MDLifespan Opens Tampa Location to Deliver Advanced Therapeutic Plasma Exchange as PFAS Contamination Raises Health Concerns Across Florida
Tampa Bay expansion in Spectra Wellness Solutions brings physician-led Therapeutic Plasma Exchange to communities facing rising “forever chemical” exposure
[Dec. 30, 2025] – [TAMPA]: MDLifespan (www.mdlifespan.com), the nation’s first physician-led medical group dedicated to removing environmental toxins and reversing chronic inflammation through Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE), has announced the launch of its PlasmaXchange™ protocols in Tampa Bay through a clinical partnership with Spectra Wellness Solutions, the integrative medical practice founded and led by Dr. Lisa Koche.
The expansion brings MDLifespan’s patented advanced therapeutic plasma exchange protocols into Dr. Koche’s established Tampa practice, offering Florida residents access to advanced, root-cause detoxification and personalized care at a time when concerns over environmental toxin exposure are accelerating across the region.
PFAS Contamination in Florida Is Driving Urgent Health Conversations
The Tampa Bay launch comes amid mounting concern over per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as “forever chemicals,” which have been detected at elevated levels throughout Florida’s municipal and groundwater systems. A recent USA Today analysis identified PFAS concentrations up to 19 times above recommended limits in wells across Tarpon Springs, Holiday, and at the University of South Florida’s Tampa campus.
With more than 12,000 PFAS compounds in circulation and growing research linking exposure to immune dysfunction, hormonal disruption, liver impairment, and chronic inflammation, patients are increasingly seeking medical solutions that address toxin burden at its source.
Therapeutic Plasma Exchange Removes Environmental Toxins Directly From the Bloodstream
MDLifespan’s patented protocols are built on Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE), but extend far beyond plasma exchange alone. PlasmaXchange is a physician-developed, multi-layered detox protocol that combines medical-grade plasma filtration with personalized regenerative support, biomarker-guided supplementation, immune modulation, and structured recovery oversight and toxin avoidance education.
Clinical data from MDLifespan programs show substantial reductions in overall toxin burden, including average decreases of 82% in mycotoxins and up to 90% reductions in microplastics and toxic metals, along with marked decreases in PFAS and improvements in immune strength of up to 30%.
The protocols are informed by a national network of neurologists, toxicologists, cardiologists, OB/GYNs, and environmental health experts, reinforcing its leadership in evidence-based detoxification.
“Tampa Bay is at the intersection of environmental exposure and rising chronic disease,” said Dr. Koche, Founder of Spectra Wellness Solutions. “As PFAS and other toxins continue to surface in local water systems, patients are looking for medically grounded solutions that go beyond symptom management. Offering PlasmaXchange within my practice allows us to address toxin burden at the circulatory level, supporting long-term resilience and whole-body healing.”
The Only TPE Program Backed by USF Morsani College of Medicine
MDLifespan is currently the only Therapeutic Plasma Exchange program supported by the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, reinforcing its leadership in evidence-based environmental medicine and clinical innovation.
This academic collaboration underscores MDLifespan’s commitment to advancing research, education, and physician-guided protocols in the emerging field of toxin-driven chronic disease and longevity science.
Dr. Lisa Koche Brings Therapeutic Plasma Exchange to Her Tampa Community
TPE protocols will be delivered within Spectra Wellness Solutions, Dr. Lisa Koche’s independent medical practice, where she has spent more than two decades serving the Tampa Bay community.
Dr. Koche is triple board-certified in Internal Medicine, Bariatrics, and Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine, and is nationally recognized for her work in integrative and longevity-focused care. Her clinical expertise spans mitochondrial health, hormone optimization, metabolic healing, biohacking, and comprehensive detoxification.
About MDLifespan
MDLifespan is a physician-led medical technology startup and certified Public Benefit Corporation delivering advanced detox and regenerative medicine solutions through Advanced Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE). Founded by Dr. Paul Savage, MDLifespan is the first nationwide medical group focused on removing environmental toxins and reversing chronic inflammation using clinically validated, personalized protocols.
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