PAIN RELIEF
What would you do if the pain was gone?
You’ll feel like yourself again — without surgery.
If you’re wondering whether our unique protocols really work, read a few testimonials, consider your options and give us a call. Your initial consultation is free — and we will tell you if your insurance benefits will cover treatment prior to starting.
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Do your knees hurt?
Are you tired of experiencing knee pain when you stand up, sit down or walk?
Do you start looking for a place to sit down when you’re out and about?
Have you reduced or stopped activities you used to do with ease?
We’d love to help you avoid surgery with the Advanced Arthritis Relief Protocol (AARP Program), used to treat knee pain caused by Osteoarthritis.
Advanced Arthritis Relief Protocol (AARP Program)
Guided Imagery + All-Natural Injection + Brace + Physical Therapy = Success.
Our protocol uses an all natural substance that is injected into the joint space of the knee. It is a nonsurgical procedure that supplements the lost lubrication found in your joints. This is also known as viscosupplementation. This is a great solution for you if you have found little to no relief from pain killers, medications, therapeutic exercise or even surgical interventions.
We do it right. We do it better. We know because our patients report remarkable results. Through this five-week protocol, you are weeks away from knee pain relief without surgery!
Here’s what makes our protocol more effective:
We’ll Ensure 100% Accuracy
The equipment we use is considered to be breakthrough technology called fluroscopy. This is a mobile x-ray machine that allows the health care provider and the patient to see the joint through live imaging as the minimally invasive injection is administered. This guided imagery helps confirm the injection placement, ensuring 100% accuracy.
Without the use of fluroscopy, there is no guarantee that the injection will be administered correctly, which could make the whole procedure useless and ineffective. We want to ensure that our patients get the best results possible by taking this extra yet necessary step.
Let's Take the Load Off
With the use of an offloading knee brace, we see patients meet levels of knee pain relief quicker and more effectively.
In order for the injection within the joint to do its job, the joint should remain separated. Our patients are custom-fitted with a weight-bearing, offloading knee brace that helps increase the joint space and provide relief in combination with the injections. We advise our patients to wear the brace for 3 hours post-injections and with any strenuous activity. This brace is typically covered by most insurance plans.
You’ll be stronger
We’ll help you feel better so you can move! The final piece of this protocol is Physical Therapy. This allows our patients to strengthen their joints and surrounding muscles. The physical therapy combined with the injections themselves and an offloading knee brace will help alleviate your pain and get you feeling like your best again.
You’ll be so glad that you didn’t opt for surgery!
Insurances Accepted
Our office accepts a wide variety of insurance plans. We are in network with Medicare, BlueCross BlueShield, Blue Care Network, PriorityHealth, Humana, UnitedHealthcare, HAP, AARP, Aetna, Meridian and more!
In many cases, Medicare along with a supplemental insurance plan will cover 100% of the cost for your treatment. Call us today to find out if your insurance plan is accepted! We will always let you know if you are covered for the treatment before you begin.
We also offer the following highly-effective treatments. At this time, insurance companies do not provide coverage for these.
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Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) -
Stem Cells
Your own blood does wonders
Using your body's own Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) to treat pain is a highly innovative technology that has been producing remarkable results.
PRP concentrates and captures your body’s healing potential with the assistance of your own blood.
When you are injured in any way, your body automatically signals for help and calls on your platelets, white blood cells, and other components in your blood to travel to the site of injury. Your cells communicate with each other to initiate a healing response, and this happens even with minor bruises or scrapes.
When we concentrate the healing response activity (aka growth factors) and inject them directly into the site of an injury, the PRP accelerates the healing process.
Tissue that is injured or is healing poorly will start to improve, pain will decrease, and range of motion of joint will strengthen.
Common uses for PRP include:
- Pain management
- Damaged or injured tendons, ligaments, muscles, and joints
- Musculoskeletal diseases (including tendonitis)
- Osteoarthritis of the knee
- And more!
It also has shown amazing results in cosmetic rejuvenation and hair restoration.
PRP will give you essentially permanent or long-lasting results that will continue to work longer and more effectively than traditional pain injections. It’s a minimally invasive outpatient procedure with no downtime.
What We Do for PRP
- Draw a sample of your blood.
- Spin the tube of your blood in a centrifuge at a high speed to separate it into its three components (red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelet rich plasma).
- Inject the drawn platelet rich plasma from the spun tube into your joint space(s) for treatment.
Considering we use the healing factors of your own blood, the potential for side effects from the injection is little to none. You’ll see initial improvement within a few weeks, and it will gradually increase as your healing continues. PRP is used to jump-start your body’s natural healing process. Since PRP is used to resolve pain through healing, it delivers lasting results.
Are you a candidate for PRP?
We’d like you to consider meeting with us if you’ve had any of these conditions:
- Pain lasting at least 3 months or longer (chronic conditions)
- Sprains, strains, tears of muscle/ligament/tendon (acute conditions)
- Persistent pain despite standard non-operative treatment (physical therapy, NSAIDs, activity modification, steroid injections)
- Results of Diagnostic Imaging: X-Ray, MRI, CT and/or Ultrasound
- Or want to delay or avoid surgery!
Stem Cells can Heal and Relieve Pain
Stem cell therapy expedites healing by repairing damaged tissue directly at its source.
The big question is: Is it for you?
If you’re looking for a minimally invasive procedure that uses your body’s own healing power to naturally relieve your pain, then this procedure is for you.
It is a safe procedure. The Stem Cells we administer to our patients are screened in compliance with FDA regulatory standards as well as certified through the American Blood Bank and American Tissue Bank. In case you are wondering, all of the Stem cells we use come from voluntarily donated umbilical cords from healthy, live-births.
If you suffer from any type of joint, tendon, muscle or ligament pain, you are a candidate for stem cell therapy. We treat the following using Stem Cells:
- Knee Pain
- Arthritis
- Shoulder Pain
Stem cells are “unprogrammed” cells in the human body that can best be described as “shape shifters.” They have the ability to “shift” or change into other types of cells. Stem Cells are at the center of a new field of science called regenerative medicine. Because stem cells can become bone, muscle, cartilage, and other specialized types of cells, they have the potential to treat many different conditions. Scientists believe that Stem Cells can be useful for treating and understanding diseases.
Benefits of Stem Cell therapy include:
- Rapid pain relief
- Healing without surgery
- No down time
- Regeneration of healthy tissues
How do stem cells work?
Damaged or inflamed tissues call for repair by sending out signals, some of which act as cues for Stem Cells and attract them to the injured tissue. Once stem cells are deployed, they act by first homing to the sites of injury. They release growth factors which help in controlling the inflammatory response that in turn heals tissue and other cells. In addition, they have the ability to increase blood flow to an area by forming new blood vessels. Stem cell therapy can help you get back to doing all the little things you used to do without pain — and the big things you wonder if you’ll ever do again.
Still not sure? See what our patients have to say about it!
Frequently Asked Questions
Does health insurance cover stem cell therapy?
Stem Cells are not yet covered by insurance.
However, our stem cell protocols are much less expensive than other forms of stem cell treatment such as bone marrow aspiration (BMA).
Do you have payment options for my treatment plan?
Yes, we have financing available based on credit.
Is stem cell therapy FDA approved?
The Stem Cells we administer to our patients are screened in compliance with FDA regulatory standards as well as certified through the American Blood Bank and American Tissue Bank.
Where do you get your stem cells from?
All of our Stem Cells for therapy are from an exclusively accredited scientific company/tissue bank. In case you are wondering, all of the STEM cells we use come from voluntarily donated umbilical cords from healthy, live-births. The Stem Cells are harvested from willing and un-compensated donors (parents of live birth and cesarean section). Prior to donation, patient health is rigorously screened and only those who pass screening are allowed to donate.
The stem cells are then carefully processed by licensed professionals and a sample from every donor is kept on file by the harvesting company & FDA. Stem cells are shipped and received cryogenically preserved (frozen) to ensure the integrity of the cells.
Our Treatments for Chronic Shoulder Pain
Life can be very difficult when you’ve got shoulder pain. The little things like styling your hair or reaching the shelves in your kitchen can become major undertakings.
The unfortunate fact is that shoulder pain is very common and the older you are, the more common it is. Pain ranges from mild to severe and can come on gradually or suddenly. It can be mild or intense. With so many variables and a multitude of possible causes, it’s important to get a proper diagnosis to determine the most effective treatment plan.
If you’ve got shoulder pain that isn’t responding to over-the-counter pain relievers or therapeutic exercise, it’s definitely time to learn your options. At Nu Life Medical, we’d like to help. Come in for a free, no-obligation consultation. We’ll spend the time to get to know you, your health history, take complimentary X-rays and discuss your options. Our goal is to help your body begin the healing process and help you to avoid surgery.
We offer the following highly-effective treatments. At this time, insurance companies do not provide coverage for these.
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Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
-
Stem Cells
Your own blood does wonders
Using your body's own Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) to treat pain is a highly innovative technology that has been producing remarkable results.
PRP concentrates and captures your body’s healing potential with the assistance of your own blood.
When you are injured in any way, your body automatically signals for help and calls on your platelets, white blood cells, and other components in your blood to travel to the site of injury. Your cells communicate with each other to initiate a healing response, and this happens even with minor bruises or scrapes.
When we concentrate the healing response activity (aka growth factors) and inject them directly into the site of an injury, the PRP accelerates the healing process.
Tissue that is injured or is healing poorly will start to improve, pain will decrease, and range of motion of joint will strengthen.
Common uses for PRP include:
- Pain management
- Damaged or injured tendons, ligaments, muscles, and joints
- Musculoskeletal diseases (including tendonitis)
- Osteoarthritis of the knee
- And more!
It also has shown amazing results in cosmetic rejuvenation and hair restoration.
PRP will give you essentially permanent or long-lasting results that will continue to work longer and more effectively than traditional pain injections. It’s a minimally invasive outpatient procedure with no downtime.
What We Do for PRP
- Draw a sample of your blood.
- Spin the tube of your blood in a centrifuge at a high speed to separate it into its three components (red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelet rich plasma).
- Inject the drawn platelet rich plasma from the spun tube into your joint space(s) for treatment.
Considering we use the healing factors of your own blood, the potential for side effects from the injection is little to none. You’ll see initial improvement within a few weeks, and it will gradually increase as your healing continues. PRP is used to jump-start your body’s natural healing process. Since PRP is used to resolve pain through healing, it delivers lasting results.
Are you a candidate for PRP?
We’d like you to consider meeting with us if you’ve had any of these conditions:
- Pain lasting at least 3 months or longer (chronic conditions)
- Sprains, strains, tears of muscle/ligament/tendon (acute conditions)
- Persistent pain despite standard non-operative treatment (physical therapy, NSAIDs, activity modification, steroid injections)
- Results of Diagnostic Imaging: X-Ray, MRI, CT and/or Ultrasound
- Or want to delay or avoid surgery!
Stem Cells can Heal and Relieve Pain
Stem cell therapy expedites healing by repairing damaged tissue directly at its source.
The big question is: Is it for you?
If you’re looking for a minimally invasive procedure that uses your body’s own healing power to naturally relieve your pain, then this procedure is for you.
It is a safe procedure. The Stem Cells we administer to our patients are screened in compliance with FDA regulatory standards as well as certified through the American Blood Bank and American Tissue Bank. In case you are wondering, all of the Stem cells we use come from voluntarily donated umbilical cords from healthy, live-births.
If you suffer from any type of joint, tendon, muscle or ligament pain, you are a candidate for stem cell therapy. We treat the following using Stem Cells:
- Knee Pain
- Arthritis
- Shoulder Pain
Stem cells are “unprogrammed” cells in the human body that can best be described as “shape shifters.” They have the ability to “shift” or change into other types of cells. Stem Cells are at the center of a new field of science called regenerative medicine. Because stem cells can become bone, muscle, cartilage, and other specialized types of cells, they have the potential to treat many different conditions. Scientists believe that Stem Cells can be useful for treating and understanding diseases.
Benefits of Stem Cell therapy include:
- Rapid pain relief
- Healing without surgery
- No down time
- Regeneration of healthy tissues
How do stem cells work?
Damaged or inflamed tissues call for repair by sending out signals, some of which act as cues for Stem Cells and attract them to the injured tissue. Once stem cells are deployed, they act by first homing to the sites of injury. They release growth factors which help in controlling the inflammatory response that in turn heals tissue and other cells. In addition, they have the ability to increase blood flow to an area by forming new blood vessels. Stem cell therapy can help you get back to doing all the little things you used to do without pain — and the big things you wonder if you’ll ever do again.
Still not sure? See what our patients have to say about it!
Frequently Asked Questions
Does health insurance cover stem cell therapy?
Stem Cells are not yet covered by insurance.
However, our stem cell protocols are much less expensive than other forms of stem cell treatment such as bone marrow aspiration (BMA).
Do you have payment options for my treatment plan?
Yes, we have financing available based on credit.
Is stem cell therapy FDA approved?
The Stem Cells we administer to our patients are screened in compliance with FDA regulatory standards as well as certified through the American Blood Bank and American Tissue Bank.
Where do you get your stem cells from?
All of our Stem Cells for therapy are from an exclusively accredited scientific company/tissue bank. In case you are wondering, all of the STEM cells we use come from voluntarily donated umbilical cords from healthy, live-births. The Stem Cells are harvested from willing and un-compensated donors (parents of live birth and cesarean section). Prior to donation, patient health is rigorously screened and only those who pass screening are allowed to donate.
The stem cells are then carefully processed by licensed professionals and a sample from every donor is kept on file by the harvesting company & FDA. Stem cells are shipped and received cryogenically preserved (frozen) to ensure the integrity of the cells.
Our Treatments These Areas
Elbow:
You don’t have to be an avid tennis player to be diagnosed with tennis elbow. In fact, you don’t even have to pick up a tennis racquet. Tennis elbow is a term for elbow tendonitis, or rather inflammation and pain near the elbow.
Pain tends to gradually worsen and radiate from elbow to forearm, even reaching the back of the hand. While there are a number of surgical techniques designed to manage tennis elbow, at Nu Life Medical, we provide less invasive solutions to help you avoid those surgeries.
Wrist:
Are you feeling pain, tingling and numbness in your hand or arm? You could be suffering from a common condition called Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Early diagnosis is important, because this condition gets worse over time. Left untreated, Carpal Tunnel can lead to permanent nerve damage. If you’ve had symptoms for more than 6 months, surgery may be recommended. We’re here to tell you about other options - non-surgical options! Regenerative medical treatments can boost your body’s healing power and help you avoid surgery. To learn more, schedule your free consultation today.
We offer the following highly-effective treatments. At this time, insurance companies do not provide coverage for these.
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Meet our Award-Winning Team
Steve Z. Kallabat, MD
Dr. Kallabat obtained his Bachelors of Science in Biology and went on to pursue his medical degree from Wayne State University. He completed a residency in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics from William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak in 2001 and continues to treat patients with a variety of medical conditions. As medical director of Nu Life Medical, Dr. Kallabat oversees and mentors a staff of professionals who are devoted to patient care. He enjoys taking every opportunity possible to spend time with his wife and children. With his positive attitude and extensive knowledge base, he inspires the staff and patients by ensuring quality care.
Rakel Assk, MSN, RN, FNP-BC
Rakel is a multilingual Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner who chose this field to personally connect with her patients and ultimately change their lives. Rakel earned her Masters of Science in Nursing Degree from the University of Michigan- Ann Arbor. After working in the surgical field for 6 years and family medicine for 2 years, she joined the Nu Life Medical team without hesitation because she believes in the regenerative treatments offered as an alternative to invasive surgeries. She feels truly rewarded seeing her patients’ physical progress and hearing the success stories that they cannot wait to share with her. Outside of work, Rakel loves spending time with her family and is an active philanthropist working with many local organizations. Rakel’s experience, skills, and continued education and training make her a valuable asset to our team and provider to our patients.
Candace Gumma, MSN, RN, ANP-BC
Candace knew at a young age that she wanted to help people, so the medical field felt like a natural choice. She graduated with her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Oakland University and from Madonna University with her Masters. What she loves most about the alternative medicine she practices here is the ability to spend time getting to know her patients and their pain. Everyday is fulfilling when she gets to see first-hand the positive results her patients get from the treatments. Candace is a mother of 2 young children and loves experiencing new things with them and her husband daily. She brings organization, skill, and the bubbliest personality to our team.
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