Dr. Marra is considered a leading authority on the successful treatment of tick-borne illness drawing on more than a 35 year career in medicine and basic science research.
Dr. Marra is a Naturopathic physician who specializes in the successful treatment of tick-borne illness and has been an ILADS member since 2001. She has a unique perspective on Lyme disease and associated illnesses drawing on her more than 30 year experience in healthcare, both in basic science and clinical application. Dr. Marra incorporates information from a variety of different disciplines including: evolutionary biology, microbiology, immunology, psychobiology, infectious disease, neuroendocrinology, traditional medicine, alternative medicine, nutrition, herbal medicine, intuitive science, logic, reason, and spirituality to help her patients gain optimal health. She has an unusual balance of talent in both art and science that contributes to a more integrated and holistic treatment for her patients. The incorporation of left and right brain strengths in her practice allows for a rich healing experience for her patients.