EBOO · Questions, Answered
Common questions about EBOO — from whether it hurts to FDA status, contraindications, insurance, and how to begin. Answered by the SynergyO3 clinical team.
No. EBOO is not FDA-approved as a treatment for any specific condition. Medical ozone has a long history of clinical use in Europe and is studied in peer-reviewed literature, but it falls outside standard FDA approval pathways as a therapy. At SynergyO3, EBOO is offered as adjunctive support — meaning it works alongside, not in place of, evidence-based medical care. Dr. Heather Volpp is transparent about this distinction with every patient.
Yes. EBOO isn’t right for everyone. Contraindications include pregnancy or breastfeeding, G6PD deficiency (favism), active bleeding disorders or anticoagulant therapy, recent heart attack or stroke, and uncontrolled hyperthyroidism. If you have one, Dr. Volpp will tell you directly and, where appropriate, suggest a safer alternative. A review of your history is required before any treatment.
You’ll feel two small needle placements, similar to a blood draw, then rest reclined for about an hour — many patients read or relax. Afterward, some report a lift in energy or mental clarity; others feel tired and simply need rest and hydration. There’s no single ‘right’ way to feel, and responses vary from person to person.
Plan for roughly an hour of treatment, reclined. With consultation and setup, budget about 75–90 minutes for your first visit.
It varies by person and goal. Dr. Volpp reviews your history during consultation and recommends a protocol; many patients choose a 3- or 5-session package.
Yes — EBOO is offered as adjunctive support that works alongside your existing medical care, never as a replacement. Share your medications and current treatments with Dr. Volpp so she can coordinate safely, and continue seeing your primary and specialist physicians.
EBOO runs your blood through a sterile, single-use filter while continuously ozonating and oxygenating it — a larger volume than a single blood-draw method. Other approaches include Major Autohemotherapy (also called 10-pass), transdermal ozone (the HOCATT™ sauna), and prolozone injections. See our Compare Ozone Treatments page for a side-by-side.
A cellular byproduct collects in a filter cup as your blood circulates. Its color and content vary between patients and sessions, and researchers are still characterizing exactly what it contains. We focus on how you respond to treatment rather than the appearance of the cup.
EBOO is generally not covered by insurance and is offered as a self-pay service. We can provide documentation you may submit to an HSA/FSA where eligible — check with your plan administrator.
You can book EBOO directly — a consultation isn’t required. Dr. Heather Volpp, MD reviews your health profile before treatment and will contact you if she recommends speaking first. If you’d like one, a $150 phone consultation is available on request — credited toward your first EBOO treatment.
EBOO is offered alongside your existing care. Dr. Heather Volpp, MD reviews every patient’s health profile before treatment; a $150 phone consultation is available on request and is credited toward your first EBOO treatment. Individual results vary.
