The Process
How It Works
We believe the most important thing we can offer a patient is a clear, honest process — one that puts evaluation before treatment and your goals at the center of every decision.
A Process Built Around You
Most medical practices begin with a treatment menu. We begin with a conversation. Before we recommend anything, we want to understand who you are, what you're experiencing, and what you're hoping to achieve. That understanding shapes everything that follows.
Every patient moves through the same four-step process — but no two patients move through it the same way. The pace, the depth of evaluation, and the resulting treatment plan are always individualized.
Consultation
We Start With a Conversation
Your first visit is a consultation — not a sales pitch. We take the time to understand your health history, your current concerns, and your goals. We want to know what you've already tried, what's worked, and what hasn't. This conversation is the foundation of everything that follows.
- Comprehensive health history review
- Discussion of current symptoms and concerns
- Goal-setting conversation — what does success look like for you?
- Initial assessment of which evaluation pathways are appropriate
The consultation is a two-way conversation. You should leave with a clear understanding of what the next steps will be and why.
Evaluation
We Evaluate Before We Recommend
A thorough evaluation is what separates a personalized treatment plan from a generic protocol. Depending on your situation, this may include laboratory work, hormonal panels, neurological assessment, imaging, or other diagnostics. We don't guess — we measure.
- Physician-ordered laboratory and diagnostic testing
- Hormonal and metabolic panel review where indicated
- Neurological assessment for cognitive and brain health programs
- Review of prior medical records and imaging as relevant
The scope of your evaluation is determined by your specific situation — not a standard intake checklist. We order what is clinically appropriate for you.
Personalized Plan
Your Plan Is Built for You
Once we have a complete picture of your health, we develop a treatment plan designed specifically for you. We explain our reasoning, discuss the evidence behind each recommendation, and answer your questions. You make informed decisions about your own care — we provide the expertise to guide them.
- Physician-designed protocol based on your evaluation findings
- Clear explanation of each recommended treatment and its rationale
- Honest discussion of expected outcomes and realistic timelines
- Coordination of any multi-modal or combination approaches
We are transparent about what is established science and what is emerging. You will always know the evidence basis for what we recommend.
Treatment & Follow-Up
We Stay With You
Treatment is not the end of the process — it is the beginning of an ongoing relationship. We monitor your progress, measure outcomes, and adjust your program as your health evolves. A treatment plan is a living document, not a fixed prescription.
- Scheduled follow-up appointments to assess progress
- Repeat laboratory or diagnostic testing as clinically indicated
- Protocol adjustments based on your response and evolving goals
- Ongoing physician access for questions between appointments
We are not a one-visit clinic. Long-term outcomes require long-term attention — and that is what we provide.
Our Guiding Principles
No Treatment Without Evaluation
We do not offer treatments to patients who have not been evaluated. Every recommendation is grounded in a clinical assessment of your individual situation.
Physician Oversight Throughout
You are seen and followed by a physician — not delegated to support staff. Dr. Gelbard is involved in every patient's care from consultation through follow-up.
Honest Expectations
We do not promise outcomes we cannot deliver. We are transparent about what the evidence supports and what remains uncertain. Informed patients make better decisions.
Common Questions
Questions about what to expect when you come to ReLife Regenerative.
Get Started
Ready to Begin?
The first step is a consultation. We'll take the time to understand your situation and give you an honest assessment of how we can help.