+ Why do I need so much prep before I begin stinging? I want to start right away!

Bee Venom Immunotherapy is a complex mix of peptides, enzymes, histamine, dopamine, norepinephrine, and unidentified proteins. Bee venom is akin to taking a multi-spectrum drug. It has strong antibacterial, antiviral, anti-parasitic, and antifungal properties, among many more benefits.

Bee venom immunotherapy works with your own immune system to destroy pathogenic bacteria and viral envelopes but it needs your immune system to be as optimized as possible before beginning the immunotherapy to 1) prevent anaphylaxis, 2) support lowering of inflammation and 3) allow for proper chemical messengering and immune system changes.

If the body is not properly prepared to safely begin bee venom immunotherapy, this can lead to an increase in an allergic reactions including potential for anaphylaxis; increased mast cell disorder and dysfunction; increased histamine intolerance with accompanying syptoms;as well as immunological issues with the bee venom unable to assist the immune syste as it should.

Here at the Hive, our goal isn’t to have you merely sting yourself with live bees, the goal is to actually get you back to thriving, and that takes understanding the science of properly applied bee venom immunotherapy.

+ I don't want to start stinging right away. Can I take Part 1 - Lab Testing, and then decide if I should sign up for Part 2 - BVT Prep and Part 3 - Test Sting Workshop?

Yes, as you can see on our checkout page, you have the option to just enroll in Part 1. Should you want to take advantage of our discounted pricing you will need to pre-pay the entire program.

If you graduate from Part 2 - BVT Prep and are unable to begin stinging immediately due to an extenuating circumstance, we will evaluate that on a case-by-case basis.

+ What is the most difficult part of the course?

Believe it or not, it's not actually stinging yourself with live bees! Based on prior feedback from past graduates, the most difficult part of the course is Part 2 (the first three months of prep work). This is where you will need to reshape your thinking; learn new habits; eliminate stressors; embrace our specific gut healing protocol; and ensure you get your lab work completed. Plan to put aside time these first three months to ensure you get off to a great start!

+ I am worried about handling the course load e.g., I still work, have kids, or have a lot of brain fog.

There is a reason we have so many busy parents and brain fogged members speaking to their success with our program, we get it! This program was created by a former Late Stage Lyme disease patient with extreme mast cell activation syndrome, brain fog, POTS, and fatigue –someone who previously lived with the worst symptoms of late stage tick borne illness– so it has been created with a sensitivity to the challenges that are present when battling these unique tick-borne illnesses.

While Part 2 - BVT Prep is fast paced, we have created a program that builds a science-based foundation step-by-step with buildable strategy that helps all of our students stay focused and accountable.

All of our live digital resources - from educational webinars, question & answer sessions, movement therapy, support meetings, etc… are recorded for you to catch up on whenever you have free time.

+ Can I take the course on behalf of someone else?

Sadly, no that is not possible. This course is very interactive, self and community-driven and created uniquely for you. You must take this course yourself.

+ I'm an alumni and would like to re-enroll as a refresher. Is this possible?

Absolutely! Please contact our Operations Manager Kaitlin (The Heal Hive) directly on our platform to learn how to sign up.

+ What lab testing is required before enrolling in BVT Bootcamp?

We only work with accredited federal laboratories wherein the majority of our Heal Hive tests will be covered by American insurance companies (with the exception of Kaiser). The majority labs are even covered using Medicaid and Medicare!

Please note there might be small insurance co-pays and additional costs depending on individual plans and state-by-state regulations –and whether you have met your deductible for the year. However, the MAJORITY of our members with American health insurance usually have at least 80-100% of their labs covered.

Unfortunately, if you have Kaiser health insurance*, we recommend setting aside around $20-30,000 for pay-as-you go testing. Please note that in the past, Heal Hive members have found Kaiser doctors usually unwilling to requisition the most basic lab testing, so trying to argue for better care with this provider ends up being a waste of your time and precious energy.

For those using Medicare, Medicaid, and aid-based health insurance services*: if you are insured under county, state or federal insurance aid, the majority of our students have had their lab costs covered, but not everybody. You will need to check with your own insurance to inquire whether you need to work within the confines of having aid-based insurance doctors run the tests. We help our students learn how to speak to their doctors and advocate for themselves in this regard.

*Please note at this time if you opt in to working with Dr. Lehman or Dr. Ducharme to requisition your Heal Hive Labs, they can not process members who have Medicaid insurance or Kaiser Health. Members who use Medicare will need to ensure ahead of drawing labs that their costs are covered, and if not, will need to pre-pay any additional costs prior to drawing blood.

**For members with Kaiser, Medicaid or Medicare, please note that we will help educate you on how to work with your private physician to requisition our tests, due to you being unable to work with our Lab Requisition Doctor Partners. We cover more about this in the enrollment screener before you complete your purchase.

+ What lab testing is required before I can actually begin stinging?

We cover this at length in Part 1 - Labs of BVT Bootcamp and provide you with our proprietary panel of over 90+ biomarker lab tests to complete before your initial test sting.

+ I have recently completed comprehensive testing with my provider. Do I need to repeat your Heal Hive labs?

Yes, our labs are unique to our program and you will be surprised to find they are always more comprehensive than your current provider offers!

Additionally, in order to provide the most accurate Heal Hive Roadmap for your healing succes, our labs have to be current within 45 days of Part 1 - Labs ending.

+ Is the intital round of comprehensive labs covered by The Heal Hive?

None of the lab testing costs are covered by The Heal Hive.

+ Will my required lab testing be covered by insurance?

Most lab testing will be covered by the majority of American insurance companies (with the exception of Kaiser), but there might be additional costs depending on individual plans and state-by-state regulations.

We provide detailed instructions in Part 1 - Labs on how to contact your insurance provider to ensure your labs will be covered.

+ How often will I need to repeat Lab Testing once I'm enrolled in the program?

You will need to repeat our labs 3x's your first year and depending on your individual circumstances either another 3-4x's your second year.

+ What if I am uninsured?

If you are uninsured and unable to pay for insurance, we recommend applying or federal, state or county public health coverage. So far, Medicaid and State health plans have covered the large majority of our mandatory tests through your state-supported physician provider. If you don't qualify for public health coverage, you will have to pay out of pocket for your lab tests.

We also walk our new members through how to apply for emergency health insurance - outside of normal enrollment times - if they are uninsured or require changing health insurance providers.

+ Where do I get the lab tests done?

In the United States, any local LabCorp testing facility can perform the tests.

+ What if I don't have a personal doctor who can run these lab tests?

We've got you covered! Dr. Erica Lehman and Dr. Nicola Ducharme, both renowned Lyme Literate doctors, are the Heal Hive's Lab Testing Practitioner Partners. Their practices, ProHealth Group and RestorMedicine respectively, ensures our students are able to complete the Heal Hive Lab Panel with ease**.

Please note that for members in good standing, each time you requidition labs with through The Heal Hive using ProHealth Group or RestoreMedicine there is an additional cost of $200. This cost includes both an electronic lab requisition form that is created specifically for you to use in any LabCorp testing facilities around the country, as well as a complimentary 15 minute session with Dr. Lehman or Dr. Ducharme to discuss any outstanding prescription needs based off of biomarker results.

**Please note that those with Kaiser, Medicaid and Medicare are unable to work with Dr. Lehman or Dr. Ducharme at this time, but we will walk you through how to work with your personal physician in Part 1 - Lab Testing.

+ What happens if my labs reveal I have exposure to toxic environmental pollutants, such as water-borne molds, or if I have SIBO?

You are in the right place!

We have been there before, our founder had one of the worst cases of toxic mold exposure recorded (she shares her scary labs with our members in this course) and extreme CIRS. She also struggled with recurring SIBO for years, to no avail after many rounds of antibiotics and herbal therapies, before she yet again created her own program for healing her SIBO, SIFO, and biotoxin illness.

At The Heal Hive we are proud to offer additional economical add-on courses in mold and clearing mycotoxin poisoning; proven ways to eradicate SIBO and SIFO, naturally; as well as additional courses for rare autoimmune issues that are not so rare for those suffering through tick borne disease.

+ I already have a doctor who will draw my labs. Do I have to work with Dr. Lehman?

No, it is not mandatory. However, most of our members opt to work with Dr Lehman or Dr. Ducharme because 1) they take most health insurance for lab requisitions (with the exception of Kaiser, Medicaid and Medicare*) 2) they are partners with The Heal Hive so therefore they are familiar with the labs 3) they are knowledgeable about the complexities that accompany chronic tick-borne illness 4) they understand The Heal Hive protocols for recovery.

Whilst many doctors may seem as if they comprehensively test their patients, our members have come to find out the hard way that our testing can be overwhelming for providers and most do not do as adequatae of a job as it takes to truly get to the root cause of your health problems. Many general practice, internists, and naturopaths are not familiar with all of the complex labs The Heal Hive requires and therefore are unable or unwilling to run our labs for their patients. This leads our members to deal with unnecessary future expenses with multiple co-pays, while also leading to frustration hearing their providers say they will only fulfill part of The Heal Hive lab panel. In the past, most of our Members have found working with their own doctors leads to more expense, a lot of wasted energy, and unfortunate delays.

Additionally, if you find a doctor willing to requisition all The Heal Hive lab tests, it doesn’t mean they know what the test results mean, and therefore are reluctant to act on the results –due to not being well informed about what the labs have uncovered.

What does this mean? Some members have ended up with having our entire Heal Hive lab list completed, but then hit a roadblock when they can not get the support from their provider to actually help fix the issues that are uncovered. That leads our members to needing to go through our Practitioner Partners, ProHealth Group or RestorMedicine, to be able to get the necessary and important medications required. Otherwise they wait months to meet with specialists and get farther behind, leading to lengthy lab delays for our Members.

*Please note that members with Kaiser, Medicaid and Medicare will be unable to work with Dr. Lehman or Dr. Ducharme, but we will help educate you on how to work with your private physican to requisition The Heal Hive Lab Panel in Part 1 - Lab Testing.

+ Does The Heal Hive require ongoing testing? Who pays for it?

To ensure your safety and the efficacy of our program, The Heal Hive requires ongoing lab testing while you are under our supervision. This is available via our Sting Club alumni program. All lab testing is your own responsibility, although the majority of these tests should be covered by more insurance plans (depending on insurer and state).

+ How much will the first round of comprehensive testing cost if I am uninsured?

We do not recommend that you participate in the program if you are uninsured, unless you are prepared to become newly insured, or pay out of pocket for your testing.

If you have missed crucial cut-offs for health insurance enrollment there are many options for you to take advantage under the Affordable Care Act. We educate our Members who need to change insurance or purchase a plan on how to do so outside of the usual enrollment deadlines.

Out-of-pocket testing depends on what state you are in, but expect to spend anywhere from $20-30,000 per lab round. This might sound extreme, but if you have yet to receive comprehensive testing there could be a myriad of health problems not directly related to Lyme that can impact your health and BVT success that can cost you way more money in the long run.

If you have Kaiser health insurance, we recommend understanding lab testing will be very difficult and recommend changing insurance before signing up.

+ My current doctor just gave me a bunch of lab tests, do I still need to complete the Heal Hive Lab Panel?

Yes!

Completing the Heal Hive lab panel is mandatory to participate in BVT Bootcamp. Through working with hundreds of Lyme warriors, we have yet to encounter a single medical professional that adequately screens patients for all that we ourselves look for. Our testing is extremely detailed and we scrutinize your lab work to ensure you receive proper care.

Our testing is created specifically for our program and beginning bee venom immunotherapy.

+ Who reviews my lab results?

Our founder, Nurse Michelle, and Dr. Lehman work together to review your lab results, creating your personalized Heal Hive Roadmap.

+ Do you offer refunds?

Unfortunately no, all sales are final.

We partner with medical professionals who have dedicated a certain amount of time and energy to ensure they can support the members we have each semester. We know our program is not only the most cost-effective program for those with chronic tickborne illness, but that from the moment members begin, every day is a value add.

If you are unsure about joining our program, we encourage you to watch the video testimonials on our website; explore our members saved stories on Instagram; ask Heal Hiver's who are back to thriving; and know that we do not financially compensate members for feedback or testimonials.

+ I'm a health coach, can I take this course?

You sure can, but be aware that our unique course is intellectual property and is extensively protected under copyright law.

Please consider before taking this course that ANYTHING you learn at The Heal Hive can be legally deemed part of our Intellectual Property, even if it is prior knowledge. Please know going into this course that we are here for everyone, health coaches and all, but will vigorously protect the hard work we put into this course and our practitioner partners own intellectual property. This is not the course for someone wanting to teach our methods of healing chronic illness, science-backed health and wellness, proven holistic methods, or bee venom immunotherapy a.k.a bee venom therapy or bee sting therapy.

However as we grow, we are beginning to onboard graduated alumni who are fully back to health to become Heal Hive practitioners and coaches. If this is for you, you would need to fully complete the Heal Hive program and demonstrate that you have regained your health using our methods. You would then be eligible to apply to become a Heal Hive practitioner under a special license.

+ What if I know or suspect I have CIRS, biotoxin illness, a.k.a. mycotoxin mold poisoning?

You are in the right place!

We offer our additional mold course once your initial tests results come back. At The Heal Hive it is always, Test, Not Guess! In the majority of circumstances, we can see from your blood draw, which members are dealing with dangerous systemic inflammation due to high mycotoxins and who is not. We also walk our members through testing for mycotoxins in their residences and other buildings they spend time in.

+ I'm reluctant to invest right now, this program seems expensive and I can learn about bee venom therapy for free online.

According to the 2019 National Science Foundation Study, in conjunction with UCLA scientists*, it was reported that it costs the average person with late stage Lyme disease slightly over $26,000 a year to manage their disease and its consequences –over 10x's more than our comprehensive Bootcamp!

We feel that our unique and economical Heal Hive program, along with bee venom immunotherapy, is by far the least expensive way to work on complex tick borne disease, autoimmune disorders and dysfunctionality that accompanies these chronic conditions.

Outside of The Heal Hive:

According to the same National Science Foundation 2019 study, of patients treated for Lyme, only 35% reported feeling better after treatments (read the study it lists everything from antibiotics, herbal therapies, IV therapies, Ozone, Magnets, Rife, the list goes on...). The only protocol NOT included in the study was bee venom therapy. The study goes on to report that up to 37% of Lyme patients say they feel the exact same after using antibiotics, herbal protocols, ozone therapy, IVIG, etc... and a very sad 12% of Lyme patients report they feel even worse —these are considered non-responders

Here at the Hive:

At the end of last semester's Part 2- BVT Prep, the student survey reported the following data... note this is BEFORE OUR STUDENTS EVEN BEGUN TO USE BEE VENOM IMMUNOTHERAPY:

• 33% of our students reported a 20-40% reduction in symptoms from BVT Bootcamp Part 1 & 2 alone (before stinging)
• 20% of our students reported a 40-60% reduction in symptoms from BVT Bootcamp Part 1 & 2 alone
• 9% of our students reported a 60-80% reduction in symptoms from BVT Bootcamp Part 1 & 2 alone
• 7% of our students reported a 80-100% reduction in symptoms from BVT Bootcamp Part 1 & 2 alone

+ What kind of results can I expect from BVT Bootcamp?

Over 69% of our last semester students reported at least a 20% reduction in symptoms before they even began to use bee venom after receiving their Heal Hive Roadmap, and from instituting the changes they made during BVT Prep - Part 2!

Even more exciting, 36% of last semester's students reported at least a 40%, if not more, reduction in symptoms when completing just Part 2 - BVT Prep. That is equivalent to the national average reduction in symptoms for those completing expensive treatments, with many of those treatments having deleterious side-effects.

So one half a year of Heal Hive BVT Prep Part 1 and Part 2 exceeds the symptom reduction of national averages of patients battling Lyme disease --the cost comparison? $26,000 the national average cost per year of treatment vs. $1398 per half year of our course (the cost of Heal Hive's Part 1-2, with the only side effect being a reduction in symptoms).

Our testimonials are just the beginning, we are actively working to show the scientific community just how efficacious bee venom immunotherapy using The Heal Hive protocol can be.

In 2020 we began our first clinical study researching the efficacy of our Heal Hive protocol using biometric data and labwork. While the study is still ongoing, the results are beyond promising and we can not wait to share these results in the future. *https://www.lymedisease.org/mylymedata-lyme-disease-research-engine/

+ Do you offer payment plans?

We do! Once you finish our screener application you will find yourself at our checkout cart.

There you will find different payment plan options that allow our members to choose whatever payment option suits their specific needs.

Please keep in mind that payment plans are only offered to those who pre-pay for the first year of The Heal Hive and will not be offered later in the program for individual courses.

Those who opt out of the payment plan and do not pre-purchase their first year of The Heal Hive will need to pay for Part 2, Part 3 and Sting Club full price a la carte.

+ I'm a medical professional. Can I take this course?

Not at this time.

In the future, we will be offering a professionals-only course. Please note that our course and system is copy-righted and trademarked, and our IP is protected. Please note that if you take this course that ALL information in the course is protected and that can limit what you yourself teach in the future, even if you learned the information elsewhere or in school. This is a course for the chronically ill, not for those who want to take our course and market our proprietary information as their own.

+ Can I take this course if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?

Unfortunately no, you can not for your own safety. If you find yourself pregnant whilst taking any part of the course we will need to remove you from the course, no refunds given.

+ I'm already stinging, can I take this course?

Yes, you can as healing complex chronic tick borne disease requires a integration of healing elements, bee venom does so much, but we know it can not do it all.

Comprehensive testing, strategic plans to rebuild the body back to health, and proper support is essential.

+ I don't have access to a computer. Can I take this course?

We do not recommend taking this course without a computer, but we do have members take the course with only an iPad and mobile phone.

+ What level of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome/Disorder is acceptable to start stinging?

We constantly work with members with severe MCAS/MCAD. We pride ourselves that our protocol works wonders in helping our members control their mast cell dysfunction and histamine intolerance before they are safely cleared to begin bee venom immunotherapy.

We work with some of the most complex cases of MCAS and MCAD and the majority of those members are able to discontinue mast cell stabilizers and antihistamines by the time they start Part 3 - Test Sting Workshop

+ I feel it might be overwhelming to take healing into my own hands as I don't have a big support system and/or I live alone.

Many students come to us not feeling connected to anybody else with Lyme/chronic illness, or else other groups may seem triggering or alienating.

Upon joining the Heal Hive community you get instant access to folks who just “get it” and are on the same path and protocol.

68% of our class say they would not have been as successful without the deep support of the Heal Hive community.

+ Do the bees die? Why can't I just use injections?

They do expire after stinging, but we walk you through the science of why injections do not work as effectively as live bee stings.

We are also fierce stewards of all bees. Our founder and many of our practitioners past and present are beekeepers, and we educate our members on how bee venom therapy actually supports healthier and stronger honeybee populations.

+ Will you be offering scholarships/financial aid?

While we cannot offer financial aid for Part 1, we are proud to have a a financial aid program and BIPOC scholarships in Part 3 and Part 4 of your BVT journey, that are partially supported by our very own alumni!

These are available at the end of Part 2 for those who exhibit extreme financial need and/or those who are eligible to be supported through our equality initiatives. If this is you, please reach out to Heal Hive's customer service on the membership platform before you have purchased Part 3 or 4.

+ My provider tells me I should wait to begin BVT until I tackle mast cell issues or toxic mold exposure, should I wait?

We have educated and worked with some of the most severe cases of mast cell activation syndrome and disease, along with extreme histamine intolerance.

Our background in cleaning out mycotoxins internally and externally, coupled with our personal understanding of how to heal -not suppress– mast cell issues is key and we have proven with our alumni that our methods truly work!

Doctors and other providers can be helpful, but the majority are limited to only prescribing mast cell suppressors or antihistamines. Our unique Heal Hive program gets to the actual root cause of mast cell activation disorders brought on by tick borne illness. We do not recommend members waiting, but as always, we ask you to defer to your doctor –we are not your personal medical professionals but your health coaches in bee venom immunotherapy (BVT).

As for those waiting to eliminate mold from your home, or tackle mycotoxin illness, we offer a comprehensive program in addition to our BVT program that ensures our members do not make the common mistakes people make with mold remediation. We also teach how to remediate properly; what items to throw away and what to save; and how to properly detox mycotoxins safely and effectively.

We recommend using our program and support structure as many come to us after one or more failed attempts at mold remediation and mycotoxin poisoning. Additionally, Dr. Lehman and Dr. Ducharme are both mold-exposure aware and very helpful for our members who require additional prescriptive support.

+ I would rather become a private client and/or attend a retreat. Is that possible?

While we offered retreats in the past, we quickly figured out that those with chronic illness can not heal in a weekend, or even a week or a month. Our online program allows the process of healing to take place from the comfort of your own residence. This also saves our members, time and the stress of traveling.

We do offer a VIP concierge service to a limited number of celebrity ad private clients who require utmost privacy. This number is extremely limited and not available to the general public. Please inquire via info@thehealhive.com should you be someone who requires this private service, it does drastically increase cost, so please keep that in mind.

+ Do I need to become a beekeeper or have access to bees to take this course?

No, not at all, but many of our members become beekeepers or begin to learn how to beekeep once they have finished our program begin stinging.

We provide our members with all the information they need to purchase live honeybees through treatment through the mail, it couldn't be easier!

+ Does purchasing Part 1 of BVT Bootcamp give me access to all the Heal Hive courses? What about the Heal Hive special groups?

While your purchase does not give you access to all of the Heal Hive courses, it does give you access to the majority of our Heal Hive complimentary groups.