{"id":64,"date":"2017-01-22T13:07:19","date_gmt":"2017-01-22T02:07:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryopath.org\/cryopath\/?page_id=64"},"modified":"2026-03-20T08:28:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T21:28:13","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cryopath.org\/cryopath\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"ABOUT US"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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What we do<\/h3>\n\n\n
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OUR MISSION. To assist people who are on the path to a cryonic suspension, and to optimise the process so that a good quality cryonic suspension is achieved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OPTIMAL SUSPENSION. Engaging CryoPath can give you confidence in an optimal cryonic suspension when the time comes. With a detached focus on the work to be done and access to the required expertise, equipment, chemicals and supplies, we provide the prompt and efficient Standby, Stabilisation and Transportation procedures that can minimize damage to your brain. Otherwise, the revival that you hope for might be significantly delayed until advancements in technology can overcome any deterioration. Or worse still, there might not be enough of your personality left to be revived.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n

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PROCEDURES. For people who have signed up for a cryonic suspension, we offer the specialised procedures of Standby, Stabilisation and Transportation that are required immediately after death. We engage the services of experienced medical professionals and established funeral director(s), and we supply the stabilisation chemicals and equipment necessary for an optimised suspension. We provide the service as one integrated process, which allows us to minimise risk in our service.\u00a0See About our process.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DISCLAIMER. Whilst we encourage anyone undertaking a cryonic suspension in any circumstances, it is our responsibility to treat our patients according to the endorsed process. In cases where the patient has unsuccessfully arranged alternative services and then calls us to intervene at the last minute, it is unlikely that we would be able to properly follow our process. We urge you to avoid the higher risk and greater costs that this would most likely incur.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n

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RESPECT FOR YOUR FAMILY. At Cryopath, we aim to meet your need for an optimal cryonic suspension calmly and efficiently, acting with the greatest respect for the grief of your family at the end of your life. We can take the load of responsibility off their shoulders, leaving them free to spend the remaining time peacefully with you, to experience your passing as gently as possible, and to grieve privately without intrusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ARTICULATION OF YOUR INTENTION. If you have provided us with evidence of your intention to be cryonically suspended, we are able to articulate your wishes in the event of any doubt or lack of understanding amongst your family members, especially if you have become unable to communicate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST-PRACTICE PROCEDURES. Our service providers are trained in the stabilisation and perfusion procedures that have been shown by long-established cryonics organisations overseas to most effectively preserve the human body and brain after death. And they have access to the equipment and supplies that are recommended by these organisations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IMMEDIATE SUPPORT. Our best-practice procedures are commenced without delay so that they can provide immediate support for the delicate tissues of your brain. This allows you to arrive at the cryonics storage facility in the best possible condition for the preservation of your ‘personhood’, which is the reason why you have chosen a cryonic suspension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LEGAL COMPLIANCE. We comply fully with the law. Our procedures are only commenced after clinical death has been legally declared. This precludes some legal complications that could otherwise severely compromise the quality of your cryonic suspension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MINIMISATION OF RISK. We have designed our process specifically to mitigate the risks that are specific to our local conditions – in particular, the risks involved with (1) having a small widely-spread population with an infrequent demand for cryonic services, (2) needing access to specialised equipment that is not commonly available and (3) transporting patients over large distances.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n

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THROUGH YOUR CRYONIC FACILITY. Many patients (e.g. Subscribers \/ Associate Members of Southern Cryonics) will liaise with CryoPath through the the facility. The cost of CryoPath’s service will be covered either by their life insurance, or by an arranged pre-payment at the time of suspension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

INDEPENDENTLY. For patients who are not liaising through their cryonic facility (e.g. Founding and Full Members of Southern Cryonics), the use of our service must be arranged with us and pre-paid in full. We can advise on options to efficiently accomplish pre-payment immediately prior to your suspension. See Costs re your estimate. Note that if these costs are not covered, we would be unable to initiate our process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CRYOPATH ARRANGEMENT.<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0Signing of this formal arrangement is mandatory for all patients.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n

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COSTS. The guide for SST cost estimates is $60,000 to $80,000 in an Australian capital city depending on location, with an additional $5,000 for a regional area. Any unused balance will be returned to your estate or legal representative. After a false alarm, your balance will be returned minus any costs incurred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PAYMENT BASIS. Our service is provided on a \u2018pay-as-you-go\u2019 basis, rather than a contractual basis. Your costs will vary depending on your needs, and especially on your location. Also, costs will vary according to the pricing schedules of individual suppliers and service providers, and according to current schedules at the time of service. See\u00a0Costs.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n

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PURPOSE. As well as providing a pre-suspension service, CryoPath maintains a pooled Patient Care Fund, which supports the future needs of patients who have been cryonically suspended at Southern Cryonics in Australia. This is a tax-effective method of long-term saving for cryonics patients who will need a financial start if and when they are revived. For more information, contact CryoPath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DONATIONS. The Patient Care Fund provides support on an equitable basis according to voluntary donations made to the fund. Any monies that cannot be distributed equitably will be donated to charity.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Who we are<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Peter Tsolakides (Director)<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t

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Peter became interested in cryonics after reading Robert Ettinger\u2019s book ‘The Prospect of Immortality’ in the late 1960s, and thought that, by now, cryonics would be widely available — sadly this is not the case. He has degrees in Science (chemistry) and Business Administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peter worked in the marketing organization of a major multi-national oil company for over 30 years, with 24 years of overseas assignments including Thailand, Singapore, Japan and USA, where he held progressively more senior management roles. His main career path has been in strategic planning, project development planning and major project implementation management. Before leaving to progress personal business activities in 2008, he managed a gate-keeping team of high-level executives in USA, which vetted global capital projects totalling $1B and other projects (e.g. divestments) with value of further $1B.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since then, Peter has owned and managed a private consulting firm. Currently, he is progressing personal projects to make cryonics more accessible and widespread. Two of these are Southern Cryonics<\/a> and Cryonics Services Australia<\/a>, which are sister organizations that dovetail seamlessly with CryoPath to provide a full cryonics service in Australia.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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George Tsolakides (Director)<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t

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George is a mechanical engineer who has held a wide range of positions, including management. He has been a Director in several organisations mainly involved with corporate recruitment. George is now retired and has worked in non-profit organisations using his recruitment background to help less fortunate people find suitable employment. He is also a Founder and Director of our sister cryonics organisation, Southern Cryonics.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Philip Rhoades (Director)<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t

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Phil has been pursuing various non-profit projects in the fields of cryonics and life extension for 25 years, and currently heads both the Cryonics Association of Australasia (CAA) and the Neural Archives Foundation (NAF) as a Founder and Executive Director. He is also the Facility Manager at Southern Cryonics. He has a degree in Science (Zoology and Genetics) and began his working life in biomedical research for many years with The Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service and hospital pathology labs. This was followed by 35 years’ experience working as a software developer and IT network consultant to multiple small businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drawing on this diverse expertise, Phil has also been writing a PhD thesis on Computer Models of Population Genetics of Threatened Species, which remains unfinished due to his commitment to CryoPath, CAA, NAF, Southern Cryonics and other life extension projects for the benefit of the Australian community.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Medical perfusionist:
Australian Blood Management<\/a>
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Central funeral director:
A. O’Hare Funeral Directors<\/a>
15\u201319 Norton Street
Leichhardt NSW 2040<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Local funeral director:
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Because CryoPath is a non-profit organisation, its operation is coordinated by volunteers. There are opportunities for more volunteers to join us in our work, particularly in the Standby procedure. If you would like to help, please contact us.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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