Lyme Disease Evaluation & Treatment in Oregon
Compassionate, Comprehensive Care for Lyme Disease and Co-Infections
Lyme disease is one of the most misunderstood and frequently missed illnesses in modern medicine — and one of the most life-altering when left untreated or inadequately addressed. Many people spend months or years searching for answers while struggling with fatigue, chronic pain, neurological symptoms, cognitive difficulties, immune dysfunction, and declining quality of life.
At Willow Natural Health, Dr. Cori Burke provides thoughtful, evidence-informed evaluation and treatment for Lyme disease and associated tick-borne infections for patients throughout Oregon. Whether you are dealing with a recent tick bite, late disseminated Lyme disease, or persistent symptoms after prior treatment, Dr. Burke takes a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to care.
Dr. Burke specializes in complex and treatment-resistant chronic illness cases and works collaboratively with patients who continue to experience debilitating symptoms despite previous treatment.
What Is Lyme Disease?
Lyme disease is an infection caused primarily by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi, transmitted through tick bites. While some people develop the classic “bullseye” rash after exposure, many do not. Symptoms can vary widely and may affect the nervous system, immune system, joints, cardiovascular system, digestive system, and more.
For some individuals, symptoms persist long after the initial infection and may evolve into a complex, multi-system illness. Lyme disease can also occur alongside co-infections and overlapping conditions that complicate diagnosis and recovery.
Common symptoms may include:
- Fatigue and post-exertional exhaustion
- Brain fog, memory changes, or difficulty concentrating
- Joint pain or migrating muscle pain
- Headaches and neurological symptoms
- Dizziness or autonomic dysfunction
- Numbness, tingling, or nerve pain
- Sleep disturbances
- Anxiety, mood changes, or sensory sensitivity
- Digestive symptoms
- Fevers, chills, or flu-like episodes
- Worsening symptoms with stress or overexertion
Because Lyme disease can mimic many other conditions, it is frequently overlooked or misdiagnosed.
A More Comprehensive Approach to Lyme Disease Evaluation
Standard Lyme testing is notoriously unreliable — the conventional two-tier testing (ELISA + Western blot) misses a significant percentage of cases, particularly in early infection and chronic presentations. Dr. Burke uses a more comprehensive approach that goes beyond the standard CDC testing protocol.
Individualized Lyme Disease Treatment
There is no one-size-fits-all treatment for Lyme disease. Healing often requires a personalized and multi-faceted approach tailored to each patient’s symptoms, history, sensitivities, and capacity.
Treatment may include support for:
- Immune system regulation
- Nervous system stabilization
- Reducing inflammation
- Sleep and energy restoration
- Mitochondrial function and cellular support
- Gut health and microbiome balance
- Detoxification and biotransformation pathways
- Mast cell stabilization and histamine support
- Nutritional deficiencies and metabolic health
- Hormonal and endocrine balance
Depending on the individual case, treatment may incorporate:
- Herbal and botanical medicine
- Nutritional and supplement support
- Lifestyle and pacing strategies
- Dietary interventions
- Nervous system regulation techniques
- Prescription therapies when appropriate
- Supportive therapies for symptom management and resilience
Care is collaborative, thoughtfully paced, and adjusted based on your response to treatment.
Pediatric Lyme Disease Care
Children and adolescents with Lyme disease or tick-borne illness may present differently than adults. Symptoms can include fatigue, headaches, abdominal pain, sensory sensitivities, sleep disturbances, anxiety, mood changes, behavioral changes, joint pain, dizziness, and difficulty with school participation.
Dr. Burke provides evaluation and treatment for both adults and children ages 2 and older, with experience supporting families navigating complex intersecting conditions including PANS/PANDAS, MCAS, CIRS, and autism,
Care is tailored to the child’s health needs and family goals, with an emphasis on compassionate, trauma-informed support.
You Deserve to Be Heard
If you are struggling with persistent symptoms and looking for a more comprehensive, whole-person approach to Lyme disease care, you do not have to navigate it alone.