Rare Wellness Podcast (by Center for Regenerative and Performance Medicine)

Why won’t insurance cover PRP or stem cells, and will it ever? Dr. Jamie Lewis explains the codes insurers run on, why a treatment made from your own body can’t be squeezed into them, and why the platelet dose can mean the difference between “no better than placebo” and lasting relief.

Regenerative Medicine Explained: Platelets, Stem Cells & Avoiding SurgeryConsidering regenerative medicine but not sure how it works? In this episode, Dr. Jamie Lewis breaks down the roles of platelets and stem cells, what can influence treatment outcomes, and why regenerative medicine may be an option for patients looking to preserve function and potentially avoid or delay surgery.

What’s new in stem cell therapy in 2026? In this solo episode, Dr. Jamie Lewis breaks down the latest developments in bone marrow stem cells for knee arthritis, intraosseous BMAC for severe cases, and the critical differences between autologous and donor-derived stem cell products.

What’s new in PRP in 2026? In this solo episode, Dr. Lewis breaks down the latest developments in platelet-rich plasma, including why platelet dose matters and how growth factors, A2M, and autologous exosomes found in platelet-poor plasma may shape the next generation of PRP treatments.

Can cold laser therapy really help relieve pain? Dr. Jamie Lewis breaks down the science behind K-Laser therapy, explaining how it works, why different wavelengths matter, and what the latest research shows for common musculoskeletal conditions.

Focused shockwave therapy can help tendon injuries and joint arthritis heal instead of just numbing the pain. Subscribe for more from the Rare Wellness Podcast.In this episode, Dr. Lewis breaks down focused shockwave therapy: what it is, how it works, and where the research actually supports it. This isn't the same technology as radial shockwave, and knowing the difference matters if a past treatment didn't seem to help.In this video you'll learn:How focused shockwave differs from radial shockwave, and why that distinction changes outcomesThe three-part biological process shockwave triggers in the body (growth factors, new blood vessel formation, collagen production)What the current research shows for tennis elbow, rotator cuff tendinopathy, and knee osteoarthritisWhat a typical course of sessions looks like, and the safety profile