Lyme Literate Functional Medicine in Orlando, FL

A Whole-Body Perspective on Lyme Disease

Lyme disease, caused by the bacterium *Borrelia burgdorferi*, is often accompanied by co-infections like *Babesia* or *Bartonella*. Because these organisms can suppress the immune system and cause systemic inflammation, standard short-term protocols are sometimes not enough to achieve complete recovery.

Our Lyme-literate practitioners look at the whole picture. We use advanced functional diagnostic testing to assess mitochondrial function, gut health, environmental toxicities (such as mold or heavy metals), and immune system resilience to design a personalized path to wellness.

Our Functional Medicine Approach to Chronic Lyme

Chronic Lyme disease rarely responds to a one-size-fits-all treatment protocol. Because Borrelia burgdorferi and its common co-infections can suppress immune function, disrupt mitochondrial energy production, and drive systemic inflammation, our Lyme-literate practitioners evaluate the whole body rather than treating symptoms in isolation.

• Mitochondrial function: Assessing cellular energy production to understand the fatigue and “brain fog” commonly reported with chronic Lyme.
• Gut health: Evaluating the gut microbiome, since chronic infection and prior antibiotic use can disrupt digestive and immune balance.
• Environmental toxicities: Screening for co-occurring burdens like mold or heavy metals that can compound Lyme-related symptoms.
• Immune resilience: Reviewing immune markers to identify how the body’s defenses have been affected by chronic infection.

How Lyme-Literate Testing and Care Works

Your first visit includes a detailed review of your symptom history, potential tick exposure, and prior treatment attempts. From there, we use advanced functional diagnostic testing, which may include specialized labs for Lyme and co-infections alongside markers for mitochondrial function, gut health, and immune status, to build a complete picture of what’s driving your symptoms.

Because chronic Lyme often requires sustained, multi-system support rather than a single short-term protocol, your care plan is built to evolve with you, incorporating detoxification support, immune modulation, and cellular energy support as your body responds to treatment.

Who Should Consider Lyme-Literate Functional Medicine

This approach may be right for you if you’re experiencing persistent, unexplained symptoms, particularly if you have a known or suspected tick exposure and have not found answers through conventional care:

• Chronic fatigue that doesn’t improve with rest
• Migratory joint or muscle pain
• Brain fog, memory issues, or difficulty concentrating
• A history of a tick bite or known exposure to tick-endemic areas
• Symptoms that persist despite a completed course of antibiotics
• Recurring flu-like symptoms without a clear cause

What to Expect

Your first appointment centers on a comprehensive intake and testing plan tailored to your history. As results come in, we’ll schedule follow-up visits to review findings and adjust your care plan, since chronic Lyme treatment is typically an ongoing partnership rather than a single visit.