Knee pain has a way of narrowing your world. Stairs become a calculation. A walk with the dog turns into a decision. If you have already tried rest, physical therapy, or cortisone injections and the pain keeps returning, you are not out of options. You may simply be out of the options that were offered to you.
At Haven Medspa, Dr. Virpal Thiara uses stem cell therapy, PRP, and exosome therapy to address the underlying inflammation and tissue damage driving knee pain rather than masking the symptom
Regenerative protocols at Haven Medspa are used for a range of knee conditions, including:
If your specific diagnosis is not listed here, that does not rule you out. Schedule a consultation and Dr. Thiara will give you an honest read on whether regenerative treatment is a reasonable option for your knee.
There is no single injection that fits every knee. Dr. Thiara builds a protocol around your imaging, your history, and how far the joint has progressed, drawing from three regenerative tools.
For most knee protocols, Dr. Thiara combines two of the three tools above rather than relying on a single injection, tailoring the mix to how advanced the joint damage is and how your body responds to the first round of treatment.
introduces allogeneic mesenchymal stem cells, sourced from umbilical cord tissue, directly into the joint to support cartilage and tissue repair and calm chronic inflammation.
Learn Moreconcentrates growth factors from your own blood and delivers them to the joint, a well-established approach in orthopedics for reducing pain and supporting tissue repair without surgery.
Learn Moreadds a signaling layer that can be used on its own or alongside stem cells to amplify the regenerative response.
Learn MoreTreatment begins with a consultation, a review of your imaging and history, and an honest conversation about what regenerative medicine can and cannot do for your knee. The injection itself is targeted and typically takes under an hour. Most patients tolerate it with mild, short-lived soreness at the injection site.
Improvement is not usually immediate. For knee conditions, patients often notice meaningful change over four to eight weeks as inflammation resolves and tissue repair progresses. Follow-up visits track how the joint is responding, and the protocol can be adjusted if progress stalls.
The best candidates have usually tried conservative options such as physical therapy, bracing, or cortisone without lasting relief, and want to explore a regenerative approach before considering surgery. Some patients use these protocols to delay a knee replacement. Others use them to stay active between procedures.
Dr. Thiara will tell you plainly where you fall on that spectrum.
We've got answers!
For some patients, yes. Regenerative treatment is not a substitute for surgery in every case, but many patients with knee arthritis or tendon injuries have used it to reduce pain and improve function enough to delay or avoid a replacement. Whether that is realistic for your knee depends on how advanced the joint damage is, something Dr. Thiara will assess directly.
Most patients start with a single injection, and a follow-up visit around the six-week mark to see how the joint has responded. If imaging shows advanced arthritis, Dr. Thiara may recommend a short series from the start rather than waiting to see if one treatment is enough.
Most patients rate it about the same: a brief pinch during the injection and mild soreness in the joint for a day or two afterward. Icing the area and light activity, not full rest, usually resolves that soreness fastest.
PRP concentrates growth factors from your own blood. Stem cell therapy introduces regenerative cells sourced from screened umbilical cord tissue. Both can reduce inflammation and support tissue repair, and Dr. Thiara often combines them for knee conditions. She will recommend the right combination for your specific case.
Feel free to give us a ring with our information below or leave us an online message, we will gladly answer further questions.
Contact UsStem cell therapy is considered experimental and is regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but it is not FDA-approved. Haven Medspa does not offer stem cell therapy as a cure for any medical condition. No statements made on this site have been evaluated or approved by the FDA. This site does not provide medical advice. All content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical consultation, diagnosis, or treatment. Reliance on any information provided by Haven Medspa, its employees, others appearing on this website at the invitation of Haven Medspa, or other visitors to the website is solely at your own risk. Haven Medspa does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on this website. Have Medspa is not responsible for the outcome of your procedure.
Book a virtual consultation and connect with our expert team from the comfort of home. Personalized advice, real results—just a few clicks away.
Rather directly call us?
4.9 Stars | With 3 Locations
“I’ve been a loyal client for over a year. I’ve never felt better. Best doctor and staff in the area.”
“Very nice staff and doctor. Clean office and overall great experience. 3rd time now getting lip filler at Haven Medspa. She takes her time, listens to what you want, explains what will work best for you and makes sure you are numb. Little to no pain.”
“Absolutely love this hidden gem! Great services, amazing team and super flexible with scheduling. Highly recommend for all your injection beauty needs! Go see Brittany and get booked! You won’t be disappointed!”
I’m so glad to have found a LOCAL Med Spa that carries top notch products I normally have to order online and delivers on superb service. Highly recommend!
I’ve been seeing Dr. Thiara for 5 months for weight loss and it has been going great! I am very happy with the treatment I’ve been receiving. Dr. Tiara & Brittney are always so friendly, and encouraging. I highly recommend Haven Medspa!”
Dr. Thiara is knowledgeable and very accommodating to her clients.
Very nice staff and Doctor, clean office, overall great experience. She takes her time and listens to what you want and also explains what will work best for you and makes sure you are numb. Little to no pain.
“I’ve been a loyal client for over a year. I’ve never felt better. Best doctor and staff in the area.”
“Very nice staff and doctor. Clean office and overall great experience. 3rd time now getting lip filler at Haven Medspa. She takes her time, listens to what you want, explains what will work best for you and makes sure you are numb. Little to no pain.”
“Absolutely love this hidden gem! Great services, amazing team and super flexible with scheduling. Highly recommend for all your injection beauty needs! Go see Brittany and get booked! You won’t be disappointed!”
I’m so glad to have found a LOCAL Med Spa that carries top notch products I normally have to order online and delivers on superb service. Highly recommend!
I’ve been seeing Dr. Thiara for 5 months for weight loss and it has been going great! I am very happy with the treatment I’ve been receiving. Dr. Tiara & Brittney are always so friendly, and encouraging. I highly recommend Haven Medspa!”
Dr. Thiara is knowledgeable and very accommodating to her clients.
Very nice staff and Doctor, clean office, overall great experience. She takes her time and listens to what you want and also explains what will work best for you and makes sure you are numb. Little to no pain.
470 Del Norte Ave
Yuba City, CA 95991
Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
2295 Fieldstone Dr. Ste. 130
Lincoln, CA 95648
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
2630 Sierra Meadows Dr.
Rocklin, CA 95677
Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
By clicking submit you consent for us to contact you by phone, text or email using to the data provided, even if the contact info is on a state or national DNC list. You also consent to our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.