Connecting~Learning~Healing: 3rd Annual Virtual Event
2022-05-22 14:00 - 16:30 (America/Denver) | Meetup Virtual Event
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Connecting~Learning~Healing : 3rd Annual Virtual Event
In partnership, Colorado Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Association and Colorado Lyme & TBD Support group are promoting May, Lyme & Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Month with our 3rd Annual Connecting~Learning~Healing Virtual Event, Sunday, May 22, 2022.
We are honored to host two pioneers in the field of Lyme & other TBD diagnosis and treatment: Dr. Joseph Burrascano and Dr. Daniel Kinderlehrer.

Dr. Joseph Burrascano – Bartonella~Diagnosing & Treating This Stealth Infection
Dr. Daniel Kinderlehrer – A Toolkit for Promoting your Own Healing

THANK YOU!
Generous sponsorship has been provided by our Community Partners at IGenex, Inc., and Insect Shield, for this May Awareness event!
Support for COTBDAA education and prevention activities is provided year-round by all of our 2022 Community Partners.
This virtual event is FREE to attend, however space is limited and registration is required. The presentations have been recorded, watch HERE! *COTBDAA does not provide medical advice. Views and information shared by guest presenters and support group members is the sole responsibility of the individuals. Use of the COTBDAA website is for information only. Please consult your medical provider before making any decisions about diagnosis or treatment. COTBDAA does provide patient support and access to educational resources. Please do not hesitate to reach out!
Daniel Kinderlehrer, MD
Saturday May 22, 2022
2:15 pm-3:15 pm (MT)
A Toolkit for Promoting Your Own Healing
Daniel A. Kinderlehrer, MD is a nationally recognized physician with expertise in the fields of nutrition, allergy, environmental medicine, Lyme disease and the healing of mind-body-spirit as a unified whole. Dr. Kinderlehrer co-founded The New England Center for Holistic Medicine in Newbury MA, and has taught extensively, including practitioner training courses at The Omega Institute, The National Institute of Behavioral Medicine, the American Academy of Environmental Medicine, and the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society. He created and organized the Lyme Fundamentals course which is presented annually at the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society conferences. He is the author of many articles in medical journals and the Lyme Times. His integrated medical practice in Denver, CO focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of tick-borne illness. Dr. Kinderlehrer is the author of Recovery From Lyme Disease: The Integrative Medicine Guide to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Tick-Borne Illness, which was released in March, 2021.
Joseph Burrascano, MD
Saturday May 22, 2022
3:15 pm-4:15 pm (MT)
Bartonella – Diagnosing and Treating This Stealth Infection
Dr. Joe Burrascano is a well-recognized specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease and associated complex infectious diseases, and the chronic illnesses that accompany them. With over 35 years of research in this field, he has appeared in and on virtually every form of media, both in the US and abroad. He has testified before the US Senate and armed services joint subcommittee and at various governors’ consulates. He is also a founding member of ILADS and ILADS Educational Foundation.

CO Lyme & TBD Support Group: Open Forum Meeting with Nicole Malachowski
2022-10-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Meetup Virtual Event
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Join us as our guest, both patient and advocate, Nicole Malachowski kicks off our Open Forum Support Group Meeting!
As always, virtual support group meetings are free to attend. But you must register through Colorado Lyme & TBD Support Group Meetup here! *COTBDAA does not provide medical advice. Views and information shared by guest presenters and support group members is the sole responsibility of the individuals. Use of the COTBDAA website is for information only. Please consult your medical provider before making any decisions about diagnosis or treatment. COTBDAA does provide patient support and access to educational resources. Please do not hesitate to reach out!

CO Lyme & TBD Support Group-Open Forum Virtual Meet-up
2022-12-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Meetup Virtual Event
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Camera’s on for this open forum!
Please join us for an open forum that is open to patients and caregivers of Lyme & other tick-borne diseases/conditions. This forum allows you the community to share information, receive support, and connect with each other during this holiday season.
We ask that all practioniers who are not patients to please contact Jodi@coloradoticks.org prior to your RSVP.
This event is virtual, but we are planning additional in-person events in the future…so stay tuned!
We look forward to seeing you!
*Views discussed or shared within the Meetup Group, belong to the individuals and not that of COTBDAA or the Colorado Lyme & TBD support group.

Mothers Against Lyme Meetup
2023-01-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Meetup Virtual Event
Share this content: Mother Against Lyme is hosting their next virtual Support Group Meeting on January 2, 2023!
6:00 PM (MST), 8:00 PM (EST)
An opportunity to commiserate over the hardest moments, and celebrate our personal victories. And, most importantly, to clarify our goals for the coming year. January is reset-and-let’s-go-month. We are excited to kick it off together!

Register here

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Mothers Against Lyme Meetup
2023-01-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Meetup Virtual Event
Share this content: Mother Against Lyme is hosting their next virtual Support Group Meeting on Monday, January 16, 2023! 6:00 PM (MST), 8:00 PM (EST)
Join us for another Mother’s Meet Up! You are not alone! Please pass the meeting information along to anyone else who may benefit from joining us.

Register here

More from Mothers Against Lyme here

Mothers Against Lyme Meet-up
2023-01-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Virtual Event
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Mothers Against Lyme Meet-Up
Are you raising a child with Lyme disease and feeling overwhelmed? Is this situation making you depressed, and in need of compassion, advice, and even some laughs? Then this group is for you. Click the link to sign up!
Learn more about Mother’s Against Lyme here!

Virtual Support Group: Milena Pastore - Healing Yoga for Limited Energy & Mobility
2023-02-05 14:00 - 16:30 | Meetup Virtual Event
Share this content: Join Colorado Lyme & TBD Support Group & Colorado Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Association as we welcome Milena Pastore from Soul Tribe Yoga Collective: Yoga designed exclusively for chronic illness survivors.
Milena is offering two separate and different intensity level virtual sessions on February 5, 2023. Please see below for times and descriptions:
Welcome to the Soul Tribe Yoga Collective! All are welcome in this virtual, healing space. Here is what you can expect from a yoga session with Milena.
Class Descriptions:
Level I: Healing Yoga for Very Limited Energy & Mobility – Coping with Difficult Days
Sunday, February 5, 2023, from 2-3 PM (MST)
This class is designed for students who are struggling with severe pain, exhaustion, balance and/or enhanced cognitive issues. This is a good option for those who may be limited to their beds or couch. Level I incorporates careful movements that are designed to gently awaken the body by generating subtle energy and blood flow. Gentle breathwork and soothing meditation will aid students in reducing stress and quieting the mind. The entire session will take place while sitting or lying down. Contraindications will be offered as needed.
Click here to register for the event through Meetup.com. Upon registration for this class, please provide your email address in the Meetup.com message window so that a liability waiver can be sent to you for you to review and sign off on prior to class.
Level II: Healing Yoga for Limited Energy & Mobility – Enhancing the Better Days
Sunday, February 5, 2023, from 3:30-4:30 PM (MST)
This very gentle class and is designed for students who are experiencing moderate pain, fatigue, and cognitive issues. This is a good option for those who have some mobility and range of motion with fair energy levels. Level II incorporates gentle movements and postures with peaceful breathwork and meditation techniques that are designed to awaken one’s inner healer as well as balance emotions and reduce stress. The session will include a mix of carefully selected postures that will be done while standing, sitting, and on our yoga mats. Contraindications will be offered as needed.
Click here to register for the event through Meetup.com. Upon registration for this class, please provide your email address in the Meetup.com message window so that a liability waiver can be sent to you for you to review and sign off on prior to class.
What to Bring:

Clothing: Please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. Athletic apparel, lounge wear or pajamas will work great.
Yoga mat: A yoga mat will not be necessary for Level I students unless you choose to lie on the floor as opposed to your bed or couch. For Level II students, if you do not own a yoga mat, please bring a towel, or blanket that you can lie on for postures that we will be doing while situated on the floor.
Chair: Please have a sturdy, safe chair handy or set your computer up near a couch. We will do some of our exercises while seated. For Level I students, the entire session will take place either while lying down (on the floor, or in a bed) and/or seated in a chair or on a couch.
Extra towels, blankets and/or cushions: Feel free to bring along any of these types of items that can be used to support yourself in any way necessary throughout the session. These items can be used to bolster your head or any part of your body. You can also use a blanket or towel as a cover if you are feeling chilled. If you do not have any of these extra items, that is not a problem.
Water: Bring plenty of water and/or any other fluids that you rely on such as an herbal tea or electrolytes. It will be important to stay well-hydrated. As well, the work we will be doing to stimulate our bodies and minds can awaken deep-seated energy and emotions, often generating the release of toxins which will need to be flushed.
Snacks: Feel free to bring a light snack, or plan to enjoy one once we are finished, especially if you tend to experience low blood sugar. Nuts, trail mix, crackers, an energy bar or fruit are ideal options.
Speaker and/or Headphones: Your computer’s speakers will work just fine. If possible, I suggest hooking up to a good speaker for the session to enhance the experience. If you are comfortable doing so, you are also welcomed to use regular or Bluetooth headphones. Bluetooth headphones can be used for the entire session while headphones with a chord can be used during our final resting pose, where we will lie down and meditate in stillness.
Tissues: You may want to have a box of tissues handy to clear your nasal passages for the breathwork exercises, especially if you are congested. And, as mentioned earlier, sometimes emotions can be stirred up – including difficult ones. If tears well up and start to flow, that is absolutely okay.
Animal companions: All are welcome to these yoga sessions! You may find that your animal companions will be curious and eager to join in. They tend to be attracted to the healing and peaceful energy that we will be generating. They may want to participate in the experience and be present to support you.

Protocol:

Liability Waiver – The waivers will be distributed to all who register as we get closer to the event date. Each student will need to sign off on one prior to the start of class.
Quiet Space: It will be ideal if you can set up for our practice in a peaceful and quiet room. This is for your benefit as well as the group. For the Level II class, you’ll want an area with enough space to stretch out on your mat and move freely.
Turn off your microphone: Since we cannot always control the background noise that may occur in or around our homes, I will ask that everyone puts their microphones on mute. This is out of respect for one another, as well as to reduce internet bandwidth. If you have any questions or concerns during the session, I ask that you type them in the chat box, which I will be keeping a close eye on. Should any issues arise that require further discussion, I will ask you to then turn on your microphone so that we can do our best to find a solution.
Cellphones: Throughout the session I will ask that we all refrain from looking at or using our cell phones. Unless you are dealing with an emergency, I ask that we treat these sessions the same as we would if we were joining together in a studio space. This will help all of us to get the most out of our time together.
Visibility/Camera: It is up to you whether you feel comfortable to have your camera on or off. I would love to be able to see you throughout the entire session, as well as offer any necessary pointers. However, if you feel more comfortable with your camera off, that is also acceptable.
Privacy & Respect: We will be joining together as individuals from different backgrounds, situations, viewpoints, and beliefs. Battling with chronic illness makes us all uniquely vulnerable and sensitive, in our own distinct ways. It is important that we maintain open minds and treat one another with kindness and respect. I ask that we all do our best to practice mindfulness and self-awareness when it comes to our actions and words, ensuring they come from a place of non-judgement, love, and support.

This information is provided in an effort to help you best prepare. It may seem like a lot but please do not fret. These sessions are meant to be relaxed and inclusive to all participants. If you do not have the time or ability to adequately prepare in all of the ways mentioned above, you will still be able to achieve great healing and benefit simply by showing up. If you have any questions or concerns prior to the session, please do not hesitate to contact Milena at 719-480-4260 or milenapastore@gmail.com
Namaste,
Milena
Soul Tribe Yoga Collective
Read Milena’s Full Bio here *COTBDAA does not provide medical advice. Views and information shared by guest presenters and support group members is the sole responsibility of the individuals. Use of the COTBDAA site is for information only. Please consult your medical provider before making any decisions about diagnosis or treatment. COTBDAA does provide patient support and access to educational resources. Please do not hesitate to reach out!

Mothers Against Lyme Meetup
2023-02-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Virtual Event
Share this content: Mother Against Lyme is hosting their next virtual Support Group Meeting on Monday, February 20, 2023! 6:00 PM (MST), 8:00 PM (EST)
Join us for another Mother’s Meet Up! You are not alone! Please pass the meeting information along to anyone else who may benefit from joining us.
Register here
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May Lyme & TBD Awareness Month Meditation & Yoga!
2024-05-11 14:00 - 15:30 | Full Circle Yoga, 372 Main Street, Longmont, CO, 80501, United States
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Join Us for Lyme & Tick-Borne Diseases Awareness Month Events and Activities with Our Community Partners at Soul Tribe Yoga Collective!
Lyme Disease Awareness Month Meditation Challenge!
This challenge is meant to be attainable and accessible all, including those who are new to meditation. Join Milena from Soul Tribe Yoga Collective on Fridays at 11 AM (MT) to meditate together via Zoom. Each meditation lasts for 25 minutes including a 5-minute guided element followed by 20 minutes of silent meditation with guidance and support.
Lyme & tick-borne disease patients in all time zones, as well as their caregivers, friends, and family, are welcome to join this challenge. Donations in any amount are accepted however there is no cost to participate.
Malas for Lyme Disease Awareness Month!
Milena from Soul Tribe Yoga Collective is hand-making bespoke malas designed in the theme of Lyme Disease Awareness Month for tick-borne disease patients, caregivers, advocates, and other champions in the fight against Lyme disease. All proceeds benefit the Soul Tribe Yoga Scholarship Fund so students experiencing significant financial hardship can access community through yoga. Each mala is made with 108 beautiful gemstone beads complete with a unique guru bead and tassel and can be customized to your preferences. Cost of materials varies based on preferences, average $40.
May 11: Gentle Yoga Gathering, Virtual & In-Person
In collaboration with our community partners at Soul Tribe Yoga, we will gather on Saturday, May 11th at 2 PM (MT) for a gentle yoga practice. Don’t miss out on this special event! The class will be an All Levels Gentle Yoga Class with a focus on subtle postures, intentional movements, breathwork, and meditation.
Participants based in Northern Colorado are welcome to join the in-person element of this special donation-based yoga class at Full Circle Yoga in Longmont, CO. **Please note the studio has stairs. Community members based in other parts of the country/world or those without physical accessibility to the in-person event can join the session via Zoom. Suggested donation is $30, however donations in any amount will be accepted so that this special session is accessible to all.
A resource table will be available at the in-person location with education and prevention information from COTBDAA, as well as our Community Partners that support awareness, prevention, and patient support year-round: InsectShield, Sawyer, IGeneX, Ravel Heath & Soul Tribe Yoga Collective
For more information, registration for events, participation waivers, and mala ordering, please visit Soul Tribe Yoga Collective here. Milena is happy to answer any questions! milena@soultribeyc.com
(970) 444-2120
*ALL proceeds from the May Awareness activities benefit the Soul Tribe Yoga Scholarship Fund so that students with tick-borne diseases and conditions experiencing significant financial hardship can access community through yoga. *COTBDAA does not provide medical advice. Please consult your medical provider before making any decisions about diagnosis or treatment.

The Quiet Epidemic #MakeLymeLoud Campaign
2025-01-21 - 2025-01-31 | Virtual Event
Share this content:January 21-31: Let’s #MakeLymeLoud, 50 years after Lyme was first recognized in the U.S.
IT’S LIVE: #MakeLymeLoud Email Campaign Jan. 21 – 31!
We’ve entered a pivotal year for Lyme disease advocacy – 2025 marks 50 years since
Lyme disease was first recognized in the U.S. The Quiet Epidemic (TQE) impact team
has launched a community-wide outreach campaign to educate the new Administration.
From January 21 to 31, this #MakeLymeLoud campaign page will be LIVE with a
pre-written letter for President Trump. The goal is to inform him about the growing threat
of Lyme and tick-borne diseases and encourage support for key initiatives to prioritize
solving this public health crisis.
If you want to make an impact for Lyme disease, this is a quick, simple, and free way to
make your voice heard. With a change in administration and momentum from recent
TQE events on Capitol Hill, this opportunity won’t come again. We need all hands on
deck.
Now that the campaign page is live, you can:
1. Send a Letter to President Trump (< 60 seconds)
2. Share the Call to Action by encouraging your family, colleagues, and friends to send
a letter (5 min)
3. Stay Engaged by spending five minutes a day, for ten days, amplifying the campaign
and recruiting your community to do the same (50 min)
Beyond educating the new Administration, the goal is to unite and elevate the Lyme
community. With your help, we will #MakeLymeLoud in 2025 in partnership with
LymeLight Foundation, Global Lyme Alliance, Project Lyme, NatCapLyme, LymeLnk,
Center for Lyme Action, Bay Area Lyme Foundation, Mothers Against Lyme,
LymeDisease.org, Generation Lyme, Colorado Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Association, and 20 additional organizations
across the country.

Center for Lyme Action: Information Session for 2025 Virtual Lyme Fly-in
2025-01-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Share this content:INFORMATION SESSION FOR 2025 VIRTUAL LYME FLY-IN
January 22, 2025 3:00PM MT
Join us for an informational session about the Center for Lyme Action 2025 Virtual Fly-In event! Our info session will cover everything you need to know about advocating for Lyme and tick-borne diseases with your members of Congress and their staff at our upcoming event. We will provide an overview of the Virtual Fly-In event followed by a Q&A.
The event will be recorded. Q&A questions may be submitted ahead of the event to info@centerforlymeaction.org Register here.

Tick-Borne Diseases & Associated Illnesses: National Community Engagement Initiative
2025-01-28 11:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
Share this content:Tick-Borne Disease and Associated Illnesses Virtual Community Engagement Session: Diagnosis: Spotlight on Special Populations
Date: January 28th, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:15 pm Eastern Time
Location: Virtual, register to attend
Draft Agenda: Available on https://www.hhs.gov/oidp/initiatives/tick-borne-diseases-associated-illnesses-national-community-engagement-initiative/index.html
Meeting Goal: Join us for an informative session designed to engage interested participants on the diagnostic challenges that special populations face with tick-borne diseases and associated illnesses (e.g., Alpha-gal Syndrome).
Meeting Objectives:

Validate the detrimental effects of missed or delayed diagnoses on the lives of patients and their loved ones.
Provide updates on new developments in diagnostic technologies.
Educate the audience about the nuances and obstacles of diagnosing tick-borne diseases and associated illnesses in special populations.
Furnish information to help healthcare providers recognize, diagnose, and promptly treat tick-borne diseases and associated illnesses, particularly in special populations.

* Please note that time may not allow for asking all questions individually. Frequently asked questions will be consolidated and asked as a single question.
For more information go to: https://www.hhs.gov/oidp/initiatives/tick-borne-diseases-associated-illnesses-national-community-engagement-initiative/index.html
For any questions regarding meeting logistics, please contact Maria Kowal at maria.kowal@roseliassociates.com
For any technical questions, please contact Mike Kavounis at mike.kavounis@roseliassociates.com

Center for Lyme Action 2025 Virtual Fly-In
2025-02-18 - 2025-02-19 | Zoom Virtual Event
Share this content:On February 18-19, 2025 Center for Lyme Action will host its annual Virtual Fly-In to connect advocates with their Members of Congress. Last year more than 400 advocates registered for more than 250 meetings with Congress Members.
REGISTER HERE!
A fly-in is an advocacy event where participants from across the United States meet with the DC staff of their elected Representatives and Senators to advocate for increases in federal funding for Lyme disease. Occasionally the Members make themselves available for the meetings. In addition to the Fly-in meetings we will hold a preparation session and a training session. See the agendas below.
AGENDA
Tuesday February 18, 2025
3:00pm ET – 5:00pm ET

Introductions and Agenda
Remarks from U.S. Representatives and U.S. Senators
Lyme Appropriations Requests Review
Online Platform Logistics Overview
Expert Panel Remarks
Lyme Champion Awards

Wednesday February 19, 2025
9:00am – 5:00pm ET

Virtual Fly-in Meetings with Congress Members
All meetings will be scheduled to accommodate time zones.
Each attendee will be scheduled on average 3 30-minutes meetings.

TRAININGS
Monday February 10, 2025
8:00 – 9:00pm ET / 5:00 – 6:00pm PT
Storytelling Workshop for advocates

Hosted by Generation Lyme
Optional workshop for all advocates
Learn to share effective personal stories

Wednesday February 12, 2025
3:00pm ET – 4:30pm ET / 12:00pm PT – 1:30pm PT
Fly-in 101 Training for new advocates and those who would like additional training

Talking Points for FY26 Appropriations and Legislation
Online Platform Logistics Overview
Essentials for Effective Advocacy
Practice Session and Role Play
Additional Preparation Steps

Thursday February 13, 2024
4:00pm ET – 5:00pm ET / 1:00pm PT – 2:00pm PT
Fast Track Training for experienced advocates

Talking Points for FY26 Appropriations and Legislation
Online Platform Logistics Overview
Essentials for Effective Advocacy
Practice Session and Role Play
Additional Preparation Steps

Thursday February 13, 2025
8:00pm ET – 9:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT – 6:00pm PT
Provider Training for healthcare providers

Talking Points for FY26 Appropriations and Legislation
Online Platform Logistics Overview
Essentials for Effective Advocacy
Practice Session and Role Play
Additional Preparation Steps

NASEM: Charting a Path Toward New Treatments for Lyme Infection-Associated Chronic Illnesses - Report Launch Webinar
2025-05-09 09:00 - 10:00 | Zoom Virtual Event
Share this content:Please join us for a webinar to learn about this new National Academies’ report, Charting a Path Toward New Treatments for Lyme Infection-Associated Chronic Illnesses, on Friday, May 9, 2025. Members of the report authoring committee will discuss its key messages and recommendations and will answer questions from the audience about the report.

Dr. Horowitz Presentation
2026-05-12 17:30 | Zoom Virtual Event
Share this content:Healing Chronic Illness / Tick-Borne Diseases
& Preventing Future Cognitive Decline

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Dr. Richard Horowitz discusses the growing connection between tick-borne diseases, chronic illness, and cognitive decline, including emerging research into how infections and inflammation may impact long-term brain health.
Tick-borne diseases (TBDs) are becoming increasingly common around the world, with researchers estimating that nearly 1 in 7 people globally may have been affected. At the same time, dementia rates continue to rise, with a 2025 study suggesting adults over age 55 may face an estimated 42% lifetime risk. These trends raise important questions about the factors contributing to long-term cognitive decline.
Researchers now recognize that dementia is rarely caused by a single issue. Instead, it is often linked to multiple overlapping factors developing over time. Interestingly, many of the same 16 MSIDS (Multiple Systemic Infectious Disease Syndrome) factors associated with chronic Lyme disease and long COVID have also been connected to Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of cognitive impairment.
In this presentation, Dr. Horowitz explores:
• How chronic Lyme disease can involve multiple overlapping health challenges
• The possible connection between infections like Lyme disease and long-term brain health
• Emerging research on dapsone combination therapy
• How inflammation in the brain may contribute to fatigue, pain, cognitive symptoms, and future memory concerns
The discussion is presented in clear, everyday language to help patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals better understand this evolving area of research.

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DR. HOROWITZ BIOGRAPHY:
Dr. Richard Horowitz is a board-certified internist and the medical director of the Hudson Valley Healing Arts Center, an integrative medical center which combines both mainstream and integrative approaches in the treatment of Lyme disease and other tick-borne disorders. He has treated over 13,000 Lyme and tick-borne disease patients in the last 41 years, with patients coming from all over the US, Canada, and Europe to his clinic. He is former Assistant Director of Medicine of Vassar Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and is one of the founding members and past president elect of ILADS, the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society. He is also past president of the ILADEF, the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Educational Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the education of health care professionals on tick-borne diseases. Dr Horowitz has trained hundreds of healthcare providers in diagnosing and caring for patients with treatment-resistant tick-borne disorders and was previously awarded the Humanitarian of the Year award by the Turn the Corner Foundation as well as awards from Project Lyme for his treatment of Lyme Disease. He has dedicated his life to helping those stricken with this devastating illness.
He is the author of two best-selling books on Lyme disease, Why Can’t I Get Better? Solving the Mystery of Lyme and Chronic Disease (2013, St Martin’s Press, NY Times Best Seller), and How Can I Get Better? An Action Plan for Treating Resistant Lyme and Chronic Disease (2017, St Martin’s Press, National bestseller). These books incorporate recent scientific advances and explain in detail how healthcare providers can effectively diagnose and treat resistant chronic illness. He has been a member of the Advisory Panel, Lyme disease Educational Initiative, at Harvard Medical School from 2021-2023 and in addition, he has co-authored peer-reviewed Lyme guidelines. Dr Horowitz was a member of the HHS Tick-borne Disease Working Group and Co-chair of the “Other Tick-borne Diseases and Coinfections” subcommittee from 2017-2019 which provided recommendations to Congress to help the US improve the care of those suffering with tick-borne disorders. He also served as a member of the HHS Babesia and Tick-borne Pathogen Subcommittee and has recently served as a member of the NYS Department of Health Tick-borne disease Working Group from 2021-2024.
Finally, Dr Horowitz recently published several scientific articles on short-term oral antibiotic and integrative protocols that have been highly effective in the treatment of chronic Lyme disease/PTLDS and associated co-infections (dapsone combination therapy and the MSIDS model), as well as classical and integrative solutions for COVID-19. These have been effective in helping those with acute and chronic illness (see www.cangetbetter.com). He is the process of applying for an NIH grant to head up a multicenter, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial on the safety and efficacy of dapsone combination therapy for the treatment of chronic Lyme disease to prove to the world that we do have answers in the middle of this spreading global epidemic. In that regard, he is also in the process of working on a digital app with researchers from the University of California Irvine to further improve the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme and associated illness to help those afflicted with this debilitating illness.
Dr H released his first novel, Starseed R/evolution, ‘The Awakening’ a cli-fi (science fiction/climate change) novel in March of 2022, providing some unique solutions and hope for our present climate crisis (see https://starseed-revolution.com/ ) and he will be releasing his third science book on comprehensive answers for chronic disease late in 2026 through Simon and Schuster. His new science book called ‘Ending Chronic Illness: A Revolutionary New Program to Reverse Inflammation and Heal Persistent Disease’ will provide groundbreaking approaches to a broad range of chronic diseases. After a one year intensive dive into the scientific literature, Dr H discovered that the 16 point MSIDS model that he pioneered for the diagnosis and treatment of chronic Lyme disease also applies to most chronic diseases affecting humanity which are causing suffering and disability. Ending Chronic Illness will provide innovative scientific solutions for both the prevention and treatment of diseases including but not limited to ADD/ADHD, Autism, Alzheimer’s disease, allergies and asthma, the 3 B’s (Borrelia, Babesia, Bartonella), cardiovascular disease, cancer, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/M.E., digestive disorders, environmental toxicity, Fibromyalgia, hormonal, mood and pain disorders as well as acute and chronic viral infections. Since over 1 billion people worldwide and roughly half of the US now suffer with at least one chronic disease, ‘Ending Chronic Illness’ is the book that the world has been waiting for. For more information, please see: www.endingchronicillness.com and www.cangetbetter.com

Online Gentle Yoga for Our Lyme and TBD Community
2026-09-17 11:00 - 12:15 | Zoom Virtual Event
Share this content:Join us on September 17 at 11:00 a.m. MT as we celebrate COTBDAA’s 10-Year Anniversary!
Our Community Partners at Soul Tribe Yoga Collective will be leading a gentle yoga practice, guided by Milena Pastore. Together, we’ll enjoy a meaningful time of connection, peace, relaxation, and reflection with our community.
This event is online, free, and open to the community. Registration and a signed waiver are required to participate.
We look forward to sharing this special experience with you!
Our time together will be gentle, supportive, and adaptable. The event will be approximately 90 minutes in total, with options offered throughout the practice. You are always welcome to rest, modify, remain seated or lying down, or simply receive the practice in whatever way feels most supportive to you.
If you are currently experiencing significant or heightened symptoms, have movement limitations, or have accessibility needs that may affect your participation, you are welcome to connect with Milena in advance. Sharing a little about what you are experiencing can help her thoughtfully prepare options for the group. You are not required to provide a diagnosis or detailed medical history.
All participants must register and complete a waiver before the event. Please follow the links below to review and submit yours:
Registration
Yoga Participant Waiver & Release
For our time together, you are welcome to bring:

A yoga mat, blanket, towel, or comfortable carpeted area
One to three pillows or cushions
An extra blanket or folded towel for support
Any comfort items you regularly use, such as a heating pad

Water, electrolytes, or your favorite tea
We may also explore a few chair-based yoga poses, which can be practiced from a sturdy chair or a supportive couch.

Additional information will be emailed to all registered participants as the event approaches. We look forward to sharing this gentle and supportive practice with you!
For questions related to the yoga practice or your participation, please contact Milena:
(970) 444-2120, milena@soultribeyc.com
