WHAT IS CIRS?
WHAT CAUSES CIRS?
Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) is a complex, multi-symptom, multi-system illness driven by exposure to biotoxins.
For many people, it can affect the brain, immune system, hormones, sleep, digestion, circulation, and nervous system-often creating a confusing collection of symptoms that seem unrelated. CIRS is most commonly associated with exposure to biotoxins found in water-damaged buildings but also include, Lyme, COVID-19, certain bacteria, snake and spider venom, red wave algae, and the list goes on.
In genetically susceptible individuals, the immune system may struggle to properly identify and remove these toxins. Instead of resolving the exposure, the inflammatory response remains activated, creating symptoms that can persist long after exposure begins.
POTENTIAL TRIGGERS
Water-Damaged Building:
Mold
Actinomycetes
Endotoxins
Certain Infectious Exposures
Many people with CIRS spend years searching for answers before discovering the underlying cause of their symptoms
Brain & Neurological
Brain Fog
Memory Problems
Headaches
Difficulty Concentrating
Mood & Emotional Health
Anxiety
Depression
Irritability
Feeling Overwhelmed
Energy & Sleep
Fatigue
Unrefreshing Sleep
Insomnia
• Exercise Intolerance
Digestive & Immune
IBS
Food Sensitivities
Chronic Sinus Issues
Frequent Illness
WHY DOES CIRS GET MISSED?
Because symptoms affect multiple systems at once, many people receive several diagnoses before discovering CIRS.
The result?
Many people spend years searching for answers.
Often Diagnosed as
ADHD
Fibromyalgia
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Anxiety
PTSD
Mast Cell Activation
Depression
IBS
"Everything Looks Normal"
THE SHOEMAKER PROTOCOL
The Shoemaker Protocol is the most researched and published approach for identifying and treating
Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome.
Developed by Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker, the protocol uses specific biomarkers, symptom patterns, visual contrast sensitivity testing, and environmental assessment to identify and monitor illness.
Removal from exposure
Reduce Biotoxin Burden
Eradicate Bacterial Infection
Correct Inflammatory Markers
Restore Brain
WHERE I FIT IN
I'm not a physician. I'm your guide.
I HELP CLIENTS:
Understand testing
Organise results
Navigate environmental decisions
Prepare for appointments
Understand protocol sequencing
Stay focused during recovery
Recovery from CIRS often requires
Multiple providers
Environmental decisions
comoley tos ind
Protocol sequencing
Lifestyle changes
My role is to help you navigate that process.
I DO NOT: Diagnose, Prescribe, Provide medical treatment. Medical decisions remain between you and your physician
RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE
Ratore heromina a Shnemaker certited Pronciancy Partne
I was a patient navigating a complex CIRS case myself I understand how overwhelming the process can feel, because I’ve lived it
Today, I help others move through recovery with greater clarity, confidence, and support.
READY TO EXPLORE WHETHER CIRS COULD BE PART OF YOUR STORY?
Whether you're newly discovering GIRS or already working with a physician, I can help you understand the process and navigate the road ahead.