We Test It. We Treat It. You Feel It.
Water-damaged indoor environments create complex exposure pathways. It is not just about visible mold. Microbial fragments, endotoxins, actinobacteria markers, β-glucans, VOCs, and dust reservoirs contribute to total environmental burden.
Vital Environments evaluates full-spectrum environmental conditions using PEPN-aligned methodology and documentation-driven review. We go beyond minimum IICRC standards and follow the PEPN-HEART™ (Health-Aligned Environmental Response & Treatment) framework.
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A Basic Breakdown — Why We Inspect & Test
Our inspection evaluates structure, moisture dynamics, and indoor environmental indicators. We assess visible water damage, perform moisture mapping, conduct air and surface testing, and review specialty environmental testing when requested.
Why Looking Beyond Mold Spores Matters
Low spore counts do not guarantee a healthy environment. Damp buildings release contaminants far beyond visible mold:
- Actinobacteria
- Endotoxins
- Mycotoxins
- β-Glucans
- Fungal fragments
Relying only on spore counts creates blind spots. Whole-environment biotoxin assessment is the modern standard for creating safer indoor environments.
Hyphal Fragments — Why They Matter
Hyphal fragments are microscopic pieces of fungal structure that may indicate active or recent growth. Research shows fragments can be more respirable and persist longer in indoor air and dust reservoirs. Elevated fragment levels are a red flag for contamination that warrants investigation.
You’re Not Alone. You’re Not Imagining It.
Decades of research confirm that bioaerosols — submicron particles including actinobacteria, endotoxins, and β-glucans — can penetrate deeply into the lungs and contribute to inflammatory responses. Health effects extend beyond visible spores.
Visible Mold Signals Invisible Migration
Contaminants spread into dust, fabrics, HVAC systems, and beyond. Cleaning only visible mold is insufficient if contamination is widespread.
Our Services
- Data-driven indoor environmental assessments
- Advanced particulate and dust reservoir analysis
- ERMI/HERTSMI review (environmental interpretation only)
- PEPN-HEART™ aligned environmental reduction strategy
- Support for individuals navigating CIRS or biotoxin sensitivity (environmental support only)
Your Environmental Health Professional
Chris Remy-Thomas
Environmental Health Professional
PEPN-Aligned Provider
This service provides environmental observations and building performance evaluation only. Vital Environments is not performing a regulated Texas mold assessment unless expressly stated in writing. No medical diagnosis or treatment is provided. Laboratory data is interpreted as environmental information only.
We Understand Biologically Relevant Indoor Environmental Exposures
We recognize the environmental patterns, exposure signals, and living-space conditions that often indicate when a home may be contributing to ongoing health stress—especially for individuals who are medically sensitive.
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Approximately 25% of the population is genetically susceptible to mold illness
This susceptibility is largely due to variations in the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) genes, particularly certain HLA-DR and HLA-DQ variants, which may influence how efficiently the immune system recognizes and clears biotoxin-related exposures.
🇺🇸 Did You Know?
Our U.S. military service members are suffering from toxic mold exposure.
This needs to be fixed.
Certified Training in Mold Illness
Vital Environments has completed accredited continuing medical education through The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, including the course “Understanding Mold Illness: The Basics.” education reinforces our commitment to medically informed, evidence-aligned environmental assessment practices.
Founding Partner of PEPN
Vital Environments is a founding partner of the Purified Environments Provider Network (PEPN) — a governance-driven alliance advancing health-aligned standards for indoor environmental assessment, interpretation, and post-remediation accountability.