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In a field too often focused on temporary fixes, Synergy Cell Institute in St. Petersburg, FL, offers a definitive, science-driven approach to managing chronic pain. We move past standardized protocols by integrating advanced cellular treatments, like stem cells and exosomes, with targeted trigger point injections and lifestyle medicine.
Led by double board-certified Functional Medicine Physician, Dr. Valerie F. Civelli, and orthopedic specialist, Tim Pace, PA-C, SCI , we begin by conducting a rigorous diagnostic assessment to get to the root cause of your pain, ensuring a personalized, effective strategy for lasting vitality and resilience.
Integrative Cellular Therapy (Trigger Points, Stem Cells, Exosomes)
Targeted, non-surgical pain reduction and tissue repair
Minimal; typically 1-3 days of restricted activity
Patients often achieve sustained, long-term relief after a full treatment plan
Integrative Pain Management Therapy at SCI is a personalized, whole-person strategy to address the source of chronic pain. We do not simply mask discomfort with conventional medicine. Instead, we utilize advanced diagnostics and evidence-based regenerative techniques, including precise trigger point injections, cutting-edge stem cell therapy, and powerful exosomes.
Stem cells are specialized cells that can develop into various types of tissue, helping repair and regenerate damaged areas in the body.
Exosomes are natural cellular messengers that deliver healing signals, supporting tissue repair and reducing inflammation at the site of injury.
Our regenerative approach offers patients options beyond surgery or long-term medication use, leveraging the body's natural capacity for healing with a focus on restoring functional movement and long-term comfort.
Your Pain Management treatment plan at SCI is tailored to your unique condition in accordance with our standards of clinical precision. After a comprehensive consultation and diagnostic imaging, treatments are performed in our clinic. Trigger point injections are minimally invasive and require no general anesthesia.
Pain Management Therapy addresses a wide array of chronic musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions where pain is a debilitating symptom. By combining targeted injections with regenerative cellular therapy, we treat the source of inflammation and tissue damage. Common conditions we treat include:
Our integrative approach goes beyond conventional symptom management.
if you suffer from chronic musculoskeletal or joint pain due to injury or degeneration, you are likely an ideal candidate for SCI Pain Management Therapy. Our regenerative approach offers a clinically proven, nonsurgical path to help you regain an active lifestyle.
You may not be a candidate if you have a current systemic infection or a diagnosed malignancy. Patients should be committed to completing their personalized, whole-person plan, as regenerative healing is a process that takes time.
The focus after treatment is on aftercare and optimization, as the procedure involves minimal downtime. Most patients can return to light activities the following day, though we recommend 1-3 days of rest and avoiding strenuous activities for a short period.
Our providers will give you precise, customized aftercare instructions, which may include light physical therapy, specific nutritional supplements, and lifestyle adjustments to optimize the regenerative environment in your body and ensure the best possible long-term results.
Patients typically begin to notice a gradual, positive change in pain levels and mobility within 3 to 6 weeks following cellular therapy, with continued improvement over the next several months as the regenerative process unfolds.
Unlike temporary solutions, the goal of SCI’s therapy is to achieve sustained, long-term pain relief and improved function. The results are a return to the activities that bring you joy, whether it's hiking, playing with grandchildren, or simply living life without the daily burden of chronic pain.
Choosing SCI means choosing the clinical authority in regenerative medicine. We combine more than three decades of combined experience in orthopedic surgery and functional medicine to deliver care that meets the standards of upper-echelon research facilities. We reject wellness as a trend and commit to personalized, evidence-based solutions.
Our providers, Dr. Valerie F. Civelli and Tim Pace, PA-C, are not just practitioners; they are researchers who present data at conferences, ensuring your care integrates the latest advancements in cellular science and white-glove, whole-person optimization.
We use a localized anesthetic during the procedure to ensure comfort. Any mild post-procedure soreness is typically managed with over-the-counter medication and resolves within a few days.
Cortisone shots mask pain by suppressing inflammation, which can degrade tissue over time. Regenerative therapy (stem cells, exosomes) works to repair and regenerate damaged tissue, providing a lasting, therapeutic solution.
Regenerative healing is a biological process that takes time. While some patients feel minor improvement quickly, significant functional results typically appear within 3-6 weeks and continue to improve for up to six months.
Most regenerative cellular therapies (stem cells, exosomes) are not currently covered by standard health insurance plans. We provide transparent pricing and financing options during your consultation.
