She taught nursing for many years from LPNs to Master's level Nurse Practitioners and in 2005 opened her practice in Washington, DC to help IC patients. In addition to utilizing broth culture results, she addresses depressed immune function, nutrition, and other underlying infections that damage the bladder wall and depress immune function. Adrenal, thyroid, hormonal issues, allergy, and gut issues are also evaluated and treated if necessary. Phone appointments are available. Her office number is 202-714-2415 and her work email is ruthkriz@cox.net. Listen to Ruth Kriz on VoiceAmericaLyme Disease Research and Interstitial Cystitis: More to Explore