Hemealumen IV Ozone
Combining the power of ozone and light therapy.
The Hemealumen is an advanced polychromatic device that enhances IV ozone therapy, delivering exceptional health benefits. This state-of-the-art machine is like having three powerful therapies in one:
- Six high-energy light sources – emitting wavelengths that research has shown to have specific biological benefits.
- Targeted pulsed frequencies – addressing specific organs, tissues, pathogens, and health conditions.
- Red and infrared light pads – providing additional therapeutic benefits.
This innovative approach offers powerful relief for both acute and chronic conditions, including chronic fatigue, persistent infections, Long COVID-19, Lyme disease, mold illness, cardiovascular disease, and more. It is also used to promote wellness and optimal health.
Aspen Integrative Medical Center is the only clinic in Flagstaff offering this cutting-edge treatment, ensuring safe and effective care to support deep healing. Learn more below or call our office today to schedule your first Hemealumen session!
What are the health benefits of Hemealumen?
Beyond the health benefits of IV Ozone therapy alone, the Hemealumen offers additional advantages, including:
- Broadly Antimicrobial & Antiviral – Deactivates the DNA of bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens, preventing them from multiplying and causing disease.
- Enhances Oxygenation – Increases oxygen delivery to tissues by activating the 2,3-DPG enzyme system, which facilitates oxygen release from the heme complex.
- Boosts Energy – Activates NAD+ and enhances mitochondrial function, addressing energy deficiencies.
- Stimulates Lymphatic Flow & Detoxification – Restores functional chylomicron Brownian movement within the blood, promoting detoxification.
- Strengthens Immune Function and Reduces Autoimmunity – Activates immune cells such as NK cells, neutrophils, and macrophages while balancing cytokine production. This enhances the body’s ability to combat microorganisms, fungi, viruses, and bacteria.
- Dismantles Nagalase – Nagalase is a protein produced by cancer cells, viruses, and certain bacteria. It inhibits GCMAF, a glycoprotein that activates macrophages and other cytotoxic immune cells like NK cells. By dismantling nagalase, the body’s natural immune defenses are restored.
Which conditions would benefit from Hemealumen therapy?
The Hemealumen is designed to support a wide range of conditions by leveraging photobiomodulation, modulating oxidative stress, and activating the immune system. Clinical research and empirical observations suggest this technology may be beneficial for the following conditions:
- Infectious Diseases
- Bacterial infections – e.g. MRSA, Lyme disease, pneumonia, chronic sinusitis, Tuberculosis, Rickettsia
- Viral infections – e.g. Covid-19, Epstein-Barr virus, herpes simplex, shingles, cytomegalovirus, chronic viral fatigue, influenza, hepatitis
- Fungal infections – e.g. candida, mold toxicity, chronic sinus fungal infection
- Parasitic infections – e.g. giardiasis, toxoplasmosis
- Chronic Inflammatory and Autoimmune Conditions
- Rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune arthropathies
- Multiple sclerosis
- Lupus (SLE) and other connective tissue disorders
- Psoriasis and eczema
- Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s Disease
- Neurological and Cognitive Conditions
- Chronic migraines
- Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline
- Parkinson’s disease
- Neuropathy (diabetic, post-infectious, chemotherapy induced)
- Autism Spectrum Disorders (investigational)
- Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders
- Hypertension and endothelial dysfunction
- Atherosclerosis and circulatory disorders
- Diabetes and insulin resistance
- Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and mitochondrial dysfunction
- Cancer Supportive Care
- Adjunctive therapy for photodynamic cancer treatment
- Post-chemotherapy recovery (enhancing detoxification and cellular energy)
- Enhancing tumor suppression via immune modulation
- Detoxification and Anti-Aging Applications
- Heavy metal detoxification
- Chronic toxicity syndromes (mold, environmental, pesticides)
- Biohacking and longevity optimization
What does a Hemealumen treatment look like?
Your practitioner will connect you to an IV line and pass a portion of your blood (typically 5% or less, depending on the type of IV ozone therapy) through a specialized TriVette cartridge in the Hemealumen device. This process exposes your blood to six independently controlled high-energy light sources—red, infrared (IR), violet, green, ultraviolet-A (UVA), and ultraviolet-C (UVC). The TriVette design significantly enhances treatment effectiveness by increasing blood exposure time by 600% compared to other light-based IV ozone devices.
Next, your practitioner will carefully select the appropriate frequencies for your treatment and apply several red light pads directly to your skin, typically over your wrists and abdomen. Treatment duration will depend on which IV ozone therapy is performed:
- 30-60 Minutes for Standard IV Ozone
- 60 Minutes for Multi-Pass IV Ozone
- 60-120 Minutes for EBOO
What are the healing benefits of the light sources?
The Hemealumen has six light sources with known biological benefits based on current research. The benefits include:
- Red Light (625, 650 nm) – Supports DNA and stimulates key enzymes such as SOD and catalase which enhance mitochondrial energy, improve blood flow, and many other functions. Red light also stimulates collagen production and decreases inflammation. Stimulates the immune system by activating T-cells and macrophages. Has a coagulation-inhibiting effect and inhibits platelet aggregation.
- Infrared Light (810 nm) – Stimulates the synthesis and release of nitric oxide (NO) from Cytochrome C Oxidase (CCO), promoting vasodilation, oxygen delivery, and cellular signaling. Infrared light stimulates ATP production, so very helpful where chronic fatigue is an issue.
- Green Light (525 nm) – Improves oxygen supply and strong anti-inflammatory effect. Improves circulation by enhancing mobility and function of blood cells causing them to flow easier while decreasing clumping and clotting. Also helps restore stressed cell membranes and increases uptake of oxygen in the blood (great post-HBOT). Stimulates ATP production in cells.
- Violet Light (430 nm) – Expands blood vessels, reduces inflammation, and increases oxygen and nutrient delivery to cells. Hemoglobin absorption is high in the blood.
- Ultraviolet A (340, 365 nm) – Increases oxygen absorption into body tissues, improves circulation, decreases platelet aggregation, dilates blood vessels, improves body’s ability to detoxify, and stimulates NADH and NAD+ production, which are fundamental molecules for energy production, metabolism, and immune function.
- Ultraviolet C (253.7 nm) – Globally germicidal and inactivates pathogens – anti-fungal, anti-viral, and antimicrobial; UVC also stimulates NAD+ production.
What are the healing benefits of the pulsed frequencies?
The Hemealumen is in a class of its own, allowing your practitioner to select specific pulsed frequencies—similar to a Rife Machine—to enhance therapeutic effects. These frequencies are carefully chosen based on your treatment goals and the condition being addressed.
Research suggests these frequencies may help:
- Deactivate viruses, bacteria, yeast, and parasites
- Strengthen the immune system
- Promote detoxification
- Improve circulation
- Accelerate healing
- And much more!
This advanced approach provides powerful support for your health and well-being.
Steps to Healing Using Hemealumen IV Ozone
Schedule a Consult
Call to schedule a consult with Dr. Despres to make sure Hemealumen IV Ozone would be safe and effective for your health goals. After going through your health history and getting some baseline labs, Dr. Despres will prescribe the best treatment plan for you in addition to other naturopathic therapies.
Start Hemealumen IV Ozone
Visit our clinic for a 60-minute treatment administered by either Dr. Despres or Nurse Aaron. Your treatment frequency and ozone dosage will be tailored to your response, maximizing health benefits while minimizing potential side effects.
Regular Follow-Ups
Schedule regular follow-ups with Dr. Despres to monitor your progress and adjust your treatment plan as needed. Once you achieve your health goals, Hemealumen IV ozone therapy will either be discontinued or transitioned to a maintenance schedule.
Treatment As Needed
Many of our patients return for Hemealumen IV ozone therapy when they need a health boost, faster recovery from illness, preparation for travel or an athletic event, or support during a chronic disease flare-up. You may need updated lab work to ensure treatment remains safe for you, but rest assured—we’re here whenever you need us!
FAQ About Hemealumen
Health Benefits and Research
You should strongly consider Hemealumen if you have:
- A desire for improved energy, vitality, and overall health
- A chronic illness such as Lyme disease, Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, and cardiovascular disease
- An inflammatory condition and/or chronic pain
- Moderate to severe acute concern such as an infection, cold, flu, Covid-19, appendicitis, and so forth.
- A desire to strengthen immune system and stimulate detox – especially great before traveling!
- Athletes and active individuals looking to improve recovery and performance
What to Expect
We HIGHLY recommend the following for the best results, but may not be required:
– Hydrate: Be sure you are well hydrated (drink at least 32 oz of water in the 24 hours prior to your treatment)
– Eat Well: Eat a meal high in protein and healthy fats within 2 hours prior to your treatment. Limit/remove any highly processed or sugary foods.
– Avoid Supplements: Avoid taking any vitamins or minerals within 2 hours prior to your treatment.
– Attire: Wear a short sleeve shirt that provides easy access to both arms for placing the IV line.
– Rested: Do your best to come relaxed, low stress, and well-rested.
– Notification of Changes: Inform our office of any new or acute health concerns, medications, reactions, or general concerns since your last visit.
– Give Feedback: Your feedback between procedures is crucial for providing tailored and relevant treatment. Plan to share your feedback at each visit or over the phone prior to your next treatment
A Hemealumen IV ozone treatment is similar to other IV therapies, but instead of infusing nutrients, your provider will withdraw a small amount of blood, mix it with heparin, and enrich it with oxygen-ozone gas before reinfusing it into your bloodstream.
As the treated blood is returned to your body, it passes through a quartz glass cuvette in the Hemealumen polychromatic device, where it is exposed to red, infrared, violet, green, and ultraviolet light. To further enhance the treatment, your physician will apply red and infrared light pads to your wrists and other targeted areas. Additionally, specific frequencies will be set based on your condition and treatment goals.
A Hemealumen IV ozone treatment typically takes 30 to 60 minutes.
Some patients report feeling better immediately while others report feeling better 1-2 days after treatment. Please know the ozonides from ozone therapy can persist in the body for 7-10 days, so there are on-going health benefits days after treatment. The benefits of Hemealumen IV ozone are cumulative, so each additional treatment builds upon the prior treatment and treatment benefit typically lasts longer.
In general we follow these recommendations:
- Patients with chronic illness = at least once WEEKLY until symptoms resolve. May then only need to return as needed with chronic symptoms flare.
- Patients with acute illness = once DAILY until symptoms resolve.
- Patients who are otherwise healthy = 2-4 times per year or as needed with an acute illness
- Athletes or those under a lot of physical stress = once a month
The number and frequency of treatments you need may vary based on your individual needs and health goals. Some conditions may require more frequent or prolonged treatment, while acute concerns may resolve after just one session.
While Hemealumen IV ozone is highly effective, combining it with other naturopathic therapies—such as dietary and lifestyle changes, nutrient supplementation, physical medicine, and herbal medicine—can lead to more significant, long-term results by addressing the root causes of illness.
Our physicians will apply red and infrared light pads to both of your wrists. Since all of your blood circulates through the wrist’s blood vessels every 10 minutes, this ensures the light’s enriching benefits reach your entire bloodstream.
Additionally, we’ll apply red and infrared light pads to targeted areas to enhance healing and maximize treatment effects. If at-home therapy is recommended, we may suggest using red/infrared light for 10-15 minutes, twice a day, or up to 60 minutes, depending on your condition. Red and light infrared light has the best health effects when directly on the skin.
- Basic foundations of health and healing such as sleep
- Diet and nutrition – avoiding food sensitivities and inflammatory foods
- Detoxification – especially heavy metals
- Hormone replacement – especially adrenal and thyroid gland function
- Stress management – manage the right amounts of coffee, alcohol, exercise, sleep, emotions, allergies, and sugar
Safety and Contraindications
The degree of side effects varies depending on the patient’s individual health, the dose of ozone administered, and the severity of their condition. For example, patients with long-standing chronic illnesses like Long COVID or Lyme disease may experience a “healing reaction” (also known as a Herxheimer reaction or “herx”). This occurs when the immune system is stimulated, detox pathways are activated, and infections begin to die off. As a result, some patients may feel more fatigued immediately after treatment as the body prioritizes healing and recovery.
Other potential side effects may include:
- General IV-related effects such as transient low blood sugar, headache, lightheadedness, local swelling, bruising, or irritation at the catheter insertion site
- A temporary shift in the menstrual cycle
- Slight hemolysis (which may cause brownish or reddish urine)
To minimize side effects, consider:
- Staying well-hydrated
- Getting adequate rest
- Taking an Epsom salt bath, using a sauna, or doing a cold plunge
- Using anti-inflammatory supplements or medications as needed
- Eating a nutrient-dense meal with protein and healthy fats while limiting processed foods and sugars
If you experience any side effects, be sure to inform your doctor so they can provide appropriate guidance.
Yes, it is extremely safe when performed by a trained, licensed medical professional using the highest-quality equipment. Side effects are rare, but some patients may experience temporary fatigue due to pathogen die-off or the activation of detoxification pathways—both considered positive healing responses.
While Hemealumen IV ozone therapy is highly safe, it is not suitable for everyone and is contraindicated in individuals with:
- G6PD deficiency
- Pregnancy or lactation
- Uncontrolled hyperthyroidism
- Active bleeding or acute hemorrhagic conditions
- Acute myocardial infarction (heart attack)
- Allergy to heparin
If you have any concerns about whether treatment is right for you, consult with your doctor to ensure it is a safe and appropriate treatment for your condition.