Dr. Carolyn Mukai, ND has a special interest in complex chronic disease, including Lyme disease and associated illnesses. Her main area of focus is investigating the underlying causes or contributors to chronic illnesses such as Lyme disease including infections, environmental exposures, and immune dysfunction.

Dr. Mukai has a deep fascination with the human body and how to optimize its function through targeted herbs, nutrients, diet, and lifestyle choices, specifically in the setting of chronic illness and infection. She considers herself to be a health detective, putting together the clues from a thorough health history to target the roots of chronic illnesses.

Dr. Mukai believes that the best health care is individualized, transparent, and sustainable for the patient. She views her role in health care as an advocate, facilitator and educator so that ultimately the patient becomes well equipped to dictate their own health decisions and outcomes.

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