Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine

Non-Surgical Care for Joint, Spine & Nerve PainBoard-certified physicians in Rochester Hills and Grand Rapids

Our physicians use your own platelets and cells, placed with precise image guidance, to help you get back to the activities you love. We also offer EMG testing, men’s and women’s health, hair and skin care, and telehealth functional medicine.

Are You a Candidate? Call (248) 216-1008

★ 4.7 Google rating · Board-certified physicians · Rochester Hills & Grand Rapids

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Find the right care

What Brings You In?

Choose a topic to see the conditions our physicians evaluate and the treatments that may help.

Pain & Injuries

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Knee PainArthritis, meniscus, tendons

Shoulder PainRotator cuff, arthritis

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Back & Neck PainDiscs, sciatica, SI joint

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Hip PainArthritis, bursitis, tendons

Elbow, Wrist & HandTennis elbow, tendinitis

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Foot & AnklePlantar fasciitis, Achilles

Nerve PainNeuropathy, sciatica

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Sports InjuriesStrains, sprains, tears

Men’s & Women’s Health, Hair & Skin

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Men’s HealthErectile health, private care

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Women’s HealthPelvic floor, bladder control

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Hormone TherapyHormone balance for men and women

Functional MedicineTelehealth, whole-body care

Hair RestorationPRP for thinning hair

Women’s Hair LossPRP for women’s thinning hair

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Skin RejuvenationPRP facials, healthier-looking skin

Stem Cell BankingStore your own cells for later

See All Treatable Conditions

Treatments

Non-Surgical Treatments We Offer

Your physician matches the treatment to your diagnosis, imaging, and goals, and tells you plainly when another approach fits better.

Joints, tendons & spine
Nerves & testing
Wellness, hair & skin

Joint & tendon

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)

Concentrated platelets from your own blood, placed with image guidance to support healing in tendons, ligaments, and joints.

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Joint & spine

Stem Cell Therapy (BMAC)

A concentrate of your own bone marrow cells, collected, processed in our in-house lab, and placed in the same visit.

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Ligaments & tendons

Prolotherapy

A dextrose solution placed into weakened ligaments and tendons to prompt the body’s repair response.

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Bone & joint

Intraosseous Treatment

Treatment placed into the bone just beneath a damaged joint surface, for selected patients with arthritis.

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Nerve pain

Nerve Pain Stimulation

Peripheral nerve stimulation for chronic nerve pain, including painful diabetic neuropathy.

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Diagnosis

EMG Testing

Nerve and muscle testing that helps find the source of numbness, tingling, weakness, or pain.

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Plan ahead

Stem Cell Banking

Store your own cells while you are healthy, through our partner Forever Labs, for possible future use.

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Telehealth

Functional Medicine

Online, whole-body care that looks at nutrition, hormones, and lifestyle factors behind how you feel.

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Hair

PRP Hair Restoration

PRP treatment for thinning hair in men and women, using growth factors from your own blood.

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Men’s health

Male Erectile Regeneration

Private, physician-led regenerative treatment for erectile concerns.

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Women’s health

Female Pelvic Floor Regeneration

Regenerative options for pelvic floor concerns, discussed privately with a physician.

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Skin

Regenerative Skin Care

Treatments that use your own growth factors to support healthier-looking skin.

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Insurance & cost

Insurance, Self-Pay, and Clear Pricing

We accept many major insurance plans for consultations, testing, and many spine and joint procedures. Regenerative treatments such as PRP and stem cell therapy are usually self-pay, so you get a clear estimate before you decide.

Usually billed to insurance

Consultations and office visits
EMG and nerve testing
Epidural, facet, and SI joint injections
Nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation, and nerve stimulators

Usually self-pay

PRP and stem cell therapy (BMAC)
Prolotherapy
PRP hair restoration
Stem cell banking

Self-pay options include prompt-pay discounts, payment plans, and HSA or FSA funds for eligible expenses.

See accepted insurance PRP cost guide

Plans we accept

PPO Trust

UMR coming soon. Blue Care Network plans require a referral. Coverage varies by plan and service, so call Rochester Hills (248) 216-1008 or Grand Rapids (616) 288-1109 and we will check your benefits.

Why patients choose MCRM

Board-certified physicians Every procedure is performed by a board-certified physician, not a technician.
Image-guided precision Ultrasound or fluoroscopic (x-ray) guidance places treatment exactly where it is needed.
Your own cells, prepared on site Platelets and bone marrow cells are processed in our in-house lab during your visit.
Results we track We have reported patient outcomes to the DataBiologics registry since 2019.
Clear, upfront pricing Itemized estimates before treatment, prompt-pay discounts, and payment plans.
Physicians who teach physicians Our doctors teach orthobiologic courses and helped write national back pain guidelines.

How it works

Your Path to Feeling Better

Most patients follow the same three steps, and you can stop at any point with no pressure.

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Step 1

Free consultation

Meet a board-certified physician who reviews your history, exam, and imaging, and tells you honestly whether regenerative care fits.

Step 2

Image-guided treatment

If you choose treatment, your own platelets or cells are prepared on site and placed with ultrasound or fluoroscopic guidance, usually in one office visit.

Step 3

Recovery and follow-up

A rehab plan and follow-up visits track your pain and function so your plan can be adjusted as you recover.

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Helpful before your visit

Trusted by athletes and physicians

Experience You Can Check

Our physicians treat professional athletes and weekend walkers alike, and share what they learn with other doctors.

Dr. Thomas Nabity with Hafþór Björnsson, “The Mountain” from Game of Thrones

Pro strongman

Treating “The Mountain”

Dr. Nabity treated Hafþór Björnsson, “The Mountain” from Game of Thrones, for a torn chest (pectoralis) muscle, using bone marrow concentrate and PRP from his own body.

How bone marrow treatment works

Olympic athlete

Olympic Hurdler Cynthia Sember

In 2023, Olympic hurdler Cynthia Sember came to Dr. Nabity for care of a knee injury. Elite athletes and everyday patients see the same board-certified physicians at our clinics.

Knee pain treatment options

Dr. John Santa Ana speaking at the TOBI Orthobiologic Symposium

Physician education

Sharing Outcomes With Other Doctors

Dr. John Santa Ana presented our patient outcome data at the TOBI Orthobiologic Symposium, held with the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, so other doctors can learn from it.

Read about the talk

Our physicians

Meet Your Care Team

Thomas Nabity, MD
Board-certified physician

John Santa Ana, DO
Board-certified physician

Robert Farhat, DO
Board-certified physician

Kevin M. Nemeth, MD
Board-certified physician

John Steele, MD
Board-certified physician

Christopher Hannasch, DO
Board-certified physician

Credentials & memberships

Training You Can Look Up

Board certification shows a physician completed specialty training and passed independent exams. Our physicians go further, with added certifications and memberships in orthobiologics, musculoskeletal ultrasound and electrodiagnostic medicine. Each program is run by an independent organization, so you can see exactly what it requires.

PM&R Board Certification

Board certification in physical medicine and rehabilitation, the specialty focused on restoring function.

About ABPMR

Pain Medicine Board Certification

Board certification in pain medicine, covering evaluation and treatment of complex pain conditions.

About ABPM

IOF Certification Courses

Advanced knee, hip and spine certification courses in image-guided orthobiologic procedures.

About IOF courses

IOF Instructors & Training Hub

Our physicians teach other doctors as IOF instructors, and our Rochester Hills clinic hosts training.

About our training hub

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

Certified in diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound, the imaging used to guide our treatments.

About RMSK

Electrodiagnostic Medicine

Board certification in electrodiagnostic medicine, the specialty behind EMG and nerve testing.

About ABEM

American Academy of PM&R

The national society for physiatrists, physicians focused on restoring movement.

About AAPM&R

Interventional Pain (ASIPP)

A society that sets education and practice standards for interventional pain medicine.

About ASIPP

Orthopaedic Medicine (AAOM)

A physician group focused on non-surgical musculoskeletal care, including prolotherapy.

About AAOM

DataBiologics Registry

We report patient outcomes to a national orthobiologics registry to track results over time.

How we track outcomes

Patient reviews

What Our Patients Say

    
 
 
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   Peter Lynde 
 13 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent experience with Dr. Farhat at the Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine. Experienced, knowledgeable and patient. I highly recommend him and the Center.
  
 
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   Cindy Jubeck 
 117 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr Nabity is one of the most caring, patient, & thorough doctors around! Highly recommended he & his team!
  
 
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   James R 
 126 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I cannot say anything good enough about Dr. Santa and the entire staff at Michian centers of Regentive Medicine! I suffered for 6 yrs with debilitating cervical instability in my c1- c2 through c7 area. Dr Santa Ana recommeneded PRP for me. Its has been life changing for me with just the 1st treatment. I have now gotten a second treatment because the 1st was so successful!
  
 
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   Christopher Micakovic 
 134 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Farhat is knowledgeable, compassionate, and genuinely cares about helping patients improve their quality of life. The office is well organized, appointments are handled professionally, and the staff is always friendly and helpful.
  
 
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   Gwendolyn Botardo 
 146 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Santa Ana is very kind. He demonstrates advanced professional skill in the administration of regenerative medicine. The decompression and stem cell treatment provided for my hip pathology were executed with the highest level of competence. God bless Dr. JSA, and his staff: Heidi and Jennifer, thank you for your care and compassion. The CRNA who kept me comfortable and safely sedated- Amanda{?} - sorry if I forgot your name- a testimony to your great Versed execution.  Alexus and Brie, thank you. CC: Cathy> appreciate how you easily share your peaceful zen and help to place those in your presence at ease. Awesome team! Thank you,      All ; )  ~ GBS
  
 
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   Tony Coy 
 192 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr Nabity and his staff are great. They take the time to expansively listen and share knowledge about conditions, injuries, and treatments. I can tell Dr Nabity is passionate about helping his clients and avoiding surgery if possible. He’s clear about plan of action / plan of healing and that has helped me a lot! I feel more comfortable with my health and moving forward because of Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine. I highly recommend.
  
 
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   Mary Southway 
 198 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Nabity is easy to talk to and helps a lot with his procedures. I had PRP on my Right shoulder for tear in my rotator cuff. My shoulder is feeling 99% better. Only when I over do it do I have some discomfort.Grateful that I didn’t have surgery & saw Dr Nabity.
  
 
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   Lise Shirtz 
 448 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Robert Farhat is extremely professional, educational & most of all cares about his patients. I went there for a tear in my shoulder, had platelet replacement therapy/surgery. (I had struggled for 6 months before this, going to PT, etc. no luck,
and I did not want regular surgery.)
I am back to lifting weights as prior to my injury, hiking etc.  I am a True believer in this type of medical procedure!
  
 
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   Judith Schwagle 
 463 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Nabity is awesome!  He spent over an hour with my husband and me going over my MRI’s for hip issues and all other information. He explained everything about PRP and answered all my questions. While  we were there, he even checked out my husband’s hip problem too and gave him suggestions as well. I am very pleased with the plan of action we chose together. Looking forward to healing!!
  
 
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   James Grech 
 569 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This is only a review for the first consultation.  I met with Dr. Santa Anna and I was very impressed with his ability to explain my options after looking at my previous MRI's and also doing ultra sound on my shoulder.  I did not feel any pressure and he gave me multiple options with his opinion on what would be the best option.  I have not gotten any procedures yet and will update after I do.  This is for those that might be nervous about going here for their first consultation.
  
 
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   Sherry Wood 
 983 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. After years of enduring excruciating pain and sleepless nights, I found relief at the Michigan Center For Regenerative Medicine. Chronic back and shoulder discomfort had taken a toll on my well-being, leaving me fatigued and irritable. My family even nicknamed me "Shrek" due to my constant agony. However, thanks to the expert care I received at the center, I've experienced a remarkable transformation. Following treatment for my back and shoulder, I am now able to lift my arm over my head—a simple task that had eluded me for years. Today, I am no longer plagued by pain and misery, and I finally find myself living a life filled with happiness and comfort. (from Tom Lints)
  
 
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   Kris Pline 
 1004 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I was having serious SI joint flares for a few months and was having a hard time working because of the pain and inability to walk very well.  I then started physical therapy but was not able to do my exercises very well because of the pain.  I heard about PRP and contacted the Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine.  I was able to get PRP done the next week and it was a life saver!  I truly thought I was never going to be the same again. All the staff and Doctor Santa Ana were super kind and helpful during the procedure.  I felt better right away and have not had a flare since the procedure.  I am so thankful and recommend this to anyone with severe pain!
  
 
 
  
 
 
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In Their Words

We were amazed at how thorough the explanation of the recommended procedure was. I knew just what would happen and what I was agreeing to.

Steve G. Regenerative medicine patient

This doctor is very professional, using layman’s terms and taking his time with my parents to fully explain everything, and in answering all our questions!

Rosanna Windsor, Ontario · Family of a stem cell patient

Dr Nabity answered every question/concerns I had prior to the procedure in detail. If you leave a message for him he always calls you back himself.

Connie H. New Baltimore, MI · Stem cell patient

Excerpts from our patient testimonials.

Individual results vary. Reviews reflect each patient’s own experience.

About Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine

Why Choose Regenerative Medicine?

If pain medications and repeated cortisone shots only cover up your pain, and the risks and downtime of surgery worry you, regenerative medicine may be worth a conversation. These treatments use your own platelets or cells to support the body’s natural repair processes in joints, tendons, ligaments, and the spine.

Every procedure at our clinics is performed by a board-certified physician with ultrasound or fluoroscopic (x-ray) guidance, so treatment reaches the exact area of damage. Your platelets and bone marrow cells are prepared on site during your visit.

Regenerative medicine is not right for everyone, and results vary. Your physician will explain the research, risks, costs, and alternatives, including when physical therapy, a conventional injection, or a surgical referral fits better. Learn what to know before treatment. You can see our physicians at either of our two offices, in Rochester Hills and Grand Rapids.

Board-certified physicians

Every procedure is performed by a board-certified physician, not a technician.

Image-guided precision

Ultrasound or fluoroscopic (x-ray) guidance places treatment exactly where it is needed.

Prepared on site

Your platelets and bone marrow cells are processed in our in-house lab during your visit.

Outcomes we track

We have reported patient outcomes to the DataBiologics registry since 2019.

Metro Detroit & southeast Michigan

Rochester Hills Office

355 Barclay Cir, Suite A
Rochester Hills, MI 48307

(248) 216-1008

Grand Rapids & West Michigan

Grand Rapids Office

1000 East Paris Avenue SE, Suite 221
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

(616) 288-1109

Patient stories

Hear From Our Patients

Patients describe their own experiences with care at the Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine. Individual results vary.

Patient Testimonial

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions from our patients. Your physician can address your specific situation during a consultation.

What is regenerative medicine?

Treatments that use your own platelets or cells to support the body’s repair of injured or worn tissue in joints, tendons, ligaments, and the spine. Our physicians offer PRP, bone marrow-derived cell therapy, prolotherapy, and related procedures.

Is the first consultation free?

Yes. Call (248) 216-1008 for Rochester Hills or (616) 288-1109 for Grand Rapids, or use the short form on this page to request a free consultation.

Does insurance cover treatment?

Many services, such as consultations, EMG testing, and conventional spine and joint procedures, can be billed to insurance. Regenerative treatments like PRP and stem cell therapy are usually self-pay. See insurance accepted.

Who performs the procedures?

Board-certified physicians perform every procedure at our clinics.

Are procedures image-guided?

Yes. Our physicians use ultrasound or fluoroscopic (x-ray) guidance to place treatment in the intended tissue.

How long does a treatment visit take?

Many PRP procedures are done in a single office visit. Bone marrow cell procedures typically take about two hours, including collection and processing in our in-house lab.

Is there downtime?

These are outpatient procedures. Soreness for a few days is common, and your physician will give you an activity and follow-up plan.

Can regenerative medicine help me avoid surgery?

For some patients it may help delay or avoid surgery. Severe joint damage may still need surgery, and your physician will tell you honestly which applies.

Do you see patients from out of town?

Yes. Patients travel from across Michigan, Ohio, and Ontario. See our out-of-town patients page for planning tips.

Where are your offices?

Rochester Hills: 355 Barclay Circle, Suite A, Rochester Hills, MI 48307, (248) 216-1008. Grand Rapids: 1000 E. Paris Ave SE, Suite 221, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, (616) 288-1109.