Trish Thompson
Apitherapist
Public Speaker
Vice President - American Apitherapy Society
Former President - Union County NC Beekeepers Assoc.
NC Master Beekeeper
Phone:
704-993-6805
Email:
Address:
2416 Wesley Chapel Road
Indian Trail, NC 28079
About Trish
Founder, Pollen Peddlers Apiary | Bee Venom Therapy Advocate
For over two decades, Trish lived with mysterious symptoms that doctors couldn't diagnose—chronic pain, debilitating fatigue, and cognitive fog. After 26 years of misdiagnoses, she finally learned the truth: late-stage Lyme disease.
With traditional treatments no longer viable, Trish and her husband began keeping bees in 2018. Through a fellow beekeeper, she discovered bee venom therapy—an ancient healing practice using controlled bee stings to stimulate recovery.
Over 30 months of careful protocol, the results were remarkable:
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Brain fog cleared
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Inflammation subsided
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Physical mobility returned
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Mental clarity restored
This transformation inspired Pollen Peddlers Apiary, a mission-driven sanctuary where healing and advocacy meet. Today, the apiary ships live bees for therapeutic purposes nationwide, helping others discover alternative pathways to wellness.
Trish continues studying apitherapy with dedicated focus, bridging beekeeping, alternative medicine, and environmental stewardship. Her story proves that even in our darkest health challenges, hope can emerge from unexpected places.
Speaking Topics
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Personal transformation through bee venom therapy
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Apitherapy education and safety protocols
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Lyme disease awareness and alternative treatments
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Beekeeping for wellness and healing
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Environmental stewardship and pollinator protection
Request Trish as a Speaker
Available for conferences, workshops, health summits, and community wellness events.
Past & Future Speaking Events
8 days to the eventMon, Oct 05Online via ZoomJoin Trish Thompson for a virtual presentation to the Norfolk Beekeepers Association (MA). Explore apitherapy from the hive out - honey, propolis, royal jelly, bee pollen, and an expanded look at bee venom therapy - followed by Q&A.
102 days to the eventThu, Jan 07North American Honey Bee Expo - Louisville,Trish is a featured speaker and vendor at the 2027 North American Honey Bee Expo. Catch her talks and panel, and visit the Pollen Peddlers Apiary booth for apitherapy and hive products. Session titles and times: TBD.
131 days to the eventFri, Feb 05EMBA Conference - St. Louis, MO (venue TBA)Trish presents two sessions at the Eastern Missouri Beekeepers Association conference: propolis for the intermediate group on February 5th, and bee venom therapy with a live sting session for the experienced group on February 6th. Session times and venue TBA.
135 days to the eventTue, Feb 09Iredell County Beekeepers AssociationJoin Trish Thompson at the Iredell County Beekeepers Association. Explore all of apitherapy, covering the medicinal properties of honey, propolis, royal jelly, bee pollen, and bee venom, along with essential safety practices.
141 days to the eventMon, Feb 15Catawba County Agricultural Resources CenterJoin Trish Thompson at the Catawba County Beekeepers. Explore all of apitherapy, covering the medicinal properties of honey, propolis, royal jelly, bee pollen, and bee venom, along with essential safety practices.
160 days to the eventSat, Mar 06Tri-County Beekeepers Spring WorkshopTrish presents two apitherapy sessions at the Tri-County Beekeepers Association Spring Workshop. Each session is 45 minutes with 15 minutes for questions. Session times TBA.
