Before you arrive
We understand if you’ve suffered for years and given up hope of ever finding relief, RESTORE can almost sound too good to be true. But it is true. RESTORE can rapidly bring relief from depression and chronic pain when nothing else has.
Prior to arriving at our RESTORE infusion center, you may experience an array of feelings: anxiety, hopefulness, doubt, or a mixture of many emotions. There is anxiety due to the unknown: is it going to hurt, how am I going to feel, and ultimately, is it going to work? The hopefulness comes from the possibility of actually feeling some relief and getting to back to a “normal” life. The good news is the infusion can be a very rewarding and positive experience for many people who have suffered from chronic pain and depression for years.
Don't worry; we are here to answer your questions before you arrive. If you need any help in planning your trip, we will be happy to help. We can advise you about the most convenient places to stay, getting around town or where to go to relax after your infusion quietly.
At the RESTORE Infusion Center
We want you to be as comfortable and relaxed as possible. Once you arrive at our infusion center you will find a calm, peaceful atmosphere with dimmed lighting and soothing music, similar to a spa. After reviewing your paperwork and questionnaires regarding your current medical issues, you can sit back and relax. You have finished all the work you need to do.
When you are ready, you will move to a private room with a quiet and relaxed atmosphere, which has a reclining chair and the necessary medical equipment for your infusion. Dr. Grass will review all of your medical records and briefly examine you to assess your physical condition. He will also start an IV for your infusion and attach all of the necessary monitoring equipment. He will explain every step of the process all along the way and answer any questions you may have.
Dr. Grass will always be with you during your RESTORE Ultra-Rapid Infusion, but you are welcome to bring someone in the room with you if you would like. The infusion experience is deeply personal, and you will never be left alone during the infusion. If you brought someone with you, he will ask them not to converse with you unless you initiate it. Many patients choose to listen to music during the treatment.
The RESTORE Infusion
You may begin to experience the remarkable changes of a RESTORE infusion within only minutes of your very first session. It can be difficult to describe in words, but you begin to feel differently about yourself and the world around you. A deep sense of relaxation calmness begins, and a peaceful sensation sweeps over you as the neurochemical balances begin to change rapidly. It can be compared to a deep medication in which you let go of pain and all the issues that cause darkness and anxiety, just becoming very peaceful, serene and feeling connected to the world and everything that is in it. Now you know that something is really changing.
But that is just the beginning…
The journey has just begun, and as the you continue with the 3-day program, you begin to see and experience things in a new way. The transformation to a happier, calmer and more optimistic outlook on life is beginning. Over the next 72 hours, as the disconnected neural connections and circuits responsible for mood, pain and well-being begin to reconnect and function normally again, you feel the full effects of the RESTORE Infusion working.
As this occurs, you find yourself spending more time with friends and family, enjoying their company again. Then you find yourself starting to enjoy activities that you had neglected for a long time, feeling more alert, energetic and alive. And it keeps getting better each day. Throughout the whole process we will be right by your side guiding you in this remarkable process.
Getting Back To Normal
After the infusion, you will have some time to adjust and let the new feeling sink in. We will assist you to the relaxation room, where you will rest for 30 minutes on a couch or chair. After that, you will be released to go home, but you will not be able to drive yourself, so the best thing is to bring someone who can drive you. If that is not possible or you do come alone, don't worry; we will assist you with transportation and getting back home safely.
How Will I Feel After My Infusion?
For the immediate period following an infusion (usually 4-6 hours), you will be in a very relaxed state, so you should not drive, operate machinery, or sign legal documents. Many patients feel so relaxed after the infusion that they like to rest quietly for a short period of time. After that, your activity is entirely dependent on how you feel.
Some patients enjoy participating in activities after the infusion, such as going to the gym or yoga. Others prefer a sunset stroll on the beach and a quiet dinner. There are many options available to suit everyone's preferences.
Friends and family want to know:
Ask your friends and family not to bombard you with questions after the infusion. They will naturally want to ask, “Did it work?” or “Do you feel better?” But the effects can be extremely subtle at first and many patients have trouble putting the experience into words. You may need time to process it. Even those who can sense an immediate change often find it impossible to articulate at first. When people ask those questions, it can make you feel pressured not to disappoint them. To them, these seem like easy questions, but to you, the answers may be complicated in ways you can’t explain. Let them know ahead of time that you’ll talk about it when you’re ready, which might take a few days.
What patients are saying about the Restore Ultra-Rapid Infusion
