Chronic Infections & Post-Viral Recovery in Seattle
Some infections do not fully resolve, or they leave the immune system altered long after the initial illness has passed. If you are dealing with lingering symptoms from Lyme disease, Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), long COVID, or other chronic or post-viral infections, recovery can feel confusing and frustrating.
Many patients are told their labs look normal, yet they continue to experience fatigue, brain fog, pain, mood changes, or recurring immune crashes. When this happens, it often means the body is still under strain even if the original infection is no longer active.
At Full Circle Natural Medicine in Seattle, we take a whole-body approach to chronic infections and post-viral recovery. We start by listening carefully, then build a personalized plan designed to help your system stabilize, regulate, and rebuild over time.
Our Approach to Chronic and Post-Viral Illness
Rather than focusing only on the pathogen, we look at how the body as a whole is coping. Chronic infections and post-viral states can place ongoing stress on multiple systems, including:
-
Immune system activation and dysregulation
-
Chronic inflammation
-
Nervous system overload
-
Hormonal and metabolic disruption
-
Gut and detoxification strain
Because these patterns affect the entire body, healing usually requires more than a single treatment. Recovery is most sustainable when care is coordinated, paced, and gentle enough to support long-term resilience rather than short bursts of improvement followed by setbacks.
Signs You May Need Additional Support After an Infection
If you are experiencing any of the following weeks or months after an illness, your body may need more support:
-
Persistent fatigue or exhaustion that does not improve with rest
-
Brain fog, memory issues, or difficulty concentrating
-
Muscle or joint pain, headaches, or unexplained body aches
-
Digestive symptoms such as nausea, bloating, or irregular bowel habits
-
Frequent sinus, respiratory, or lymphatic congestion
-
Sleep disruption, mood changes, temperature sensitivity, or chemical sensitivities
-
A cycle of feeling better briefly, followed by symptom crashes
These patterns are common in chronic infections and post-viral
conditions and often indicate that the nervous system and
immune system are still under stress.
​
What Our Care Focuses On
Your treatment plan is designed to be personalized, steady, and manageable. We are intentional about pacing so that your body can rebuild without becoming overwhelmed.
Care may include support for immune regulation, nervous system balance, inflammation control, gut health, metabolic stability, and recovery capacity. The goal is not quick fixes, but a gradual return to a more stable baseline.
​
What Patients Often Notice Over Time
Patients working through chronic infection or post-viral recovery often report:
-
More consistent energy with fewer crashes
-
Clearer thinking and improved focus
-
Reduced pain and inflammation
-
Better sleep, digestion, and mood stability
-
Less reactivity to stress and environmental triggers
-
A gradual return to a stronger baseline level of health
Healing from chronic or post-viral illness is rarely immediate, but with a thoughtful, integrative plan, meaningful improvement is possible.
If you are still feeling unwell long after an infection, or if your symptoms continue to cycle without resolution, you do not have to accept that as normal. We are here to help you move toward steadier, more sustainable recovery.
Dr. Claire Zimmerman, Dr. Joy Larkin, and Dr. Jena Peterson are now accepting chronic infection patients
