Join our Empowerment Circle
Join us online, free admission
3rd Tuesdays, every month
6pm–7:15pm pst
Developed and offered by the San Diego Lyme Alliance, an affiliate of the Bay Area Lyme Foundation
We welcome people & caretakers navigating Tick-borne infections, CIRS, Mold Toxicity & co-diagnoses.
We know it can feel hopeless and isolating. You are not alone! Our community is strong and here to share stories of hope, healing and resilience.
For additional 1:1 support, connect to our facilitators below.
Gather with us monthly in a compassionate community setting to be led in evidence-based curriculum, practicing tools that are proven to help move the nervous system from fight or flight to rest and repair.
Join us here.
Meet the Facilitation & Support Team
Erica Skone-Rees
FACILITATOR
Certified SSP Practitioner, Mindfulness Teacher & Nervous System Regulation Coach. Founder of Woven Path Wellness & Mind Body Sound Collective
Shannon Hopkins
FACILITATOR
Certified Shamanic Bodywork & Intuitive Development Coaching. Founder of Blessingways.
Kristin Yamaka
FACILITATOR
Certified Mindfulness Mentor and Teacher
Arielle Leleu
SUPPORT
Certified Health and Wellness Coach
Schuyler McGraw
SUPPORT
Licensed Minister, Certified Angelic Healer, Writer
Charlotte Woody
SUPPORT
Chronic Illness Warrior & Advocate
Weston Finer
SUPPORT
Writer and researcher, PhD student at UCSD
Christina P. Kantzavelos
SUPPORT
Licensed psychotherapist (LCSW), freelance writer, and chronic illness warrior and advocate. Founder of Begin Within Today
Sharon Wampler
FOUNDER
of the San Diego Lyme Alliance, Lyme Advocate, Research Scientist & Certified Kundalini Yoga Instructor
Mark Guay
FOUNDER
of the Empowerment Circle, Leadership & Men’s Coach
This free monthly series is brought to you by San Diego Lyme Alliance & Bay Area Lyme Foundation
The Empowerment Circle is intended to offer a safe space to process feelings and experiences related to Lyme Disease while receiving peer support. This group is educational and supportive in nature and will offer self-care strategies to assist you during this difficult time. It will not engage in rendering psychological or healthcare advice for any particular individual or situation.
The Empowerment Circle will not provide medical, mental health or any other type of health service. No diagnosis, treatment recommendations or advice regarding any medical or mental health condition or illness will be offered. The support group cannot be a substitute for or alternative to treatment when a medical or mental health condition is present. Empowerment Circle group members are advised to seek professional services from licensed physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists and health care professionals, if and when necessary.
No matter where you are in your healing journey—whether you’re managing your way through a flare or in remission—we’re so grateful you’re here. You are never alone.
– Your Empowerment Circle Team