Pain-specialist consultations

Stem Cell Therapy Consultations in Utah

Find out whether regenerative medicine belongs in your pain plan, from a pain-specialist team that explains the science plainly and performs its procedures at its own surgical center.

Important Notice: FDA Status & Utah Required Disclosure

Stem cell therapies for pain, arthritis, neuropathy, back pain, and most orthopedic conditions are not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Utah law requires additional notice for certain stem cell therapies. Read the complete required notice. “THIS NOTICE MUST BE PROVIDED TO YOU UNDER UTAH LAW. This health care practitioner performs one or more stem cell therapies that have not yet been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. You are encouraged to consult with your primary care provider before undergoing a stem cell therapy.”

Regenerative medicine, evaluated by pain specialists.

Most people who ask us about stem cell therapy have already tried a lot: physical therapy, injections, medication, sometimes a surgery consult. They are not looking for hype. They want a knowledgeable answer about whether a regenerative option makes sense for their body and their goals.

That is what the consultation is for. Our medical, chiropractic, and physical therapy providers review your symptoms, history, imaging, and previous care together, then tell you plainly where regenerative medicine fits, where another option fits better, and what you can expect from either.

What you want to knowWhat you get at the consultation
Whether there is another option besides surgery or more medicationA full review of your options, including regenerative therapy, inside one pain plan.
What the science actually saysA plain-language explanation of what stem cells and biologic products are being studied to do, and what is still unproven.
The real risksA direct conversation about risks, alternatives, and what happens if you choose to wait.
Whether you are a candidateA clear answer based on your diagnosis, imaging, and goals, not a sales script.

What is stem cell therapy?

What does the science actually say?

Stem cells are cells with the ability to self-renew and, under certain conditions, develop into more specialized cells. Public health resources describe stem cells as part of the body’s repair biology and as cells that may divide and become specialized cell types depending on context.

In regenerative medicine, stem cells and related biologic products are studied for how they may influence cell signaling, inflammation, and the body’s own repair environment. The research is active and the picture is still developing, which is why we explain what is known for your specific condition and product rather than in general terms.

What conditions do patients ask about?

Regenerative medicine comes up most often for joint discomfort, arthritis-related symptoms, back pain, soft-tissue and sports injuries, and nerve-related symptoms. The evidence differs by condition and by product, so every conversation starts with your diagnosis.

Knee, hip, shoulder, or other joint discomfort

We review your diagnosis, imaging, and prior care and tell you whether a regenerative option is reasonable to consider alongside your other choices.

Arthritis-related pain or stiffness

We explain what regenerative therapy is being studied to do for arthritis-related pain and stiffness, and how it compares with the injections and conservative care you may already know.

Back or disc-related pain

Back and disc pain has many sources. We identify yours first, then discuss which options, regenerative or otherwise, match it.

Tendon, ligament, or sports-related concerns

We evaluate the specific injury, how long it has been there, and what has been tried, then map the right sequence of care.

Neuropathy or nerve-related symptoms

We start with a careful evaluation of what is driving your nerve symptoms and discuss regenerative options only where they make sense for your case.

Not sure where you fit?

Book a consultation and we will tell you.

Couple smiling after a regenerative medicine consultation at Integrated Pain Specialists in Utah

Who may, or may not, be a candidate?

A regenerative medicine consultation is a good fit for patients who want a thorough medical review of their options and a plain answer about whether stem cell therapy, which is investigational for most pain and orthopedic conditions, belongs in their plan. Candidacy depends on diagnosis, exam findings, imaging, overall health, medications, treatment history, and goals.

Your visit, in five steps.

It starts with listening: what pain has taken from your life, what you have already tried, and what you want to be able to do again. We then review your history and imaging, and if regenerative medicine is worth discussing, we walk you through the proposed approach, its FDA status, the risks and anticipated benefits, the alternatives, and what results realistically look like.

01

Medical review

We discuss your symptoms, history, prior treatments, medications, and goals.

02

Diagnosis and fit

We confirm what is causing your pain and whether it is the kind of problem regenerative medicine is used for.

03

Options conversation

We compare regenerative medicine with other pain-management options, including conservative care, injections, medications, therapy, or referral when appropriate.

04

Risk and expectation review

We go through the risks, the range of results, and the alternatives, so nothing surprises you later.

05

Your decision

If a procedure is a fit, you take the time you need to review the information and decide. No pressure either way.

FDA status and Utah-required disclosure.

Stem cell therapies for pain, arthritis, neuropathy, back pain, and most orthopedic conditions are not approved by the FDA. The FDA has warned consumers that regenerative medicine products, including stem cells and exosomes, may require FDA approval and that many products marketed for orthopedic conditions, chronic pain, and neuropathy are not FDA-approved for those uses.

Utah law allows certain healthcare providers whose scope of practice includes stem cell therapy to perform non-FDA-approved stem cell therapy if specific notice and consent requirements are met. This state-law framework requires clear disclosure to patients before therapy, prominent office notice, signed consent, and inclusion of the required notice in advertisements.

Utah-required notice

THIS NOTICE MUST BE PROVIDED TO YOU UNDER UTAH LAW.

This health care practitioner performs one or more stem cell therapies that have not yet been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. You are encouraged to consult with your primary care provider before undergoing a stem cell therapy.
FDA status

Investigational for most pain & orthopedic conditions

Utah framework

Notice + signed consent required before therapy (S.B. 199)

Straight answers to the questions patients ask most.

Every procedure carries risk, and regenerative procedures are no exception. Depending on the product and procedure, risks may include discomfort, swelling, inflammatory reaction, infection, or no benefit. We go through these with you so that your decision is an informed one, and we tell you what choosing to wait would mean too.

You askWe tell you
Is stem cell therapy guaranteed to work?No procedure is. Results vary from patient to patient, and we will tell you what the realistic range looks like for your case.
Is it FDA-approved for joint pain or arthritis?No. Stem cell therapies for most pain and orthopedic conditions are not FDA approved, and we say so up front, in writing.
Can it regrow cartilage or repair discs?The research on structural repair is still developing, so we do not promise it. We explain what the products are being studied to do for your condition.
Can it help me avoid surgery?Some patients explore regenerative options while evaluating non-surgical care. No one can promise surgery will be avoided, and we will be straight with you about where you stand.
Is it safe?All procedures carry risk. Ours are performed at our own surgical center, and the consultation covers risks, benefits, and alternatives in full.

Pain specialists first. Regenerative medicine where it fits.

Integrated Pain Specialists treats the source of pain, not just the symptom, and regenerative medicine is one tool among many in that plan. For patients in Bountiful, South Jordan, and surrounding Utah communities, that means a consultation that is direct, realistic, and centered on what you want to get back to.

Integrated Pain Specialists clinic reception area in Utah
85,000+
Patients helped
120 Years
Of clinical experience

Pain-specialist evaluation

Your symptoms are evaluated within a full diagnostic and treatment framework, not in isolation.

Clear FDA-status discussion

You will know exactly where the therapy stands for your condition before you decide.

Realistic expectations

You get real information about the range of results, not exaggerated promises.

Three Utah locations

Consultations are available in Bountiful and South Jordan, with procedures performed at our Interventional Surgical Center.

Your decision

Made with full information and no pressure.

Consultations with the providers who deliver the therapy.

Stem cell therapy at Integrated Pain Specialists is provided by licensed medical providers at our Bountiful and South Jordan clinics and at the Interventional Surgical Center in West Jordan. Your consultation is with a member of this team.

Laura Geoghegan, FNP-BC, family nurse practitioner at Integrated Pain Specialists in Bountiful

Laura Geoghegan, FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner
Bountiful clinic

Sean Weber, PA-C, physician assistant at Integrated Pain Specialists in South Jordan

Sean Weber, PA-C

Physician Assistant
South Jordan clinic

William F. Gensler, MD, at the Interventional Surgical Center in West Jordan

William F. Gensler, MD

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician
Interventional Surgical Center, West Jordan

The questions patients ask us most often.

If your question is not here, the consultation is built around answering it for your specific situation.

No. Stem cell therapies for pain, arthritis, neuropathy, back pain, and most orthopedic conditions are not FDA-approved. Utah law requires specific disclosures when certain non-FDA-approved stem cell therapies are performed.

Pain comes from many structures and conditions, and results vary, so no clinic should promise a cure. The consultation determines whether regenerative medicine is a reasonable option for your specific situation and what a realistic result looks like.

Stem cells and related biologic products are studied for their potential roles in cell signaling, inflammation, and repair-support processes. The exact mechanism and expected outcome depend on the product, the condition, and the patient.

Candidacy depends on diagnosis, exam findings, imaging when appropriate, prior treatments, medical history, medications, and goals. The consultation is where we work that out with you.

Risks vary by procedure and product but may include pain, swelling, inflammatory reaction, infection, lack of benefit, or other complications. The FDA has warned consumers about the risks of unapproved regenerative medicine products.

Coverage can vary by plan, diagnosis, and procedure. Practical next steps are discussed during the consultation, but patients should verify benefits directly with their insurance carrier when applicable.

Yes, and Utah law encourages it. We are glad to coordinate with your primary care provider.

Request a regenerative medicine consultation.

If you want to know whether regenerative medicine is reasonable for you, schedule a consultation. You will get a clear answer, and there is no pressure to proceed with any procedure.

Or call the office nearest you.

Bountiful
458 N. 500 W., Bountiful, UT 84010

South Jordan
10376 S Jordan Gateway, South Jordan, UT 84095

Interventional Surgical Center
8822 S Redwood Rd Ste C113, West Jordan, UT 84088

Office hours vary by location. Most consultation requests are returned within one business day.