Comprehensive Care for Lyme Disease and Co-Infections
Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted through the bite of an infected tick. Only about half of infected people recall a tick bite, and no more than 60% ever develop the classic bullseye rash - which is why Lyme disease is often called the “great imitator,” with symptoms that can mimic fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, autoimmune disease, and other conditions.
Standard blood testing can miss a significant percentage of active infections, and up to three-quarters of Lyme disease patients may also be dealing with a vector-borne co-infection such as Babesia, Bartonella, Ehrlichia, or Anaplasma. Because these organisms can evade detection and hide within the body, an accurate diagnosis often requires a broader, more specialized approach than conventional testing alone.
Lyme disease rarely travels alone. We routinely screen for the following conditions to build a complete picture of your health.
Lyme disease and co-infections can affect more than one part of the body. We look beyond a single symptom or laboratory result to understand the complete picture.
Your evaluation may include your symptom timeline, geographic and outdoor exposures, previous testing, prior treatments, immune function, inflammation, gut health, environmental factors, and other conditions that may be affecting recovery.
Traditional testing for these infections is often limited and may fail to identify them accurately. We utilize a wide range of highly sensitive, specialized laboratory tests to help detect and diagnose these complex, often difficult-to-identify stealth organisms.
Lyme disease and other vector-borne infections often create compounding health issues, so treatment goes beyond addressing the infection alone. Depending on your evaluation, your care plan may incorporate therapies that help reduce inflammation, support detoxification, and strengthen immune function alongside your primary treatment.
These may include infrared sauna therapy, lymphatic drainage massage, and IV therapy - each selected to support your body's natural ability to heal alongside medical treatment for Lyme disease and any vector-borne infections. Because recovery can be a prolonged, evolving process, your clinician will adjust your plan as you respond to treatment.
Not every health concern fits neatly into a list. If you don’t see your symptoms or diagnosis here, learn more about how we approach concerns that may not be listed.
Our Free Climb™ Direct Primary Care membership is designed for patients who want a more personal, accessible relationship with their provider.
This path is ideal if you are generally healthy, want better day-to-day care, or are ready to optimize your long-term wellness before small concerns become bigger problems.
With DPC, you receive ongoing support, easier access to your care team, longer appointments, and a more thoughtful approach to prevention, wellness, and everyday medical needs.
Our Focus Hike™ is designed for patients who know something feels off and want answers around a specific health concern.
This may include hormones, sexual health, GI issues, weight changes, allergies, thyroid concerns, metabolic health, or other targeted symptoms that need a deeper look.
When your symptoms are centered around one specific concern, we'll take the time to identify what's driving that issue and develop a focused, personalized treatment plan.
Our Mountain Climb™ journey is for patients who need a deeper, more investigative approach.
This is often the right fit for those dealing with chronic health concerns, mold-related illness, autoimmune diseases, complex infections, inflammation, fatigue, neurological symptoms, or years of feeling dismissed, stuck, or without answers.
We take the time to understand your entire health story, identify what's contributing to your symptoms, and create a personalized care plan that helps you restore your health, not just manage your diagnoses.
