Chelation & Detoxification Support in Johnson City, TN

What Is Chelation & Detoxification Support?

Chelation therapy uses specific agents, administered orally or intravenously, that bind to heavy metals in the bloodstream, enabling them to be excreted by the kidneys. Chelation therapy is FDA-approved for documented heavy metal poisoning (e.g., lead, mercury, arsenic). Its use in integrative and functional medicine for broader wellness support is an evolving area of study; such applications are supportive in nature and are not a substitute for conventional medical treatment of heavy metal toxicity.

At AWAREmed in Johnson City, TN, chelation and detoxification support is always conducted under the direct supervision of Dr. Dalal Akoury, MD, MPH. We never offer detoxification protocols without a thorough clinical evaluation, including detailed health history, relevant lab work, kidney and liver function assessment, and a review of your current medications and health conditions.

Detoxification support at AWAREmed goes beyond chelation. Dr. Akoury looks at the body's main detoxification pathways, liver, kidneys, lymphatic system, gut, and skin, with personalized nutritional, lifestyle, and therapeutic support designed to support your body's natural detoxification processes.

Potential Benefits

While individual responses vary and no specific outcome is promised, this service is designed to help support:

Who This May Be Appropriate For

This service may be appropriate for adults including:

• Individuals with documented heavy metal toxicity or exposure, in coordination with their other physicians
• Adults with symptoms such as fatigue, cognitive fog, or muscle pain who want a physician evaluation of possible environmental exposures (chelation is considered only when testing documents a heavy metal burden)
• Patients with occupational exposure to heavy metals or chemicals
• Adults who want a personalized nutrition and lifestyle plan to support the body's natural detoxification processes
• Individuals with chronic health concerns seeking a complementary, integrative perspective alongside their existing medical care
• People who want education about reducing everyday environmental exposures

A consultation with Dr. Akoury helps decide whether chelation or detoxification support fits your situation. It is not a substitute for emergency care, poison control, or specialist medical treatment of heavy metal poisoning.

What to Expect at AWAREmed

Every chelation and detox protocol begins with a comprehensive evaluation by Dr. Akoury. This includes detailed lab work, heavy metal testing, liver and kidney function panels, inflammatory markers, and nutritional status assessment. Based on results, a personalized protocol is designed that may include IV or oral chelation (as appropriate), nutritional support, liver-supportive therapies, IV nutrient infusions, and lifestyle guidance. All interventions are closely monitored throughout.

Frequently Asked Questions

Related reading: Chelation therapy: a comprehensive guide