Hunter-Hopkins Center's website describes the south Charlotte, NC clinic (7421 Carmel Executive Park Dr, Suite 320; 704-543-9692) as a free-standing medical clinic that has continuously treated patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Fibromyalgia (FM) since 1995, founded by Dr. Charles Lapp (now Medical Director Emeritus, retired from patient care in 2024). Current clinical leadership includes Dr. Vincent F. Hillman as director, with Dr. Laura Black on staff. The center is one of two primary US clinics conducting Ampligen (rintatolimod) clinical trials for severe and very severe ME and Long COVID patients meeting CFS criteria. The clinic offers an onsite phlebotomy service, cardiopulmonary and autonomic labs, a research service, and an infusion suite. Retrospective studies show 80% of patients experience significant improvement. The Stepwise Approach combines evidence-based traditional medicine with complementary therapies, behavioral support, education, nutrition, and progressive exercise programs, plus disability support.