Tick Boot Camp

Description: In this special live episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast, host Richard Johannesen sits down with Mariel Ramirez, a digital product designer from Mexico and a Lyme disease patient. Mariel shares her personal journey with Lyme, including the challenges of getting diagnosed in a country with low Lyme awareness. Leveraging her experience in the tech industry, Mariel is working on an inn...

Key Takeaways: Acknowledging Lyme Disease Pioneers Dr. Green honors three late Lyme disease pioneers: Nick Harris, Charles Ray Jones, and Dave Martz, recognizing their invaluable contributions to Lyme diagnosis and treatment. Challenges in Lyme Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Many Lyme patients are dismissed by the medical system, often told their symptoms are psychological. Dr. Green emphasizes t...

Key Takeaways: Dr. Thatcher shares his personal experiences with ticks as a child on Long Island, including his father burning ticks off his head with a match. He discusses his own health struggles with Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, which sparked his passion for Lyme-literate medicine. Dr. Thatcher describes his medical training and the pivotal moment when he discovered the prevalen...

Key Takeaways: Courtney shares her 30-year journey with Lyme disease, including misdiagnoses and the long struggle to find effective treatment. How her personal health challenges inspired her to become a healthcare provider specializing in Lyme and chronic illness. The impact of ozone therapy (EBOO) on a severely ill Lyme patient and how it motivated her to expand her knowledge in Lyme treatment....

In this powerful episode of the Tick Boot Camp Podcast with special guest co-host Presley Taylor , naturopathic doctor Dr. Chelsea Azarcon shares her personal journey overcoming chronic illness, including Lyme disease, mold toxicity, and trauma. Diagnosed with Lyme disease while attending medical school, Dr. Azarcon turned her own struggles into a mission to help others heal from complex chronic c...

Introduction: The Tick Boot Camp podcast team attended the 25th Annual ILADS Scientific Conference in San Antonio, Texas, conducting exclusive interviews. This year’s theme, "Redefining Lyme Disease: The Fusion of Science and Practice," focused on bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world clinical applications. Host Richard Johannesen sat down with ILADS President, Sa...

Renowned expert in environmental medicine, mold, and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), Dr. Kelly McCann, joins Tick Boot Camp live from the ILADS Conference to discuss the growing problem of environmental toxicant exposures and their role in chronic illnesses like Lyme disease. She also sheds light on the impact of mold exposure, challenges in diagnosing and treating MCAS, and practical strate...

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...