ME/CFS Testimonials
ME/CFS is such a specialized, complex, and mis-understood label.
I wanted you to hear the details from folks I work with who have been there.
“Mike has an unparalleled ability to synthesize the vast array of knowledge necessary to understand, address, and treat the terrifyingly complex nexus of disease we call ME/CFS. In his practice he looks at pathway maps across genes and indexes with extensive testing in many different areas (gut microbiome, viral reactivations, bacterial and fungal infections, heavy metals, mineral depletion, etc) and zeroes in on the root causes of disease for each particular individual - this is a very, very detailed process that takes sustained effort and dedication to undertake, and he is relentless in his pursuit. His ability to recognize patterns and endlessly push to synthesize information to create a more accurate and specific picture of your specific combination of factors that led you to this state of chronic illness is not like anyone else I have encountered in this space. As your work with him goes on, you can feel him putting the pieces of the puzzle together over time, it's impressive and exciting to witness, knowing that he is unraveling what has been a mystery. I am no novice in this area of research as a five year sufferer on the severe end of the illness spectrum. I have delved as deep as it's possible to as a patient researcher (without graduate level education in this field prior to becoming ill) into the whole history of biomedical research and theoretical bases for this illness - studying the work of Ron Davis, Robert Phair, Ken Lassessen, Amy Proal, Robert Naviaux, Dan Peterson, Remission Biome, and all of the greatest minds in this field. I have never encountered another individual who is capable of taking all of the insights in the field, finding previously undiscovered insights of his own, and using them to create actionable steps to start correcting the many different things wrong metabolically and immunologically to actually get you better as effectively as Mike is able to do. As many of us know all too well, once you've reached a certain duration and level of compromise in this illness and it becomes a kind of metabolic steady-state, it's very difficult to start reversing. You need to know each specific detail and build back from the ground up - Mike is the only person I have come across who's been able to begin doing this for me. It's apparent that he himself has been through the wringer himself with ME/CFS, and his level of care and understanding for what this is like to endure is present all along the way when you work with him. It's evident that he is gifted synthesizing information and putting patterns together, and given what he went through himself - has found a way to deploy his gifts for others benefit. Recovering from this illness is close to impossible without the skills he brings to the table once you reach a certain point - and i am beginning to see step changes in my functioning after mike has recognized and provided guidance on what to address. He tells me it won’t be easy given my state, but he sees a way out. I cannot state strongly enough that Mike is the highest caliber of individual in this field, I truly believe he is peerless in this area of practice and there is no one else I would recommend other than him for those suffering with this horrible understudied area of chronic illness. He is the best there is, and I do not say that lightly - I've searched everywhere I could find. He's also just a really solid human, a pleasure to work with, and you will feel immediately how committed he is to getting you better. Since having him on my side I have hope again to eventually return to health for the first time since this nightmare began. I give anyone dealing with ME/CFS the highest possible recommendation in working with Mike, he's the best there is in this field in terms of getting to root causes. In my opinion it's not even close. I hope that as many people as possible are able to make use of what Mike has to offer."
Brennan, MA | ME/CFS sufferer for five years
“I'm a 37-year-old woman who has struggled with mild ME/CFS since I was a teenager. I've also had Long Covid for the last three years, which exacerbated things significantly and brought on new symptoms. At the time of my first appointment with Mike, I was averaging 2,000 steps per day, and suffering from debilitating dysautonomia, TBI-like brain fog, and impaired digestion. I sent Mike my genetic data from Ancestry and 23andme, some old blood work, and my health history. He put me on a highly personalized diet/supplement regimen and also ordered a stool test. Within the first month, I was walking 12,000 steps a day, and started to see measurable improvements in energy, autonomic function, brain fog, and digestion. During my second appointment, Mike made additions to my protocol, including a "gut bomb" sequence intended to root out some of the bacterial overgrowth. It's now been almost three months since my first appointment and my overall baseline has remained at a much higher level. I've also seen encouraging changes in my sleep, which was extremely disrupted (night terrors, waking every hour, etc). There's nuance involved in Mike's approach, and there have been some inevitable setbacks--but the general trend has been undeniably positive and steady. I've appreciated Mike's willingness to answer questions, try new approaches when something isn't working, and explain the mechanisms behind his suggestions in detail. I’ve never experienced such a thoughtful, actionable approach to chronic illness recovery…(the following were updates along the way) …..DEFINITELY on to something with the blood sugar/sleep connection...I haven't even started SAMe yet, but I'm noticing that a small, balanced snack before bed tends to help with the waking-up-sweating-and-screaming at 3 am. :) ……..I'm feeling REALLY positive, noticeable effects from the gut-bombing, and will probably re-test biome next month before scheduling w you! ……..Was just about to write you and say i finally got gotu kola + bacopa--GAME CHANGERS as you predicted. My brain doesn't feel like it's on fire!! and waiting for genistein to arrive tomorrow......... Adding genistein has been huge, as you predicted!. Letting you know that for the past four days I've had steady HR in the 60s, and steady BP readings for the first time in almost two years. (HR has generally been from 80-120 since 2021!) Yesterday I was even able to exercise very moderately for 20 minutes--I could "get my heart rate up" bc it wasn't already up, I didn't feel starved for oxygen, and I was even able to read and write a bit afterwards without feeling concussed.”