Medically Supervised Longevity Protocols

It's Not Just Getting Older.
Your Decline Is Measurable. And Treatable.

Growth hormone drops up to 80% by age 60. Inflammatory markers climb every decade. These are measurable changes, and they are treatable. Med Matrix uses advanced biomarker testing and physician-supervised peptide protocols to slow biological aging and restore the energy, cognition, and resilience you thought were gone for good.

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You Are Told This Is Just Getting Older. It Is Not.

Five years ago you could power through a full day, sleep hard, and bounce back by morning. Now the energy fades by 2 PM, your thinking feels slower, and recovery takes days instead of hours. Your doctor says it is normal. It is common, but it is not inevitable. These are signs of measurable biological decline, and every one of them has a treatable cause.

If you're experiencing any of these, we can help.

How It Works

Your path to feeling like yourself again, step by step.

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Free Discovery Call

Talk with our patient coordinator to discuss your goals, symptoms, and concerns. We will help you understand your options and create a personalized next step, or point you in the best direction.

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80+ Biomarker Test and Full Body Scan

We run a comprehensive panel of 80+ lab markers along with a full body composition scan so nothing gets missed and your provider has the complete picture.

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Your Medical Team Reviews Everything

Our providers review your labs, medical history, and health questionnaires to build a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific results and goals.

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60-Minute Provider Consultation

Sit down with your provider for a full hour to go over your results and build a personalized plan using the best of natural and modern medicine.

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Ongoing Support and Progress

We continue monitoring your labs, adjusting your plan, and providing support to make sure you see real, measurable progress with your health.

Why Med Matrix

20+ biomarkers tested to calculate your biological age
Protocols built from your lab data, not a generic menu
Board-certified providers who specialize in longevity medicine
Peptides that target specific aging mechanisms (telomeres, GH, inflammation)
Periodic retesting so you can see measurable progress
Integrated approach: hormones, peptides, and regenerative therapies working together

Anti-Aging Clinics & Med Spas typically lack all of the above.

Longevity Medicine with Peptides, Hormones, and Genetic Testing

Aging is not random. It is driven by measurable biological processes: declining growth hormone, rising inflammation, shortening telomeres, and accumulating cellular damage. Longevity medicine targets these mechanisms directly with peptides, hormone optimization, and advanced diagnostics that measure your biological age, not just your calendar age.

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Genetic and Epigenetic Testing

We use advanced genetic and epigenetic testing to measure your biological age, identify genetic predispositions, and assess how your lifestyle and environment are affecting your gene expression. This data allows us to build a longevity protocol targeted at your specific aging mechanisms rather than applying a generic anti-aging template.

Biological age measurement Genetic predisposition screening Epigenetic lifestyle impact assessment Data-driven longevity protocols

Growth Hormone Peptides

Growth hormone drops up to 80% by age 60, driving muscle loss, fat accumulation, thinning skin, poor sleep, and slower recovery. CJC-1295/Ipamorelin and Sermorelin stimulate your pituitary gland to restore natural GH production without the risks and costs of synthetic HGH. The result is improved body composition, deeper sleep, faster healing, and more resilient cellular function.

Restores natural GH production Improved body composition and recovery Deeper, more restorative sleep Enhanced cellular repair
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Thymosin Alpha 1 for Immune Longevity

Your immune system weakens with age, a process called immunosenescence. Thymosin Alpha 1 stimulates T-cell production and maturation, strengthening your body's ability to fight infections, clear damaged cells, and maintain immune surveillance. It is used clinically for chronic infections, autoimmune conditions, and as a chemotherapy adjunct, and is one of the most evidence-backed peptides in longevity medicine.

Stimulates T-cell production Strengthens aging immune system Used for chronic infections and autoimmune One of the most studied longevity peptides
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Regenerative Medicine

Regenerative therapies including exosome therapy, PRP (platelet-rich plasma), and prolozone work at the tissue level to repair damage, reduce chronic inflammation, and stimulate your body's own healing response. Combined with hormone optimization and peptide therapy, regenerative medicine addresses the structural and cellular damage that accumulates with age.

Exosome therapy for cellular repair PRP for tissue regeneration Prolozone for joint and disc repair Complements hormone and peptide protocols

Meet Your Medical Team

Our providers bring together board-certified medicine, functional medicine, and specialized expertise so your plan is built on real data, not guesswork.

Dr. Paul Laband

Dr. Paul Laband

MD

Board-Certified Internal Medicine

  • 25+ years clinical experience
  • MD, Tufts University School of Medicine
  • Chief Resident, Maine Medical Center
Dr. Sasha Rose

Dr. Sasha Rose

ND, LAc

Naturopathic Doctor & Acupuncturist

  • Forbes Health Advisory Board member
  • Over 20 years in functional medicine
  • Lead provider at Med Matrix
Gabriel Rocha

Gabriel Rocha

PA-C, MMSc, IFMCP

Functional Medicine Provider

  • IFM Certified Practitioner
  • MMSc from Yale University
  • 14+ years, expert in bioidentical HRT
Collin Dees

Collin Dees

MPAS, PA-C

Physician Assistant

  • Summa cum laude, Seton Hill University
  • Advanced BHRT & hormone optimization
  • 350+ concierge patients
Colin Renaud

Colin Renaud

DC, DNM, MS, PA-C, FAAMFM, ABAAHP

Functional & Regenerative Medicine

  • Triple-board certified
  • Fellow in Anti-Aging & Metabolic Medicine
  • Hormone, longevity & regenerative specialist
Sophia Viner

Sophia Viner

DNP, ANP-BC

Adult Nurse Practitioner

  • 20+ years clinical experience
  • Specializes in BHRT for women
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice, IFM member
Carrie Siefer

Carrie Siefer

Aesthetics Director & Co-founder

  • Med Matrix co-founder
  • Decades of skincare experience
  • Regenerative aesthetics specialist

Hear From Real Patients

Don't just take our word for it. Watch real patients share their experiences with Med Matrix.

Patient Transformations

Elizabeth's Story
Looks younger at 60

Elizabeth's Story

Turning 60, grandmother lived to 100. Wants another 40 years but healthier. People say she looks younger. Lost 30 lbs, better skin, hair, mental clarity.

More Patient Stories

Steve's Story
Longevity-focused protocol

Steve's Story

Explicitly focused on longevity. Hormone therapy plus peptides for his 'longevity journey.' More energy, more clarity, feels healthier.

Proactive Aging
Age well, not just age

Proactive Aging

'It put me in a position to learn how I could age as well as possible and not just wait for things to come up.' Comprehensive testing, gut mapping, prevention-first.

Heather's Story
Feels 10 years younger

Heather's Story

Feels like herself from 10 years ago. Understanding the biology behind aging. Lost weight, sleeping better, clarity around her health.

Gordon's Story
Off 3 meds at 65

Gordon's Story

Age 65. Lost 50 lbs, off 3 prescription medications. No more high blood pressure or cholesterol meds. Dramatic health transformation.

Renee's Story
In control of her future

Renee's Story

Now feels in control of her health and her future. Proactive, preventative approach to aging well.

See What Makes Us Different

POV: Your First Visit at Med Matrix

POV: Your First Visit at Med Matrix

See exactly what to expect during your initial consultation, from check-in to personalized treatment plan.

Med Matrix vs. Conventional Medicine

Med Matrix vs. Conventional Medicine

Why our approach to aging and longevity goes beyond what typical anti-aging clinics offer.

Deep Dives on Health & Wellness

Our providers break down the science behind your health concerns and what you can do about them.

The Peptide Revolution: Everything You've Been Missing

The Peptide Revolution: Everything You've Been Missing

A comprehensive look at how peptides are being used to slow aging, improve cellular health, and extend health span.

Med Matrix Podcast with IFM Dr. Kreher: Health Span, Stem Cells, Hormones, Peptides

Med Matrix Podcast with IFM Dr. Kreher: Health Span, Stem Cells, Hormones, Peptides

Dr. Kreher and the Med Matrix team discuss the cutting edge of longevity medicine, from stem cells to peptides.

The Real Cost of Hormone Deficiency

The Real Cost of Hormone Deficiency

How declining hormones accelerate aging and what you can do about it before the damage compounds.

Deep Sleep Biohacking: The Recovery Hack We Need to Start Talking About

Deep Sleep Biohacking: The Recovery Hack We Need to Start Talking About

Sleep is the foundation of longevity. Learn how to optimize it for cellular repair and anti-aging benefits.

Real Patients. Real Results.

I came to Med Matrix because I was 52 and felt like 70. After six months on a peptide and hormone optimization protocol, my energy is back, my mind is clear, and my trainer says I am moving better than I was five years ago. This is real longevity medicine.

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Richard H.
Falmouth, ME · Verified Patient

My skin looks better, I sleep through the night, and I have energy I have not had in years. The team ran tests my other doctors never even considered. For the first time, I feel like someone is actually helping me age well instead of just telling me to accept it.

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Diane M.
Portland, ME · Verified Patient

I was skeptical about anti-aging treatments, but Med Matrix is different. Everything is based on lab work. Everything is monitored. I am 58 and I genuinely feel sharper and stronger than I did at 48. My only regret is not starting sooner.

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Tom F.
Cape Elizabeth, ME · Verified Patient

Find Us in South Portland

Conveniently located off the Maine Mall Road, serving patients across Maine & New Hampshire.

Med Matrix clinic
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Med Matrix - Functional Medicine and MedSpa

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198 Maine Mall Rd

South Portland, ME 04106

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Mon - Fri: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Your Questions, Answered

It depends on what your labs show. Epithalon supports telomere maintenance, which is one of the fundamental clocks of cellular aging. CJC-1295 and Ipamorelin stimulate your pituitary to restore natural growth hormone production. BPC-157 reduces systemic inflammation and supports tissue repair. Thymosin Alpha-1 strengthens immune function, which declines with age. Your provider selects peptides based on your specific biomarker results, not a one-size-fits-all menu.

Each peptide targets a specific mechanism of biological decline. Growth hormone-releasing peptides restore the cell regeneration, muscle maintenance, and fat metabolism that erode as GH drops (up to 80% by age 60). Anti-inflammatory peptides like BPC-157 counteract "inflammaging," the chronic low-grade inflammation behind most age-related disease. Epithalon activates the enzyme that maintains telomere length, slowing one of the core drivers of cellular aging. The combined effect is a measurable reduction in your rate of biological decline.

Lifespan is how long you live. Health span is how many of those years you spend sharp enough to keep up with your grandkids, strong enough to stay independent, and energized enough to actually enjoy your life. Most people lose 10 to 20 years of health span to preventable decline. Our focus is closing that gap so your best years last as long as possible.

The biggest returns come from starting in your 40s or 50s, before the decline compounds. Growth hormone is already falling significantly by 40. Inflammatory markers are climbing. Hormone levels are shifting. Starting earlier means you are optimizing systems before they break down rather than trying to rebuild them after the fact. That said, patients at 60 and beyond still see meaningful improvements in energy, cognition, and biological age markers.

Supplements are guesswork without lab data. You do not know which pathways are actually declining, so you are throwing pills at a problem you have not measured. Longevity peptide therapy starts with 20+ biomarkers that reveal your actual biological age, identifies the specific mechanisms driving your decline, and then targets those mechanisms with pharmaceutical-grade peptides under medical supervision. Your protocol is adjusted based on retesting, not marketing claims on a bottle.

Not necessarily. Some patients use peptides in targeted cycles to reset specific systems and then maintain results with lifestyle and hormone optimization alone. Others benefit from ongoing maintenance protocols. Your provider designs a plan based on your labs, your goals, and how your body responds. The aim is sustainable results, not lifelong dependency.

We run 20+ biomarkers including hormones (testosterone, estrogen, DHEA, cortisol, thyroid panel with free T3, free T4, and reverse T3), inflammatory markers (CRP, homocysteine), metabolic markers (fasting insulin, glucose, full lipid panel), and nutrient levels (vitamin D, B12, magnesium). Together these give us a detailed picture of your biological age and exactly where the biggest opportunities for intervention are.

That is often where the best results come from. Hormones set the foundation: when thyroid, testosterone, or estrogen are optimized, your body actually uses the growth hormone that peptides help you produce. Better hormones lead to better sleep, which triggers more natural GH release, which drives better tissue repair, which reduces inflammation. Each improvement compounds the next. That layered approach is what separates this from taking a single supplement and hoping for the best.

Most patients report improved sleep quality and steadier energy within 2 to 4 weeks. By month 2 to 3, cognitive sharpness, body composition, and recovery times typically improve noticeably. Full optimization, including measurable biomarker shifts confirmed by retesting, usually takes 4 to 6 months. You will have data showing the changes, not just how you feel.

It is an investment, but it is more accessible than most people assume. We offer payment plans and work with patients to prioritize the interventions that will have the greatest measurable impact for their budget. Consider the cost of not addressing biological decline: the medications, the lost productivity, the quality of life you give up year after year. Proactive optimization is almost always less expensive than reactive sick care.

Med Matrix is a precision and functional medicine clinic that helps patients find and address the root cause of their health concerns. We use advanced testing, personalized treatment plans, and innovative therapies to improve energy, hormones, recovery, body composition, performance, and long-term health.

Med Matrix looks deeper than symptom management. Instead of simply treating surface-level issues, we use advanced diagnostics and personalized care plans to uncover what is really going on and create a strategy to help you feel and perform at your best.

Med Matrix is for adults who want to improve their health, fix ongoing symptoms, optimize hormones, lose weight, improve recovery, increase energy, enhance performance, and stay healthier as they age.

No. Med Matrix does not take insurance.

Yes. Many Med Matrix services can be paid for using HSA or FSA funds.

Yes. Med Matrix offers payment plan options.

The cost depends on your goals, the testing you need, and the treatments included in your personalized plan. Our team will walk you through pricing based on exactly what is right for you.

The first step is scheduling an initial consultation or discovery call. From there, we guide you through testing, provider review, and your personalized treatment plan.

Yes. Med Matrix offers telehealth for consultations, follow-ups, and lab reviews when appropriate.

Yes. Med Matrix provides detailed receipts and documentation that patients can use for HSA, FSA, or possible out-of-network reimbursement purposes.

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