Breakthrough Treatment for Symptoms of Trauma Trauma can push one’s fight or flight system into “high gear.” The Stellate Ganglion Block can calm this involuntary neurological reaction. stellacentre.com.au Trauma can have a devastating effect on people’s lives emotionally, psychologically, and physically. Ask your GP or mental health care provider if the Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) is right for you. 1. Head to our website by scanning the below QR code. 2. Ask your doctor /provider to email us with your information and their contact details to cares@stellacentre.com.au 3. Have a complimentary consult with our Patient Services Team. Call 1800 921 445 or 03 9021 6262 Why SGB? SAFE 100+ year history with very little risk. RAPID The results of a successful SGB procedure most patients experience relief of symptoms within 1-2 treatments. CONVENIENT <20 min outpatient procedure. EFFECTIVE Based on the US experience, data shows over 83% success rate in relieving symptoms of trauma. Please visit our website to learn more. Sample of 327 patients treated between December 2016 and February 2020. Data has been reviewed by an IRB and submitted to a peer reviewed journal for publication (acceptance pending). Stella Results National Center for PTSD Guidance -28.9 ~3x Better Result -10 -5 Stella Patient Average PCL Results Clinically Significant Improvement Responded to Treatment Trauma is complex but finding relief doesn’t have to be. In a new study conducted, which appeared in the January 2022 edition of the peer-reviewed Pain Physician Journal, it shows that SGB is an effective treatment for trauma symptoms no matter your gender, trauma type, PTSD-related drug use, history of suicide attempts or age. How it works Stella physicians inject a local anaesthetic into the stellate ganglion nerve to “reset” the Fight or Flight reflex, which leads to an immediate sense of calm in the majority of patients. Combining biological interventions with psychological interventions can help patients get the best outcomes possible. Learn more by visiting our website in Australia stellacentre.com.au Reference: Pain Physician 2022 Jan;25(1):77-85. Utility of Cervical Sympathetic Block in Treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Multiple Cohorts: A Retrospective Analysis Eugene G Lipov¹, Ryan Jacobs², Shauna Springer³, Kenneth D Candido⁴, Nebojsa Nick Knezevic⁵ Who we are Stella is a team of medical doctors, psychologists, Patient Care Coordinators, and tireless advocates who are committed to your healing. We have been established in Australia for over 12 months and have a network of physicians who deliver the SGB treatment for PTSD and trauma sufferers. Dr. Robert Wright Stella CMO (Australia) Chief Medical Officer Stemming from his personal struggle with loss and PTSD, Dr. Lipov has dedicated himself to understanding and researching SGB and its impact on PTSD. Driven by his work, Stella has treated thousands of patients worldwide who suffer from trauma related to various events, such as military-related PTSD, military sexual trauma (MST), PTSD due to first responder trauma, non-military sexual trauma, childhood trauma, and many others. Dr. Wright matriculated at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston Texas as a presidential scholar in 1983 completing his M.D. degree in 1987 and received training in anesthesiology and chronic pain management at the University of Utah. After service in the US Air Force, he entered practice as a pain specialist and contributed to evolving regional and national standards of care in interventional pain management. In the early 2000’s, he co-directed the emerging pain clinic at Cedars-Sinai hospital and helped create their world-class pain management department. He’s a recognized pioneer and innovator contributing many novel techniques and new technologies to the pain management field. He now resides in Sydney leading research and training for Stella Australia. Eugene Lipov, MD