Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine
Stem Cell Banking from Board-Certified Doctors
Bank your own adult stem cells for possible future regenerative treatment, through our partner Forever Labs, at our Rochester Hills clinic.
★ 4.7 Google rating · Board-certified physicians · Rochester Hills & Grand Rapids
What is stem cell banking?
Stem cell banking is the process of collecting adult mesenchymal stem cells from your own bone marrow, or in some cases fat tissue, and storing them for later use. If you face an injury or joint condition later in life, the stored cells may be used in treatment. The Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine offers banking through Forever Labs.
Stem cell banking collects your own adult stem cells, most often from bone marrow, and stores them for possible use in future regenerative treatment. The Michigan Center for Regenerative Medicine offers banking at our Rochester Hills clinic through our partner, Forever Labs, an Ann Arbor-based, ISO-certified biobank.
Stem Cell Banking 101

Stem cells help maintain and repair tissue, but their numbers and activity decline as we age. Banking preserves cells collected at your current age, so they are available if you and your physician choose regenerative treatment later.
How Banking Works
- A consultation to review your health history and goals
- Collection of a small amount of bone marrow, usually from the back of the hip, with a local anesthetic
- Processing of the sample
- Long-term cryogenic storage through Forever Labs
- Release of your cells for treatment if you need them later
Who Considers Banking?

- Healthy adults planning ahead
- Active people and athletes
- People with a family history of joint problems
- Patients already considering regenerative care
Uses for banked cells are still being studied, and results of future treatment vary. Our physicians will explain what is known today. Read more: what to know about stem cell banking.
Banking vs. Stem Cell Therapy
Banking stores your cells for later. Stem cell therapy places concentrated cells into an injured area, usually in the same visit they are collected. See also stem cell storage in Michigan.
Schedule a Banking Consultation
Call (248) 216-1008 to talk with our team.

Conditions
Conditions Our Physicians Evaluate
Banked cells may be considered later for conditions such as arthritis, tendon injuries, and rotator cuff problems.
Knee arthritis and old injuries can limit walks and stairs. An exam shows which options fit.
Shoulder symptoms can come from tendons, the joint or nerves, so diagnosis comes first.
Back discomfort does not always start in a disc. Careful evaluation guides the next step.
Hip, elbow and ankle concerns are reviewed with your history, exam and imaging.
Lingering problems after a sports injury or car accident get a full evaluation.
Neuropathy, tendinitis, plantar fasciitis and more. Browse every condition we evaluate.
Patient reviews
What Our Patients Say
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.

Your visit
Your Path to Treatment
Most visits follow four simple steps. Our team guides you through each one and answers questions along the way.
1. Consultation
Meet your physician, talk through your symptoms, and review your history and goals.
2. Diagnosis & Imaging
Ultrasound or other imaging helps identify the source of your pain.
3. Treatment
If banking fits your goals, your physician collects a small amount of bone marrow and your cells are processed and placed in long-term storage.
4. Follow-Up
Check-ins track your progress and adjust your plan as needed.
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.

Pain Medicine Board Certification
Board certification in pain medicine, covering evaluation and treatment of complex pain conditions.
IOF Certification Courses
Advanced knee, hip and spine certification courses in image-guided orthobiologic procedures.

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

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

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

American Academy of PM&R
The national society for physiatrists, physicians focused on restoring movement.

Interventional Pain (ASIPP)
A society that sets education and practice standards for interventional pain medicine.

Orthopaedic Medicine (AAOM)
A physician group focused on non-surgical musculoskeletal care, including prolotherapy.

DataBiologics Registry
We report patient outcomes to a national orthobiologics registry to track results over time.
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
Patient Testimonial
FAQ
Stem Cell Banking Questions
Answers to common questions from Michigan patients. Your physician can address your specific situation during a consultation.
Who is Forever Labs?
Forever Labs is an Ann Arbor-based, ISO-certified biobank that processes and stores adult stem cells. It is our banking partner.
Can I bank cells and have treatment later?
Yes. Banked cells can be released for regenerative treatment your physician recommends in the future.
Who is a candidate for banking?
Healthy adults who want to plan ahead, as well as active people and athletes, often ask about banking. Your physician will review your health history first.
Is banking the same as stem cell therapy?
No. Banking stores your cells for later. Stem cell therapy places concentrated cells into an injured area, usually in the same visit they are collected.
What is stem cell banking?
Stem cell banking collects your own adult stem cells, most often from bone marrow, and stores them for possible use in future regenerative treatment.
Where are the cells stored?
Cells are processed and placed in long-term cryogenic storage through our banking partner, Forever Labs, an ISO-certified biobank.
How are the cells collected?
A small amount of bone marrow is collected, usually from the back of the hip, using a local anesthetic during an outpatient visit.
Why bank cells now?
Stem cell numbers and activity decline with age. Banking preserves cells collected at your current age for possible future use.
Where is the clinic for Michigan patients?
Our clinic is at 355 Barclay Circle, Suite A, Rochester Hills, MI 48307. Call (248) 216-1008 for directions.
How do I schedule a consultation?
Call (248) 216-1008 or use the short form on this page to request your free consultation.

Keep learning
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Free webinar replay
Watch: From Knee Injury to Stem Cell Banking
Watch the replay of our physicians’ webinar on stem cell banking with Forever Labs CEO Kevin Virgil.
Our physicians host free webinars with live Q&A. Watch any past webinar on demand, or call us to ask about the next date.
Our locations
Visit Our Michigan Clinics
Rochester Hills Clinic
355 Barclay Cir, Suite A
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–4:30 pm
Grand Rapids Clinic
1000 E. Paris Ave SE, Suite 221
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–4:30 pm
Areas we serve
Stem Cell Banking and Storage Near Michigan
Patients visit our Rochester Hills and Grand Rapids clinics from across Michigan.








