Long COVID and Chronic Illness Navigation

Sessions are fully remote so you don’t need to risk travel, push through fatigue or sit in a crowded waiting room. You can get care navigation support from safely from home, on your terms. 

You don’t need permission to get help. I offer direct access to care navigation support and strategy without the months-long delays and scheduling hassles.

I’ve helped lead and grow one of the country’s most trusted Long COVID programs, and I bring that same experience to my work with you. You’ll have access to expert guidance that’s informed, compassionate and always tailored to your needs. 

I understand and am current on emerging treatments for long covid and chronic illness, clinical trials and expert consensus. I’ll help you understand what’s promising, what’s hype and what might actually help you. I can connect you will research and guide you through the process.

There’s no rigid protocol here. Whether you're housebound, working full-time or somewhere in between, we’ll work together to create a plan that honors your capacity.

I bring deep experience with the kinds of multisystem conditions that often show up together, like dysautonomia, post-exertional symptoms and autoimmune flares. We’ll work to understand what’s happening in your body and how to best manage your symptoms. 

I take time to understand your background, your circumstances and what matters to you. My work is guided by respect, clear communication and a commitment to making care feel accessible and personalized. 

I believe in clear, upfront pricing and respectful, collaborative care. You’ll never be pressured into extra sessions, and I don’t promote or sell treatment products of any kind. My goal is to offer meaningful support that fits your needs and respects your time, energy and budget. If you are experiencing financial hardship, I reserve a limited number of sliding scale sessions.

Long COVID (also called Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID or PASC) refers to symptoms that persist or appear after a COVID-19 infection. These symptoms can affect people of all ages, including those who had mild or asymptomatic COVID infections.

Long COVID is a multi-system condition, meaning it can impact the brain, heart, lungs, digestive system, nervous system muscles and more. For some, their symptoms are constant. For others, symptoms come and go or flare in severity after activity, stress or exposure to other illnesses. 

Long COVID can affect people of any age or health background. Most cases occur in adults, however, babies, children and teens also develop Long COVID. While estimates vary, research suggests that between 10% and 20% of individuals who contract COVID-19 may go on to experience lingering or new symptoms post-infection. The risk is lower in those who are vaccinated, but Long COVID continues to occur after breakthrough cases and with repeat infections. Some people are more likely to develop Long COVID than others. While these are not causes of Long COVID, the following factors may increase one’s vulnerability:

• People assigned female at birth, due to genetic and hormonal differences that impact immune function
• Adults between the ages of 30 and 60
• People with underlying autoimmune or allergic conditions
• Those who had more than five illness symptoms in the first week of their COVID infection
• People who had difficulty recovering from other viral illnesses in the past
• People who were not able to fully rest or pace during early recovery from their COVID infection

Researchers believe that Long COVID symptoms are driven by several overlapping factors that may show up differently in each person depending on things like genetics, hormonal influences and immune function. These factors are still being studied but may help explain why symptoms vary so widely and affect different combinations of body systems.

• Ongoing immune system activation or dysfunction
• Viral persistence (fragments of virus lingering in tissues)
• Blood vessel damage and microclots
• Autonomic nervous system disruption (dysautonomia)
• Gut microbiome imbalance (gut dysbiosis)
• Hormonal changes and neuroinflammation

People with Long COVID can experience a wide range of symptoms that vary in type and severity. Some symptoms come and go, while others may persist for months. They can affect multiple systems in the body and often interfere with daily life.

• Fatigue (often severe or relapsing)
• Post-exertional malaise (symptoms worsening after activity)
• “Brain fog” and cognitive difficulties
• Shortness of breath
• Chest pain or tightness
• Heart palpitations
• Dizziness or lightheadedness (especially when standing)
• Headaches
• Muscle aches or joint pain
• Sleep disturbances (insomnia, unrefreshing sleep)
• Anxiety and/or depression
• Loss or change in smell or taste
• Digestive issues (nausea, bloating, diarrhea, food sensitivities)
• Tingling, numbness or burning sensations
• Temperature dysregulation or cold intolerance
• Menstrual changes or hormonal symptoms
• Visual disturbances or sensitivity to light
• Tinnitus or ear pressure

SARS-CoV-2 is a new virus that behaves differently from those that came before it. Researchers are still working to understand how it affects the body and how to treat the long-term damage it can cause. Long COVID is a complex immune-mediated condition that is not fully understood. It can affect nearly every body system and doesn’t fit neatly into one medical specialty.

People with post-infection chronic illnesses are often passed from one provider to another, told their test results are normal, or left to manage dozens of symptoms on their own. Even after receiving a diagnosis, many are given little direction on what to do next. Most providers have not been trained to recognize Long COVID and may not be familiar with the latest research.

At the same time, funding for many critical Long COVID initiatives has dried up, making it even harder to access high-quality care and accurate information.