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Alpine Biomedical Clinic in Switzerland

Why Choose Alpine Biomedical Clinic?

At The Lyme Specialist, we are honored to collaborate with the Alpine BioMedical Clinic, situated in the heart of Winterthur, Switzerland. This esteemed center for Biological and Integrative Medicine offers advanced diagnostics and innovative treatments for patients with complex chronic illnesses, including Lyme disease, multisystem  inflammatory syndrome, environmental toxicity, cancer, long COVID, and autoimmune conditions.

Personalized, Root-Cause Focused Care

Recognizing that each individual is unique, the Alpine BioMedical Clinic emphasizes a personalized approach to healthcare. Through a collaborative, multi-disciplinary strategy, they develop tailored treatment plans that integrate perspectives from Conventional Medicine, Environmental Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Classical Naturopathy, providing a holistic path to healing.

Hyperthermia Hospitals

We have strong partnerships with the best hospitals for lyme disease treatment. These 4 hospitals are located in the United States, Mexico and Germany.

Hyperthermia Consulting is 100% Free

Dr. med. Karsten Ostermann, M.A.

Dr. Karsten Ostermann serves as the Head Physician and Medical Director at Alpine BioMedical Clinic. He holds a medical degree from the Free University of Berlin and earned his doctorate at Charité University Medicine Berlin. Furthering his expertise, he completed a Master’s in Complementary Medicine at the European University Viadrina in Frankfurt (Oder).​

Dr. Ostermann is a board-certified specialist in General Medicine (Germany) with additional qualifications in Acupuncture, Naturopathy, and Special Pain Therapy. His extensive training encompasses Biological Medicine, Clinical Environmental Medicine, Mitochondrial Medicine, Orthomolecular Medicine, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. He is recognized as an expert in Biological Medicine, having completed advanced studies at the WHO Center for Traditional Medicine at the University of Milan.​

Actively involved in the medical community, Dr. Ostermann holds leadership positions in several professional organizations, including serving as Vice President of the Physicians’ Association for Clinical Metal Toxicology and as a board member of the German Lyme Disease Society. He is also a published author and contributes to various medical journals.​

Prof. Dr. Holger Wehner

Prof. Dr. Holger Wehner is an internationally recognized expert in biological and integrative medicine, with decades of experience in innovative, patientcentered therapies. His clinical focus includes fever therapy and hyperthermia in all its forms, including:

  • Wholebody hyperthermia as part of comprehensive cancer and chronic illness programs
  • Extreme systemic hyperthermia, utilized in Lyme disease treatment and the Systemic Cancer Multistep Therapy (sCMT) approach developed by von Ardenne
  • The Heatheal wholebody thermotherapy method, reaching therapeutic core temperatures up to 43°C

Dr. Wehner integrates these advanced hyperthermia treatments with a holistic understanding of the body’s biological systems, offering patients individualized, evidenceinformed care aimed at immune modulation, detoxification, and cellular recovery.

Where Science Meets Nature – Treatments Offered

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The Alpine BioMedical Clinic offers a comprehensive range of advanced biological treatments designed to address infections, toxicity, immune dysregulation, and more. Treatments include:

  • INUSpheresis  (Therapeutic Apheresis)
    A sophisticated blood purification method that selectively filters out disease-causing substances, supporting detoxification and immune modulation.​
  • Whole-Body Hyperthermia Treatment
    A medically supervised procedure that raises the body’s core temperature to activate the immune system, disrupt pathogens, and support detoxification.​
  • Active Fever Therapy
    A biological medicine approach that stimulates the body’s natural fever response to enhance immune activity and pathogen clearance.​
  • Ozone Therapy
    An autologous blood therapy where blood is enriched with ozone to stimulate oxygen metabolism, improve circulation, and support detoxification and immune health.​
  • Intravenous Laser Therapy
    Utilizes specific laser wavelengths to directly treat the blood, achieving various therapeutic effects depending on the laser’s color and intensity.​
  • Me2.vie
    Integrated advanced medical-grade IV infusions with mitochondrial and cell membrane support, while also addressing autonomic nervous system regulation.
  • Infusion Therapy
    Customized protocols that may include nutrients, amino acids, phospholipids, and antimicrobials tailored to each patient’s needs.
  • Interval Hypoxia-Hyperoxia Therapy (IHHT)
    A method for optimizing cellular energy metabolism and positively influencing the number and quality of mitochondria.
  • Biological Dentistry
    The clinic maintains close partnerships with experienced biological dentists to address hidden infections, heavy metal burdens, and cavitations that can impede healing.​

INUSpheresis – Advanced Blood Purification

INUSpheresis is a cutting-edge blood purification therapy designed to remove environmental toxins, spike proteins, harmful immune complexes, and pathological proteins from the bloodstream. This process is particularly beneficial for patients with chronic illnesses where detoxification and immune modulation are crucial.​

How INUSpheresis Works:

  1. Blood is drawn from a vein in one arm.​
  2. The blood is separated into solid components and plasma using a pre-filter.​
  3. The plasma passes through a specialized main filter, selected based on the patient’s clinical needs, to remove contaminants.​
  4. The purified blood is then returned to the body through a vein in the other arm.​

INUSpheresis is often integrated with other personalized therapies at Alpine BioMedical Clinic to enhance its therapeutic benefits.​

Extreme Whole-Body Hyperthermia – Harnessing the Power of Artificial Fever

Extreme Whole-Body Hyperthermia is a therapeutic technique that involves raising the body’s core temperature to between 38.5°C and 42°C (101.3°F to 107.6°F) to mimic the natural fever response. This controlled induction of fever stimulates the immune system, enhances detoxification, and improves circulation.​

Benefits of Whole-Body Hyperthermia:

  • Dilation of blood vessels and improved microcirculation.​
  • Enhanced oxygen delivery to tissues.​
  • Kills pathogens and helps fight cancer
  • Relaxation of muscles and increased connective tissue elasticity.​
  • Pain relief and inflammation reduction.​
  • Stimulation of the immune and hormonal systems.​
  • Activation of metabolism and promotion of detoxification through sweating.​

This therapy is particularly effective for conditions such as chronic tick-borne infections, immune deficiencies, fibromyalgia, rheumatism, and certain cancers. By replicating the body’s natural defense mechanism, whole-body hyperthermia can help restore balance and promote healing.​

Advanced Diagnostics

Alpine BioMedical Clinic employs comprehensive diagnostic evaluations that go beyond conventional labs to identify hidden infections, immune disturbances, toxic loads, and environmental exposures. Diagnostics include:​

  • Dark Field Microscopy​
  • Oxidative Stress Tests​
  • Spike Protein Testing
  • Ultrasound Diagnostics​
  • Electrocardiograms (ECG)​
  • Body Composition Analysis​
  • Metabolic Analysis​
  • Comprehensive Laboratory Testing (blood, hair, urine, saliva, stool)​

Conditions Treated

The clinic supports patients with a variety of chronic and complex illnesses, including:​

  • Lyme disease and co-infections​
  • Mold illness and CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome)​
  • Long COVID and post-viral syndromes​
  • Chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)​
  • Cancer
  • Autoimmune disorders​
  • Environmental illness and heavy metal toxicity​
  • Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS)​
  • Gastrointestinal diseases (e.g., ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome)​
  • Cardiovascular diseases (e.g., hypertension, peripheral arterial disease, atherosclerosis)​
  • Patients without a clear diagnosis or with rare, complex conditions​

Lyme Disease Care at Alpine BioMedical Clinic

At Alpine BioMedical Clinic, they specialize in a thorough, customized treatment program for Lyme disease (Lyme borreliosis), combining proven microbiological therapies with advanced biological and integrative techniques.

Their goal is to support the body’s own healing mechanisms while addressing microbial causes directly.

Their Diagnostic Approach

Alpine BioMedical prioritizes root-cause diagnosis:

  • In-depth medical evaluation, including detailed patient history and symptom tracking
  • Targeted laboratory tests and imaging as needed
  • Specialist assessment by physicians experienced in Lyme and chronic infections

Treatment Strategy: Integrative & Holistic

Their clinical protocol pairs standard antibiotic therapy with supportive and biological medicine modalities:

  • Hyperthermia and Fever Therapy
    • Wholebody hyperthermia treatments starting at ~38 °C, progressing toward ~42 °C, have demonstrated effectiveness even in antibiotic-resistant Lyme cases.
  • INUSpheresis & Infusion Therapy
    • Advanced apheresis and personalized infusions are used to reduce toxin load and support immune balance.
  • Phytopharmaceuticals & Nutritional Support
    • Botanical antimicrobials,  medicinal mushrooms, targeted micronutrient correction, and intestinal cleansing support immune resilience and detoxification.
  • Me2.vie & Integrated Medical-grade IV Infusions
    • Designed to support cellular regeneration, immune modulation, and detoxification. Recharges the body on a cellular level, especially the mitochondria and membranes that regulate energy, immunity, and neurological function.

Cancer Care at Alpine 
BioMedical Clinic

At Alpine BioMedical Clinic, they offer a comprehensive integrative oncology program that blends evidence-based conventional treatment with advanced complementary therapies, all tailored to the individual patient.

What They Treat

Our oncology approach covers a wide spectrum of common and rare malignancies, including:

  • Lung
  • Breast
  • Colorectal
  • Skin
  • Prostate
  • Liver
  • Kidney
  • Thyroid
  • Pancreatic
  • Bladder
  • Esophageal
  • Stomach
  • Cervical
  • Lymphoma
  • Leukemia
  • and more

Personalized & Collaborative Care

Every patient’s treatment plan is designed individually, based on tumor type, stage, overall health, and personal preferences.

  • Their model supports multidisciplinary collaboration, involving oncologists, pathologists, nutritionists, and physicians trained in integrative and biological medicine.
  • They view hyperthermia, mistletoe therapy, and nutritional phytotherapy as supportive modalities—not replacements—to conventional oncology interventions. These therapies should always be implemented by experienced medical professionals to ensure safety and efficacy.

Convenient Location in Winterthur, Switzerland

The Alpine BioMedical Clinic is conveniently located at Bahnhofplatz 12 in Winterthur (ZH), directly adjacent to the train station. Patients arriving by train can reach the clinic within a minute’s walk. For those traveling by car, the Stadtgarten parking garage (Manor, Coop) is just a few meters away. Additionally, patients coming from Zurich Airport can comfortably reach the clinic by train in approximately 14 minutes.

Winterthur, is a charming Swiss city surrounded by hills and parks that invite relaxation and outdoor activities. With its historic old town, cozy cafés, and vibrant cultural scene, Winterthur offers both natural beauty and urban convenience—a perfect setting for healing and renewal.

A Collaborative Approach to Whole-Body Healing

We believe healing begins with understanding the whole person. Alpine BioMedical Clinic embodies this philosophy by offering each patient a comprehensive, customized, integrative care plan that addresses the mind, body, and environment. Through our partnership, we offer clients pre- and post-treatment support to help them have the most sustainable health results.