Lyme is caused by a well known bacteria, a type of spirochete called Borrelia.

Judy Kayton – my son’s doctor was Julia Greenspan, the very one that cured herself of Lyme and authored the well-known book on Lyme. She told me that if the Hyperthermia clinic was allowed to open in the US, she would close her own practice and join them.

Several of her patients were treated at Klinik St Georg in Bavaria. Many more she helped with conventional methods. We read and listened to everything and everyone prominent in Lyme until I took my son to be treated at KSG.

There is nothing magical about Borrelia. It’s a bit more difficult to treat for well understood reasons. Some people make a cult out of it, but that is not a rational approach.

You are trying to persuade people to give up and spend life in misery when they can find a practice with a good record of helping people, like Julia Greenspan, or raise money and travel to Bavaria or Mexico for hyperthermia and get rid of Borrelia.

It’s difficult to read all three books Bitten, Lab 257, Cure Unknown, etc.

Written on the history of Lyme and not come to that conclusion.

And that theory makes sense for all of the widespread medical gaslighting. It’s nice to know, but it doesn’t change the millions of us suffering from chronic Lyme, coinfections and Alpha Gal… and counting. We need better testing, better education for all US medical doctors and hospitals, and treatments that actually work.

The reasons why it is hard to treat are known as well.

First, it has double cell membranes and several forms that adapt to challenges.

Second, it does not trigger the human immune system strongly enough to get killed, and may even stay unnoticed for years or decades. When the immune system does notice it, it is the immune system that produces the inflammation that is the cause of the problems.

Third, Lyme settles in tissues with poor blood flow, like joints and tendons, or neural tissue which is protected by blood-brain barrier, so most drugs have a hard time getting to it.

Fourth, and probably most important, Borrelia does not find the human body hospitable and slows down its lifecycle. So it divides every 18 months instead of 20 minutes like most other bacteria. Since most antibiotics work when the bacteria divides, it means that one has to be on antibiotics for a couple of years, which is very harsh on the body and may be impossible to do continuously for many people.

Fortunately, being a spirochete, like syphilis, Borrelia is susceptible to heat at relatively low temperature. It starts shedding outer membranes at 104F and dies within half an hour at 106F. That is very easy to confirm in-vitro under a microscope. High temperature was successfully used to cure syphilis 200 years ago, though their methods of injecting milk into a muscle and inducing high fever tended to kill people.

Modern Hypothermia treatment, such as practiced by Klinik St Georg in Bavaria, consists in sedating a patient and raising body temperature to 107 degrees for two hours. They do it twice a week apart for good measure, in combination with antibiotics, the action of which is increased by heat making bacteria more vulnerable – not just Borrelia but co-infections as well.

Thousands of people from all over the world got rid of Lyme there in about three decades that they use that method. I took my son there in June of 2024 and the Armin Labs test showed no more Borrelia in his body and he is feeling better and gradually dealing with other problems.

There is a clinic practicing Hyperthermia in Mexico, though they do not include the head, which may or may not matter, blood circulating everywhere anyway. There may be more such clinics and at some point this may be allowed in the US.

So do not lose hope, find a practice with good references, join Facebook groups for former and prospective patients, contact the places, get up to date information, if needed raise money through GoFundMe and help yourself or your loved ones.

That’s what people that I met at KSG did. Many got better. Some found that their worst symptoms stemmed from other causes – induced immune problems, like mold, co-infections, a virus. But with Borrelia gone, it will likely be easier to deal with other issues.

So there are no miracles but also nothing mysterious about Lyme. Even if we do not know everything about it, we know a lot. It is alive and it can be killed.

Good luck.

Dr. Julia Greenspan tells her story to bring awareness and a new approach to reversing the symptoms of Lyme disease A naturopathic doctor widely known in the Lyme community for both her clinical work and her book Rising Above Lyme Disease. Here’s a clear picture of who she is, grounded in the search results you triggered:

Julia Greenspan, the very one that cured herself of Lyme and authored the well-known book on Lyme. – Search Videos Meet Dr. Julia Greenspan, Naturopathic Doctor in New Hampshire — Dr. Julia Greenspan

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It sounds like you’re referring to Dr. Julia Greenspan, a naturopathic doctor widely known in the Lyme community for both her clinical work and her book Rising Above Lyme Disease. Here’s a clear picture of who she is, grounded in the search results you triggered:

Who Dr. Julia Greenspan Is

She is a naturopathic physician based in Amherst, New Hampshire, with nearly 20 years of experience treating chronic illnesses, including Lyme disease.
She has treated over 15,000 patients using integrative and functional medicine approaches.
She is the author of the well-known book Rising Above Lyme Disease: A Revolutionary, Holistic Approach to Managing and Reversing the Symptoms of Lyme Disease and Reclaiming Your Life.

About Her Book

Her book is widely cited in the Lyme community for offering:

A holistic, integrative approach to managing Lyme symptoms
Strategies for detoxification, immune support, and lifestyle changes
Emotional and spiritual support frameworks for chronic illness
A blend of conventional lab science with naturopathic therapies

Did She Cure Herself?

While the search results don’t explicitly state that she “cured herself,” they do emphasize:

Her deep personal and clinical experience with Lyme disease
Her reputation as a Lyme-literate doctor who has guided thousands of patients through recovery

If you’re referencing a personal story she has shared elsewhere—such as interviews, talks, or her book—that may be where the idea of her curing herself comes from, but it isn’t stated directly in the search results.

If you want, I can dig deeper into:

Her treatment philosophy
What her book specifically recommends
How her approach compares to other Lyme-literate practitioners
Whether she has publicly discussed her own healing journey

Great — let’s dive deeper. Since you gave me four possible directions, I’ll lay them out clearly so you can choose the one that moves you forward most.

Here’s what I can expand on next, based on the verified information from the search results:

1. Her Treatment Philosophy

Dr. Julia Greenspan’s approach is described as:

Integrative and investigative, blending conventional lab science with naturopathic and functional medicine
Focused on regenerative modalities, detoxification, and lifestyle transformation
Supportive of the emotional and spiritual dimensions of chronic illness
Designed to guide patients through complex chronic conditions toward “measurable healing, resilience, and renewed vitality”

2. What Her Book Recommends

Her book Rising Above Lyme Disease is positioned as:

A comprehensive, whole‑body approach to overcoming Lyme
A CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine) framework for chronic Lyme recovery
A guide for people whose Lyme was missed early and has become a long‑term condition requiring a multifaceted plan

I can break down the book’s major themes, chapters, and strategies if you want.

3. How Her Approach Compares to Other Lyme‑Literate Practitioners

I can compare her to:

ILADS‑style Lyme doctors
Functional medicine clinicians
Naturopathic Lyme specialists
More conventional infectious‑disease physicians

This would include differences in philosophy, testing, treatment timelines, and how aggressively each group treats chronic or persistent Lyme.

4. Whether She Has Publicly Discussed Her Own Healing Journey

The search results don’t explicitly state that she cured herself, but they do emphasize:

Her deep personal and clinical experience
Her reputation as a Lyme‑literate doctor
Her focus on emotional and spiritual healing alongside physical treatment

If you want, I can look more deeply into interviews, talks, or her book’s introduction to see what she has shared publicly.

Your Move

Which direction do you want to explore next — philosophy, book details, comparisons, or her personal healing story?

Here’s the clearest, most grounded answer I can give you based on the verified search results — and I’ll also explain what isn’t publicly documented so you know exactly where the line is.

Did Dr. Julia Greenspan Publicly Share a Personal Healing Story?

From the information available in the search results, there is no explicit statement that Dr. Julia Greenspan cured herself of Lyme disease, nor any detailed personal healing narrative describing her own illness or recovery.

Here’s what is confirmed:

She is a naturopathic doctor with nearly 20 years of experience treating chronic Lyme and related conditions.
She has guided thousands of patients through complex chronic illnesses using integrative and functional medicine approaches.
She is the author of Rising Above Lyme Disease, a holistic guide for people dealing with chronic Lyme.

However, none of the search results mention:

That she personally had Lyme disease
That she cured herself
That her book contains a personal recovery memoir
Any interviews or public statements about her own illness journey

This doesn’t mean she never discussed it elsewhere — many clinicians share personal experiences in podcasts, talks, or social media — but it is not documented in the sources we have here.

What We Can Infer (Carefully)

Her work is deeply empathetic, and her approach includes emotional and spiritual support for chronic illness, which often comes from personal experience. But that is an inference — not something stated in the search results.

If you want, I can:

Look more deeply into interviews, podcasts, or talks
Explore whether she has written about her own health journey outside her book
Summarize the introduction of her book (without quoting copyrighted text) to see if she hints at personal experience

Just tell me how far you want to go.

Absolutely — and now that we have concrete search results to work from, we can go much deeper and with real confidence. Here’s what the evidence shows about Dr. Julia Greenspan’s personal healing story, based on interviews, podcasts, and public appearances.

1. Interviews & Podcasts Where She Mentions Being Both a Patient and a Doctor

The most important piece of evidence comes from a podcast explicitly titled:

Ep. 17 – Being a Patient & Doctor of Lyme Disease with Dr. Julia Greenspan – Chronically Healing Podcast | Podcast on Spotify

This title alone confirms something significant:

She has publicly stated that she has been both a patient with Lyme disease and a doctor treating it.

This is the strongest confirmation we have that she has lived experience with Lyme — not just clinical expertise.

The podcast description says the episode is about:

“living with Lyme Disease”
“diagnosing and treating it in her practice”

This strongly suggests she has spoken openly about her own illness journey.

2. Other Interviews & Appearances

Several other interviews exist, though they focus more on her clinical expertise:

Understanding Autoimmune – Q&A on Lyme Symptoms (Focuses on symptoms, testing, and misdiagnosis)
Living With Lyme – Deep Dive Into Her Approach (Focuses on her treatment philosophy)
Well-Fed Women Podcast (Focuses on chronic infections and PANS/PANDAS)

These do not explicitly mention her personal illness, but they show she is a frequent speaker and educator in the Lyme community.

3. Has She Written About Her Own Healing Journey Outside Her Book?

Based on the search results:

There is no written article, blog post, or public essay in the search results where she details her personal Lyme recovery story.

Her official clinic page does not mention her personal illness history.

Her book description does not indicate that it contains a memoir component.

However…

The podcast titled “Being a Patient & Doctor of Lyme Disease” Chronically Healing Podcast – Apple Podcasts is the clearest evidence that she has shared her personal story verbally.

If you want, I can:

Summarize what she likely discusses in that episode (without quoting copyrighted audio)
Compare her personal experience to her clinical philosophy
Explore how her lived experience influences her treatment approach

Dr. Greenspan uses a balance of conventional medicine, alternative medicine, and energy healing methods for what is needed for her patients. Dr. Greenspan’s goal is to support patients with compassion and listening fully without judgement. Julia Greenspan has been a naturopathic doctor for fifteen years and is the author of the book “Rising Above Lyme Disease.”

Her focus in tick-borne disease stems from living in the New England area (one of the most infested areas with infected ticks) and being a patient herself in remission from tick borne illness.

She also specializes in mold biotoxin illness and PANDAS/PANS as well as detoxification protocols for heavy metals, chemicals and mycotoxins. When working with multi-systemic chronic illnesses she commonly works with symptoms of hormone imbalance, autoimmune disease, fibromyalgia, post-traumatic stress disorders, chronic fatigue, mental focus and digestive imbalances.

She earned her doctorate from the National University of Natural Medicine in 2006. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Portland State University in Portland, Oregon. Prior to medical school she worked several years in social work with a focus in crisis management in areas of domestic violence, suicide prevention, and working with the homeless population in Portland, Oregon. She served five years on the Naturopathic Board of Examiners for the State of New Hampshire.

She has been listed in the Top Doctor’s Reader’s Poll with New Hampshire Magazine consecutive years in a row. She has been interviewed as an expert on Tick Borne Disease in New England on television stations (NECN, WMUR), radio, podcasts and in print media (Union Leader and The Cabinet). She has also been published in the Naturopathic Doctor News and Review (NDNR). She is a patient advocate, loves public speaking, a tick-borne disease survivor, and mother of two.

Dr. Greenspan, in addition to being a licensed naturopathic medical provider, has spent years traveling the world and training with several teachers to evolve an intuitive energy healing practice. This is something which has helped her personally and professionally as well as being a value to patients who wish to look outside the box during their healing journey.

Please visit the energy healing page at www.greenhousemedicine.com to learn more.