Today we’d like to introduce you to Tenesha Wards.
Hi Tenesha, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
Dr. Tenesha Wards’ passion for Functional Medicine goes far beyond her professional calling—it stems from a deeply personal journey through her own profound health struggles. At just 15, she faced a debilitating battle with Lyme Disease. After countless visits to doctors—neurologists, rheumatologists, internal medicine specialists, and even a psychologist—she was prescribed antidepressants, muscle relaxers, and steroids, but still had no diagnosis. Thousands of dollars were spent on inconclusive tests, while Dr. Wards spent a year bedridden, consumed by pain and fatigue, feeling numb and disconnected from her body.
Desperate and ready to give up, she reached a breaking point, telling her mother she’d rather die than spend another day bedridden. That was when they took a leap of faith and visited a holistic-minded doctor. Finally, after what seemed like an endless search for answers, this doctor identified the root cause—Lyme Disease and multiple co-infections, including Babesia and Bartonella—and helped her heal.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
More than 15 years later, after living a vibrant yet busy life, Dr. Wards experienced another health crash. Following a stressful pregnancy, expanding her practice, enduring family trauma, and a difficult childbirth, she assumed she was experiencing a postpartum flare of Lyme Disease. But with her experience and knowledge, she was able to identify it wasn’t Lyme—it was Autoimmunity, specifically Hashimoto’s, compounded by Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV). Through her own healing protocols, she made a full recovery.
But the challenges didn’t stop there. A few years later, Dr. Wards and her family were exposed to toxic mold. With genetic predispositions that impaired her ability to detox, she was now battling mycotoxins, which caused severe pain and headaches for both her and her four-year-old daughter. Once again, Functional Medicine came to the rescue, helping her detox from the mold, allowing her to effortlessly release 25 pounds and regain her health.
Each of these health battles—whether Lyme Disease, autoimmune disorders, or mold toxicity—brought overwhelming symptoms and secondary health issues. And while these challenges were devastating at times, Dr. Wards remains grateful for the lessons they taught her. These experiences gave her first-hand insight into the frustrations, setbacks, and emotional toll of chronic illnesses—particularly those that are misunderstood or dismissed by conventional medicine.
As you know, we’re big fans of Infinity Wellness Cetner . For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
We FInd and fix the core root cause of syptoms
It’s TIME To Uncover What’s Causing YOUR Fatigue, Anxiety, Insomnia, Chronic Pain, Lyme Disease and Mold Toxicity
At Infinity Wellness Center, we specialize in complex conditions like Lyme disease, Leaky Gut, Parasites, and Mold Toxicity that require a deep understanding and a personalized approach.
These conditions often present with challenging symptoms that can significantly impact daily life such as fatigue, joint pain, headaches, anxiety and brain fog. Our expert team is dedicated to uncovering the root causes of these illnesses and providing integrative treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs. Learn more about how our holistic care strategies can help you regain control of your health and achieve lasting wellness.
Alright so before we go can you talk to us a bit about how people can work with you, collaborate with you or support you?
Combining Science with Nature
We believe there is ALWAYS a root cause for your symptoms. The body does not just stop functioning properly for no known reason. We use cutting-edge diagnostic tools to crack your case, alongside traditional healing methods to create personalized treatment plans that are both effective and sustainable.
Our Mission: “Bringing Light to the Problem”
Purpose: To Find and Fix the Core Root Cause of Chronic Fatigue, Anxiety, GI Issues, Chronic Pain and other Medical Mysteries.
Vision: It’s our vision for people to live free of physical, chemical and emotional pains without the use of drugs or surgery.
Personalized to You: There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to healing. Your plan will be personalized to correct imbalances in your body chemistry. Then, we’ll continue the conversation at each turn, so you’re empowered to make the right decisions in support of your health.
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