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The field of regenerative medicine is broad and evolving. Any research that focuses on harnessing the body’s natural healing ability could be said to be regenerative medicine. Modern medicine has focused on helping the body to use its immune mechanisms to fight infection or cancer in the realm of immunology.

The cost and burden of the chronic pain and musculoskeletal conditions demand we focus our attention on trying to fix or heal these problems. Ideally, we can find a way to treat these conditions without repeated corticosteroid injections, opioid medications, and surgery.

Human Allograft Tissue

Human Regenerative Medicine Therapy (HAF) has been used for centuries in the treatment of different maladies and conditions. HAF has been shown to be a mixology of beneficial collagens, cytokines, elastins and growth factors that can proliferate the treatment, healing and regenerative qualities of the human body. The presence of extracellular matrices can help to provide a natural scaffold that may accelerate healing while potentially reducing the incidence of inflammation and scarring.

Human Regenerative Medicine Therapy is said to be immune privileged, rarely inducing a resistant reaction to the recipient. The presence of multiple growth factors such as, VEG, TGFB1, TGFB3 and GDF11 (also called GD11, BMP11, and GDF-11) can promote cell growth and regeneration of healthy collagens I, II, III, IV, V and VI that help proliferate healing.

Donated human Regenerative Medicine Therapy used in the clinic or hospital comes from an American Academy of Tissue Banks (AATB) accredited tissue bank only. Further, Regenerative Medicine Therapy derived Regenerative Medicine Therapy and growth factors are regulated through the FDA Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) which regulates HCT/Ps under 21 CFR Parts 1270 and 21 CFR Part 1271 and Section 361 of the Public Health Service Act

 

PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma)

Many patients are familiar with professional athletes to undergo PRP treatments in the off-season to recover from chronic wear and tear injuries. Fortunately, costs have come down and can often be performed in the clinic or at the hospital. The process is rather simple, and nurse will draw your blood, spin it down in a centrifuge, then extract the platelets and inject them in your injury area. Platelets are known for clotting blood, but they also release powerful growth factors that play a role in healing. This is a similar concept as regenerative medicine with the Regenerative Medicine Therapy.

 

Regenerative Medicine Therapy

A Regenerative Medicine Therapy is essentially the building block of the human body. Regenerative Medicine Therapy are capable of dividing for long periods of time, are unspecialized, but can develop into specialized cells. FDA approved sources include bone marrow, fat cells, and Regenerative Medicine Therapy. The Regenerative Medicine Therapy inside an embryo will eventually give rise to every cell, tissue and organ in the fetus’s body. Unlike a regular cell, which can only replicate to create more of its own kind of cell, a Regenerative Medicine Therapy is pluripotent. When it divides, it can make any one of the 220 different cells in the human body. Regenerative Medicine Therapy also have the capability to self-renew — they can reproduce themselves many times over.

There is extensive research regarding the use of bone marrow obtained Regenerative Medicine Therapy (mesenchymal Regenerative Medicine Therapy or MSC’s) and growing research in the field of amniotic sourced Regenerative Medicine Therapy and growth factors. Dr. Nash is one of the pioneers in the field of implementing amniotic sourced Regenerative Medicine Therapy and growth factor treatments, with nearly four years of experience and more than 2000 injections to date. Dr. Nash has collaborated with major regenerative companies to develop protocols and further research.

Controversial or not?

When the topic of ‘Regenerative Medicine Therapy’ comes up, it can be a tense subject. Fortunately, there is no moral/ethical issue when you research the source and techniques. The human allograft tissue, which may contain frozen (cryopreserved) Regenerative Medicine Therapy and growth factors, ONLY comes from elective C-sections.

Tissue labs accredited by the American Academy of Tissue Banks only accept elective C-section obtained Regenerative Medicine Therapy and tissue. These are NOT the product of abortion or unwanted embryos obtained from fertility clinics or other sources.

 

 

 

Growth Factors

Growth factors are naturally occurring regulatory molecules, which bind to receptors on the cell surface. They stimulate cell and tissue function through influencing cell differentiation by changing their biochemical activity and cellular growth, and regulating their rate of proliferation. Numerous families of growth factors have already been identified and remarkable advancements have been made in understanding the pathways growth factors use to activate cellular proliferation and differentiation.

Growth factors can recruit your bodies natural repair and healing cells, including new cartilage creation and blood vessel growth. Exciting new research shows that some growth factors recruit your own circulating Regenerative Medicine Therapy to the target site of injury.

 

 

Research

While the following articles are quite technical, the background and conclusions include the broad concepts and goals of treatment of familiar musculoskeletal conditions.

1) Amniotic tissue acting as a ‘Regenerative Medicine Therapy magnet’ to recruit Regenerative Medicine Therapy to the site of injection/implantation.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3527320/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1873506113000238

2) Exciting new applications of combination umbilical cord and amniotic membrane preparations, made by Amniox
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160725005736/en/AMNIOX-Highlights-Studies-Finding-CLARIX®-FLO-CLARIX®
Clarix products can help improve foot and ankle outcomes

3) Dehydrated Human Amnion/Chorion Membrane allografts as a therapy for orthopedic tissue repair – in cases of plantar fasciitis, tendinopathy, and veterbral fusion treatments.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/317748028_Dehydrated_Human_AmnionChorion_Membrane_dHACM_Allografts_as_a_Therapy_for_Orthopedic_Tissue_Repair 

4) Study demonstrates the benefit of combining amnion and chorion to increase the number of growth factors delivered to the action site, whether a wound or injured tissue.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4228928/ 

5) For those of you that want to dive deeper, this is a good overview that explains how amnion/chorion tissue helps to activate the growth factors as the key to tissue healing.
https://burnstrauma.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s41038-019-0148-1 

Comprehensive Evaluation

Proper treatment begins with a thorough workup. Dr. Nash does not believe in ‘cookie cutter’ medicine, and the first step is listening to the patient.

Multi-disciplinary Approach

Nutrition, vitamin supplementation, metabolic support, Endocrine care, mind-body techniques, manipulation, neuromuscular retraining.

Electrodiagnostics

Frequently, patients have a component of nerve related pain that can be diagnosed, leading to a more accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.

Neuromodulation and Other Innovative Treatments

Regenerative Medicine with Regenerative Medicine Therapy and Growth Factors as well as Protein Rich Plasma (PRP) ensures many avoid surgery, and neuromodulation treatments which can re-program chronic pain.

Advanced Laboratory

We believe in a thorough workup to evaluate for autoimmune disorders, inflammatory states, metabolic irregularities, and endocrine imbalance which can affect your painful condition.

Smart Procedures

With rapid advances in medicine, we can harness the most advanced guidance and imaging to ensure injection procedures place medicine in the target site. Dr. Nash employs the latest ultrasound, fluoroscopic, and electromyographic guidance.

 

It’s Time for Something Different.

BurstDRTM stimulation is a new form of neurostimulation therapy. By understanding how the brain naturally manages pain, doctors created a new therapy that works by mimicking natural patterns found in the brain. This therapy is believed to address both physical pain and the way it affects you emotionally.

Innovation from St. Jude Medical

St. Jude MedicalTM neurostimulation technologies are unique because they are developed with the patient in mind— designed to seamlessly interact with your daily activities and lifestyle.

Pain Interrupted, Life Transformed

BurstDR Stimulation Might Be Right for You.

To learn more about BurstDR stimulation, a downloadable pdf is available with more details. If you find that BurstDR might help and you have more questions please schedule a consultation and we will get back to directly.

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Emsculpt

Because It's Not Only about Fat

The EMSCULPT is the only procedure to help both women and men build muscle and sculpt their body.  In addition, the EMSCULPT creates the world’s first non-invasive buttock toning procedure.

Vanquish Me

What Is BTL Vanquish Me?

BTL VANQUISH ME is the second generation of contactless technology for fat cell disruption. The device has the largest treatment area in the industry, ensuring an unrivaled level of patient comfort and safety, without BMI < 30 limitations.

BTL VANQUISH ME treatments are designed for those who want to decrease the circumference of their abdomen and thighs – regardless of their BMI. The BTL VANQUISH ME is an option for those who desire aesthetic improvement without the cost and recovery time of surgery.

During your first visit, the BTL VANQUISH ME provider will help you design your individual treatment plan. Most patients undergo 4 treatments scheduled 1 week apart, but this can be tailored to meet your specific needs. Each therapy session takes approximately 45 minutes to treat abdominal part, and 30 minutes to treat thighs. You can easily return to your daily activities right after each session. Patients have reported results as soon as after 2 weeks.

Comfort is the main advantage of BTL VANQUISH ME compared to some other shaping therapies. The entire procedure is contactless. All you will typically feel is a warm sensation in the treated area which may last for a few hours post therapy. The treatment is performed in a lying position so you can easily relax during the procedure.

You can expect reduction in circumference of your abdomen, saddlebags, or thighs. The exact reduction will depend on many factors, including your BMI. Browse our Before & After section to see some of the results

The whole procedure is non-invasive, contactless, and requires no recovery time. You can easily have the treatment during your lunch break, and return to your daily activities immediately.

Many patients report changes as soon as 2 to 3 weeks after the first treatment, when their body starts to naturally eliminate disrupted fat cells. Optimal results can be usually seen after a couple of months.

The treatment causes fat cell disruption. These cells will not regenerate and are gone for good, unless you experience a dramatic lifestyle change.

The BTL VANQUISH ME will help you achieve aesthetic improvement regardless of your lifestyle. You will not be required to exercise or alter your dietary habits. However, the treatment results give you a head start to a better looking body. Most patients feel motivated to take care of themselves better when the procedure is over.

The BTL VANQUISH ME is the only contactless body shaping device on the market. Its large treated area makes the therapy typically more affordable, with more fat removed compared to other procedures. Its body shaping effects tend to be more uniform across the entire body part. Contrary to other devices, it is available to patients with any BMI. The BTL VANQUISH ME technology is based on the elevation of fat temperature. As such, there is no risk of paradoxical adipose hyperplasia – a phenomenon related to technologies based on tissue freezing.

EXILIS ULTRA 360

What Is Exilis Ultra 360?

The first and only device to simultaneously combine radio frequency and ultrasound to tighten skin and address body concerns.

Controlled heating and cooling ensure that energy is delivered to various depths in the tissue. Changing power and cooling during treatment allows the provider to treat deep tissue all the way up to the superficial layer. Skin temperatures are controlled throughout the entire session for utmost safety.

BTL Cellutone

What is BTL Cellutone?

BTL Cellutone uses therapeutic vibrations to increase lymphatic drainage, waste elimination and blood flow. BTL Cellutone is ideal for patients who want a safe, non-invasive body shaping and tightening procedure.