A New Standard of Care
Next Health × The UltraWellness Center.
Two leaders in Functional and Longevity Medicine, united to deliver comprehensive care for even the most complex patients.
Dr. Mark Hyman serves on the Next Health Scientific Advisory Board
UWC: 20+ years at the forefront of Functional Medicine
Founded by Dr. Mark Hyman, 16-time NYT bestselling author
Based in Lenox, Massachusetts · Now accepting Next Health referrals
Bidirectional partnership · Patients flow in both directions
Why This Partnership
"Our Job Is the Patient. Sometimes That Means Sending Them Somewhere Better Suited."
Dr. Mark Hyman has been a trusted colleague and friend for years — a giant in the Functional Medicine space and a genuine champion of everything Next Health stands for. That relationship has now evolved into a formal clinical partnership between our two institutions.
Beyond joining our Advisory Board, Dr. Hyman's UltraWellness Center has partnered directly with Next Health to ensure that patients facing the most complex chronic conditions receive the specialized care they deserve — without ever feeling turned away.
This is Medicine 4.0 in action: two premier clinics, working together, putting the patient first. When a patient walks into Next Health with something that requires a specialist's depth, we now have a direct, trusted path to send them — and the UltraWellness Center sends their patients to us for the advanced restorative therapies we uniquely provide.
"Health is not simply the absence of disease, but the abundance of vitality. We are not just optimizers — we are advocates for our patients' long-term wellbeing, even when that means connecting them with someone who can take them further than we can."
— Dr. Darshan Shah, MD · Founder & Chief Medical Officer, Next Health
A True Two-Way Partnership
Patients Flow in Both Directions.
This is not a one-way referral relationship. Both institutions actively refer patients to each other — each playing to its strengths, each putting the patient's clinical fit ahead of institutional pride. The result is a network of care that is broader than either clinic alone.
Next Health → UWC
When clinical complexity exceeds our scope.
We refer to the specialists who lead the field.
- Complex chronic illness — Lyme disease, long COVID, mold toxicity, MCAS, and similar conditions where UWC's two-decade specialization changes outcomes
- Root-cause investigation — patients told 'there's nothing wrong' by conventional medicine but who continue to experience symptoms
- Autoimmune conditions — complex, multi-system autoimmune presentations requiring functional medicine workup
- Treatment-resistant cases — multiple toxicities and overlapping systemic conditions that require an interdisciplinary team approach
UWC → Next Health
For advanced restorative therapies, brought close to home.
UWC's patients access these therapies at a Next Health location near them.
- Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE)
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
- EBOO and Ozone Therapy
- NAD+ IV Therapy
- IV Phosphatidylcholine
- And other advanced therapies offered across the Next Health location network
Two institutions. One goal. The patient's long-term health.
For Patients Whose Complexity Demands More
Some Patients Need More Than We Can Offer Alone.
Some patients arrive with conditions that go beyond Next Health's scope — multi-system dysfunction, treatment-resistant chronic illness, or conditions that conventional medicine has failed to address. The partnership with UWC ensures we can confidently connect those patients to one of the world's leading Functional Medicine clinics.
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Complex Chronic Illness
Patients dealing with Lyme disease, long COVID, mold toxicity, mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), and other complex chronic illnesses where UWC's two-decade specialization in root-cause Functional Medicine produces outcomes conventional approaches often cannot.
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Root-Cause Investigation
Patients who have been told 'there's nothing wrong' by conventional medicine but continue to experience real symptoms. UWC's interdisciplinary team applies the advanced diagnostic and systems-based investigation that uncovers what conventional workups miss.
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Autoimmune Conditions
Complex, multi-system autoimmune presentations where the conventional rheumatology and immunology pathways have not produced clarity or relief. UWC treats these conditions by identifying and addressing root causes — not by managing symptoms.
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Treatment-Resistant Cases
Patients with multiple toxicities, overlapping systemic conditions, and treatment-resistant chronic disease who need a coordinated specialist approach. UWC's interdisciplinary team — board-certified MDs, physician assistants, nutritionists, and nurses — works as one unit on these complex cases.
When a patient needs a specialist, we have the answer.
Our Partner Institution
Over 20 Years at the Forefront of Functional Medicine.
Founded in 2004 by Dr. Mark Hyman, The UltraWellness Center is based in Lenox, Massachusetts, and is recognized as one of the most respected Functional Medicine institutions in the world. UWC treats complex chronic illness by identifying and addressing root causes — not managing symptoms.
Their interdisciplinary team of board-certified MDs, physician assistants, nutritionists, and nurses uses a systems-based approach combining advanced diagnostics, targeted supplementation, nutrition, restorative therapies, and lifestyle medicine to treat the whole patient.
Dr. Mark Hyman, MD
- ✓16-time New York Times bestselling author
- ✓Founder of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine
- ✓Board member, Institute for Functional Medicine
- ✓Founder, The UltraWellness Center (2004)
- ✓Member, Next Health Scientific Advisory Board
Directly From Dr. Hyman
A Personal Message About This Partnership.
Dr. Hyman recorded this video specifically for the Next Health community — explaining the partnership, the philosophy behind it, and how patients and providers can make the most of this clinical relationship.
Dr. Mark Hyman, MD · Founder, The UltraWellness Center
Who This Page Is For
Three Audiences. One Pathway to Specialized Care.
This partnership serves several distinct audiences. Each can use this page to access the right pathway into UWC's specialized care.
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Next Health Patients
Existing Next Health patients facing complex chronic illness, treatment-resistant conditions, or symptoms that have not resolved despite our clinical attention. Speak with your Next Health provider about a direct UWC referral, or submit the inquiry form below.
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Prospective Patients
Patients researching options for complex chronic illness, autoimmune conditions, or root-cause workups who are evaluating both Next Health and UWC. You do not have to choose — both institutions work together to ensure you reach the right clinical destination.
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Referring Providers and Clinicians
Physicians, functional medicine practitioners, naturopaths, and other clinicians with patients who would benefit from either institution. The inquiry form routes to the dedicated Next Health intake line, where a complimentary consultation is scheduled on the patient's behalf.
The Referral Process
From Inquiry to UWC Consultation.
The partnership is designed to make complex care accessible. Here is what happens from the moment an inquiry is submitted.
Inquiry Submitted
You submit the inquiry form at the bottom of this page, or a Next Health provider submits a direct referral. Your submission routes to the dedicated Next Health-UWC intake line — not a general intake queue.
UWC Intake Team Outreach
A member of UWC's intake team reaches out directly to schedule a complimentary consultation. This is the partnership's promise — direct, fast access to UWC's specialists rather than the typical waitlist.
Complimentary Consultation
UWC conducts a complimentary consultation to understand your clinical picture, your history, and what you are hoping to address. From this, UWC determines whether their program is the right fit and what your care pathway would look like.
Coordinated Care, If Appropriate
If UWC is the right next step, your care begins there. Throughout your UWC care, the partnership allows for coordinated access back to Next Health for advanced restorative therapies in your treatment plan — TPE, HBOT, EBOO, NAD+, IV phosphatidylcholine.
What UWC Care Looks Like
Functional Medicine, Delivered at the Highest Level.
UWC operates differently from conventional medical practices. Setting expectations correctly is part of why patients succeed in their care there.
Comprehensive Diagnostic Workup
UWC begins with deep diagnostic investigation — advanced biomarker panels, specialty testing, environmental exposure assessment, and detailed history-taking. The goal is to understand the root causes of your condition, not to treat its symptoms.
Interdisciplinary Care Team
Your UWC care is delivered by a coordinated team — board-certified MDs, physician assistants, nutritionists, and nurses — working as a unit. Decisions are made collaboratively. You are not bouncing between siloed specialists.
Time and Investment Considerations
Functional Medicine workups at this level of depth take time and commitment. UWC's programs are typically multi-month engagements, not single-visit consults. Cost, scope, and timeline are discussed openly during your complimentary consultation. UWC is not a fast or low-cost path — it is a thorough one.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Patients and Providers Ask.
What Flows Back to Next Health
Advanced Therapies, Brought Closer to Home.
The UltraWellness Center refers their patients — drawn from across the country — to Next Health for the advanced restorative therapies we uniquely provide. No matter where a patient lives, they can access cutting-edge restorative care at a Next Health location near them.
Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE)
An advanced procedure exchanging plasma for therapeutic purposes.
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
Concentrated oxygen delivered at increased atmospheric pressure.
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EBOO Therapy
An advanced wellness procedure offered at select locations under physician supervision.
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NAD+ IV Therapy
Intravenous nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide therapy.
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IV Phosphatidylcholine
Specialized intravenous lipid therapy for cell membrane support.
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And More
The full Next Health network of advanced therapies — discussed during your UWC consultation as appropriate to your treatment plan.
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Ready to Become or Refer a Patient?
Reach Out Directly to UWC's Next Health Intake Line.
A complimentary consultation will be scheduled on your behalf. Submissions route to a dedicated intake line — not a general queue.