VSEL Thearapy Procedure and Supplements

VSELs are very small stem cells and they can be given either intravenously or by direct injection to help heal or regenerate an area.

These cells are produced in the bone marrow like any other cell but it has been postulated they may go dormant and therefore always stay young. However this is not entirely clear as they may be the youngest and healthiest cells that come from the bone marrow.

There are really two amazing characteristics of VSELs. First their small size allows them not to become trapped in the lungs like other larger stem cells and they can also pass thru the blood-brain barrier making them advantageous to help neurological diseases. Other stem cells are too large and cannot get through. Furthermore since VSELs are young and healthy they are able to rapidly multiply and also produce a lot of proteins which really aids in healing an area.

While VSELs could be used for many different conditions they are used for anything from combatting the aging process otherwise known as biohacking to be used in conditions from chronic pain and arthritis, nerve damage, neurological conditions, autoimmune diseases, heart failure, macular degeneration, and the list keeps growing. While the FDA has not approved the procedure we do for treatment of any specific disease, it has been cleared by the FDA for treatment of progeria, a rare pediatric disease of advanced aging of which there is no cure. We just published the first ever case report of using VSELs to treat cervical radiculopathy, which is nerve damage coming from the neck which can cause pain and affect muscle function of the arm and hand.

VSELs are harvested by a simple blood draw but into specific tubes that have been validated to optimize vsel concentration. The blood is centrifuged to produce a PRP which is then treated by the patented SONG laser to activate the VSELs and start them on their journey to help heal or regenerate their targeted area of concern.

Since they are the most powerful stem cell being young and healthy in people of any age, these cells can become nearly any type of tissue or organ and regenerate areas of damage, making that organ or tissue biologically younger and healthy by having it heal.

 We only use VSELs that come from the patient. This type of treatment is known as autologous therapy and is the safest form of treatment and the only type that falls within FDA guidelines.

For anti-aging biohacking purposes a patient can get a treatment as often as they prefer to feel optimal health but many people will feel improved even from one treatment as I did. Others like my wife and one of my closest friends felt more benefit from the second procedure therefore it’s so individualized. As for chronic disease, it depends on the severity of the illness or condition… obviously the more severe the more frequent that the treatment would be performed and then perhaps a maintenance schedule can be discussed. For example one of my patients was only 67 but suffered with severe dementia. We stacked two expanded treatments within 6 weeks and saw a good improvement in short term memory and cognitive function.

This varies significantly from patient to patient. It really depends on disease severity and patient age.

Maintenance, depending on the condition of the patient could be performed every 1-3 years.

It’s based on age, disease state and each patient’s desire to be the best they can be. Some people are pleased just to have more energy or a sharper mind while others like myself want to be at the top of their game at all times.

First and foremost a patient history is paramount in understanding where to focus our energy in helping that patient achieve their goals. For orthopedic conditions we follow the Greenberg Method and take a holistic approach to examining the body and how one joint relates to each other and look at such important aspects of stance that can cause issues like a pelvic tilt or a forward head posture. After such a careful and thorough examination can we really help to reverse chronic pain, arthritis and often syndromes like post-concussion and cervicocranial syndromes that are an overlap between neurological and orthopedic issues.

We will often recommend supplements and a healthy diet to help a patient maintain their optimal rate of healing. For orthopedic conditions we will recommend specific therapeutic exercises to help rebalance the body.

It certainly can be integrated with many of the treatments that we offer in the office but this depends on what we are treating. For orthopedic, post-concussion and cervicocranial issues VSELs are combined with PRP (platelet rich plasma) injections.

Every patient gets a personalized plan based on their issues. This is based on over 25 years experience in regenerative medicine.

Injections are placed specifically into damaged regions while IV procedures are for systemic issues and for anti-aging/rejuvenation/biohacking.

Dr. Todd’s skill is in the IV administration but may perform some basic joint injections. He may refer to Dr. Greenberg for complex issues that require complicated joint injections.

Certainly for orthopedic conditions and they are combined with IV therapy in patients with cervicocranial and post-concussion syndrome.

While IV administration is virtually painless, orthopedic conditions respond much better to direct injection as these areas do not have a good blood supply and respond better when the VSELs can be directly injected into highly specific areas of damage.

For the injection we add a small amount of a local anesthetic to reduce discomfort from the procedure.

Approximately 1 hour.

Eat, live and sleep as healthy as possible. Do not do anything to create too much inflammation and avoid taking steroids.

Be careful not to over exercise even if you feel a surge of energy. We recommend avoiding alcohol as much as possible and definitely no smoking or taking steroids. Take your recommended supplements and also try to avoid contact with those who are ill as we want the VSELs to help heal you not fight an infection.

All of the VSEL Therapy procedures are performed in our office in Bryn Mawr, PA, just outside of Philadelphia. The most extraordinary equipment is the patented SONG laser which both activates the VSELs and also guides them to areas of the body that need treatment.

None is necessary for any IV or rejuvenation process which is essentially painless and just requires the insertion of an IV catheter. Nerve blocks can be applied for specific orthopedic VSEL procedures such as injection to the wrist, shoulder or knee. Spinal injections do not require any pain medication or block but if a patient is anxious about a procedure, a calming medication can be prescribed.

They are Methusalife, Heart Gems and Systema.

The cost is discussed with each patient by our staff but the supplements are reasonably priced. Each supplement has undergone clinical testing by Dr. Todd Ovokaitys and are further activated by a laser to energize the molecules. For example older mice taking Methusalife lived longer and regrew hair compared to the mice not given the supplement. While Heart Gems can lower homocysteine and inflammation in patients with cardiac disease, there is evidence that it can help control autoimmune diseases. Systema helps to naturally increase stem cell production from the bone marrow.

They are highly recommended to obtain the best possible outcome and I personally take them as part of my own personal supplement routine.

We really recommend these supplements as they have been both tested and are laser activated.