Tampa Bay expansion through Spectra Wellness Solutions brings physician-led Therapeutic Plasma Exchange to communities facing growing awareness of environmental toxin exposure
MDLifespan Opens Tampa Location to Deliver Advanced Therapeutic Plasma Exchange as PFAS Contamination Raises Health Concerns Across Florida
Dec. 30, 2025 – TAMPA, FL — MDLifespan, a physician-led medical group specializing in Advanced Serial Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE) protocols, has announced the launch of its Advanced TPE protocols in Tampa Bay through a clinical partnership with Spectra Wellness Solutions, the medical practice founded and led by Dr. Lisa Koche.
The expansion brings MDLifespan’s Advanced Therapeutic Plasma Exchange protocols to Tampa through Dr. Koche’s established practice, offering Florida residents access to physician-led TPE protocols incorporating environmental toxin assessment, biomarker analysis, and individualized clinical planning.
PFAS Contamination in Florida Is Driving Environmental Health Conversations
The Tampa Bay launch comes amid growing attention to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as “forever chemicals,” which have been detected in water systems throughout Florida and across the United States.
A USA Today analysis identified elevated PFAS concentrations in wells in areas including Tarpon Springs and Holiday, as well as at the University of South Florida’s Tampa campus.
PFAS exposure continues to be an area of active environmental-health research. Researchers are investigating potential associations between exposure and biological processes involving immune function, endocrine signaling, liver health, and inflammation.
As awareness of environmental exposures increases, patients are also seeking information about how toxin burden can be evaluated and how physician-led approaches may fit into broader health strategies.
How Does Therapeutic Plasma Exchange Address Circulating Substances?
MDLifespan’s protocols are built around Therapeutic Plasma Exchange, an established medical procedure in which plasma is separated from blood components and replaced as part of the procedure.
MDLifespan incorporates TPE into structured, multi-session protocols that may also include diagnostic testing, biomarker evaluation, individualized nutritional support, and physician oversight.
The approach is designed to provide a structured framework for evaluating environmental toxin exposure and monitoring relevant biomarkers over time.
Historical MDLifespan program data have reported reductions in certain measured environmental contaminants. Specific toxin-removal percentages should be interpreted in the context of the testing methods, patient population, protocol structure, and underlying clinical data.
The protocols have been developed with input from physicians and health professionals across multiple areas of clinical and environmental health.
“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.”
Dr. Lisa Koche Brings Advanced TPE to Tampa
Advanced TPE protocols will be delivered within Spectra Wellness Solutions, Dr. Lisa Koche’s independent medical practice, where she has served the Tampa Bay community for more than two decades.
Dr. Koche is triple board-certified in Internal Medicine, Bariatrics, and Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine, and is nationally recognized for her work in longevity-focused care.
Her clinical areas of interest include metabolic health, hormone optimization, mitochondrial health, and individualized wellness strategies.
The Tampa partnership expands access to Therapeutic Plasma Exchange in Tampa while giving patients an opportunity to learn more about physician-led approaches to environmental toxin exposure and biomarker-informed care.
Patients interested in learning more about MDLifespan’s Tampa location and Advanced TPE protocols can explore the MDLifespan Tampa location or schedule a consultation.
Originally published Dec. 30, 2025. Republished in the MDLifespan Newsroom.
Jessica Rafaeil is a journalist and wellness writer specializing in therapeutic plasma exchange, sleep, nutrition, and alternative medicine. With over eight years of experience covering health trends, she has contributed to publications such as US Black Engineer and IT, Women of Color, Hispanic Engineer, Digital Journal, and Sway’s Universe. Jessica combines journalism with branding expertise to elevate the voices of health-focused brands while advocating for diversity and inclusion in media.