Why We Created BeTickWise:
A Personal Mission to Educate and Protect
I’m Lisa-Jae Eggert, from East Hampton NY, founder of TickWise by 3 Moms Organics and a Lyme and associated tick-borne disease and Alpha Gal survivor.
Tick-borne diseases nearly destroyed my life.
What started as fatigue, mysterious pain, and brain fog, spiraled into more than 20 years of misdiagnoses. I saw over 50 doctors and was told I had early-onset Alzheimer’s, MS, fibromyalgia, and lupus among many other things. Each misdiagnosis brought more confusion, suffering, and hopelessness. But the worst part? It wasn’t just me.
My daughter was born with Lyme. Did you know it can be passed in utero? I didn’t—and neither did my doctors. She came into this world battling heart and bladder issues along with three autoimmune diseases. Watching her struggle was even harder than my own battle. My husband was also bitten, spending eight weeks in the hospital with no concrete diagnosis, but he had to relearn how to walk and talk all over again. Tick-borne diseases had attacked my entire family.
Lyme disease doesn’t just attack your body—it can devastate your mind as well. Lyme can cause a range of mental health issues, including memory loss, mood disorders, and myriad psychiatric conditions, highlighting an urgent need for comprehensive care and far better testing.
I was finally diagnosed with neuro-Lyme, babesiosis, and Ehrlichia at Columbia’s Lyme & Tick-Borne Disease Research Center—only to be told, “We diagnose, but we do not treat.” Eventually, I found a Lyme-literate doctor in Mt. Kisco, NY, who saved my life but at a steep cost: We had to pay out-of-pocket for years of treatment for my entire family. I personally endured over a year on oral antibiotics and malaria medications including a surgically implanted PICC line for my life-saving Rocephin.
Through my journey, I realized the critical need for education, awareness, and prevention. That’s why we created BeTickWise—a platform dedicated to informing others about Lyme disease, tick-borne illnesses, and how to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Lyme disease is on the rise, but with better awareness and prevention, we can change the narrative. Knowledge is power—let’s BeTickWise together.
Our Mission
Tick Awareness
Tick Awareness
We educate our community about the risks of tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease and how to protect yourself effectively.
Health First
Health First
We prioritize your well-being by offering trustworthy information and natural alternatives to keep you and your family healthy.
Natural Solutions
Natural Solutions
Our focus is on providing organic, safe products to help prevent tick bites and promote overall wellness.
Ongoing Education
Ongoing Education
We are committed to continuously providing valuable resources and expert advice on tick safety and disease prevention.