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Western NC Lyme Support Group

Hosted by Michelle McKinzie, LCSW, CIMHP

Whether you're from Western North Carolina or not, please join us each month to hear from our special guest speakers and connect with fellow Lyme warriors! We'd love to have you. If you can't join us live, replays are available.

Upcoming Meeting

October 2nd, 2026 @ 3:30 PM ET

Christina Cadden, NP

META Medical in Asheville, NC

Topic: TBD

Coming Soon

November 6th, 2026 @ 3:30 PM ET: Dr. Joseph Burrascano, MD (consultant for IGeneX)
Topic: TBD

December 4th, 2026 @ 3:30 PM ET: Michelle McKinzie
Topic: Virtual Holiday Party!

Replay Library

September 2026

Sami Kirshbaum, LMSW, Brainspotting Consultant

The Lyme Resilience Collective

Hear Sami's story of her journey to diagnosis, the ways she is helping the Lyme community through the Lyme Resilience Collective, and the power of Brainspotting to heal stuck emotions.

August 2026

Kym Neumann, Apitherapist and Bee Venom Therapy Mentor

The Wellness Sleuth, Aiken, SC

Learn about the benefits of bee venom therapy for a variety of different health concerns, including Lyme Disease.

July 2026

Dr. Penni Vachon, APRN

Low Country Wellness Center, Charleston, SC

A casual conversation with Dr. Penni about her journey to recovery from Lyme, mold, and many co-infections, and how she helps patients at the Low Country Wellness Center in Charleston, SC.

June 2026

Dr. Lauren Brindisi, DC

Carolina Functional Neurology, Charlotte, NC

Topic: How Functional Neurology Fits Into a Lyme Treatment Plan

May 2026

Scott Forsgren, FDN-P

Better Health Guy

Topic: 16 Step Model to Healing

March 2026

Dr. Charlie Roach, D.Ac., L.Ac., FMP, CSMA

Root and Branch Acupuncture and Integrative Health, W. Jefferson, NC

Topic: Blending acupuncture, auricular medicine, comprehensive lab testing, lifestyle medicine, and individualized nutrition to help patients restore balance, reduce pain, and build resilience.

January 2026

Wendy Jean Schell, FGP

Clicks for a Cause

Topic: The role of functional genomics in Lyme and mold treatment