Lyme Disease & Tick-Borne Illnesses
Personalized Lyme Disease &
Tick-borne Illness Care
Integrative, evidence-informed care for individuals with recent tick exposure, new diagnoses, or persistent symptoms.
Serving patients throughout Central Pennsylvania in State College, PA and via telemedicine statewide.
Who we help
Recently discovered a tick bite
Have a recent Lyme or Tick-borne diagnosis
Continue to experience symptoms after treatment
Have unexplained symptoms and wonder if a tick-borne illness may be involved
Whether you recently found a tick, have been newly diagnosed with Lyme disease, or have been dealing with ongoing symptoms, thorough evaluation and individualized care can help you move forward and find clarity.
Patients often seek care when they:
Pennsylvania has the highest number of Lyme disease cases in the United States in 10 of the last 13 year — almost 1/4 of all nationwide Lyme disease cases have been reported from PA.
In Central PA, studies show that 38% of ticks carry Lyme disease
(data Centre, Blair, and Huntingdon counties)
Ticks may carry multiple infections, not just Lyme disease, which can contribute to a wide range of symptoms.
Lyme disease in our region
Symptoms associated with
tick-borne illness
Tick-borne illnesses can affect many body systems and symptoms may vary widely from person to person. Common symptoms include:
Fatigue or decreased stamina
Joint or muscle pain
Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
Headaches
Sleep disturbances
Nerve pain, tingling, or numbness
Mood changes or anxiety
Migrating pain patterns
Because these symptoms can overlap with many other conditions, careful evaluation is important.
Our approach is
comprehensive and personalized care
Care combines evidence-informed medical treatment with functional and integrative medicine strategies that support the body during recovery.
Treatment plans may include:
Targeted testing for Lyme disease and possible co-infections
Prescription medications, targeted nutraceuticals, and botanical therapies
Nutritional and lifestyle strategies that support healing
Support for the immune system, inflammation, gut health, and detoxification pathways
Care is guided by ILADS treatment principles and tailored to each individual’s health history and needs.
Appointment options
Lyme Disease & Tick-borne Illnesses
Because Lyme disease and tick-borne illnesses vary widely in duration, symptoms, and prior treatment history, we offer several appointment options to allow adequate time for evaluation.
Please review the appointment options below and select the visit that best matches your situation. If you are unsure, choosing the longer appointment allows for time for thorough evaluation.
After scheduling, you will be emailed intake forms and practice policies. Please complete and return prior to your appointment so we can make the most of our time together.
Prevention Matters
Preventing tick bites is the best way to reduce the risk of tick-borne illness.
Even with the best prevention strategies, exposures can still occur. Early evaluation after a tick bite can help determine the most appropriate next steps.
Knowledge is power.
These organizations provide valuable information about Lyme disease and
tick prevention.
Pennsylvania Tick Research Lab — Free Tick Testing— don’t throw ticks away — place in a sealed bag & submit for free for tick and disease ID
PA Lyme Resource Network — Educational resources, community support, and prevention programs including the Dare 2B Tick Aware initiative
PA Department of Health — Tickborne diseases — State data and prevention information related to tick-borne diseases
CDC Lyme Disease case map — See how Lyme disease affects communities across the United States