What Happens During a Stem Cell Consultation at The Re/ Clinic?

Quick Answer: What Happens During a Stem Cell Consultation?

During a stem cell consultation, a medical provider reviews your health history, current symptoms, previous treatments, available imaging, and treatment goals.

The purpose is not simply to decide whether you want stem cells.

It is to determine:

What may be causing your symptoms
Whether additional evaluation or imaging is needed
Whether regenerative treatment is reasonable to consider
Which treatment options may apply to your situation
What the potential risks and limitations are
What preparation and recovery may involve
What treatment would cost
Whether another type of care may be more appropriate

Stem cell therapy is not appropriate for every patient or every condition. A consultation should help you understand both the possibilities and the limitations before you make a treatment decision.

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“Revolutionize Healing with Stem Cell Therapy at The Re/ Clinic”

Video Transcript

Your body already knows how to heal itself. It’s a process happening every second of every day, with millions of cells regenerating, repairing, and rebuilding.

Sometimes, your cells just need a little push. That’s where stem cells come in.

Imagine giving your body the tools it needs to accelerate healing, relieve pain, control inflammation, and restore function.

This isn’t the future. It’s science happening today.

You have options. Better health creates better time, and the time to own your health is now.

Take the first step. Schedule your free consultation with The Re/ Clinic and start feeling better today.

1. Scheduling Your Stem Cell Consultation

The process begins by contacting The Re/ Clinic to discuss what you would like evaluated.

Consultations may be available in person at our Sandy, Utah clinic or through telehealth when appropriate.

Telehealth can be especially helpful for patients considering traveling to Utah for treatment. The Re/ Clinic regularly works with out-of-state patients and offers resources to help coordinate the process.

When you first contact the clinic, our patient care team may ask a few basic questions, including:

What area or condition would you like evaluated?
How long have you been experiencing symptoms?
Was there a specific injury?
Have you received a diagnosis?
What treatments have you already tried?
Do you have recent imaging?
Are you local to Utah or traveling from another state?

You do not need to know exactly which treatment you want before scheduling.

In fact, that is one of the purposes of the consultation.

2. Completing Your Medical History

Before your consultation, you will be asked to complete medical intake paperwork.

This gives the provider important background information before making any treatment recommendation.

Your medical history may include:

Current symptoms
Pain levels
Medical conditions
Previous surgeries or procedures
Current medications
Supplements
Medication allergies
Previous injuries
Relevant family and social history
How your condition affects your daily activities

Depending on what you are having evaluated, you may also complete a joint or condition-specific questionnaire.

For example, someone with chronic knee pain may be asked about walking, stairs, exercise, swelling, instability, and previous injections.

Someone with a shoulder injury may be asked about lifting, weakness, sleeping comfortably, overhead movements, and previous physical therapy.

These details help give the provider a clearer picture than a diagnosis alone.

3. Discussing Your Symptoms and Goals

Every patient comes into a consultation for a different reason.

One person may want to return to skiing.

Another may want to play golf without knee pain.

Someone else may simply want to walk through the grocery store, travel, work, sleep comfortably, or exercise without constantly thinking about an injury.

During your consultation, the provider may ask:

Where are your symptoms located?
When did they begin?
Was there a specific injury?
What makes the symptoms worse?
What makes them better?
Have your symptoms changed over time?
What activities have become difficult?
What have you stopped doing because of the condition?
What would meaningful improvement look like to you?

That last question is especially important.

Treatment decisions should not be based only on what an MRI says.

They should also consider how the condition is affecting your life and what you are hoping to accomplish.

4. Reviewing Previous Treatments and Imaging

Your provider will also want to understand what you have already tried.

Previous treatment may include:

Physical therapy
Chiropractic care
Cortisone injections
Hyaluronic acid injections
Platelet-rich plasma, or PRP
Prescription medication
Over-the-counter medication
Bracing
Activity modification
Previous regenerative procedures
Surgery

If you have imaging available, bring or submit it for review when possible.

Helpful records may include:

MRI
X-rays
CT scans
Ultrasound
Surgical reports
Previous medical records

Imaging can provide valuable information about the location and severity of an injury or degenerative condition.

However, imaging is only one part of the evaluation.

Your symptoms, physical function, medical history, previous treatment response, and goals all contribute to the overall picture.

If the provider needs additional information before making a recommendation, updated imaging or another medical evaluation may be recommended.

5. Determining Whether You May Be a Candidate

One of the most important parts of a stem cell consultation is determining whether regenerative treatment is actually reasonable to consider.

Stem cell therapy should not automatically be recommended simply because someone has joint pain or an MRI abnormality.

Factors that may influence candidacy include:

The diagnosis
Type of injury or condition
Severity of structural damage
Symptoms
Overall health
Previous surgeries
Previous treatments
Current medications
Activity level
Lifestyle
Treatment goals
Expectations
Whether another treatment may be more appropriate

Sometimes the answer may be that more information is needed.

Sometimes another conservative treatment should be tried first.

Sometimes an orthopedic or other specialist evaluation may be appropriate.

And in some cases, regenerative treatment may be reasonable to discuss.

An honest consultation should allow for all of those possibilities.

6. Learning About Your Treatment Options

If regenerative medicine may be appropriate, the provider can explain which options are relevant to your particular condition.

The Re/ Clinic’s regenerative medicine program includes umbilical cord-derived therapies and other biologic treatment options. The clinic also offers PRP and complementary therapies that may be incorporated into individualized protocols when appropriate.

Not every patient receives the same treatment.

During the consultation, the provider may discuss:

What biologic product is being considered
Where the product comes from
Why it may be considered for your condition
Where treatment would be administered
Whether more than one area would be addressed
Potential risks and side effects
Alternatives to the proposed treatment
Expected downtime
Activity restrictions
Follow-up care
What treatment can and cannot realistically promise

This is also an appropriate time to ask questions about sourcing, processing, testing, and the regulatory status of the product being discussed.

Understanding FDA Status

This is an important part of an informed stem cell consultation.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration states that regenerative medicine products marketed for orthopedic conditions such as knee pain, shoulder pain, back pain, neck pain, osteoarthritis, tendonitis, and disc disease have not been FDA-approved for those uses. The FDA states that the stem cell products it has approved are blood-forming stem cells derived from umbilical cord blood for certain disorders affecting blood production.

Patients should understand this distinction before deciding whether to pursue a regenerative treatment.

7. Receiving a Personalized Treatment Recommendation

After discussing your history, symptoms, imaging, previous treatment, and goals, the provider may outline a personalized recommendation.

Depending on your individual needs, the plan may address:

Which area would be treated
Whether multiple areas should be treated
Which biologic product may be considered
Whether PRP may be incorporated
Whether complementary treatments may be recommended
Preparation before the procedure
Comfort or sedation options when applicable
Post-treatment restrictions
Rehabilitation
Follow-up care

The provider should also discuss realistic expectations.

No regenerative treatment can guarantee a particular result.

Response can vary based on the condition, severity of the problem, individual patient factors, treatment used, and many other variables.

A consultation should help you make an informed decision rather than promising a particular outcome.

8. Reviewing Pricing and Logistics

Once the medical recommendation is clear, a patient care coordinator can help explain the practical details.

This may include:

Treatment pricing
What is included in the treatment plan
Payment requirements
HSA or FSA eligibility
Financing options
Available treatment dates
Preparation instructions
Transportation requirements
Follow-up scheduling

The Re/ Clinic’s current stem cell therapy information states that these treatments are not covered by insurance through the clinic because insurers consider them experimental and investigational. The clinic currently accepts eligible HSA/FSA payments and offers CareCredit financing.

Traveling to Utah for Treatment

The Re/ Clinic works with patients who travel from outside Utah for regenerative procedures.

The clinic’s out-of-town patient program includes assistance with treatment planning and travel logistics.

If you are traveling, your patient care coordinator can help you understand:

When you need to arrive
When treatment will take place
How long you should plan to remain in Utah
Transportation considerations
Hotel options or applicable travel benefits
Follow-up after you return home

Our clinic is located in Sandy, Utah, approximately 20 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport.

9. Questions to Ask During Your Stem Cell Consultation

A good consultation should leave you with more clarity, not more confusion.

Questions you may want to ask include:

Why are you recommending this treatment for me?
What exactly would be administered?
Where does the biologic product come from?
What evidence exists for my particular condition?
What are the risks?
What alternatives should I consider?
What would treatment day look like?
How much downtime should I plan for?
When can I return to normal activity?
Will I need physical therapy?
How will my progress be monitored?
What happens if I do not respond as hoped?
Is surgery or another treatment something I should consider?
What is the total cost?
What follow-up is included?

You should also feel comfortable taking time to consider your options.

Scheduling a consultation does not mean you are obligated to schedule treatment.

10. What Happens After the Consultation?

If you decide you would like to move forward, a member of our patient care team can help coordinate the next steps.

Depending on your treatment plan, this may include:

Selecting a treatment date
Completing required consent forms
Reviewing pre-treatment instructions
Coordinating payment or financing
Reviewing medication instructions
Discussing transportation
Coordinating travel
Scheduling follow-up

You should receive instructions specific to your procedure rather than assuming that every regenerative treatment has the same preparation or recovery process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a stem cell consultation be done through telehealth?

Yes, telehealth is used for appropriate patients, including many people considering traveling to Utah for treatment.

The provider can review your history, symptoms, goals, and available medical records remotely. An in-person examination, updated imaging, or additional evaluation may still be recommended depending on your situation.

Do I need an MRI before scheduling a stem cell consultation?

Not necessarily.

If you already have imaging, it can be helpful to provide it.

You can still begin the consultation process if you do not have a recent MRI. The provider can determine whether additional imaging would be helpful before making a treatment recommendation.

What should I bring to a stem cell consultation?

Helpful information may include:

Current medication and supplement list
Relevant medical records
MRI, X-ray, or CT images and reports
Previous surgical reports
Information about injections or physical therapy you have already tried
A list of questions
Notes about your symptoms
Your treatment goals

Can I discuss more than one joint or injury?

Yes.

Let the clinic know which areas you would like evaluated so the provider can understand the full picture and determine whether one or multiple conditions should be addressed.

Will I receive stem cell treatment during the consultation?

Typically, the consultation is the evaluation and planning step.

If treatment is considered appropriate and you decide to proceed, the procedure is coordinated separately so the medical and clinical teams can prepare your individualized treatment plan.

Does scheduling a consultation mean I have to get treatment?

No.

The consultation is intended to help you understand your options.

You can review the recommendation, ask additional questions, discuss the information with your family or other healthcare providers, and decide whether you would like to proceed.

Is stem cell therapy guaranteed to work?

No.

Response to regenerative therapies varies, and a specific outcome cannot be guaranteed.

Your provider should discuss potential benefits, uncertainties, limitations, risks, and alternative options before treatment.

Is stem cell therapy FDA-approved?

It depends on what product and use are being discussed.

The FDA states that currently approved stem cell products consist of blood-forming stem cells derived from umbilical cord blood for certain disorders affecting the blood-forming system. Regenerative medicine therapies have not been FDA-approved for orthopedic conditions such as knee, hip, shoulder, neck, or back pain.

Is stem cell therapy legal in Utah?

Utah law contains specific provisions addressing certain stem cell therapies and required patient disclosures.

Current Utah Code Section 58-1-512 requires applicable healthcare providers performing non-FDA-approved stem cell therapy to provide patients with a written disclosure before treatment. The law also contains disclosure requirements for advertising.

This state law does not mean a particular treatment has been approved by the FDA.

Start With a Personalized Stem Cell Consultation

You do not need to decide whether stem cell therapy is right for you before scheduling a consultation.

That is what the consultation is for.

At The Re/ Clinic in Sandy, Utah, our team takes the time to understand your health history, symptoms, previous treatments, imaging, and goals before discussing which options may be reasonable to consider.

Whether you live nearby or are considering traveling to Utah for treatment, the first step is a personalized conversation with our medical team.

Schedule your free stem cell consultation with The Re/ Clinic to learn more about your options.

Call: 385-240-1000
Location: 9035 S 700 E, Sandy, UT 84070

References

1. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Important Patient and Consumer Information About Regenerative Medicine Therapies. The FDA explains the approval status and regulatory considerations surrounding stem cells, umbilical cord products, Wharton’s jelly, orthobiologics, and other regenerative medicine products.

2. Utah Code § 58-1-512. Stem Cell Disclosure. Current Utah law governing required disclosures for applicable stem cell therapies, effective May 6, 2026.

3. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Orthobiologics: Are They Right for Me? Patient education discussing biologic treatments including PRP, stem cells, and peptides and the importance of understanding current evidence.

4. The Re/ Clinic. Stem Cell Therapy in Sandy, Utah. Current clinic information regarding regenerative treatment, HSA/FSA eligibility, financing, pricing structure, and clinic location.

5. The Re/ Clinic. Out of Town Patients. Information about telehealth and travel coordination for patients traveling to Utah.