Regen IV Wellness is a functional medicine center offering intravenous (IV) nutrient therapy, medical ozone, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, cellular therapy, peptide therapy and medical services by licensed medical professionals. It was formed by Jose Baldazo, who, while in nursing school, did an internship at a well-known integrative functional medicine practice in Southlake.

After his internship, Baldazo worked at two other well-known IV nutrient infusion businesses providing medical services in outpatient and spa settings. He noticed how they were owned by non-medical businesspeople and employed staff with little to no medical backgrounds. They didn't gather a complete intake and history on each client to check for issues such as allergies, nor did they perform a good faith medical exam as required by the Texas Medical Board.

Inspired that he could do better, Baldazo decided to team up with a medical doctor friend and open their own IV infusion business. Baldazo and his wife founded Regen IV Wellness debt-free with money he saved from his working full-time emergency room nursing job.

Baldazo gained in-depth knowledge of IV nutrient infusion therapy by attending training seminars with leading national physicians. He also studied all aspects of medical ozone therapy, along with Prolozone and platelet rich plasma injection therapy, under Frank Shallenberger, M.D., president of the American Association of Ozonotherapy.

Since opening Regen IV Wellness in August 2019, Baldazo says the business has grown from a small office space to helping nearly 2,700 people. Taking a functional medicine approach by addressing root cause issues, patients begin with a free consultation. Next, a nurse practitioner determines if any lab work is needed and which services are appropriate.

Bloodwork is drawn onsite, or for telemedicine visits, lab orders may be sent electronically to the patient's home. The results are reviewed with patients and then presented with a customized treatment plan.

Regen IV Wellness offers a variety of IV nutrient therapies customized for each patient's needs, symptoms and goals, including a combination of vitamins, minerals and amino acids to promote hydration, boost energy and support the immune system. "By administering vitamins, minerals and amino acids intravenously, they're quickly absorbed into the body, with a 99 percent absorption rate," Baldazo says.

Medical ozone, which has antimicrobial properties, can promote general wellness, help aid in athletic recovery and improve chronic infections, Baldazo says. "Ozone therapy has since evolved since it was first used as a disinfectant and wound cleanse during World War 1. It is now also used to alleviate symptoms of autoimmune diseases, viral infections and can even support cancer treatment."  Ozone can be administered intravenously, via insufflation, injection or transdermally in an ozone sauna.

Regen IV Wellness also offers bioidentical hormone replace therapy. Standard normal ranges for hormones are not optimal ranges, Baldazo advises. "By supplementing the body's own hormone production, patients can optimize their hormone levels and experience improvements such as more energy, stamina and sleep, as well as reduction in anxiety and depression." Regen IV Wellness' bioidentical hormone therapy is sourced from wild yams as opposed to synthetic ingredients which mimic the body's own hormone production and reduce the side effects.

Another service offered is peptide therapy. Peptides are compounds the body makes to regulate many biochemical functions including metabolism. They directly influence hormonal regulation, glucose/insulin regulation, immune balance, gut integrity and metabolic inflammatory signaling. Baldazo says that peptides may help cut off excessive inflammatory signals and rejuvenate health on a cellular level, aiding with weight loss and alleviating chronic illnesses such as diabetes and hypertension.

The Regen IV Wellness staff is comprised of medical professionals dedicated to providing knowledgeable, courteous service while educating patients about functional health. "Many IV infusion clinics are corporate-owned or investor-supported. My vision as a small family business is to be able to continue to offer out-of-the-box treatment options and more to anyone that is eligible," Baldazo states. "We hope to continue our growth into a larger space so we can offer more healing arts in one location."

Regen IV Wellness is located at 5510 Abrams Rd., Ste.126, in Dallas. For more information, call 214-326-0033 or visit RegenIVWellness.com.