Lyme Disease Recovery Clinic in Edina, MN

Phase 1: The Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation

The In-Depth Clinical Evaluation & Advanced Lab Analysis

• What It Is: A detailed consultation and advanced laboratory analysis to understand the unique way Lyme disease is affecting your body, even if standard titers are negative.

• Primary Benefits:

  • Validates your experience and identifies clinical patterns suggestive of specific co-infections.

  • Provides objective data on your level of systemic inflammation, immune dysregulation, and mitochondrial stress.

• How It Works: We conduct a deep dive into your history and utilize Advanced Co-Infection Panels to test for common pathogens that prevent full recovery.

Phase 2 (Part A): The "Kill" Phase - Reducing Microbial Load

High-Dose Intravenous (IV) Vitamin C

• What It Is: The administration of high-dose, intravenous ascorbic acid.

• How It Helps Lyme: At high concentrations achieved only through IV, Vitamin C acts as a pro-oxidant, generating hydrogen peroxide that is directly toxic to pathogens like Borrelia. It is a cornerstone therapy to reduce pathogen load while supporting the immune system.

Medically Supervised Herbal Antimicrobial Protocols

• What They Are: The use of specific, evidence-based herbal protocols designed to target Borrelia in its various forms (spirochete, cyst, and biofilm). A study from Johns Hopkins University, published in Frontiers in Medicine, confirmed that several of these herbs have strong activity against the persistent forms of the Lyme bacteria.

• The Buhner Protocol: A well-researched protocol using a core group of herbs like Japanese Knotweed to reduce inflammation and Cat's Claw to modulate the immune system and attack the bacteria.

• The Cowden Protocol: A pre-packaged, rotational protocol that consists of a 1-month cycle of various herbal tinctures, designed as a broad-spectrum approach to address a wide range of potential microbes.

Advanced Oxygen Therapy (EWOT)

• What It Is: A protocol that involves breathing a higher concentration of oxygen while performing light exercise.

• How It Helps Lyme: The Lyme spirochete thrives in low-oxygen environments. EWOT super-saturates the blood and deep tissues with oxygen, creating an inhospitable environment for the bacteria while simultaneously reducing systemic inflammation.

Phase 2 (Part B): The "Bind" Phase - Toxin & Biofilm Management

Biofilm Disruption & Toxin Binders

• What It Is: A critical two-part strategy to safely manage the die-off (Herxheimer) reaction.

• How It Works (The Science):

  • Biofilm Disruptors: We first use enzymes like Lumbrokinase or compounds like NAC to degrade the slimy matrix of biofilms, exposing the hidden bacteria to your immune system and our antimicrobial therapies.

  • Toxin Binders: As bacteria die, they release inflammatory toxins. We then use agents like Activated Charcoal, Bentonite Clay, or prescription binders to soak up these toxins in the gut and ensure they are safely eliminated, preventing the severe worsening of symptoms that can stall recovery.

Phase 3: The "Support" Phase - Systemic Healing

The Five Pillars of Biohacking for Lyme

• What They Are: Our suite of non-invasive technologies designed to support your body's innate healing capacity at the cellular level.

• How They Help Lyme:

  • Photobiomodulation (PBM): Uses red, near-infrared, and green light to powerfully reduce systemic inflammation and recharge your mitochondria to fight fatigue.

  • Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) Therapy: Improves microcirculation, modulates immune function, and helps support nerve repair to address neuropathy.

  • NanoVi Therapy: Helps your cells repair the massive protein damage caused by the oxidative stress of chronic infection.

  • Acupuncture: Our world-class acupuncture program helps manage chronic pain and calms the overactive nervous system.

Phase 4: Deep Neurological & Autonomic Restoration

Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB)

• What It Is: An anesthetic injection into the stellate ganglion, a collection of sympathetic nerves in the neck.

• How It Helps Lyme: Chronic infection locks the autonomic nervous system into a state of permanent "fight or flight" overdrive, driving dysautonomia, POTS, anxiety, and sleep disruption. An SGB acts as a "reboot" for the nervous system, temporarily blocking these signals. As shown in research for PTSD, it can break the cycle of autonomic dysfunction, leading to dramatic improvements in sleep, anxiety, and POTS-like symptoms.

Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)

• What It Is: The use of a non-invasive device to send gentle electrical impulses to the vagus nerve, a primary regulator of the parasympathetic ("rest and digest") nervous system.

• How It Helps Lyme: The vagus nerve is the master control for inflammation in the body. Stimulating it helps counter the sympathetic overdrive, reduce systemic inflammation (especially in the gut), improve heart rate variability (HRV), and support the gut-brain axis.

The Neuro20 Suit: Reconnecting the Brain and Body

• What It Is: A revolutionary suit that uses electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) to activate up to 42 muscle groups simultaneously during a safe, low-impact workout.

• How It Helps Lyme: "Lyme brain" and systemic deconditioning are major challenges. The Neuro20 suit helps rebuild the critical connection between the brain and body. By stimulating a massive number of muscle fibers, it:

  • Boosts Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF): The intense muscular activation significantly increases the production of BDNF, a key molecule for neuroplasticity and cognitive function.

  • Re-establishes Neural Pathways: The guided, full-body activation helps retrain and strengthen the neural pathways from the brain to the muscles, improving the coordination, balance, and mind-body connection lost in chronic neurological illness.

As part of our commitment to offering the most advanced integrative therapies in the country, we are actively developing our Concierge Lyme Recovery Intensive program. This destination program will be designed for patients with the most complex and refractory cases who are able to travel to our Edina clinic for an extended, immersive healing experience. Future additions to this program will include:

• Ozone Therapy (Major Autohemotherapy): A powerful therapy with potent antimicrobial and immune-modulating effects.

• Advanced Immunomodulation (Therapeutic Apheresis & Autologous Immune Therapies): Cutting-edge procedures designed to "reset" a dysfunctional immune system and remove the deep-seated inflammatory drivers of chronic disease.