12/24/2025
Dear TLC Family,
As we close the clinic doors on this beautiful season, my heart feels so full.
Today was one of those days that reminds us exactly why we do this work.
We welcomed an incredible family of five into our care — true warriors. A former professional hockey great, now taking on a very different kind of championship: reclaiming health, nervous system regulation, and joy — with his wife and three children bravely climbing each mountain right alongside him. Their story is one of grit, love, teamwork, and hope. Watching a family choose healing together is one of the greatest honors of this work.
Between consults, warriors stopped in for IV infusions and skin treatments — choosing to calm their nervous systems, nourish their bodies, and step into the holidays feeling supported and cared for. One warrior reminded us of wonder by bringing Martin the manatee into our day. Another helped us dream forward, sharing ideas and land possibilities for a future TLC healing retreat center.
One warrior came in today almost at the end of their rope — feeling like the journey of head injury, mold, Lyme, and co-infections had gone on too long, felt too heavy, too hard. And yet… they chose to try one more time today. That courage humbles me every single time.
My healing team — oh, my healing team — once again reminded me why I love what we’ve built together. We meant to share a proper meal but instead found ourselves laughing over Five Guys patties in Rhonda’s office between healing stories and patient care. Somehow, that felt exactly right.
I was weaving mold expert testimony in between patients, finally finishing it about 20 minutes ago — and now, knowing we have the rest of the week to delight in friends, family, rest, and presence feels like such a gift.
My final in-person warrior today has followed me from clinic to clinic over the years. She showed up with the most beautiful sparkling green roses because, as she said, “You love sparkle.” And she’s right — because sparkle is hope, and hope is everything.
Whether you come to us in person or join us virtually, please know this:
You are the reason we do this work.
Your stories warm our hearts every single day.
And if I haven’t found the right tool for your healing yet — I promise you — I’ll take a class this weekend, on my off time, until I do.
Whatever this holiday weekend brings you, I hope it refreshes your nervous system instead of draining your battery. And if Aunt Ethyl won’t let up — tell her you must leave. Doctor’s orders. I’ll happily write you a note on Monday 😉
Go toward the sparkle.
Never forget: you are important, you matter, and we will fight until you feel like you again.
This upcoming year is our year.
So many dreams to chase.
So many rainbows to catch.
From our healing family at TLC – The Lyday Center to you —
May you feel the light in your heart and the song in your soul.
With so much love and gratitude,
Tamara Lyday, DO
& Your TLC Healing Family ✨
