Services
We are always surprising our amazing patients with the variety of high quality medical services we provide!
Our Services
* Above services are available for Members of the Practice only
STEM CELL THERAPY
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TOP 5 STEM CELL THERAPY FAQS
Please note every patient is different when it comes to regenerative medicine.
Simply give us a call, and we’d love to tailor our procedures and therapy to your specific needs.
Do you use aborted tissue?
No. Our product is derived from donated amniotic membrane and umbilical cord tissue. These tissues stimulate growth in arthritic areas. Think of it more so as a ’tissue transplant’ per se.
How long does it last / how much improvement will I actually get?
It really depends on how much cartilage growth you’ll get and how active you are after the injection. It can last from a months to several years. It really is patient-dependent, and we always strive to be conservative and careful with our estimates.
Where exactly can you inject?
Our top injection sites are knees, hips, shoulders, hands, and elbows. We may have the ability to inject elsewhere, so please give us a call. For example if you are needing foot or ankle, we highly recommend Dr. Bock at Rainier Foot and Ankle.
What is the recovery? Anything special I need to do before or after?
Stem cells take about 3 months to mature. We recommend having a slow return to activity across 3 months to allow these to mature and grow.
Most people do not have any pain or inflammation, but there’s always a risk you may.
Please avoid anti-inflammatories or anything that could create join damage (e.g. moderate alcohol use and/or tobacco use). At the time of your consultation or procedure, we will provide additional instructions and guidance.
What is the cost of stem cell therapy?
This varies by product type and institution, but our pricing is affordable and always transparent; in general knees and hips are around $2000-3000. Elbows and shoulders are less. Hands are typically less as well. Please give us a call so we can give you an accurate estimate.
You will probably find surrounding procedures ranging from an astronomical $7,000-15,000 on average. (e.g. bone marrow biopsy) We delight our patients by offering a similar procedure with nearly identical results at a fraction of the cost.
Bonus: What are some common misconceptions?
Interestingly a lot of people initially think we are injecting literal stem cells.
Our procedure is unique because we are “calling in” existing stem cells. So no, we are not injecting literal stem cells, which is an extremely expensive procedure. Rather we are leveraging the stem cells that your body is already naturally producing… all while achieving virtually similar results at a fraction of the cost.
InBody Scale In Action
Good health begins within — InBody leverages class-leading BIA technology to deliver non-invasive, accurate, and precise body composition scans tailored to each unique person. Track key metrics like muscle, fat, water, and more to make more informed decisions for better health and wellness.
VO2 Max
A VOâ‚‚ max measurement is a clinical test that measures how efficiently your body uses oxygen during exercise, making it one of the most accurate indicators of cardiovascular and metabolic health. Because it reflects how well your heart, lungs, blood vessels, and muscles work together, it provides a powerful snapshot of overall fitness and is strongly associated with lower risk of heart disease, diabetes, cognitive decline, and early mortality.
Unlike basic metrics like weight or BMI, VOâ‚‚ max gives an objective, personalized baseline that allows patients to track progress over time, optimize training intensity, tailor exercise prescriptions, and evaluate how well lifestyle or medical interventions are working. For patients at a practice like Rainier Direct Medicine, it offers actionable data to guide prevention strategies, improve performance safely, and treat cardiorespiratory fitness as a measurable vital sign rather than a vague goal.
Beyond Family Medicine
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Shoulders, hips, knees
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Hands and tendonitis
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Genetic Testing for Pharmacokinetics
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Learn how your body processes specific medications to maximize effective dosages
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Weight loss counseling and management
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Skin Care
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Mole and cyst removals
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Wart treatments
* Above services are available to the public