We have been getting a lot of questions about urgent visits for an acute tick bite. We see the need and we are stepping in. Urgent care is not always set up for tick-borne illness. Green Medicine of Wisconsin is, with Lyme-literate, ILADS-aligned providers who do this every day. Jamie Lorrigan, DNP, APNP sees acute tick bite visits by video. For Wisconsin residents thirteen and older. Learn more about the Acute Tick Bite Telemedicine Visit

Caring for people with Lyme and other tick-borne illness is a large part of our practice. Evey Andersen, NP and Jamie Lorrigan, DNP are both Lyme-literate providers and ILADS members, and we draw on a range of approaches, individualized to each person. Newer diagnostic tools allow for more thorough assessment, and because Lyme can look like many other conditions, careful evaluation matters. If you think you have been bitten by a deer tick, or have had contact with a pet that carries Lyme, we encourage you to seek care.

Symptoms of mold toxicity are caused by a dysregulated immune system and overproduction of pro-inflammatory cytokines, which are proteins produced by the immune system. Often patients with tick borne disease have concurrent mold toxicity. When the bacteria (Lyme disease) or mycotoxins (CIRS) remain in the body, the person remains inflamed, creating a dysregulated immune system and causing many life-changing symptoms. It is vital that both of these conditions are screened for and treated properly.

Intravenous nutrient therapy delivers vitamins, minerals, and fluids directly into the bloodstream. Green Medicine offers a range of IV formulations, and each is provided under the guidance of our providers as part of a personalized plan rather than off a menu. Because nutrients given by IV bypass digestion, absorption is more direct than with oral supplements. In your visit we review your history and goals and talk through whether an IV formulation is a sensible part of your plan and, if so, which one.

Peptides are short chains of amino acids that the body uses in many of its normal signaling processes. At Green Medicine of Wisconsin, peptide therapy is offered as one option within a personalized plan, prescribed and monitored under the guidance of a practitioner. Whether peptide therapy fits your situation is a conversation to have at your first visit.

PANS is Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome. PANDAS is Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcus (“strep”). These conditions are also known as Basal Ganglia Encephalitis, a form of Autoimmune Encephalitis. The biggest indicator that a child is suffering from PANS/PANDAS or BGE and not other vasculitic, psychological or neurological issues (such as Tourette’s or OCD) is its sudden onset and trigger: the severe behavioral, emotional and somatic symptoms in a child that seem to appear almost overnight. PANS, PANDAS and BGE are not simple conditions to treat, but with the right medical guidance and a consistent approach to treatment, you and your patient can be empowered to find the root cause of the illness, work through it, and get back to a happy, healthy life.

PRF microneedling, is a cosmetic procedure that combines the use of microneedling with Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) therapy. Green Medicine utilizes the SkinPen device. PRF is derived from the patient's own blood and contains growth factors that can help with tissue regeneration and healing. Possible benefits include improved skin texture, reduction in the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots, promotion of collagen and elastin production leading to improved skin texture. The best part is this is completely natural with no added components, with minimal downtime!

Ozone is an energized form of oxygen that has been used in various medical settings for many years. In the approach we offer, a small amount of your own blood is drawn, mixed with a measured amount of ozone, and returned to you. We also offer ultraviolet blood irradiation, or UBI, in which blood is briefly exposed to calibrated ultraviolet light using specialized IV tubing. Both are offered only under the guidance of our providers and only as one part of a personalized plan. During your visit we explain how each is done, what to expect, and whether either fits your situation.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a specialized type of medical massage that stimulates the lymphatic flow and helps transport the lymph from swollen to non swollen areas. The lymphatic system is crucial for fluid regulation and balance, waste transportation and immunity. In contrast to more traditional massage styles, MLD utilizes a much lighter touch and makes use of skin stretching techniques in a specific pattern. This allows stimulation of the lymphatic vessels to move the fluid where it should be going. In addition, no oil or lotion is used.

The purpose of antiaging medicine is to ensure individuals function optimally at all ages. Preserving brain function, eyesight and mobility are most important. To maintain high levels of functioning you must look at diet, exercise, sources of inflammation and hormones. Hormone balancing is very important for those who have hormone deficiencies or excesses. Studies show that much can be done to maintain a very high quality of life even in later years. It is much easier to prevent problems than it is to overcome difficulties once they have started.

Hormone balance is highly individual, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach. At Green Medicine of Wisconsin, hormone therapy is prescribed only after appropriate testing and only under the guidance of our providers, with each prescription tailored to the individual. In your visit we review your testing, your symptoms, and your goals, and we build a plan specific to you.

The EVOX uses the voice (VOX is Latin for voice) to create visual maps of a client’s perceptions about specific topics like health, relationships, work, or athletic performance—really any aspect of life. The EVOX system works directly with a client’s personal perceptions. Perception is the way we feel and think about different events, people, or other aspects of our lives.

In many cases, we are not even consciously aware of everything that we perceive, or how those perceptions affect us. Because we perceive more than we are consciously aware of, perception is more often “felt” rather than “thought about”. EVOX operates within our sub-conscious rather than conscious level. EVOX offers a way for people to balance their energies and live beyond the limitations their imbalanced perceptions have kept them in.

So you feel good – really? We maintain most individuals don’t realize how bad they really feel. When a proper lifestyle, diet and supplement program is taken seriously you will likely find you didn’t really feel as well as you thought. Inflammation is our worst enemy and is largely overlooked by traditional medicine. It must be addressed for optimal health to be obtained. Green Medicine maintains a wide range of hand-picked, high-quality supplements available in the office. If our diets and food choices were perfect we really wouldn’t need many supplements but most of us realize that they aren’t. Even simple supplement programs can make huge improvements in your lifestyle.

Proper nutrition is a foundational aspect of health and wellness. Nutritional counseling services are available as an adjunct for treating existing conditions, or stand alone to optimize current health. This tool is useful for detecting food intolerances, identifying triggers to unhealthy eating, assessing comprehensive vitamin and mineral intake, and empowering healthy eating habits. Online access is granted for each individual to complete a 7 day dietary recall. This information is used to guide personalized nutritional recommendations based upon the results, and make targeted recommendations to meet the individual’s wellness goals.

Integrative medicine is the field of bringing multiple disciplines into play to solve and prevent health issues. Traditional western medicine relies heavily on pharmacology. 80% of all pharmaceuticals produced in the world are used in the United States. The purpose of integrative and holistic medicine is to use medicines only when they are required but also to look at other ways to maintain optimal health. It does require individuals to take responsibility for their own health.