My Story

Looking back, I realize I had been dealing with fatigue for most of my life—first as a teenager, and even more as an adult. But because I didn’t know any different, I assumed it was normal.

After the birth of our child in 2010, everything changed. By the time he was six months old, I felt like I had the flu that just wouldn’t go away. Month after month, I waited for improvement—but it never came.

When I finally went to my primary care doctor, I was told I was just tired from having young kids. But I knew something wasn’t right. I was lying awake at night in pain. My symptoms kept growing: fatigue, joint pain, muscle aches, migraines, nausea, insomnia.

Bloodwork showed only low Vitamin D. When I returned with no improvement, I was eventually diagnosed with Fibromyalgia—and told there was nothing I could do.

Within a few more months, I was barely functioning. I remember lying on the floor while my kids played around me because I didn’t have the strength to sit up. That season was one of the lowest points of my life.

Out of desperation, my husband found a Functional Medicine doctor. That decision changed everything.

She immediately started me on an elimination diet and ran more targeted labs. Within just one week, my migraines disappeared and my pain and fatigue began to ease. I learned that gluten, dairy, and sugar were major triggers for my body.

For the first time, I felt hope. I began to understand how food and lifestyle could either hurt or heal me—and I felt a sense of control over my health that I had never experienced before.

For the next five years, I felt significantly better. Not perfect—but well enough to live my life again.

Then in 2015, my symptoms slowly returned.

In 2016, additional testing revealed a single marker for Lyme disease. I didn’t know what to think. I had no memory of a tick bite, no rash, and Lyme didn’t seem to make sense. The Rheumatologist I was referred to dismissed it entirely; she tested me for other thing and when no other results came up she offered me medication to manage the pain.

But when I finally saw a Lyme-literate Internal Medicine doctor, she listened to my full story and told me she believed I had Lyme—and had likely had it for at least 15 years.

In August 2016, I was diagnosed with Lyme disease. A Western Blot blood test showed one positive antibody marker for Lyme Borrelia as well as postive for Epstein Barr Virus.

Treatment began immediately with an aggressive antibiotic protocol—but instead of improving, I got worse. After 15 months, I was told there was nothing more that could be done.

I was devastated.

I found myself back in bed most days, in constant pain, exhausted, and unsure where to turn next.

That season tested me physically, mentally, and spiritually. I wrestled with fear, grief, anger, and questions I couldn’t answer. But eventually, something shifted—I decided I was not going to give up.

I began researching everything I could. I explored holistic approaches, worked with different practitioners, and started implementing daily habits that supported my body.

I focused on what I could control:
• Anti-inflammatory nutrition
• Detox and lymphatic support
• Removing toxins from my home
• Addressing mold, heavy metals, and parasites
• Prioritizing sleep and stress management

Little by little, I began to improve.

It wasn’t one single treatment—it was the combination of consistent lifestyle changes that moved me forward.

In 2021, after the loss of my mom, I experienced another setback. My fatigue returned, along with symptoms tied to my thyroid. In 2022, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s.

At that point, I was introduced to the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP), which helped me refine and personalize everything I had learned over the years. I was feeling well enough to incorporate strength training to support my hormones and overall health.

And slowly, I started feeling strong again.

In May 2024, my doctor confirmed that I had recovered from chronic Lyme.

Today, I live without the constant pain, fatigue, and limitations that once defined my life. I have energy. I sleep well. I’m present for my family. I can travel, exercise, and truly enjoy my life again.

I still prioritize the habits that got me here—anti-inflammatory nutrition, detox, rest, stress management, and spiritual health—because that is the foundation of my healing.

Healing from Lyme is not linear. It’s a journey with ups and downs. But I’ve learned how to support my body through each season—and that’s what I help others do.

You don’t have to walk this path alone. I understand what you’re going through, and I can help you build a personalized path forward so you can begin to feel like yourself again.