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Restoring Health from the Inside Out

We believe the body is designed to heal. When we create the right environment, one that’s rich in oxygen, nutrients, and cellular energy, it can repair, regenerate, and thrive.

That’s why we take an integrative, metabolic approach to health. Rather than treating symptoms in isolation, we look at the whole person: metabolism, immunity, inflammation, and lifestyle. Our therapies are non-toxic and evidence-based, working with your body’s natural systems to restore balance and resilience — across a range of chronic and complex conditions.

Our Metabolic Health Team

Trained and Certified by:

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The Metabolic Terrain Institute of Health is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming cancer care and prevention by providing funding, education, and more.

Alan A- Katz, MD

Alan A Katz, MD, FUHM, FACEP, FAEEM

Specializes in hyperbaric, regenerative and metabolic medicine, offering integrative, terrain-based cancer care that minimizes the toxicities of chemotherapy and radiation.  View Full Bio

Lauren Restivo, MSN, FNP- BC, CDE

Lauren Restivo, MSN, FNP- BC, CDE 

Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in longevity and integrative medicine, with a focus on hormone optimization, metabolic health, and root-cause healing.

Lisa Jahrsdoerfer
Lisa Jahrsdoerfer

Board- Certified Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner specializing in integrative oncology with a background in critical care, oncology, and nursing education. Certified personal trainer and nutrition coach through the National Academy of Sports Medicine

Extensive Diagnostics

Understanding Your Terrain Like Never Before

An estimated 93% of people show signs of metabolic dysfunction — often without realizing it.
These underlying imbalances can contribute to inflammation, fatigue, immune dysregulation, and chronic disease. Our goal is to uncover what’s driving these changes in your body and create a personalized plan to help you heal, repair, and thrive.

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Genetic Screening

We analyze genetic variations and SNIPS to understand predispositions and create highly personalized care strategies. We’re able to detect advanced cancer markers with precision, enabling targeted interventions and monitoring progress.

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Metabolic Health Assessments

Comprehensive lab panels assess your metabolic profile, identifying imbalances to support healing and energy production. They evaluate key areas like cellular function, heart and lung fitness, fat-burning efficiency, energy needs, and biological age.

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Cardiac & Nervous System Evaluation

Heart Rate Variability (HRV) testing evaluates your body’s stress responses and the balance of your autonomic nervous system. These insights guide personalized treatments that improve immune function and support cancer recovery.

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Gut Health and Food Intolerance Testing

We analyze gut microbiome health and identify food intolerances to support your body’s immune system, optimize digestion, and reduce inflammation—key factors in cancer recovery and prevention.

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50+ Biomarkers

We measure over 50 biomarkers to get a full picture of your bodies function: Circulating tumor DNA, inflammatory markers, immune system function, blood-sugar levels, iron storage, overall nutrient status, hormones, oxidative stress, viral load, angiogenesis, thyroid function, lipid and cholesterol and more.

Building a Resilient Foundation

Your body knows how to heal — it just needs the right support. Through personalized, evidence-based therapies, we help restore balance, boost energy, and strengthen resilience for lasting health.

Learn more about the therapies:

Thermofield Machine
Local & Tumor-Based
Hyperthermia

to apply electromagnetic energy to tumor cells to raise their internal temperature and induce apoptosis with little to no effect on surrounding healthy cells.

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Mistletoe
Therapy 

works synergistically with other integrative therapies to help regulate immune balance, reduce inflammation, and promote cellular resilience.

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Repurposed
Medications

to utilize inexpensive, effective and well known medications shown to support metabolic, immune, and vascular health.

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UVBI (Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation)

to decrease inflammation and increase oxygen carrying capacity of the blood while serving as a natural antimicrobial.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber
HBOT

improves oxygenation, insulin sensitivity, and cellular metabolism while reducing inflammation and promoting tissue repair. Enhances mitochondrial efficiency and supports whole-body healing.

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IV & Nebulized Treatments 

deliver nutrients, antioxidants, and supportive compounds directly into the bloodstream or lungs to enhance absorption, reduce inflammation, and optimize metabolic terrain for healing.

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Detoxification

to minimize impact of toxins, reduce toxic burden on the immune system and address cytotoxicity from SOC treatments.

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Diet & Lifestyle Coaching

to implement personalized nutrition and lifestyle strategies that stabilize blood sugar, reduce inflammation, and optimize metabolic function for long-term health and prevention

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Exercise with Oxygen Therapy (EWOT) 

to enhance oxygen delivery, circulation, and energy production during exercise — improving cardiovascular health, mitochondrial function, and overall vitality.

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Sonodynamic Therapy

using sound waves to activate administered sonosensitizers to achieve tumor cavitation and facilitate shrinkage and cell death.

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Photodynamic Therapy

using light to facilitate tumor shrinkage and programmed tumor cell death by activation of photosensitizers to increase local free radicals.

How Our Metabolic Health ProgramWorks

From understanding your unique health needs to creating a personalized plan, we’re here to empower you on your path to healing.

Step 1

Metabolic Discovery

Connect with one of our Nurse Practitioners for a personalized introduction to our program. We’ll guide you through how the program works, answer your questions, and learn what matters most to you. This first step helps us get to know you and support your unique health goals.

Step 2

Labs & Testing 

We conduct comprehensive lab tests to assess key areas of your health, including metabolic health, immune resilience, and overall wellness. These insights guide the customization of your care plan, tailored to your body’s needs.

Step 3

Personalized Consultation

After reviewing your documents, Dr. Katz will discuss them in detail with you, addressing any questions you might have, and provide you with a personalized treatment plan. This step ensures you have a thorough understanding of the therapies involved and how they align with your goals.

Step 4

Optimized Care Plan

Your integrative treatment begins, targeting the areas most crucial to your health and healing. Each therapy is designed to support metabolic health, optimize terrain, and enhance your overall health.

Our Approach vs. “Symptom-Only” Care 

  Conventional Care Metabolic Approach
Focus on whole-body resilience & root causes  ✔️✔️
Supports healthy cells
Personalized treatment
Uses diet as part of treatment
Integrative, personalized therapies
Preventive, adaptive, proactive 
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Different Diagnoses, Shared Roots 

Most chronic diseases — from autoimmune and metabolic disorders to chronic infections and even cancer — arise from a similar foundation: chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, cardiometabolic & mitochondrial dysfunction, and immune imbalance. 

When these systems are out of sync, the body’s terrain becomes compromised, creating an internal environment where disease can develop, and healing becomes more difficult. 

By identifying and addressing the metabolic and environmental factors that drive dysfunction, we help restore the body’s natural capacity to heal itself, rather than just suppressing symptoms. 

This terrain-based approach is why our therapies can help people with a wide range of conditions, from Lyme disease and autoimmune disorders to early-stage cancers and other complex chronic illnesses. 

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about our Metabolic Health & Cancer Support Program

What is the Metabolic Support Program?

Our Metabolic Health Support Program uses a terrain-based approach. We help create a thriving internal environment where health can flourish. Our treatments work to support your immune system and restore the health of your body’s cells so you can fight chronic illness, or avoid further disease in the future.

Who can benefit from this program?

This program is designed for individuals seeking a more optimized state of health — whether you're looking to improve energy and vitality, address the effects of aging, or support your body through an early-stage cancer diagnosis such as breast, prostate, or brain cancer. Our integrative therapies are designed to complement your lifestyle and your existing care. For those navigating cancer, we work alongside your oncology team — we are not oncologists, and this program is never a replacement for the standard-of-care treatments your physicians are guiding you through.

What treatments are offered as part of the program?

Treatments offered are personalized based on your health, condition, and diagnostics. We use therapies such as Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), IV therapies (e.g., High Dose Vitamin C, Mistletoe, Curcumin), UVB therapy, hyperthermia, detoxification, EWOT and more synergistically to achieve optimal results.

Is this program backed by science?

Our metabolic health approach is grounded in peer-reviewed research across integrative oncology, metabolic health, and regenerative medicine. The science behind metabolic interventions — including the role of glucose metabolism in disease, mitochondrial function, and the therapeutic application of hyperbaric oxygen — is well-established and continues to evolve. We stay current with emerging clinical literature so our protocols reflect the best available evidence, not trends.

How is the program personalized for me?

Personalization is at the core of what we do. Before any recommendations are made, you'll complete an extensive intake process — including a detailed personal and family medical history and relevant lab work. This is followed by a comprehensive consultation of two or more hours, during which we take the time to understand not just your current health picture, but your goals, concerns, and lifestyle. We then perform baseline testing and design a care plan built organically from you — not from a template.

What is the time commitment of the program?

The program is designed to meet you where you are. Based on your care needs and health goals, the frequency of visits and level of clinical support will vary — as will the therapies that make up your plan. Some patients engage intensively, coming in several days a week, while others maintain a lighter cadence that fits around their schedule and lifestyle.

Ongoing clinical oversight is provided through our care management tiers, which range from weekly check-ins with your Nurse Practitioner to monthly progress reviews — ensuring your plan stays aligned with where you are and where you're headed. All tiers include lab review, goal setting, and coordinated treatment scheduling.

This isn't a fixed-length program with a predetermined end — it's a commitment to your health that evolves as you do.

Is this program covered by insurance?

No, this program is not covered by insurance. However, we offer transparent pricing and flexible payment options to make it easier to manage the costs of your treatment. 

Are there any side effects or risks associated with these therapies?

The therapies are generally well-tolerated, but any potential risks or side effects will be discussed during your consultation to ensure safety.

Learn More

Request more information about our Metabolic & Integrative Cancer care.