inflammation, malabsorption, GI pain, IBS, food sensitivities, hormonal imbalances and emotional and cognitive dysregulation. Consequently I received multiple oral surgical procedures, four major orthopedic surgeries, many unsuccessful rounds of pharmaceutical treatments, topical creams, lack of success with implementation of dietary restrictions, numerous types of testing with negative results (MRI, CT, bloodwork, stool testing, etc.), the whole nine yards. Although I felt the preventative measures I took, such as an anti-inflammatory diet, active lifestyle and strength training, were helpful I always had underlying health issues.

In the last two years I have finally been able to pinpoint the true cause of these “unrelated” and “mysterious” medical symptoms that went undiagnosed for 16 years. The chief culprits included Lyme Disease (Borrelia) and its Co-Infections (Bartonella, Babesia and Ehrlichia to name a few) as well as Mycotoxicosis as a result of Toxic Mold exposure. Although these are the main pathogens and toxins that kept my immune system suppressed, I now know the truth of what I was dealing with was actually multiple complex chronic illnesses. This is a more common issue than what you might think and is commonly the root for “medical mystery” patients that are stuck bouncing around from specialist to specialist. Isolating singular causes for my symptoms and targeting treatment towards one type of the “culprits” I was dealing with never allowed for me to heal yet that this is how the medical system approached my health. Once I stepped back and was able to identify all the key players involved in my health crisis, which I discuss in my 7 Pillars of Dis-Ease, I was finally able to find true, deep rooted, healing.

Identifying the breadth and complexity of chronic disease opened my eyes to realize what type of doctors would have the correct insight to help me. I remember many instances from a young age sitting with doctors of many different kinds asking why these things were happening to me. None of the doctors were able to find a true answer within their scope of focus. Although I found myself leaving with creams, supplements, pharmaceuticals or diets to try in hopes that it might fix things, I never had success.

Although the doctors did their best over the years, they were starting from a place of disadvantage. Did you know that the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) curriculum does not teach about diagnostics or treatment of chronic diseases let alone the treatment of multiple complex chronic illnesses? This creates a blind spot within the medical system and is the reason why there is a growing population of “medical mystery” patients who are actually just chronically ill patients that are dealing with compounded symptoms from a team of key player culprits that have gone unchecked for years. 

It wasn’t until I took a front seat in educating myself so that I could advocate for my healing that I was able to slowly, over the course of ten years studying and learning, realize these missing pieces to my healing. I found that it’s essential to learn how to navigate within the medical system to get the correct support for your health. I discuss this topic more in-depth during appointments when helping you determine who will be beneficial on your healing team.

I attribute the knowledge I now have to both my own experiences with the medical system during my health crisis as well as my education. My background is in Biomedical Sciences and I have had the privilege of participating in medical research studies in the field of microbiology.  I have also spent over 250 hours shadowing physicians, both in surgical and office settings, where I was able to experience the medical system from a providers point of view, not just the patients. In addition to the exposure to conventional medicine settings I have also received additional training within the integrative and functional medicine field. I spent a year learning under a naturopathic doctor who’s approach was not exclusive to functional medicine but inclusive to both allopathic and alternative medicine, noting the need for both types of medical practices in different circumstances. 

By implementing the understanding of the medical system I have gained in my ten years of experience I have been able to find doctors who had the correct knowledge and understanding for my needs. I know how beneficial it would have been to have the insight I know at each step of my healing journey over the last sixteen years. I know I could have prevented a lot of unnecessary trauma to my being, physically, emotionally and spiritually, as well as found true help and healing much sooner than I had.

Although my road has been long I am thankful for the insight I gained along the way. In the anguish of pain and suffering I know how hard it can be to keep pushing forward when you don’t even know how to take the next step. On my journey I would always say, “I wish there was someone who could help me and know what I needed”.

This is why I have created Regenesis Health Solutions. Here at Regenesis I want to offer you a place to come and share your chief complaints and I will assist you in planning out small steps to get you started in the right direction. Whether you know your chronic illness, like Lyme Disease and Co-infections, toxic mold exposure, parasites, etc., or you just have a host of symptoms that you need help finding relief from, I have a guide to help you work through your health issues and move closer to full health and healing. I look forward to working with you and walking alongside you through your healing journey!