Global Lyme disease patient advocate Kristen Ellingson shares her personal journey and valuable insights on building a supportive lifestyle and living with Lyme disease with strength, awareness and hope.
(Recorded: Thursday 9th July 2026)
Kristen Ellingson
Kristen Ellingson is a Minnesota-based Lyme disease advocate, writer, and speaker. She serves as a Global Lyme Alliance ambassador and chairperson of a local nonprofit board.
Living with disability and no longer able to work, she has turned her pain into purpose through advocacy, writing, speaking, and service – using her voice to push for awareness, change, and hope.
Kristen generously offers her time to give advice and support to Lyme patients. To contact Kristen please email Lymevoicenow@gmail.com.
Alternatively you can register for Global Lyme Alliance’s Peer-to-Peer Mentor Programme, offering free emotional support and information for those affected by tick-borne illness.