🔬 What Is Q-REstrain (SOT) and Why Are So Many Patients Exploring It?
Posted by the Nurse Practitioners at Lowcountry Wellness Center | Whole You: The HO Member Blog
If you’ve been navigating a chronic health journey—especially one involving complex or persistent symptoms—you know how exhausting it can be to try one approach after another and still not feel like yourself. That’s why we’re excited to share more about a unique, precision-based therapy we offer here at Lowcountry Wellness Center:
Q-REstrain (formerly known as Supportive Oligonucleotide Therapy or SOT).
Q-REstrain is one of the most personalized tools we’ve seen for supporting patients facing immune challenges—offering a way to communicate with the body at the molecular level without antibiotics or pharmaceuticals.
🧬 What Exactly Is Q-REstrain?
Q-REstrain uses lab-generated synthetic DNA or RNA fragments (called oligonucleotides) that are custom-matched to specific genetic sequences found in your lab results. These oligonucleotides are designed to gently support your body’s own immune and regulatory processes by interrupting unwanted replication signals.
It's not a drug, antibiotic, or herbal remedy—it’s a molecular communication tool created uniquely for you.
🦠 What Types of Organisms Can Q-REstrain Target?
Q-REstrain is often used in patients with complex health presentations involving microbial imbalance or immune system overload. Based on lab testing and availability, we may request oligonucleotide support targeting:
- Lyme-related organisms (Borrelia and co-patterns)
- Bartonella, Babesia, Ehrlichia, Anaplasma
- Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
- Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV 1/2), HHV-6
- Mycoplasma, Chlamydia pneumoniae
- Tick-borne relapsing fever strains
- Environmentally associated microbial patterns
Your provider will help determine eligibility based on test results and symptom patterns.
🩺 What’s the Process Like?
- Pathogen DNA Testing: We collect a blood or urine sample and send it to a specialty lab for DNA-based pathogen screening.
- Custom Oligonucleotide Design: If eligible, a lab will synthesize a custom oligonucleotide based on your unique results.
- IV Administration: The Q-REstrain is administered via slow IV infusion under clinical supervision in our office.
- Ongoing Monitoring: Patients are supported with lifestyle, nervous system, and detox strategies as the infusion continues to support immune regulation over the next 4–6+ months.
💛 Why Patients Choose Q-REstrain at Lowcountry
- ✨ Non-pharmaceutical approach – Q-REstrain is not an antibiotic and does not alter your microbiome.
- 🌿 Whole-body strategy – We pair molecular support with drainage, detox, and emotional resilience care.
- 🧘♀️ Personalized guidance – Your protocol is tailored based on labs, history, and current goals.
- 👩⚕️ Empathetic care – Dr. Penni Vachon, APRN, has personal and clinical experience in this area and leads with compassion and clarity.
🧠 Is Q-REstrain Right for Me?
You may want to explore this option if:
- You’ve been experiencing chronic symptoms despite other therapies
- You’re sensitive to pharmaceutical treatments or prefer a non-antibiotic route
- You’ve reached a plateau and want to explore targeted immune support
- You value a precision-based, integrative approach to your care
Ready to Learn More?
Q-REstrain may not be appropriate for everyone—but for those who qualify, it can offer a unique and highly personalized layer of support. If you’re an HO member and curious about whether this could be right for you, talk to your provider at your next visit or schedule a consult focused on Lyme and stealth infection care.
You deserve a care plan rooted in science, compassion, and a belief in your body’s potential to heal.
Making Healthcare Human Again,
Your Lowcountry Wellness Team
*This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Statements regarding Q-REstrain have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Please consult your licensed healthcare provider to determine if this therapy is appropriate for your individual needs.
