Dr. Caitlin Doody, PhD, Family Nurse Practitioner

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Dr. Caitlin Doody, PhD, Family Nurse Practitioner

Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and PhD researcher specializing in Lyme disease treatment.

Founder and owner of Rise Wellness, expanding care to comprehensive wellness treatments

11/27/2025

Grateful for my family,
whose love and support hold the edges of my life together.
For a little girl whose curiosity and light feel like magic.

Grateful for the health, energy, and purpose
that allow me to teach, to heal, to serve.
For a practice growing with heart and intention.

Grateful for my patients,
who trust me with their stories
and push me to keep learning, questioning, becoming better.

Grateful for my colleagues,
for the shared curiosity, support, and belief
that we can do more for the people we care for.

And grateful even for the voices who challenge me,
because they lead me deeper into the science
and sharpen my dedication to this work.

And to this community —
thank you for being here.
Your presence truly matters.
🧡🙏

11/25/2025

For some people with chronic illness, answering questions can feel supportive — a chance to be seen, understood, and cared for by family and friends who genuinely want to know how they’re doing. And that is completely valid.
But for others, the holidays can feel complicated. Maybe they don’t want to talk about their symptoms because they’re not doing well right now. Maybe they don’t feel supported by everyone. Maybe they’re overwhelmed. Or maybe they just want one day — one — where they can feel like everyone else and focus on enjoying time with the people they love.
If you fall into that second group, having a few prepared one-liners can protect your emotional energy and keep the day from revolving around your health. These gentle responses acknowledge someone’s curiosity or concern without inviting a full conversation you may not have the capacity for.
Here are a few grounded, respectful options:
✔️ “Thank you for asking — it’s a lot to talk about and it changes day-to-day. I’d love to just enjoy today with everyone.”
✔️ “I appreciate your concern. I’m still in treatment, but I’d rather focus on being here together right now.”
✔️ “It means so much that you care. I’m not up for getting into the details today, but I’m grateful to be here.”
✔️ “I’m managing as best I can; for today, I’d love to just enjoy the holiday.”
✔️ “Thanks for checking in — let’s skip the health talk today. Tell me what’s new with you!”
Whether you’re someone who wants to share or someone who needs to hold things close, both experiences are valid.
Your health, your boundaries, your pace.

11/23/2025

Today was one of those perfectly imperfect family moments.

We made every attempt—and I mean every attempt—to get three dogs, two adults, and one toddler in the same space, sitting and smiling for the camera. With a little luck (and a lot of holiday spirit), I think we managed to capture a true family photo.

One of my favorite parts of the afternoon was watching Ellery watch everything the photographer did. She studied the angles, the poses, the little moments between shots. And within minutes, she grabbed one of our old cameras and started pointing it at people—observation turning into imitation in the sweetest, most natural way. Kids really do learn in motion.

By the end, I was definitely a little sweaty from all the wrangling, but the cold air and Ellery’s tiny “photoshoots” brought such a soft sweetness to the moment. ❤️📸

11/22/2025

You don’t owe anyone proof of your pain or a presentation that “makes sense” to them.
Your symptoms are real. Your story is valid. And you deserve care that listens the first time.

Self-advocacy is strength — but so is knowing you don’t need to justify your reality to be worthy of support.

11/21/2025

Mold and mycotoxins don’t just irritate the airways — they affect the entire system.
They can activate mast cells, trigger neuroinflammation, and impair mitochondrial energy production.
This combination often worsens fatigue, anxiety, pain, and cognitive symptoms, especially when exposure is ongoing.
If you feel worse in a specific environment, your body may be reacting to something invisible but physiologically significant.

11/20/2025

Lyme symptoms don’t flare randomly — they respond to shifts in your internal systems.
Changes in inflammation, autonomic tone, hormones, and mitochondrial output can all trigger symptom spikes.
When these systems fluctuate, your symptoms do too.

Understanding these patterns helps you support the systems driving your symptoms, not just react to them.

11/17/2025

Happy 3rd Birthday to Waldo — the youngest member of the crew and the champion of chaos, cuddles, and comedy. 🎉🐶💛

He goes by many names in our house:
Waldo, Wadoh, Doh-Doh, Dobie, Waldork, and Mister Wiskers.
Every one of them said with love and affection.

At just three years old, he still loves to steal a shoe, give it a hearty thwacking, and then — in true Waldo fashion — deliver it right back to you as his official signal that it’s time for a walk. 😂🐾

Here’s to our sweet, silly, shoe-thieving, walk-demanding superstar.
We love you, Waldo. Happy Birthday! 🎂✨

Photo portrait by Bruce Katz
IG:
Facebook: Bruce Katz
www.brucekatzphoto.com

11/14/2025

My little co-workers are curled up in their beds, fully committed to their Friday naps — and doing it with absolutely zero guilt.
Honestly, their dedication to cozy vibes is inspiring.
TGIF from the sleepiest (and sweetest) team around. 🐶💤💛

11/13/2025

Lyme disease represents one of the most complex biological interactions between a pathogen and its host.
Borrelia burgdorferi doesn’t simply invade — it influences multiple body systems, altering immune signaling, hormone regulation, and mitochondrial function.

This cascade affects how the nervous and endocrine systems communicate, disrupting neuroinflammation, stress response, and cellular energy production. The result is a wide range of symptoms — fatigue, pain, sleep disruption, cognitive changes — that vary dramatically from person to person.

Two individuals with identical exposure can have entirely different trajectories because their systems respond uniquely. Genetics, microbiome composition, toxin load, and baseline immune tone all shape the body’s resilience or vulnerability.

Understanding Lyme through a multi-system view of illness helps us move beyond the idea of a single-cause infection.
True recovery means addressing immune, hormonal, neurological, and metabolic systems together to restore balance and resilience throughout the body.

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New Fairfield, CT

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https://risewellnesses.com/

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