Questions and answers

209 Franklin Street, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568, on Martha’s Vineyard, a short drive from the Vineyard Haven ferry terminal.

By appointment only, Monday to Saturday. We do not take walk-ins, so call (508) 693-0001 or send a booking request first.

(508) 693-0001.

Yes. Dr. Roni, HEALED Retreats, H.E.A.L.E.D. Lipo Laser Detox, Healed Therapy Spa and Vineyard Longevity are now one practice: Vineyard Longevity Center.

Our wellness treatments, retreats and programs are generally self-pay. Some clients use health savings accounts; check with your plan.

No. Our programs work alongside your medical care. Never stop or change a prescribed medication without the doctor who prescribed it.

Yes. Dr. Roni DeLuz, ND, PhD, sees clients at Vineyard Longevity Center, 209 Franklin Street, Vineyard Haven. Visits are by appointment; call (508) 693-0001.

The word holistic describes an approach, looking at the whole person rather than one symptom. A naturopathic doctor is trained in that approach, with a focus on nutrition, detoxification, lifestyle and natural therapies. Dr. Roni brings both, along with her earlier training and career as a nurse.

No. Naturopathic care works alongside the care you already receive. Never stop or change a prescription without talking to the doctor who prescribed it.

BEMER uses a mat that sends a gentle pulsed electromagnetic signal through the body while you lie on it. It is designed to support circulation in the smallest blood vessels. A session takes 8 minutes and you feel little or nothing while it runs.

Yes, and most clients do. A common pairing is BEMER or the infrared sauna before an IV drip or a hyperbaric session. We plan the order with you so the visit flows.

Yes. Vineyard Longevity Center in Vineyard Haven offers infrared sauna sessions with a BioMat by appointment.

Yes. Vineyard Longevity Center offers hyperbaric oxygen therapy by appointment at 209 Franklin Street in Vineyard Haven. Call (508) 693-0001 to check availability.

It should not. Most people feel fullness in their ears as the pressure changes, similar to a plane coming in to land. Swallowing or yawning clears it. Tell us straight away if you feel ear or sinus pain and we will slow or stop the session.

It depends on your goals. Some people book a single session to try it, while most wellness plans use a series of sessions over a few weeks. We suggest a number at your first visit and adjust it as you go.

At Vineyard Longevity Center, 209 Franklin Street, Vineyard Haven. Drips are by appointment, Monday to Saturday. Call (508) 693-0001 to book.

A Myers' cocktail takes about 45 minutes. Our immunity infusion takes 60 to 90 minutes. NAD+ infusions are given more slowly, so we confirm the time with you when you book.

NAD+ is a coenzyme found in every cell that your body uses to turn food into energy. NAD+ therapy delivers it by IV infusion or injection. People use it to support energy and focus as they age; research on its long-term benefits is still developing.

Vineyard Longevity Center offers laser lipo detox by appointment at 209 Franklin Street, Vineyard Haven. If you knew the treatment as H.E.A.L.E.D. Lipo Laser Detox, it is the same treatment, now part of the center.

We recommend a course of 11 sessions within 21 days. Treatments build on each other, so spacing them closely tends to work better than occasional single sessions. Read how many laser lipo sessions it takes for the detail.

No. Most people feel nothing at all or a mild warmth under the pads. You rest on a massage table for the session and can drive and go back to work straight afterwards.

Yes. Vineyard Longevity Center at 209 Franklin Street, Vineyard Haven, is a wellness spa and clinic offering hyperbaric oxygen, IV therapy, infrared sauna, red light therapy, laser lipo and Rejuvenate spa days, all by appointment.

A full day at the center built around detox. You drink five detox elixirs, one every two hours from 9 a.m., move between therapies such as the infrared sauna, BEMER and hyperbaric oxygen, and finish with a personalized PEVY meal and supplement plan to take home.

Yes. Dr. Roni opened H.E.A.L.E.D. Therapy on Main Street in Vineyard Haven in 2010. It grew into Vineyard Longevity Center, and the spa and clinic now operate under that one name.

Adults living with chronic or complex health concerns who want a structured, immersive program focused on nutrition, detoxification and lifestyle, alongside their regular medical care.

No. The program supports the care you already receive. Never stop or change a prescribed treatment without your doctor, and please share your medical records with us before you arrive.

The program fee is $27,195 per guest. Call (508) 693-0001 to ask what is included, about lodging and about upcoming dates.

A detox retreat is a short stay built around giving your body a break. At ours you replace solid meals with nutrient-dense detox elixirs for most of the day, rest, have supportive therapies and learn how to keep the changes going once you are home.

The program fee for the 4-Day Wellness Detox is $5,180 per guest. Call (508) 693-0001 to ask about current dates, what is included and lodging options on the island.

It is a liquid-nutrition detox, built on the method from Dr. Roni's book 21 Pounds in 21 Days. You drink fresh detox elixirs every two hours through the day, then finish with a personalized PEVY meal of proteins, enzymes, essential fats and vegetables.

The best one is the one that fits your goal. If you want a doctor-led program focused on detox, weight and long-term health, rather than yoga or a hotel spa, Vineyard Longevity Center on Martha's Vineyard is built for that.

Drive or take the bus to Woods Hole, then the Steamship Authority ferry to Vineyard Haven, which runs year-round and takes about 45 minutes. Our center is a short drive from the Vineyard Haven terminal. You can also fly into Martha's Vineyard Airport.

Not usually. Vineyard Haven is walkable, island buses connect the towns, and taxis meet the ferries. Leaving the car on the mainland also saves you the vehicle ferry reservation.

The HEALED Retreat Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 87-4267563), so donations are tax-deductible to the extent the law allows. Check with your tax advisor.

Every recipient goes through medical and financial screening. Funds go only to retreat access and recovery programming.

Yes. The foundation welcomes corporate partners. Contact the foundation through its website to talk about a partnership.

It varies a great deal with your starting point, your health and how closely you follow the plan at home. We do not promise a number. What we can promise is a clear method, close support and honest feedback.

The focus is on nutrition, detox and what is happening inside your body rather than hard exercise. You will move every day, gently, and spend more time learning how to eat and live once you are home.

Yes, laser lipo sessions can be included during your stay and continued afterwards. Our recommended course is 11 sessions within 21 days. See laser lipo detox.

It is a 21-day liquid-nutrition detox followed by seven days of gradually reintroducing food, based on Dr. Roni's book 21 Pounds in 21 Days. You follow it at home with the detox kit and the online community.

The book's title reflects what some people on Dr. Roni's retreats experienced. Results vary widely with your starting weight, health and how closely you follow the plan, and much of the early change is water. Focus on how you feel and on the habits you keep afterwards.

Your daily schedule combines the detox kit's products with liquids such as vegetable juices, broths, herbal teas and plenty of water, as set out in the program resources.

Each session reviews your recent measurements and test results, how you are eating and feeling, and what needs to change. You leave with clear next steps until the next session.

No. The whole program runs remotely. Many people combine it with a retreat on the island, before or after, but it is not required.

Lab reviews are part of the program. Dr. Roni will explain which results she would like to see and how to get them, and she reviews them with you.

One main health or wellness concern, or a decision you are weighing, such as whether a detox retreat suits you or which program to start with.

No. It is for general wellness guidance only. It is not a diagnosis, a treatment plan, a lab review or a written follow-up.

No. Products, programs and further appointments are purchased separately, and there is no obligation to buy anything.