Lyme Literacy Course for Healthcare Practitioners

This course helps healthcare practitioners learn how to confidently assess and treat the chronic complex illness patient. This course is for MD, NP, ND, DO, PA and other functional medicine practitioners.

Lyme patients deserve better care

Let's Elevate the Standard of Care for this patient population

This evidence based 10 module learning program, including monthly office hours, is designed to help you feel confident and supported in treating patients with Lyme and chronic complex disease.

"As Patients and practitioners, we are passionate about elevating the standard of care for Lyme and vector borne illnesses"

Learn how to integrate the latest research on naturopathic and conventional therapies into cohesive treatment plans that enhance patient outcomes and broaden your therapeutic approach.

What You Will Receive

Comprehensive Curriculum

10 modules with over 60 focused lessons that cover foundational to advanced principles in chronic and Lyme disease management.
Peer Support & Clinical Consultation

Join our monthly office hours for case discussions and community support. Gain insights from peers and access your instructors for clinical consults to enhance your confidence with complex cases.
Ready-to-Use Clinical Resources

Access tools such as charting templates, patient questionnaires, herbal monographs, IV therapy formulations, front desk scripts, and email templates to streamline your practice.

Drs. Carolyn Mukai, ND and Lynn Klassen, ND have over 13 years of combined experience

Is this Course For Me?

This course is for MD, NP, ND, DO, PA and other functional medicine practitioners

This course is designed to meet you where you are, whether you’re a beginner looking to build confidence in recognizing, assessing, and diagnosing Lyme and complex chronic disease cases, or an experienced practitioner eager to expand your skills. With modules tailored to all levels, you’ll gain new tools and insights—from foundational knowledge to advanced techniques like naturopathic adjunct treatments, emerging prescription options, and cutting-edge lab testing. Join us to grow your expertise and connect with a community of like-minded practitioners committed to improving patient care.

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Testimonials

An Invaluable Resource for Optimizing Patient Care

Dr. Christina Carew, ND

The Lyme Literacy Course for Healthcare Practitioners is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Lyme disease management. The course provides a comprehensive approach to integrating both medications and supplements, offering practical ways to optimize patient care. I was especially impressed with how thorough the material is-covering everything from key symptoms to watch out for, to effective solutions for common treatment challenges. The live sessions are a real highlight, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and apply the knowledge in real-time. I highly recommend this course for any healthcare professional looking to expand their Lyme disease expertise!

Immediate, Practical Insights for Lyme Disease Management

Dr. Madison Liscio, ND

The Lyme Literacy Course for Healthcare Practitioners offered a comprehensive and essential education on Lyme disease and its co-infections. It not only deepened my understanding of the diseases and their vectors but also clarified how to accurately identify and interpret testing for these infections. The detailed breakdown of symptoms and the comprehensive treatment options - including prescription therapies, supplements, IV-based therapies, and supportive immune strategies — offered practical insights that I could immediately apply in practice. The combination of videos, worksheets, and handouts made complex information more accessible and engaging. I now feel confident in my ability to recognize and address these conditions in patients.

Meet your Instructors

Dr. Lynn Klassen, ND

Dr. Klassen maintains a focused practice on Lyme disease and chronic illness. As a Lyme Literate ND (LLND), Dr. Klassen is trained in the latest developments in the testing and treatment of these difficult diseases. Dr. Klassen served on the Board of Directors with British Columbia’s Naturopathic Doctors (BCND) between 2020 and 2023, volunteering to take on the role of Vice-President in her first year and was voted in as President of the Association for 2022 and 2023. She also has served on the BCCDC’s Community Antimicrobial Stewardship program’s Advisory Committee since 2021. Dr. Klassen has developed Canada’s first and only CNME accredited naturopathic Residency focused on Vector-borne Illness and Chronic Complex Disease. In addition, she participates in training naturopathic students by hosting preceptors as well as externs from the CCNM-Boucher’s student clinic.

Dr. Carolyn Mukai, ND

Dr. Carolyn Mukai, ND focuses her naturopathic practice on the management of Lyme disease and associated illnesses. She graduated from naturopathic medical school with high honours for her academic excellence and went on to complete her 2-year residency in Vector-borne illness and Complex Chronic Disease at Tandem Clinic in Vancouver, BC. Dr. Mukai is passionate about collaborating with other health providers with the goal of increasing practitioner awareness of vector/tick-borne illness, especially as it relates to complex, chronic, or unexplained illnesses. She believes that with greater awareness we can achieve earlier detection and treatment for vector/tick-borne illness to prevent progression to chronic illness.

International Speaking Highlights:

Bringing Lyme Expertise to a Global Stage

Boston, USA 2023 ILADS Annual Conference (International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society): Naturopathic Strategies for Optimizing Prescription Based Therapy and Minimizing Collateral Damage in the Setting of Vector Borne Illness
Canada 2023 CCNM Student and Alumni Webinar: Management of tick bite, erythema migrans (EM) rash, and acute Lyme disease - a naturopathic approach
Vancouver, Canada 2023 Practitioner Webinar: The approach to the chronically ill patient through the lens of Lyme disease and tick-borne illness (hosted by Designs for Health)
Vancouver, Canada 2023 Practitioner Webinar: Naturopathic Supports for Antibiotic Therapy in Lyme Disease (hosted by Cytomatrix)
Munich, Germany 2023 International Conference on Chronic Pathologies: Lyme disease in Canada & Climate change - what European practitioners can learn from the Canadian clinical experience
Vancouver, Kelowna, and Victoria, Canada 2024 Practitioner Seminar: Lyme Disease Assessment & Treatment - Case Presentations and Discussions on the Complex Patient (hosted by Cytomatrix)
Chicago, USA 2024 AANP Annual Conference (American Association of Naturopathic Physicians): How we need to adapt as clinicians to the realities of climate change using tickborne illness as a case study
Tijuana, Mexico 2024 First Annual Tri-national Event: Current Methods of Diagnosis of Lyme & Rickettsiosis
Mexico City, Mexico 2024 International Forum on New Diagnostic Methods for Vector-Borne Disease: Focus on Lyme and Rickettsiosis - Case Presentations
San Antonio, USA 2024 ILADS Annual Conference Scientific Poster Presentation: Adapting Clinical Practice to Climate Change and Tick-Borne Illness

Hone your skills and grow your community to improve access to care for this growing patient population

Learning Outcomes

What you can expect to gain from this course:

Enhance Clinical Skills: Build confidence in managing chronic Lyme and complex diseases.
Master Diagnostics: Gain expertise in diagnosing Lyme disease and related infections.
Understand Vector-Borne Illness: Recognize the role of infections in chronic illness.
Craft Comprehensive Plans: Design tailored integrative treatment strategies.
Integrate Treatment Approaches: Utilize both conventional and natural therapies effectively.
Develop Assessment Techniques: Improve interviewing & assessment for complex patients.
Deepen Immunology Knowledge: Understand immune system dynamics in chronic disease.
Access Practical Resources: Implement tools for effective practice management.
Flexible Learning for All Levels: Benefit from content suitable for beginners and advanced practitioners alike.

Feel confident treating Lyme and Chronic Complex Disease

This course will include 10+ modules with additional resources that will leave you feeling confident and well-equipped to treat Lyme and Chronic Complex Disease.

What you'll learn:

10 core modules

1. Module 1 - Slides
2. Ticks and What They Carry
3. IDSA vs ILADS - Treatment
4. Modern Infectious Disease Principles - The Basics of Lyme and Tick borne Illness
  FREE PREVIEW
5. Evaluating Tick Exposure
6. Diagnosis & Treatment - ILADS vs IDSA Guidelines
1. Module 2: Slides
2. Co-Infection Worksheet
3. Evaluating Persisting or Relapsing Disease I - Chronic Lyme Disease and Post-treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome
4. Evaluating Persisting or Relapsing Disease I - Co-Infections
1. Module 3 - Slides
2. Chronic Disease Web
3. Evaluating Persisting or Relapsing Disease II: Common Obstacles to Recovery
1. Module 4 - Slides
2. MSIDS Questionnarie - Dr. Horowitz, MD
3. Mold Questionnaire - Dr. Jill Crista, ND
4. Initial Visit - Lyme & Chronic Illness Chart Template
5. Additional questions for patients querying Lyme Disease
6. Patient Assessment - History Taking, Physical Exam, and Developing Your Initial Clinical Approach
1. Module 5 - Slides
2. Approach to Testing
1. Module 6 - Slides
2. Introduction and principles of an integrated treatment approach
1. Module 7 Part 1 - Slides
2. Part 1: General considerations for antibiotic therapy
3. Module 7 Part 2 - Slides
4. Part 2: Prescription/antibiotic treatments
5. Combination Antibiotic Therapy Cheat Sheet
1. Module 8 - Slides
2. Part 1: Naturopathic Support for Common Complications and Side Effects of Pharmaceutical Therapies
3. Part 2: Naturopathic Support for Common Complications and Side Effects of Pharmaceutical Therapies
4. Rigors Example
1. Module 9 - Slides
2. Herbal Monographs - Commonly Used Herbs for Lyme and Co-Infections
3. Herbal Therapy Cheat Sheet
4. IV Therapy Examples
5. Part 1: Naturopathic and Integrative Treatment Options: Optimizing Antibiotics and Individualizing Treatment
6. Part 2: Naturopathic and Integrative Treatment Options: Optimizing Antibiotics and Individualizing Treatment
7. Part 3: Naturopathic and Integrative Treatment Options: Optimizing Antibiotics and Individualizing Treatment
1. Module 10 - Slides
2. Sample Front Desk Scripts
3. Sample Out of Office Autoreply
4. Module 10 - Self Care for the Provider
1. Case Studies Part 1
2. Case Studies Part 2
3. Slides for the acute and complex cases discussed at our open office hours
1. Testing
1. Climate Change and its Impact on Tick Habitat
2. Resources we talked about in the video
1. Case Studies Part 1
2. Case Studies Part 2
3. Case Studies
1. Review of Common Lyme Protocols
2. BRIEF Review of Common Lyme Protocols
1. Case Study
2. Case Study Notes
1. ILADS Germany 2024 Review Part 1
2. Study: The Use of Natural Bioactive Nutraceuticals in the Management of Tick-Borne Illnesses
3. Study: Correlation between COVID-19 severity and previous exposure of patients to Borrelia spp.
4. Study: A Longitudinal Study of a Large Clinical Cohort of Patients with Lyme Disease and Tick-Borne Co-Infections Treated with Combination Antibiotics
1. Assessment for Mold in a Lyme / TBD Patient Part 1
2. Assessment for Mold in a Lyme / TBD Patient Part 2
3. Resources for Environmental Assessment for Mold

About this course

$1,597.00
Be part of a growing team of practitioners expanding access to evidence-informed care for this growing patient population
10 core modules comprising 60+ individual lessons
Ever expanding library of additional content

Don’t Go Through This Learning Journey On Your Own

As Lyme Literate NDs (LLND), Dr. Klassen, ND and Dr. Mukai, ND are trained in the latest developments in the testing and treatment of these difficult diseases. They have a combined 13 years of experience in treating Lyme and complex chronic disease.

Dr. Mukai & Dr. Klassen’s practice focuses on combining traditional prescription based treatments with injection and IV therapies, herbal supplements, lifestyle counseling and individualized applications of various infectious disease protocols to improve outcomes for her patients. Their clinic is the site of North America’s only Naturopathic residency focused on tick-borne illness and chronic complex disease. This is a CNME accredited residency program in partnership with Bastyr University.