Rivercreek Wellness

11/27/2025

11/16/2025

New research that may be promising for patients that have Lyme disease. I’m looking forward to learning more about this in the future to help.

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Scientists just uncovered a major twist in how the Lyme bacteria works — and it could change future treatments. 💚🧬

A new study published this week in the journal mBio reveals that manganese, the mineral Borrelia burgdorferi uses to shield itself from your immune system, is also a major crack in its armor.

Northwestern’s Brian Hoffman, one of the study leaders, explained it perfectly:

“Manganese is a double-edged sword in Lyme disease. It’s both Borrelia’s armor and its weakness. If we can target the way it manages manganese, we could open doors for entirely new approaches for treating Lyme disease.”

Here’s what that means in simple terms ⤵️

Borrelia needs manganese to survive — it uses it like a protective forcefield.

But if the bacteria don’t get enough manganese, the shield collapses.

And if they get too much, the manganese becomes toxic and harms them.

Either way, the bacteria become much easier for the immune system — or treatments — to destroy.

Researchers used advanced imaging to watch Borrelia try to juggle this delicate manganese balance.

🔬 As the bacteria age, they lose their ability to manage manganese, making their weak spot even bigger.

This discovery opens the door to future treatments that could weaken Lyme by disrupting this manganese balance — starving the bacteria, overwhelming it, or blocking its ability to use manganese as protection.

Real science. Real hope. 💚✨

Northwestern University Article: https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2025/11/manganese-is-lyme-diseases-double-edge-sword

Research Study - EPR spectroscopy reveals antioxidant manganese defenses in the Lyme disease pathogen Borrelia burgdorferi: https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/mbio.02824-25

10/30/2025

Let's do it!

10/25/2025

Suffering from mold illness and/or chronic symptoms? We believe you can restore your health if you are willing to dive deep and put in the lifestyle work.

10/15/2025

If your doctor isn’t taking the time to really listen, it may be time to find a new one. 💡
Too often, patients go from appointment to appointment only to feel dismissed or unheard.

Your body is connected—it deserves a doctor who looks at the whole picture, not just pieces of it.

At Rivercreek Wellness, I take the time to truly listen (sometimes maybe a little too much 😉). Because your story matters, and it’s the key to the best care. 🌿

10/08/2025

Healing doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Sometimes the biggest transformations start with the smallest step forward—choosing a nourishing meal, getting quality sleep, or finally reaching out for support. 🌿

At Rivercreek Wellness, we believe small, sustainable steps add up to lasting change. What’s one small step you can take today? 💚

10/03/2025

I learned this on my first day in Naturopathic Medical school from the legendary Dr. Jim Sensenig. I have seen this be true over and over in practice. So grateful for my education and for being a Naturopathic Medical Doctor.

09/19/2025

I just had a patient need to reschedule. I now have an opening for a new patient or existing patient on Monday, September 22.

This is the last week of 2025 for in-person appointments.

My scheduling link is in the bio or on our website.

09/11/2025

Still inflamed no matter what you cut out of your diet? 🥦🥖🍷
Here’s the truth: inflammation is a signal, not the enemy. Your body is asking you to pay attention.

Root causes can include:
✔️ Mold exposure
✔️ Blood sugar swings
✔️ Infections
✔️ Environmental toxins
✔️ Chronic stress

You don’t need another band-aid fix. You need answers. And that’s exactly what we dig into at Rivercreek Wellness.

✨ Ready to stop chasing symptoms? Let’s restore your health.
📲 Link in bio to schedule.

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09/09/2025

08/24/2025

📢 Guess what?
If you’ve been telling yourself “I’ll book later”… well, later just ran out.

The last in-person appointments of 2025 are happening:
📍 Spokane Valley, WA
🗓 September 22–26

After that? No more face-to-face until January 2026. (And no, I can’t squeeze you in December. I’ve learned my lesson with that circus of cancellations.)

So if you actually want an in-person visit this year, this is it. They always book out fast.

👉 Link in bio before someone else grabs your spot.

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