Ozone Therapy

There are outdated methods of direct intravenous ozone administration that are now considered by the International Scientific Committee on Ozone to be ill-advised due to the rate of adverse effects. For this reason, we use autohemotherapy for our intravenous ozone treatments. This method allows us to administer ozone to the blood with very low risk of adverse event.

The most common side effects of ozone therapy of any modality is a Herxheimer reaction. This is a response to the release of endotoxins from dying pathogens that can cause flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, headache and fatigue. These typically resolve within hours or days after treatment, and can be mitigated with some of our other therapies.

With insufflations, ozone gas passes through mucous membranes in the nasal cavity so one may experience burning inside the nose at times due to production of single oxygen molecules, which is acidic.

Ozone therapy is beneficial in those cases involving chronic infection, chronic toxicity and autoimmune issues. If your condition is immune-oriented, you will likely benefit from Ozone therapy. In addition, ozone is also an anti-aging therapy for those seeking hyper-wellness.

Yes, many of our patients travel to our office from out of state or abroad. Your patient care coordinator will help set up your treatment schedule, in addition to assisting you with planning your travel arrangements. The frequency of treatments depends largely on your situation.

Ozone is a very powerful antioxidant, so it works by creating oxidative stress on the disease or condition that you are seeking to improve. It then gets rid of these toxins and restores balance back into your body at the cellular level which ultimately reduces inflammation levels in tissues throughout your whole body! Another benefit of ozone therapy is its ability to reduce pain and improve circulation. So one of our practitioners has recommended a course of ozone therapy treatments to help push you toward your health and wellness goals. What does that mean? What is ozone and how does Meeting Point Health use it improve patient outcomes? Below we will discuss some of the most commonly asked questions.

Ozone is, essentially, supercharged oxygen. It is formed when the oxygen we breathe is charged with high voltage electricity or ultraviolet (UV) light. As a result, each ozone molecule contains three oxygen atoms rather than two.

While ozone is highly reactive, ozone gas can be safely harnessed for therapeutic purposes. Ozone therapy is often used to support healing, reduce inflammation, and fight infections.

Oxygen is essential for cellular energy, immune response, and tissue repair. Ozone therapy works by delivering an infusion of oxygen-rich gas to stimulate healing and improve overall function.

Ozone therapy improves the function of red blood cells, helping them deliver oxygen more efficiently throughout the body. It also supports mitochondrial activity, boosting cellular energy, and strengthens the immune system’s ability to combat viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens. Additionally, ozone helps to boost antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds in the body.

Some of the conditions that benefit from ozone therapy include:

Allergies
Arthritis
Autoimmune disease
Cancer
Chronic infections
Dental disease
Diabetes
Fibromyalgia
Musculoskeletal injuries and disorders

When administered properly, ozone therapy has very few side effects. Inhaling ozone gas can be harmful and should always be avoided. While some patients report feeling tired after treatment, this typically resolves after the first few treatments. Most report feeling energized and well after therapy.

The frequency and number of ozone treatments needed depends on your goals and the method used:

Ozone injections: we typically recommend 3–4 sessions, spaced two weeks apart. Many patients begin to see improvement after just one or two treatments.
Other methods (e.g., autohemotherapy, insufflation): A standard course of 12 sessions is recommended. Additional rounds may be needed for chronic or complex conditions.

Treatment costs vary depending on the method and number of sessions.

Regenerative Ozone injections start at $750 each while ozone IVs range from $350-$650 per session.

To learn more about the ozone therapy options available at Meeting Point Health, schedule a consultation by calling our office at 215.298.9928 or schedule a discovery call online.

No, we do not accept insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid; however, we do take HSA/FSA, cash and credit cards. We also work with CareCredit if you choose to finance.

Our practitioners and staff fully understand and empathize with the challenges that patients face as they make financial decisions for proper health care. Our practice is very different from a conventional medical practice in many ways, and the time spent with each patient is usually 30-90 minutes. Visits with a physician covered by insurance generally allow for less than 10 minutes total! Conventional medical practices that take insurance maintain brief office visits and high patient loads for this reason. We cannot provide the expert care that every one of our patients deserves under those circumstances.

Insurance also dictates the types of treatments and order of treatments patients can receive for a particular condition. For example, if you visit your physician for chronic knee pain, they will likely start with a steroid injection because insurance requires that you exhaust steroid injection efforts before discussing other options, which may possibly impair your overall chances of recovery. Not good!

Opting out of insurance allows the patient and the doctor to maintain their medical autonomy, which is imperative to ensure you get the right treatment at the right time and the right dose.

Getting started at Meeting Point Health is simple. Schedule an initial discovery call online or call our office to connect with a New Patient Onboarding Specialist. During your first visit, we’ll take a deep dive into your health history, symptoms, and goals, and may recommend advanced testing or imaging to uncover the root causes of your concerns. From there, our team will design a personalized treatment plan tailored to your body’s unique needs—whether that includes regenerative therapies, functional medicine, IV therapy, or longevity care. It all begins with a single step toward feeling your best—Click to schedule a free discovery call with one of our Patient Onboarding Specialists today!