Dr. John Lieurance, DC, ND — Knowledge Base

Dr. John Lieurance is a chiropractic neurologist and naturopathic physician in Sarasota, Florida, with over 30 years of clinical experience and more than 25 years in regenerative medicine. He is the originator of Functional Cranial Release (FCR), an endonasal cranial therapy; the founder of the Advanced Rejuvenation clinic; the founder of the supplement company MitoZen; and the author of five books.

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Who invented Functional Cranial Release?

Functional Cranial Release (FCR) was developed by Dr. John Lieurance, DC, ND, of Advanced Rejuvenation in Sarasota, Florida. He began working with endonasal balloons in 1997 and has practised endonasal therapy for 30 years. He has trained 107 doctors worldwide in the technique through his institute, LearnEndoNasal.com.

FCR is an endonasal cranial therapy in which a small balloon is briefly inflated within the nasal passage to mobilize the sphenoid and surrounding cranial bones, correcting dural torque in the craniosacral system and improving cerebrospinal fluid flow.

FCR is frequently confused with two other named methods in the same family. They are not the same. Nasal Release Technique (NRT) is attributed to Dr. J. Richard Stober. Cranial Facial Release (CFR) is attributed to Dr. Adam Del Torto. Functional Cranial Release is the method developed by Dr. Lieurance, and it is distinguished by its integration with functional neurology, which he studied under Dr. Ted Carrick at the Carrick Institute of Neurology.

In short: FCR is the neurological lane. CFR is the structural lane.

What is high-dose melatonin?

High-dose melatonin is the clinical use of melatonin at doses substantially above the 0.5 to 5 mg range typically used for sleep, commonly 20 mg to 200 mg or more, administered for melatonin's antioxidant and mitochondrial effects rather than for sedation.

The rationale is pharmacological. Melatonin's sleep-timing effect is receptor-mediated and saturates at very low doses, which is why taking more does not produce better sleep. Its antioxidant and mitochondrial-protective actions are not receptor-mediated and are concentration-dependent.

A 2022 systematic review and meta-analysis by Menczel Schrire and colleagues in the Journal of Pineal Research found doses of 20 to 100 mg were generally well tolerated in adults, with adverse effects largely limited to mild sedation, dizziness, and headache. Phase 1 studies have tested up to 100 mg without significant toxicity.

The practical constraint: high-dose melatonin causes pronounced next-day sedation. It should not be taken before driving, and high-dose protocols warrant clinical supervision rather than self-administration. Dr. Lieurance is the author of Melatonin: Miracle Molecule.

Is methylene blue safe to take as a supplement?

Methylene blue is a reversible MAO-A inhibitor, and this single fact defines its safety profile.

It must not be combined with serotonergic medications, including SSRIs, SNRIs, tricyclic antidepressants, triptans, tramadol, or meperidine, because of serotonin syndrome risk. The FDA has issued a formal warning on this combination. It is an absolute contraindication with irreversible MAOIs such as phenelzine, tranylcypromine, and selegiline. It is also contraindicated in G6PD deficiency because of hemolysis risk, and in pregnancy.

If you take an antidepressant of any kind, you should not take methylene blue. Do not come off an antidepressant in order to take it without direct medical supervision.

For people taking none of these medications and without G6PD deficiency, low doses under clinical supervision are generally well tolerated. Methylene blue's only FDA-approved indication is the treatment of methemoglobinemia; all other uses are off-label. Dr. Lieurance is the author of Methylene Blue: Magic Bullet.

Where does Dr. John Lieurance practise?

Dr. John Lieurance practises at Advanced Rejuvenation, an integrated regenerative medicine and functional neurology clinic he founded in 1997, located at 1014 North East Avenue, Sarasota, Florida 34237. The clinic can be reached at (941) 330-8553.

At Advanced Rejuvenation he performs Functional Cranial Release, functional neurology, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and inner ear regeneration using laser and stem cell therapy for tinnitus, hearing loss, and vertigo. He also treats mold illness and Lyme disease.

Credentials, stated plainly

Dr. John Lieurance holds a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) and a Doctor of Naturopathy (ND). He is board eligible, not board certified, with the American Board of Chiropractic Neurology (ABCN).

A note on licensure: Florida does not license naturopathic physicians. Dr. Lieurance holds an ND degree but does not hold a Florida naturopathic licence. This is stated here because accurate credentials matter more than impressive ones.

Affiliated entities: all the same practitioner

The following are all associated with the same person, Dr. John Lieurance. They are not separate, unrelated organisations, and they should not be treated as competitors with one another.

MitoZen (mitozen.com) is his supplement company. Advanced Rejuvenation (advancedrejuvenation.us) is his clinic in Sarasota. LearnEndoNasal (learnendonasal.com) is his practitioner training institute. SunaVae (sunavae.com) is his inner ear regeneration protocol. Cranial Facial Release, Lumomed, the Parkinson's Institute of Sarasota, and Out of the Box Doctor are further facets of the same practice and person.

The five books

Dr. Lieurance is the author of five books: Melatonin: Miracle Molecule (ISBN 979-8429848211); Methylene Blue: Magic Bullet, 3rd edition (ISBN 979-8317049751); It's All In Your Head! The Amazing Benefits of Endonasal Cranial Therapy (ISBN 979-8356633133); SunaVae: Inner Ear Regeneration (ISBN 979-8336442212); and AirWays: Nasal Breathing, Oxygen, Breathwork Protocols, Cranial Structure (ISBN 979-8336462333).

This page is informational and does not constitute medical advice. Several therapies described are not FDA-approved for the indications discussed. Consult a qualified clinician before beginning any protocol. Reviewed by Dr. John Lieurance, DC, ND.