Mystery Illness’s and Mental Heath
“That is what chronic illness is . . . a disconnect between what our souls can do and what our bodies can do.”
― Barbara Lieberman
“Miraculously recover or die. That's the extent of our cultural bandwidth for chronic illness”
-Kelley Harrell
"Courage wasn't only fighting your circumstances; sometimes making peace with your circumstances required more courage.”
— Sonali Dev
“Self-care has become a new priority — the revelation that it’s perfectly permissible to listen to your body and do what it needs.”
― Frances Ryan
Mystery Illness & Medical Trauma: Decoding the Body
"You are not crazy. You are not a hypochondriac. You are likely dealing with a physiological storm that standard medicine hasn't caught up to yet."
If you are reading this, you probably know the cycle: The endless appointments. The normal bloodwork. The doctor who looks at you with pity—or annoyance—and suggests you "reduce stress" or take an antidepressant or that you aren’t really ill because they can’t nail it down.
You feel sick, tired, and inflamed. But on paper, you look fine. This gap—between your lived reality and your medical diagnosis—is where Medical Trauma begins.
The "High-Functioning" Crash
I specialize in working with high-performing individuals who have hit a biological wall. You might be dealing with symptoms that shift and migrate: profound fatigue, dizziness, allergic reactions to "everything," chronic pain, or brain fog that feels like a concussion.
In my practice, we don't view these as random misfortunes. We view them as Data. I have deep expertise in supporting clients with complex, multi-systemic conditions, including:
ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome)
Dysautonomia & POTS
MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome)
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) & Connective Tissue Disorders
Long Covid
Mold Toxicity & Lyme
Fibromyalgia
The RCCX Link: The Biology of Sensitivity
Why do so many gifted, sensitive, and neurodivergent people get sick? It isn't a coincidence. I integrate the RCCX Theory into my work—understanding the genetic link between the stress response, the immune system, and connective tissue. I understand that your "High-Voltage" nervous system (the same one that makes you brilliant/creative) also makes you susceptible to inflammatory cascades. We stop fighting your biology and start learning how to pilot it.
More Than Therapy: Medical Strategy
Because I have navigated the journey from severely ill and bedbound for years to functioning (and moderate), I offer something traditional therapists cannot: Practical Strategy.
I am not a doctor, and I do not prescribe. But I act as a specialized consultant to help you navigate the maze.
The Translator: I help you articulate your symptoms in language doctors respect, helping you advocate for the testing and treatment you deserve.
The Pacing Expert: We map your energy envelope. I teach you how to stop the "Push/Crash" cycle using somatic tracking.
The Nervous System Hacker: We use Vagus Nerve stimulation, frequency tools, and somatic practices to shift your body out of "Cell Danger Response" and into repair mode.
Healing the Spirit in a Broken Body
Chronic illness is an identity crisis. It strips away your career, your social life, and your trust in your own vessel. We work together to process the grief of the life you lost, while building a meaningful, vibrant life within your current capacity.
I provide a space where you never have to explain why you are tired. I believe you. I understand the science. And I know the way out of the dark.