Episode 356: Vagus Clinic - an interview with Stephanie Canestraro

1 year ago

In this podcast, we explore Dr. Stephanie Canestraro's personal journey with Lyme disease, her diagnosis and treatment experiences, and her advice for others dealing with the condition or looking to protect their families from tick-borne illnesses.

Introduction to Dr. Stephanie Canestraro

Profession: Institute for Functional Medicine practitioner at Vagus Clinic, Chiropractor, Functional Medicine University practitioner
Location: Toronto, Canada, with occasional stays in the Dominican Republic and the United States

Life Before Lyme Disease

Healthy and resilient
Saw over 20 patients a day as a chiropractor

First Experience with Lyme Disease

First symptoms at age 27 in 2009
Neurological symptoms, muscle fasciculations, joint pain, night terror, and more
Misdiagnosed with celiac disease, benign fasciculation syndrome, and a tentative diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS)

Lyme Disease Diagnosis

Diagnosed at age 39 after seeing over 20 doctors
Diagnosis made through a blood test and clinical evaluation
The doctor that owns CellCore helped with the diagnosis

Treatment for Lyme Disease

Ongoing treatment since November 2021
Utilizes various treatments such as frequency therapy, neural therapy, ozone therapy, herbs, homeopathics, antibiotics, immune and nervous system regulation, and more
Currently around 70-90% back to her old self

Life After Lyme Disease

Now working as a medical professional treating many chronic Lyme patients
Resuming social life
Travels with various supplements and tinctures to manage symptoms

Advice for Those Battling Lyme Disease

Try alternative treatments and therapies not covered by mainstream medicine
Focus on clearing lymph and maintaining a healthy gut
Eliminate toxic relationships and trust that there are answers

Tips for Protecting Families from Tick Diseases

Educate on stealth pathogens, toxicities, and the importance of gut health
Be aware that Lyme can be transmitted through various means, not just ticks
Keep treatments and preventative measures on hand

Dr. Stephanie Canestraro's Education and Professional Experience

Degree in Health Science with a major in Biochemistry
Completed courses by Dr. Kharrazian and read numerous books on Lyme disease and functional medicine

Join us in this enlightening podcast episode as we dive deep into Dr. Stephanie Canestraro's journey with Lyme disease, her path to recovery, and her valuable insights for those dealing with the condition or looking to protect their loved ones from tick-borne illnesses.