Lyme Alliance of the Berkshires (L.A.B.)
Lyme and associated tick-borne disease awareness group serving Berkshire County and the surrounding area that provides a space for open discussion in a non-judgemental and educational environment.
Lyme Disease Awareness Meetings:
Thursday, May 26th, 2016
6 to 8:30 PM
Lyme Disease Q & A
Open discussion about tick-borne illness.
Bring a list of questions.
Berkshire Athenaeum
Auditorium
1 Wendell Avenue
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Thursday, June 16th, 2016
6 to 8:30 PM
Guest Speaker: Mary Sullivan, Dare to Self-Care
Mary will be discussing how aligned self-care of the body, mind and spirit can help in recovering from tick-borne illness.
Mary has a background in Aryurveda, herbalism and energy healing and is herself a survivor of Lyme disease.
Berkshire Athenaeum
Auditorium
1 Wendell Avenue
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Thursday, July 28th, 2016
6 to 8:30 PM
Prevention is the Best Medicine!
A presentation on Lyme disease prevention including basic tips that can help you responsibly enjoy the outdoors without fear of ticks.
The presentation will be followed by open discussion. The topic of discussion does not have to only be about prevention. Any tick-borne disease related questions are welcomed and encouraged.
Berkshire Athenaeum
Auditorium
1 Wendell Avenue
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Tuesday, August 9th, 2016
6 to 8:30 PM
Guest Speaker: Robert Giguere, IGeneX Labs
Lab Testing the Science of Lyme Disease
His fourth time visiting the Lyme Alliance of the Berkshires, Robert will be discussing how the lab testing for Lyme disease works as well as condensing down the complicated science of Lyme into an understandable form. Bringing a list of questions is encouraged.
Berkshire Athenaeum
Auditorium
1 Wendell Avenue
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Thursday, September 29th, 2016
6 to 8:30 PM
Guest Speaker, Kelly Clady, LAc, Dipl. O.M.
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine in the Treatment of Lyme Disease
Kelly Clady will be discussing how acupuncture and Chinese medicine can be used in the treatment of Lyme disease. She has worked in the Berkshires for the past decade. Kelly completed her 5 yr. Master of Science degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco and graduated in 2004. She then moved immediately with her husband to Suzhou and Shanghai, China where she resided and worked at several hospitals as well as in private practice for nearly 3 yrs. Though she enjoys treating a little of everything, Kelly's specialties include Internal Medicine, fertility & gynecology, dermatology, neurological disorders, autoimmune diseases, weight loss, Chinese herbal medicine, and Therapeutic Qigong. She currently maintains two practices, one at Boundless in West Stockbridge and the other in Manhattan.
Berkshire Athenaeum
Auditorium
1 Wendell Avenue
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Saturday, October 8th, 2016
1:30 to 4:30 PM
Guest Speaker: Dr. Arthur Gertler, M.D.
Lyme Disease Treatment Options
Dr. Arthur Gertler will discuss Lyme disease treatment options. Dr. Gertler is a board certified gastroenterologist and internist who utilizes natural, holistic methods of treating illness, including Lyme disease. This presentation will discuss a variety of safe and gentle protocols to treat Lyme, as well as the full spectrum of chronic diseases and pain.
Dr. Gertler has practiced holistic medicine at the D’Arcy Wellness Clinic in Natick, MA for many years after a 30 year career in traditional gastroenterology and internal medicine.
Berkshire Athenaeum
Auditorium
1 Wendell Avenue
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Lyme Disease
Awareness Meetings,
South County:
The Lyme Alliance of the Berkshires will be
holding pop-up meetings in select locations in 2016.
Thursday, July 21st, 2016
5 to 6:30 PM
Lyme Disease Q & A
Open discussion about tick-borne illness.
Bring a list of questions.
Mason Library
231 Main Street
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Thursday, September 15th, 2016
5:30 to 7:30 PM
Lee Library Association
100 Main Street
Lee, MA 01238
Under Our Skin,
Lyme Documentary Screenings:
Saturday, June 11th, 2016
1:30 to 4:30 PM
Under Our Skin: Director's Cut
Pittsfield Family YMCA
Auditorium
292 North Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Friday, July 8th, 2016
1:30 to 3:00 PM
Under Our Skin 2: Emergence
Sugar Hill Senior Living Community
45 Main Street
Dalton, MA 01226
Thursday, August 25th, 2016
5:30 to 7:30
Under Our Skin: Director's Cut
Lee Library Association
100 Main Street
Lee, MA 01238
