Frequently Asked Questions in Annapolis MD

Integrative medicine is the unique combination of alternative treatment modalities with traditional treatments to accomplish a deeper level of healing for patients. At Elevate Life we define integrative medicine as the use of treatments from all around the world integrated into a full body approach to allow patients to achieve deep healing and true vitality. We are able to get to the root cause through the use of traditional labs, functional labs, electrodiagnostics and body response testing to develop a treatment plan that is unique to your condition and you as a person.

Integrative medicine can be used to treat almost any condition. At Elevate Life we focus on toxin induced illnesses such as mold toxicity, Lyme disease, heavy metal toxicity, chronic diseases, autoimmunity, and neurological symptoms.

The most common symptoms we treat are:

• Brain Fog
• Muscle Weakness
• Fatigue
• Memory Issues
• Headaches
• Dizziness
• POTS PANS PANDAS
• Autism
• Parasthesias (Numbness/Tingling)
• Sleep Disturbances
• Dermatological Symptoms
• Fibromyalgia
• Lyme Arthritis
• Anxiety/Depression That Is Linked To Toxin Exposure
• Long Covid
• Epstein Barr Virus
• Dysautonomia
• Vagal Nerve Activation
• Chronic Stress Response

We utilize electrodiagnostics such as EEGs (Electro-Encepholograms), Heart Rate Variability testing, Heart Rate Coherence testing, Total body Electrical charge testing to assess for dysfunction in these areas. Much like EKGs are utilized in cardiology to assess heart health, we are able to assess how well different systems are functioning based on their electrical activity. Once we identify areas of dysfunction we are able to target treatments to restore that electrical function and allow the body to self regulate the electricity and thus begin healing. Through the use of vibratory medicine, lasers, biofeedback, homeopathy, neurofeedback we are able to restore proper function.

No. We don’t believe that any one technique or treatment philosophy is sufficient to address the complexity of human health. Instead we try to utilize a vast array of different techniques and philosophies from all over the world.

While our treatments do allow patients to make much faster progress than most available options, every patient is different and we encourage you to view your health as a journey that will continue long after you are discharged. Your health is not a finish line but a continual lifetime of learning what your body needs to achieve optimal health and vitality.

While there are certain supplements that are needed to help patients function better, our protocols are focused on restoring the body's ability to heal itself. This should require minimal supplements and the majority are focused on ensuring proper nutrition.

Once your body has undergone significant trauma from mold and mycotoxins the body becomes more sensitive to re-exposures. Sometimes this can be as simple as sitting next to someone who lives in mold. Many patients lose the ability to go into hotels/restaurants/friend's homes after mold illness. Many are told they have to stay on binders for years and have “lost the ability to detoxify” from mold. Our treatments restore the body's appropriate response to mold and allow people to resume a normal life after mold exposure.

YES!! We have many success stories of patients returning to normal life who had to wear masks just to be in public for fear of passing someone with hair spray or perfume. We have helped many patients with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome MCAS regain their ability to eat a normal diet. Many times patients are able to stop all rescue meds and supplements completely.

Dr. Johns is not only passionate about helping people return to their normal lives, but he also has an intimate experience with autoimmunity, mold toxicity, and being told there was no hope. As someone who has walked the road of complex chronic illness and seen the shortcomings of our medical system, Dr. Johns is truly able to understand and empathize with your struggle. Also, he is living proof that you can get your life back and be healthier on the other side of an “incurable disease” than you were before getting sick.

This varies on the treatment plan and the severity of the illness. Treatments can range from 1 hour to 3 hours depending on what modalities a patient gets on a given visit.

Yes. We love treating kiddos and treat many children with PANS, PANDAS, Autism, and Sensory Processing issues.

No as of yet the IV blood irradiation is not FDA approved. It has been practiced safely in Europe and Asia for several decades however unfortunately the FDA still does not recognize its truly life-changing capabilities.

Yes, it has been performed routinely in Europe and Asia for decades with an excellent safety profile. The only side effects noted in many studies are soreness at the injection site, as well as mild flu-like symptoms from bacteria, that die off in patients with high bacterial loads. To decrease the risk of flu-like symptoms we always start patients on a lower dosage and increase it over time.

While you always have autonomy over your health we highly encourage full adherence to your prescribed protocol. We describe treatment as a symphony where all the aspects of treatment build on each other to create a beautiful orchestra. Much like taking away the violins from an orchestra would impact the overall quality so does eliminating one or more modalities to focus on one you may really enjoy.

Our treatments unfortunately fall outside of what insurance plans are willing to cover. We hope someday that insurers will embrace treatments that actually heal people instead of only paying for therapies that lessen symptoms and keep patients tied to medications for life. You are able to use your HSA and FSA funds to cover the cost of treatment.

Treatment costs vary depending on the intensity of the condition and the rigor of the protocol needed. The initial evaluation is $750 for an hour. The subsequent review of findings visit is $250. This includes WAVI EEG scan, HRV testing, Heart Coherence testing, and bio resonance blood testing.

Additional testing may be utilized through independent labs and traditional laboratories such as Labcorp. Some of these labs accept insurance. All fees for additional testing are paid directly to the lab by the patient. If you have further questions about the cost of modalities please feel free to call our office.