Take a more proactive approach to your long-term health.

We're an early-stage research effort exploring interest in emerging preventive health approaches, starting with therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE). We're gathering perspectives from people in the Pacific Northwest to understand demand and questions before anything is built.

No. This site does not offer TPE or any medical treatment. It's a research and information project. If you're interested in TPE, talk to a licensed physician.

TPE is a well-established medical procedure with decades of use for specific conditions. Its use for healthy aging is newer and less studied. Like any procedure involving blood draws and IV access, it carries risks, which is one of the things we're trying to understand more about through this project — including how much people want to know before considering it.

See the sources linked in our article on plasma exchange and healthy aging. We'll continue to add sources as we learn more.

We may follow up with a short survey or interview request to understand what you're looking for. There's no obligation and no cost.

Today, TPE is an established treatment for a number of autoimmune, neurological, and blood disorders. More recently, researchers have begun studying whether it may have broader applications beyond these conditions. Areas of active research include reducing inflammation, supporting immune system function, improving certain cardiovascular risk factors, better understanding the biology of aging, and exploring how changes in plasma may influence overall health. While these areas are promising, research is still ongoing, and many potential benefits have not yet been confirmed in large clinical studies.

We're starting by exploring interest in the Pacific Northwest to understand whether there's enough demand to justify bringing together providers, researchers, and community members around TPE. If there's strong interest, we'll use what we learn to help guide future efforts.

Therapeutic Plasma Exchange is a medical procedure in which the plasma portion of your blood is separated and replaced, while your red and white blood cells are returned to your body. Today, it's used to treat certain autoimmune and neurological conditions, and researchers are also exploring its potential role in areas like aging and inflammation.

Interest in TPE has grown as more people take a proactive approach to their health. While it's already an established treatment for certain medical conditions, some physicians and researchers are studying whether plasma may play a role in aging, inflammation, and overall health. Many questions remain, and the science is still evolving.

Not at this time. While TPE is an established medical procedure, its use for healthy aging and longevity is still being studied. Some early research has generated interest, but there is not enough evidence to conclude that it slows aging or extends lifespan. More clinical research is needed.

Today, TPE is primarily used for patients with specific medical conditions. Whether it may be appropriate for other uses depends on an individual's health, goals, and medical history, and should always be discussed with a qualified healthcare professional.

The cost can vary widely depending on the provider, treatment protocol, location, and whether insurance covers the procedure. For people seeking TPE outside of established medical indications, costs are often paid out of pocket and may range from several hundred to several thousand dollars per treatment.

No. We're not offering TPE or medical services. This website is simply helping us understand whether there's interest in making TPE more accessible in the Pacific Northwest and what questions people have about it.

We're trying to better understand how familiar people are with TPE, what they're hoping to learn, and whether there's meaningful interest in having access locally. Your responses will help shape future research and inform whether it's worth exploring further.

We'll occasionally share updates about what we're learning, new educational resources, and, if the project moves forward, potential opportunities to stay involved. Joining the list doesn't guarantee access to TPE or future services.

No. We're only collecting basic contact information and general feedback about TPE. We aren't asking for diagnoses, medications, medical records, or other private health information, and you shouldn't include that in your responses.