Nuvo Medical Associates recently opened at 5480 Valmont Road and specializes in stem cell therapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatments alongside aesthetic treatments. The aim is to provide patients with health interventions and an enhanced physical appearance using evidence-based procedures in one convenient location.
Stem cell therapy and PRP are revolutionary treatments that use the body’s own blood to accelerate healing and manage painful conditions like arthritis.
Stem cell therapy involves using the body’s “master cells” to promote healthy bone and tissue growth. Stem cells are the only cells that can replicate into other types of cells, such as blood cells, heart, muscle, cartilage and blood vessels. Every day, the human body uses stem cells to repair damaged tissue.
The physicians at Nuvo Associates can extract a small number of autologous stem cells, otherwise known as adult stem cells, from a patient’s pelvic bone or hip. The bone marrow sample is then spun in a special machine known as a centrifuge to separate the white blood cells, platelets and adult stem cells from the red blood cells. The three healing agents are then combined and injected directly into the joint or region of the patient’s body requiring treatment. From beginning to end, the procedure is almost entirely painless and requires little to no patient downtime.
“Stem cell therapy provides a non-invasive treatment option for people suffering from various forms of arthritis and can modulate symptoms and potentially prolong the need for joint replacement surgery,” explains Don Walford, Founder and CEO of Nuvo Associates and the Director of Research and Development for the clinic.
PRP is similar to stem cell therapy in that both are considered regenerative medicine treatments using a patient’s own bodily materials to promote healing. The key difference is that PRP primarily uses concentrated platelets from the blood to stimulate the body’s natural healing process, while stem cell therapy utilizes specialized cells with the potential to regenerate damaged tissue and replace lost cells. Both therapies are powerful treatments that can address hard-to-manage conditions like arthritis, joint pain and tendonitis.
Nuvo Associates uses a highly sterile, closed-loop system to harvest and preserve platelets and bone marrow, minimizing any risk of infection. “Stem cell injections and PRP come from a patient’s own body, so the rejection risk is extremely low, and we use the best available equipment from one of the top labs in the industry and the highest concentrations of beneficial cells,” says Walford. “We really do this the right way.”
Walford has even promoted the clinic’s treatments to his inner circle. “I play golf with a guy who will turn 90 in April. He’s very healthy and agile but has suffered from this nagging shoulder pain. It was so bad that he was losing sleep at night, but he was told that there was nothing anyone could do.”
Walford and his team offered to give stem cell therapy a try. “I went out and played golf with him just yesterday, and it’s amazing. He said that this is the best he’s felt in years. He has no pain, and the downtime was non-existent.”
In addition to using the best technology, Nuvo Associates boasts some of the area’s top medical providers.
Dr. Bill Burton, M.D., is the clinic’s Vice President and Chief Medical Officer. He was a board-certified Family Medicine Physician for more than 30 years. He co-founded CU Sports Rehabilitation Center (previously Boulder Center for Sports Medicine).
Nuvo is fortunate to have Dr. James Boland on the Nuvo team. Dr. Boland has extensive experience with and is certified in stem cell and PRP applications. “He has done literally thousands of procedures,” says Walford, “and he is one of the most experienced doctors in the area.”
Nuvo Associates extends their scientific, anti-aging treatments to the area of aesthetics. “People who are interested in slowing down the signs of aging are really fascinated by the use of PRP facially,” explains Walford. “PRP works from within to stimulate collagen growth over time. It’s arguably better than Botox. The results take more time to show up, but the treatment lasts longer, and you don’t have the same issues you might run into with fillers.”
The clinic uses stem cell and PRP therapies to address the visible aging process by promoting tissue regeneration and improved cellular function. The therapies can target wrinkles, sagging skin and reduced skin elasticity.
Walford believes that a cutting-edge approach to facial enhancement procedures can make a huge difference in the end results. “Enhancing skin quality and the way you look can really change the way you carry yourself. We have a lot of approaches, including traditional treatments like facials and spa services, but we also have this other component with science and medicine,” he says.
No matter what improvements a patient might be seeking, Nuvo Associates has the expertise and the products available to customize a treatment plan.
Nuvo is teaming up with Emily Bradley, a licensed esthetician specializing in acne scar treatments, stretch mark and scar rejuvenation, lightening and pigment camouflage. Walford and his associates value transparent pricing and offer convenient appointments five days a week.
Nuvo Associates has a broad range of treatment alternatives to help patients manage pain, improve their overall quality of life, and look and feel their best. The clinic affords patients a multidisciplinary team of experts, comprehensive anti-aging solutions and an expansive list of available services. Walford says that he founded the clinic to provide a new standard of care using the latest technological advances, emphasizing patient safety while delivering results in a comfortable, professional setting.
“We showcase a wide range of treatments, and we can give people the convenience of looking and feeling better in one place,” says Walford. “This is really an approach to patient care with the patient’s best interests in mind.”
Nuvo Medical Associates
5480 Valmont Road, Suite 215, Boulder
720.609.2412 • nuvomedicalassociates.com
