Care and Consulting for Lyme Disease, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia and Other Tick Borne Diseases.

Twenty five years ago, Dr. Marra began a journey uncovering her interest in the mind/body connection and how that relates to disease. She graduated from college with honors in Psychology and went on to receive her Masters of Science degree in Psychology at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA where she was recognized by several state and national awards for her academic and research achievements.

She went on to work for the National Institute of Mental Health as a Research Psychologist where she developed basic science skills. But her passion for medicine was not met until she enrolled at Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington and worked closely with Alan R. Gaby, MD mastering clinical nutritional medicine. While attending Bastyr University, she opened the first Natural Health Research Clinic with Dr. Carlo Calabrese and Dr. Leanna Standish and worked as the United States liason for the German phytoceutical company, Madaus Merdock Schwabe. She oversaw clinical trials on a product, Echinaguard, and was responsible for overseeing trials in Oregon and Washington.

In 1999, she moved to Connecticut and opened a private practice that largely centered on environmental medicine, allergies, Lyme Disease and coinfections. It was there where she trained with world leading experts including: pediatric Lyme Disease specialist, Charles Ray Jones, MD in New Haven, CT, and adult Lyme Disease specialist, Richard Horowitz, MD in Hyde Park, NY. Her training in Lyme Disease treatment and diagnosis is formidable. Dr. Marra maintains a professional interest in integrated medicine and attends meetings that foster knowledge in this area. She is a member of several professional organizations. She currently lives in Seattle Washington with her yellow lab, Saxon and labradoodle puppy, Mielle.. She is happy living in the pacific northwest and hopes to help bring greater awareness to the public regarding Lyme Disease and coinfections.

In June, 2009, Dr. Marra finished a chapter in the book "Insights Into Lyme Disease", edited by Connie Strasheim, BioMedical Publishing Group, 2009. You can order this on amazon.com or www.lymebook.com.

In January, 2010, Dr. Marra will begin writing her own book on Zoonotic Diseases and Naturopathic Medicine.