Stem Cell Therapy
An emerging, cell-based wellness therapy, offered only after a physician consultation. Under the medical guidance of Dr. Albert Starikov, DO.

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What Is Stem Cell Therapy?
A cell-based therapy that is an active area of medical research.
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What it is
Stem cells are cells that can develop into other types of cells. Cell-based therapies are being studied for many uses, and most are still considered investigational.
How it’s given
By IV in our clinic, after your consultation, with a nurse monitoring you throughout.
What the research says
Research is ongoing and evidence is still developing. Your provider will explain the specific product, its source, and what is and isn’t known.

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Is It Right for You?
Every plan starts with a physician consultation.
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Consultation first
Your provider reviews your health history, goals and any medications before recommending treatment.
Who may not be a candidate
Stem cell therapy is not right for everyone. Pregnancy, certain medical conditions and some medications may rule it out. Your provider will discuss this with you.
After your session
Most people return to normal activities the same day. Your provider will give you specific aftercare guidance.
Important to Know
Stem cell therapy is not approved by the FDA to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, except for specific blood-forming stem cell treatments used in hospitals. It is an emerging area of research, individual results vary, and it is not a substitute for medical care from your physician.

Medical Direction
Under the Medical Guidance of Dr. Albert Starikov, DO
Every stem cell treatment at Essence starts with a consultation and is prescribed and supervised by Dr. Starikov, an obstetrician-gynecologist (OB-GYN) with more than 20 years in practice, affiliated with Mount Sinai Medical Center.
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Is stem cell therapy FDA-approved?
The FDA has only approved blood-forming stem cell products for certain blood disorders. Other stem cell treatments, including wellness uses, are not FDA-approved. At Essence it is offered only after a physician consultation, with informed consent.
Do I need a consultation first?
Yes. Every patient meets with our medical team first to review health history, goals and whether this therapy is appropriate.
Who supervises stem cell therapy at Essence?
Treatment is prescribed and supervised by Dr. Albert Starikov, DO, and given by our nursing team.
Where can I get stem cell therapy near Aventura?
Essence Wellness Med Spa, 20335 Biscayne Blvd, Suite L10-11, Aventura, FL 33180 — minutes from Sunny Isles, Hallandale, Hollywood and Miami Beach.