Amy Hershey was first treated for Lyme Disease in 2012 when she began experiencing severe neck pain, headaches, joint pain and fatigue. In 2017, Amy was diagnosed and subsequently treated for Ehrlichiosis, which is one of the Lyme co-infections. In addition to her own medical journey, Amy began seeing a rise in clients over the years who were struggling with Lyme Disease and looking for relief. The versatility and low-impact nature of Pilates makes it an ideal form of exercise for individuals with Lyme Disease. Given the complexities of the disease, Amy founded Pilates for Lyme Disease in 2018 as a resource for both Pilates professionals and individuals with Lyme to gain information and education about how Pilates can ease symptoms.