Transforming Lives Through Integrative Medicine
Our Integrative Medicine Approach
…what we do and how we do it.
Here’s our process - remember we don't treat symptoms in isolation - we investigate, connect the dots, and treat the root causes of medical conditions.
Integrative Functional Medicine
A diagnosis is where most medicine stops. It is where we start.
You have probably already been told what it is. This film is about finding out why it happened.
It sets out our methodology in full. Blood, urine and stool analysis. Organic acid testing. Food sensitivity testing. Heavy metal and toxin screening. Micronutrient assessment. Hormone profiling. Genetic and methylation testing. Folate receptor antibodies. Inflammatory markers.
Every result narrows the question. What comes back is what shapes your treatment, and nothing is prescribed here on a hunch.
We test before we treat. We do not promise miracles. We promise method.
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Comprehensive Investigation
Like medical detectives, we thoroughly investigate all symptoms and their potential connections throughout the body.
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Advanced Testing
State-of-the-art diagnostic testing including stool analysis, heavy metal testing, and neurotransmitter analysis.
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Root Cause Treatment
We treat underlying medical causes rather than masking symptoms with behavioural interventions
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Personalised Protocols
Every treatment plan is tailored specifically to each guest’s unique medical profile and needs.
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Integrated Therapies
Combining conventional medicine with innovative treatments like neurofeedback and IVIG therapy.
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Ongoing Support
Continuous monitoring and adjustment of treatment protocols to ensure optimal outcomes.
This is Integrative Medicine
…and why it is so powerful.
Integrative holistic medicine at Hope Health & Healing moves beyond the simple suppression of symptoms to identify and resolve the root causes of illness. We understand that true health requires a comprehensive view of the whole person, recognising that physical symptoms in complex conditions - whether Autism Spectrum Disorder or a mystery/complex illness - are often deeply connected to lifestyle, environment and physiological balance.
Our approach bridges the gap between advanced conventional diagnostics and evidence-based complementary therapies, utilising targeted nutrition, mitochondrial, neuro-inflammatory, metabolic and immune support to treat the underlying biological systems rather than just the disease label.
At Hope, you are never just a patient, you are our guest and partner, in your own healing journey.
Dr. Lilya Chub and her team will work collaboratively with you and/or your family, our guest(s), investigating your unique circumstances to craft a personalised roadmap to recovery. By synergising the best of traditional and alternative medicine, we aim to not only treat existing conditions but to restore resilience and prevent future illness.
Comprehensive Medical Services
All specialised services available under one roof in Dubai
Core Specialisations
Autism Spectrum Disorder, the Medical Approach
Comprehensive medical diagnosis of ASD, focused on underlying physiological causes, with care for the conditions we uncover.
PANS and PANDAS
Sudden behavioural and cognitive changes in children following infection.
Developmental Delays Intervention
Comprehensive assessment and treatment of developmental delays through integrative medicine.
Speech Delays Treatment
Medical investigation and treatment of speech delays, addressing root causes.
Integrative Family Medicine
Whole-family approach to health, treating multiple family members with connected conditions.
Clinical immunology Speciality
Diagnosis and management of diseases caused by disorders of the immune system
Allergy Disorders
Diagnosis and management of all allergic conditions (eczema, urticaria, food allergy, drug allergy etc...)
Advanced Diagnostics
Stool Analysis & Parasitology
Detailed microbiome testing to identify gut-brain connection issues.
Food Intolerance & Sensitivity Testing
Identifying food sensitivities that may contribute to developmental issues.
Heavy Metal Testing
Detection and analysis of heavy metal toxicity affecting neurological development.
Toxic Mould Analysis
Spores and mycotoxins can contribute to neurological and immune-related problems.
Organic Acid Analysis
Metabolic testing to identify biochemical imbalances.
FRAT Test (Folate Receptor Antibodies)
Detects antibodies blocking folate from reaching the brain and tissues.
Immune Dysfunction Testing
Identifies chronic and persistent infections affecting immune function.
Viral Load Assessment
Chronic viral infections can lead to neural inflammation.
Methylation Status
Essential for maintaining healthy DNA replication and avoiding mutations.
Mitochondrial Disorder Assessment
Children with ASD show biomarkers consistent with mitochondrial disease.
Nutrient, Mineral & Vitamin Analysis
Children with ASD are at high risk of multiple nutrient deficiencies.
Neuro-inflammation & Mast Cell Testing
Identify treatable drivers of pain, irritability, sleep issues, and behaviour changes.
Genetic Testing
Specific genetic diagnosis clarifies prognosis and uncovers health risks.
Tick-Borne Infections & Co-infections
Testing for Lyme, Bartonella, Babesia, Ehrlichia, and Mycoplasma.
MCAS Diagnosis
Histamine sensitivity, food intolerance, urticaria, and skin condition assessment.
EEG Evaluation
24-hour ambulatory monitoring for accurate neurological diagnosis.
Immune Dysfunction & Autoimmunity
Clinical immunology testing helps uncover when the immune system is overactive, underactive or attacking the body’s own tissues. Specialist panels assess autoimmune diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes, guiding targeted, immune‑modulating treatment.
Allergy & Hypersensitivity Testing
Advanced allergy diagnostics, including skin prick testing and blood work, identify specific triggers for urticaria, eczema, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, food allergy and anaphylaxis. Clarifying true allergies versus sensitivities allows safer, more effective management plans and consideration of allergen immunotherapy where appropriate.
Transplantation & Cancer Immunology Support
Specialist immunological monitoring supports patients before and after organ transplantation to reduce rejection and infection risk. Clinical immunology expertise also underpins the safe use of modern cancer immunotherapies in collaboration with oncology teams.
Innovative Treatments
Microcurrent Neurofeedback
Advanced neurotherapy to improve brain function and connectivity. Exclusive UAE Provider.
Transcranial Magnetic Resonance (MeRT)
FDA-cleared personalised brain stimulation for neurological conditions.
IVIG Therapy
Intravenous immunoglobulins for immune system support and regulation.
Chelation Therapy
Safe removal of heavy metals and toxins from the body.
Personalised Nutrition Protocols
Targeted nutrition interventions to support healing and development.
IV Therapies & Infusions
Comprehensive IV support: wellness, detox, metabolic, immune, performance, and specialised treatments.
Allergen Immunotherapy
Allergen immunotherapy gradually retrains the immune system to become less reactive to specific triggers such as pollens, dust mites or certain animal danders. Delivered under medical supervision, it can reduce symptom burden, lower medication use and improve quality of life in selected patients.
Targeted Immune‑Modulating Therapy
Immune‑modulating medicines can calm autoimmune inflammation or boost weak immune responses in defined immunodeficiency states. Treatments are tailored to each guest’s diagnosis, balancing efficacy with safety whilst integrating with the broader Hope Health & Healing protocols.
Integrated Care for Complex Immune Disease
Clinical immunology at Hope links advanced diagnostics, personalised medication, nutritional optimisation and IV therapies where indicated. This integrated model supports guests with overlapping allergy, autoimmunity, infection and chronic‑inflammation rather than treating each issue in isolation.
IV Therapies & Support Infusions
Below is a sample of the intravenous (IV) therapies and support infusions that are available. Individual custom formulations for specific needs are of course available also.
Core Wellness & Hydration
Balanced fluids, electrolytes and foundational vitamins to restore hydration, steady energy and general wellbeing.
Liver Detox
Glutathione and antioxidant support for the liver’s natural detoxification pathways, particularly where the toxic load is high.
Metabolic & Weight Management Support
Targeted nutrients that support metabolic function and complement a supervised weight management programme.
Heavy Metal Chelation
Medically supervised removal of accumulated heavy metals, prescribed only where testing confirms a genuine burden.
Diabetic Support
Nutrient support for people living with diabetes, working alongside your prescribed medical treatment rather than replacing it.
Nutritional Deficiencies
Direct correction of confirmed deficiencies such as iron, vitamin B12 and vitamin D when oral supplements are poorly absorbed.
Immune, Recovery & Performance Enhancement
High‑dose vitamin C, zinc and amino acid formulations to support immune resilience, recovery after illness and physical performance.
Hair, Skin & Nail Support
Biotin, collagen precursors and trace minerals for guests whose hair, skin and nails reflect an underlying nutrient gap.
Neurological, Longevity & Specialised
Includes nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) infusions, used to support cellular energy production, cognition and healthy ageing.
Mitochondrial & Chronic Fatigue Support
Formulations aimed at the cell’s energy machinery for guests with persistent exhaustion that has not responded to standard care.
Women’s & Men’s Health
Infusions tailored to hormonal health, fertility support and the differing nutrient demands of women and men across the life course.
Bespoke Treatments
Individual custom formulations designed around your own test results, diagnosis and treatment plan.
At a Glance: IV Therapies & Support Infusions
- Core wellness and hydration
- Liver detox
- Metabolic and weight management support
- Heavy metal chelation
- Diabetic support
- Nutritional deficiencies
- Immune, recovery and performance enhancement
- Hair, skin and nail support
- Neurological, longevity and specialised, including nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD)
- Mitochondrial and chronic fatigue support
- Women’s and men’s health
- Bespoke treatments
A Word of Caution
Your safety is non‑negotiable. An infusion goes straight into your bloodstream, so what is in the bag matters as much as who is holding the needle.
Unregulated providers cut costs in three places you cannot see: the staff, the dose and the ingredients. Cut‑price raw materials of unknown origin, made in unknown facilities, may be under‑dosed, contaminated, or never approved for injection at all.
We use pharmaceutical‑grade ingredients only. Licensed medicinal products from known manufacturers, obtained through proper medical supply channels, with the manufacturer, batch number and expiry date on every label.
Every infusion is prescribed by a doctor and given by a licensed nurse, at a full therapeutic dose, in line with Dubai Health Authority standards. If a price looks too good to be true, it usually is.
IV Therapy
We do not sell drips. We prescribe treatment.
Prescribed, measured, and given by a licensed clinician
Our intravenous therapy programmes are designed not as wellness fashions but as precise, calibrated clinical interventions.
Every protocol is prescribed. Every formulation is built around your biology. Every infusion is administered by a licensed clinician under the direction of our Medical Director, Dr Lilya Chub.
The range extends from foundational vitamin and mineral support and NAD+ for cellular energy and longevity, to advanced immune-modulating treatments for guests with autoimmune disorders and neuroinflammatory conditions, including intravenous immunoglobulin therapy under specialist supervision.
We test before we treat. We measure your nutrients, your inflammation, your methylation and your immunity. Restoration begins with measurement.
Specialist Diagnostics & Treatments
🔬 Advanced Diagnostic Investigation
Uncover Hidden Medical Causes
Our comprehensive testing goes beyond standard panels to reveal toxins, infections, and deficiencies that conventional medicine overlooks.
We understand the criticality of the gut brain connection, food sensitivities and immune dysfunction.
⚠️ PANS and PANDAS
Sudden Behavioural and Cognitive Changes in Children
PANS and PANDAS are acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndromes causing sudden behavioural and cognitive changes in children, often mistaken for autism.
The distinguishing feature is the abrupt onset, usually after an infection, unlike autism’s gradual developmental course.
Accurate diagnosis is critical, as these conditions need a clinical strategy quite different from autism.
🧠 The Medical Issues Behind Autism Symptoms
The story of one boy who found his voice.
Addressing the medical issues behind autism symptoms - from exposure to toxic mould and heavy metals to immune system restoration, cerebral folate deficiency, mitochondrial disorders and neuro-inflammation.
👨👩👧👦 Integrative Family Medicine
Whole-Family Wellness Solutions
From chronic fatigue to mystery illnesses, we treat the root causes affecting your entire family's health.
⚕️ Specialist Clinical Immunology Diagnostics
Specialist clinical immunology diagnostics at Hope explore how your immune system is truly functioning, not just whether standard blood tests look “normal”.
Through advanced allergy testing, immune‑deficiency assessment and autoimmunity panels, hidden drivers of chronic symptoms can be identified and addressed early.
🏹 Personalised Immune Treatment Plans
Once the pattern of immune dysfunction is understood, a tailored treatment plan is created that may include allergen immunotherapy, immune‑modulating medicines and supportive integrative care.
Treatments are regularly reviewed and adjusted, with the aim of restoring balance rather than simply suppressing symptoms.
Advanced Treatment Modalities
Evidence-based integrative medicine that treats the whole person
💉 IVIG Therapy
Intravenous immunoglobulin therapy for selected immune deficiencies and autoimmune conditions. Immune deficiencies of this kind are frequently seen in our ASD guests.
Immune system support
Autoimmune treatment
Infection prevention
DHA approved
⚡ Microcurrent neuro feedback
The only certified provider in the Africa–Middle East region.
Gentle, non-invasive brain training technology that helps reset brain function for optimal performance.
ASD symptom improvement
PTSD and trauma recovery
Brain injury rehabilitation
Cognitive enhancement
🔍 EEG Evaluation
24-hour ambulatory EEG monitoring for accurate diagnosis of neurological conditions, especially important for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), developmental and speech delays patients.
Features:
Standard EEG testing
Sleep EEG recording
24-hour monitoring
✓ Advanced Immune Therapies
For selected cases, advanced immune therapies are used to precisely regulate overactive or under-active immune responses, including in complex allergy, autoimmunity and immunodeficiency.
These treatments are delivered within a structured, evidence‑based protocol and coordinated with your other Hope Health & Healing therapies.
🧩 Integrative Immunology in Practice
Clinical immunology at Hope does not sit in isolation; it connects with gut health, neuro‑inflammation, mitochondrial support and whole‑family care.
By aligning advanced diagnostics with innovative treatment modalities, the team can address the full picture of your condition, not just one laboratory result.
Microcurrent Neurofeedback
When the nervous system loses its rhythm, the whole body feels it.
A non-invasive approach to nervous system regulation
Microcurrent neurofeedback is one of the most studied non-invasive technologies for nervous system regulation in modern integrative medicine. Hope Health and Healing is the only certified provider in the Africa and Middle East region.
Tiny currents, well below the threshold of human sensation, are delivered to the scalp through sensors. Sensing the signal, the brain gently reorganises its own electrical activity. There is no effort, no medication and no discomfort.
Used internationally for many years and particularly widely in the United States, it is actively studied as a supportive intervention for anxiety, attentional difficulties, sleep disturbance, post-concussion symptoms, the post-traumatic stress spectrum, traumatic brain injury, migraine, and the dysregulation seen in autism spectrum disorder.
Every session is delivered by trained clinicians under the direction of our Medical Director Dr Lilya Chub and our consultant neurologist Professor Hiba. A typical package is approximately twelve sessions of ten minutes.
