SOT Therapy in Houston: Personalized Q-REstrain for Chronic Lyme & Viral Infections
Q-REstrain — formerly known as Supportive Oligonucleotide Therapy (SOT Therapy) — is a personalized, gene-targeted IV treatment offered at Revived Wellness in Houston for patients battling chronic Lyme disease, tick-borne co-infections, and persistent viral loads.
- Personalized to your unique labwork
- Backed by over a decade of RGCC research
- Physician-directed at Revived Wellness Houston
SOT / Q-REstrain Therapy at a Glance
Built From
A small personal blood sample, used to create a therapy unique to your genetic strain.
How It's Given
As an in-office IV therapy session at Revived Wellness in Houston, TX.
How It Works
Designed to keep supporting your body's response over an extended period after your session.
Who It's For
Patients dealing with chronic Lyme disease, tick-borne co-infections, and persistent viral infections.
Treatment Plan
Customized schedule developed by our Houston clinical team based on your labs and response.
Available Through
Revived Wellness, via direct access to the RGCC specialty laboratory network.
What is SOT/ Q-REstrain Therapy?
Every living cell, including the bacteria and viruses behind chronic Lyme disease and persistent infections, relies on specific genetic “instructions” to survive and replicate.
Q-REstrain (SOT Therapy) utilizes a naturally occurring biological process called RNA interference. It builds custom molecules (microRNAs) trained to recognize and quiet down the exact genetic sequence your infection depends on. It leverages the same signaling mechanisms your body naturally uses, directing it precisely toward your pathogen. Because these molecules are engineered directly from your blood sample, no two patients receive the same therapy.
About the Name: Q-REstrain is the updated name for Supportive Oligonucleotide Therapy (SOT). While you may still see it referred to as SOT therapy across Houston and nationwide, it is the exact same proven targeted technology. At Revived Wellness, we offer it exclusively for chronic Lyme disease and persistent viral infections.
ـــــــــ How Does SOT Work?
From a blood sample to a personalized therapy
At a high level, three things happen to turn a small blood sample into a therapy built specifically for what’s going on in your body.
A blood sample is collected
Your provider sends a small sample of your blood to a specialty laboratory within the RGCC network.
The lab identifies your target
Scientists pinpoint the specific genetic sequence your infection relies on to survive — the "lock" your therapy needs to fit.
Your personalized therapy is created
A custom set of microRNA molecules, the "key," is built to match that sequence and prepared specifically for you.
RNA interference (RNAi), the biological mechanism behind Q-REstrain, is a well-studied process that has been explored across viral, respiratory, and other areas of research for its ability to help regulate gene expression. Your provider will walk you through exactly what your treatment plan and schedule will look like during your consultation.
Who is SOT Therapy for?
Q-REstrain SOT therapy at Revived Wellness is offered exclusively for patients who have not found lasting relief through conventional care.
Chronic Lyme & Co-Infections
For patients who have cycled through long courses of antibiotics without resolution:
- Borrelia burgdorferi
- Babesia
- Bartonella
- Anaplasma
- Ehrlichia
- Rickettsia
Persistent Viral Infections
For viral loads driving chronic fatigue, systemic inflammation, or immune dysfunction:
- Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)
- HSV / VZV
- HPV
- HIV
- Hepatitis B/C
- Coxsackievirus
May Be a Good Fit
- ✔️ Chronic Lyme disease not fully resolved by antibiotics
- ✔️ Persistent EBV, HSV, HPV, hepatitis, or other viral activity
- ✔️ Confirmed pathogen on recent lab testing
- ✔️ Generally suited to older children through adults
May Not Be a Fit Right Now
- ❌ Pregnant or breastfeeding patients
- ❌ Recent blood transfusion
- ❌ Very young children
- ❌ No confirmed pathogen on recent labwork
🔔 These are general guidelines only. Your provider will review your complete health history and current medications with you to confirm whether Q-REstrain is appropriate.
ـــــــــ Why SOT is Different
A different kind of approach to chronic infection
Conventional treatments and Q-REstrain aren’t in competition — they simply work in different ways, and can often be used together.
The Conventional Approach
Antibiotics, antivirals, and similar medications are typically broad-spectrum — the same medication is used across many patients to suppress or manage an infection, often over extended courses of treatment.
The Q-REstrain Approach
Q-REstrain is built individually from your own blood sample to target the specific genetic sequence identified in your labwork — offered as a complement to your care, not a replacement for it.
ـــــــــ Potential Benefits
What Patients May Experience?
Every patient’s experience is different, and outcomes can vary — but these are the potential benefits patients and providers most often describe with this type of therapy.
Root-Cause Focus
Designed to work at the genetic level your specific infection depends on, rather than only easing day-to-day symptoms.
Truly Personalized
Because it's created from your own blood sample, your therapy is never shared with or used on another patient.
Complementary
Can often be layered alongside your broader wellness plan and other therapies, under your provider's guidance.
A Next Step
Frequently considered by patients whose symptoms have persisted despite antibiotics, antivirals, or other conventional care.
ـــــــــ Why Choose Revived Wellness?
Personalized care, from the first call to your last follow-up
Since 2016
Established Houston expertise
Nearly a decade of experience delivering personalized, integrative wellness care to the Houston community.
Physician-Directed
Licensed medical oversight
Your therapy is ordered, reviewed, and administered under the guidance of our medical director and licensed clinical team.
Whole-Person
Integrated with your care plan
Q-REstrain can be paired with our broader IV, detox, and immune-support protocols to support your recovery.
Your path to Q-REstrain
Step by Step
Every patient moves through the same four milestones — paced around your labs and your schedule.
Schedule your initial consultation
Meet with one of our providers to talk through your health history, current symptoms, and whether Q-REstrain may be a fit for you.
Complete lab testing, if appropriate
If your provider recommends moving forward, we'll order the Tickborne Diseases lab panel needed to confirm your specific infection.
Return for your personalized blood draw
Once your lab results are reviewed, you'll come back for a quick blood draw that's sent to the laboratory so your personalized therapy can be created.
Begin your treatment
Once your personalized therapy is prepared, we'll schedule your infusion appointment and walk through your full treatment plan together.
ـــــــــ Understanding Your Results
What your lab report looks like
Before your Q-REstrain therapy can be created, we order a comprehensive Tickborne Diseases panel through our laboratory partner. Here’s a look at what that report covers.
Your report organizes results into clear, color-coded categories so you and your provider can quickly see where things stand — both for antibody (IgG/IgM) levels and for direct genetic (PCR) detection of tick-borne organisms.
Your provider will walk through your specific results with you, explain what they mean for your situation, and use them to confirm whether Q-REstrain is an appropriate next step.
- Covers Lyme disease and common tick-borne co-infections
- Includes relevant opportunistic viral and bacterial infections
- Combines antibody testing with direct PCR detection
- Reviewed together with your provider, not just handed to you
Transparent Pricing for SOT Therapy in Houston
Initial Consultation
Meet with one of our providers to review your history and symptoms, and determine whether Q-REstrain may be right for you.
Credited in full toward your treatment cost if you decide to move forward.
Treatment
Tickborne Diseases Lab Panel
Comprehensive antibody (IgG/IgM) and PCR testing used to confirm your specific infection before your personalized therapy is created.
Performed by our certified laboratory partner; results are reviewed with you by your provider.
Q-REstrain Therapy
Your personalized, gene-targeted therapy, built from your own blood sample and administered in our Houston suite.
Priced per personalized therapy session, as recommended by your provider.
Need more than one session? If your provider recommends additional Q-REstrain therapies within your recommended treatment window, bundle pricing is available.
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FAQ About SOT & Q-REstrain Therapy in Houston
What does Q-REstrain actually do?
It uses molecules built from your own blood to reduce the activity of a specific gene — one your infection needs to survive and reproduce — rather than broadly attacking cells or bacteria throughout the body.
Is Q-REstrain a drug or a supplement?
Neither. It’s a personalized, autologous therapy built from your own blood sample. It isn’t mass-manufactured, and it’s never used for anyone other than the patient it was created for.
How is this different from antibiotics or antivirals?
Antibiotics and antivirals are typically broad-spectrum — the same medication used across many patients. Q-REstrain is built individually around the specific genetic target identified in your own labwork, and is generally used alongside, not instead of, conventional care.
Will I need to pause any medications or supplements beforehand?
Possibly. To keep your lab results accurate, your provider may ask you to pause certain medications or therapies for a period of time before your blood draw. We’ll walk you through exactly what applies to you during your consultation.
What can I expect during and after treatment?
Your provider will explain exactly what your visit involves before you begin. Some patients notice mild, flu-like symptoms — such as fatigue, headache, or general achiness — in the days afterward, which typically resolve on their own. Recovery experiences vary, and your provider will let you know what’s typical for your specific situation.
Are there side effects?
Most patients tolerate treatment well. As with any therapy, mild and temporary reactions are possible. Your provider will review what to expect and answer any safety questions specific to your health history.
How soon might I notice a difference?
This varies significantly from person to person and depends on your specific infection and overall health. Your provider will discuss realistic expectations and how your treatment plan will be monitored over time.
Is this treatment FDA-approved?
Q-REstrain is considered an alternative and investigational therapy. It is offered at the discretion of our licensed medical team, and outcomes can vary from patient to patient. We encourage every patient to discuss the current evidence, benefits, and limitations with their provider before starting treatment.
How much does SOT Therapy cost?
The initial consultation is $50, which is credited in full toward your treatment if you move forward. If your provider recommends testing, the Tickborne Diseases lab panel is $1,300. Each personalized Q-REstrain therapy session is $3,000. If your provider recommends more than one session within your treatment window, ask us about bundle pricing.
Is the lab testing required before treatment?
Yes. Because Q-REstrain is built around the specific pathogen identified in your labwork, a confirmed positive result from the Tickborne Diseases panel (or equivalent recent testing) is required before your personalized therapy can be created.
Will insurance or FSA/HSA cover Q-REstrain?
Coverage varies by plan and provider. Our team can walk you through pricing and payment options, including HSA/FSA eligibility and CareCredit financing, during your consultation.
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