Hidden Infections in Chronic Illness: Biofilms, Lyme & the Terrain

On March 18, Julian Cimadamore, IHN graduate and founder of Cima Health, led a clinical deep-dive into chronic stealth infections and their role in persistent symptoms. The session explored how hidden infections may contribute to ongoing symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and hormone imbalance, and offered a practical framework for recognizing and supporting these patterns within a holistic nutrition practice. We Discussed: • What stealth infections and biofilms are, and how pathogens persist chronically • How to recognize symptom patterns that may indicate an infection layer • How the terrain model influences infection persistence and chronic illness • Why conventional testing may miss chronic infections • A safety-first, phased approach to supporting clients • How to think more critically when complex cases plateau Julian Cimadamore CNP, NAEM, CANNP, IFMC Julian Cimadamore is a Certified Nutritional Practitioner (CNP) and founder of Cima Health, a functional and terrain-based nutrition practice specializing in chronic and complex conditions. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Financial Economics from Western University and graduated from the Institute of Holistic Nutrition with First Class Honours. Julian has completed advanced training in gut health, functional blood chemistry, and chronic illness case analysis, with a clinical focus on stealth infections, biofilms, mold-related illness, and persistent inflammatory conditions. His work is deeply informed by his own health journey. In his early 20s, while playing varsity hockey at Western and previously competing in the Ontario Hockey League with the Ottawa 67’s and Kitchener Rangers, Julian developed complex symptoms that were later identified as Lyme disease and mold-related illness. Navigating that experience reshaped his understanding of chronic disease and ultimately led him into holistic and functional medicine. Today, through Cima Health, Julian helps clients uncover hidden drivers of illness and address root causes using a strategic, phased, terrain-first approach. IHN's Website: https://instituteofholisticnutrition.... Facebook:   / instituteofholisticnutrition   Instagram:   / nutritiondiploma