Change Your Vibe 🌟 Change Your Vibe Emotional Recovery and Nervous System Support During Treatment Recovering from tick-borne disease, mold exposure, or long COVID can be physically exhausting — but the emotional toll is just as real. Fear, guilt, anxiety, and depression are common, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or hopeless. That’s why elevating your emotional state daily is a vital part of the healing journey. You have the power to change your internal environment, eve…

Fibromyalgia (FM) Understanding the Underlying Causes of Widespread Pain and Fatigue Fibromyalgia (FM) is a modern diagnostic term used to describe a constellation of symptoms—most notably, widespread muscular pain and heightened sensitivity at specific tender points throughout the body. While pain may begin in a localized area such as the neck or shoulders, over time it typically spreads and becomes more generalized. 🧠 Common Symptoms FM pain is often described as: Bur…

Topical Pain Relief Options Topical pain relievers can be a helpful part of managing discomfort caused by inflammation, especially when systemic treatments aren’t tolerated or additional support is needed. Dr. Marra often recommends the following trusted products for localized relief: 🌼 Arnica Montana 6X (Homeopathic) A natural remedy known for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. Often used to relieve: Bruising Muscle soreness Joint pain 💨…

Low Core Body Temp Low Core Body Temperature (less than 97.0 degrees F) #image_title Many patients who suffer from chronic Lyme Disease and coinfections or chronic complex illness, also suffer from a low core body temperature (less than 97.0 degrees F). Sometimes this cold body temperature is due to hypothyroidism, which is relatively easy to diagnose with blood tests and a thermometer, an easily treated with some combination of T3 and T4 sustained release capsules. However, someti…

The Yeast Infection A yeast infection (Candidiasis) is a fungal infection often caused by Candida albicans.  Various reasons that fungal infections occur include: excess sugar and carbohydrates in the diet, alcoholism, mold exposure, allergic constitution, improper replenishing of intestinal flora with probiotics (i.e.,Lactobacillus, Saccromyces) long term use of antibiotics, corticosteroid use, and autoimmune illness.  Symptoms associated with a yeast infection are: gas, bloating, cram…

Revolutionize Your Healing with Firefly Red Light Laser Technology  We’re thrilled to announce a cutting-edge addition to our wellness services: the Firefly red light laser. Developed by Dr. Maurice Bales of Bales Photonics, this advanced technology is now available exclusively at the office of Dr. Susan L. Marra, making us the only provider on the Kitsap Peninsula to offer this medical-grade red light laser therapy. We’re proud to be the only provider in the region offering this powerful…

Ticks in Washington State: What You Need to Know and How to Protect Yourself Ticks are a growing concern in Washington state, as they can be found in various regions across the state, especially in areas where deer reside. These tiny pests can carry dangerous diseases, such as Lyme disease, and pose a significant risk to humans, adolescents, and pets. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or simply enjoy spending time in your backyard, it’s important to know where ticks are most commonly fou…

Why Authentic Clinical Excellence in Medical Matters for Lyme Disease and Mycotoxin Illness Treatment When it comes to managing complex chronic conditions like Lyme disease or mycotoxin illness, it’s crucial to seek out clinicians who demonstrate authentic excellence in their field. Unfortunately, many individuals end up with inadequate care because anyone can claim to treat Lyme disease without necessarily having the knowledge or expertise to do so effectively. As a doctor who h…

Most patients with chronic illness who have been repeatedly misdiagnosed, and virtually unheard, wind up with some form of PTSD and adrenal exhaustion. The fight to be heard, find a competent practitioner, receive proper and attentive care, is no small feat in this fast paced world, and is much more difficult for the severely ill. Sadly, this component of Lyme Disease is not very well recognized. This is really similar to the PTSD a soldier experiences once he/she is home from a war. The e…

In the 18+ years that Dr. Marra has been practicing tick-borne disease illness, there has been great controversy over the use of antibiotics in the treatment of these stealth and persistent infections. She doesn’t think the answer to this controversy is any easier today than it was 20 or 40 years ago. However, over the years, she has seen a trend in the degree of illness that presents in the practice. Patients are MUCH sicker now than they were 20 years ago when she was practicing in Connectic…