhardt, a functional medicine nurse practitioner and neuroscience researcher at the Amen Clinic, shares her expertise on treating Lyme disease and associated conditions. Jackie discusses her approach to functional and integrative medicine, the challenges faced by patients with chronic Lym...