Peptides are your body's natural communication system. As you age, these critical repair and recovery signals weaken. Peptide therapy restores them, helping you heal faster, think clearer, sleep deeper, and perform at your best.
Peptides are short chains of amino acids, typically between 2 and 50, that act as signaling molecules throughout your body. They tell your cells when to heal, grow, reduce inflammation, or release hormones. Your body produces thousands of peptides naturally, but production declines significantly with age.
This decline is well documented. Growth hormone secretion drops roughly 14% per decade after age 30, a process researchers call somatopause. The downstream effects include reduced muscle mass, increased body fat, slower recovery, impaired sleep, and cognitive decline.
Therapeutic peptides are bioidentical to the ones your body already makes. We deliver them in targeted doses to restore the signaling pathways that have weakened, giving your body the instructions it needs to repair, rebuild, and rebalance.
Every peptide we prescribe has published clinical research supporting its use. Dr. Strand selects the right combination based on your labs, symptoms, and goals.
Body Protection Compound
A gastric pentadecapeptide with extensive research showing accelerated healing of tendons, ligaments, muscles, and gut lining. Promotes angiogenesis (new blood vessel formation) to speed tissue repair.
Growth Hormone Secretagogue
A combination that stimulates your pituitary gland to release growth hormone naturally. Clinical trials show sustained GH elevation for up to 6 days per dose, improving body composition, sleep quality, and recovery without the risks of synthetic HGH.
Immune Modulator
A thymic peptide that modulates immune function by activating T-cells and natural killer cells. Published research supports its use in chronic infections, immune deficiency, and as an adjunct to cancer immunotherapy. FDA-approved in over 35 countries.
Accelerated Healing Blend
The combination of BPC-157 and TB-500 (Thymosin Beta-4) is known as the "Wolverine" blend for its regenerative properties. BPC-157 promotes angiogenesis while TB-500 reduces inflammation and supports tissue repair. Together they target musculoskeletal injuries, post-surgical recovery, and chronic pain.
Sexual Health
An FDA-approved melanocortin receptor agonist that works through the central nervous system to improve sexual desire and arousal in both men and women. Unlike PDE5 inhibitors, PT-141 addresses the neurological component of sexual dysfunction.
Cognitive & Neuroprotective
Neuropeptides delivered via nasal spray that support cognitive function, reduce anxiety, and promote neuroplasticity. Particularly valuable for patients recovering from traumatic brain injury (TBI), chronic stress, or cognitive decline. Selank also modulates immune function.
Growth Hormone Releasing Hormones
GHRH analogs that stimulate your pituitary to produce growth hormone at natural physiological levels. Tesamorelin is FDA-approved and particularly effective for reducing visceral abdominal fat. Both support improved body composition, sleep quality, and recovery.
Fat Metabolism Peptide
A modified fragment of human growth hormone (amino acids 176-191) that stimulates fat breakdown without affecting blood sugar or growth. Targets stubborn adipose tissue and can be used alongside GLP-1 medications in weight loss programs.
Metabolic Support
An NNMT inhibitor that targets the enzyme involved in fat cell metabolism. Supports increased energy expenditure and may help prevent diet-induced fat accumulation. Used as an auxiliary therapy in weight loss programs when standard GLP-1 protocols need additional metabolic support.
All peptides sourced from licensed 503B compounding pharmacies. Protocols supervised by Dr. Ian Strand, DO, FAAMM.
Peptide therapy is not a one-size-fits-all treatment. Dr. Strand evaluates your labs, symptoms, and goals to determine if peptides are appropriate and which protocols will deliver the most benefit. Common candidates include:
Peptide therapy starts with understanding your biology. A comprehensive evaluation ensures we prescribe the right peptides at the right doses for your specific needs.
Select the Total Wellness or Complete Hormone evaluation. This includes advanced labs, a 60-90 minute consultation with Dr. Strand, and your personalized treatment plan including peptide protocol recommendations.
Visit any Labcorp location with your requisition. We test hormones, inflammatory markers, metabolic panels, nutrient status, and other markers relevant to determining which peptides will benefit you most.
Review your results together via telehealth or in-clinic. Dr. Strand explains your lab findings, discusses your symptoms and goals, and recommends a specific peptide protocol tailored to your biology.
Your peptides ship directly from a licensed 503B compounding pharmacy. Dr. Strand provides dosing instructions and self-administration training. Ongoing monitoring ensures your protocol is optimized over time.
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Common questions from patients considering peptide therapy with asymmetrichealth in Lacey, WA.
Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as signaling molecules in your body. They bind to specific receptors on cells to trigger biological responses like tissue repair, hormone release, immune activation, or inflammation reduction. Therapeutic peptides are bioidentical to the ones your body naturally produces, just delivered in targeted doses to restore function that has declined with age, stress, or injury.
The peptides we use have been studied in clinical trials and are bioidentical to naturally occurring molecules in your body. Side effects are generally mild and can include injection site redness, headache, or temporary flushing. Dr. Strand monitors your labs and response at every follow-up to ensure safety. All peptides are sourced from licensed 503B compounding pharmacies that follow FDA guidelines.
Depending on the peptide and your treatment goals, administration may include subcutaneous injection (a small insulin-style needle), nasal spray, or oral capsule. Dr. Strand will determine the best delivery method for your protocol. Most patients self-administer at home after a brief training session.
Many patients report improved sleep and energy within the first 1 to 2 weeks. Tissue repair, body composition changes, and cognitive improvements typically become noticeable within 4 to 8 weeks. Full optimization often takes 3 to 6 months of consistent therapy, depending on the peptide and your goals.
Peptide therapy is not covered by most insurance plans. asymmetrichealth operates as a direct-pay practice, which means no insurance billing, no referrals, and no prior authorizations. This allows Dr. Strand to prescribe the most effective protocols without insurance restrictions.
Yes. Peptide therapy is frequently combined with hormone optimization, GLP-1 weight loss programs, and functional medicine protocols. Many patients benefit from a multi-modal approach. Dr. Strand will design a coordinated plan based on your labs, symptoms, and goals.
Yes. Dr. Strand sees patients in-clinic in Lacey, WA and via telehealth throughout Washington state. Lab work is completed at any Labcorp location, and medications ship directly to your door.
Peptide therapy benefits adults experiencing age-related decline in recovery, energy, sleep, or cognitive function. It is also valuable for patients recovering from injury (including traumatic brain injury), athletes seeking performance optimization, and anyone dealing with chronic inflammation or immune dysfunction. A consultation with Dr. Strand will determine which peptides are right for your situation.
Schedule a free consultation to discuss your symptoms, goals, and whether peptide therapy is the right fit. Dr. Strand sees patients in-clinic in Lacey, WA and via telehealth throughout Washington state.
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