Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy

Support your body’s natural repair process using concentrated platelets from your own blood. PRP therapy can be used for joint, tendon, and soft-tissue injuries, including osteoarthritis and chronic pain.

A Different Approach to PRP

More than an injection

Every PRP visit includes a comprehensive evaluation and treatment. While your blood is being processed, you’ll receive OMT to prepare the tissues and optimize your body’s healing response.

Advanced PRP technology

We use the Angel System, allowing us to customize platelet concentration based on your condition.

Treating the whole problem

Depending on your needs, we can treat multiple joints, soft tissues, scars, and trigger points during the same session.

Time to do it right

PRP appointments are 90 minutes, giving us time for evaluation, treatment, questions, and post-procedure care.

A calm, healing environment

Your visit takes place in a warm, unhurried setting designed to help you feel comfortable throughout treatment. By creating a relaxing environment, we aim to help your nervous system settle so your body is better prepared to heal.

Can PRP Help You Heal?

PRP works best for patients who:

  • Have a recent injury and want to prevent chronic changes
  • Have chronic joint pain that hasn’t fully responded to physical therapy, sauna, prolotherapy, osteopathy etc.
  • Want a natural alternative to surgery or repeated steroid injections
  • Are dealing with tendon injuries, arthritis, or soft tissue damage
  • Value a holistic, thorough approach to healing

Your 90-Minute PRP Experience

  1. Intake and vitals (10 mins)
    We review your goals, assess the treatment area, and make sure you’re comfortable.
  2. Examination and consultation (15 mins)
    Dr. Burns will examine your injury sites, discuss expected outcomes, and answer questions.
  3. Blood draw (10 mins)
    A small amount of blood is drawn and processed using the Angel System to concentrate your platelets.
  4. Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (35 mins)
    While your PRP is being prepared, you receive OMT to improve alignment, circulation, and tissue mobility.
  5. PRP injection, post-care guidance and departure (15-20 mins)
    Dr. Burns will inject the concentrated platelets into your treatment sites. You will receive instructions for aftercare and be free to go.

How to Prepare for Your Appointment

Before Treatment

  • We will review your medical history, answer your questions, and walk you through what to expect.
  • Eat a healthy, nutrient-rich diet during the week leading up to your procedure to support your body’s healing response.
  • Avoid anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs such as ibuprofen, naproxen, or meloxicam) and smoking for at least 48 hours before treatment. If you have questions about your medications or supplements, please contact us beforehand.
  • Avoid alcohol before the visit.

Day of Your Visit

  • Wear clothing that allows easy access to injection sites (e.g., loose-fitting shorts for knee injections).
  • Bring your existing PT plan, or we can provide a referral.
  • Bring water.
  • Arrive 5-10 minutes early.
  • Consider bringing a driver if you have advanced joint disease or prefer not to drive after the procedure.

Recovery

  • Eat as healthy as possible for the week following the procedure.
  • Limit alcohol and avoid smoking.
  • Some patients notice temporary pain relief from the local anesthetic immediately after the procedure. Mild soreness, warmth, swelling, or stiffness are not common but may develop over the next day or two as your body’s healing response begins.
  • There is usually no downtime, but avoid strenuous activity for at least 1 day (or as Dr. Burns advises based on your individual case).
  • Avoid NSAIDs for 2 months to allow full healing.
  • Physical therapy is strongly recommended to maximize results.

Transparent Pricing

All PRP treatments include exam, PRP processing, injections, and comprehensive bodywork. Additional options are available for different combinations of joints and soft tissue treatment areas; see the FAQs below for examples.

One Large Joint

$1,200

Two Large Joints

$1,400

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 1–2 large joints (shoulders, knees) plus up to 4 small joints (fingers, toes)
  • 1 large joint and 1–2 medium joints (elbows, ankles, wrists)
  • Large soft tissue areas (scars, injury sites, facial rejuvenation)
  • Muscle injuries or trigger points with platelet-poor plasma

PRP tends to produce the best outcomes for newer injuries in active individuals, while advanced arthritis or older injuries may still benefit but can respond more slowly.

Many patients see improvement after one session, but some conditions benefit from 2-3 treatments spaced several weeks apart. Dr. Burns will discuss this during your consultation.

You’ll feel the needle during injection, similar to other joint injections. Some patients experience soreness for 1-2 days afterward as the healing process begins.

PRP is typically not covered by insurance and is considered an out-of-pocket expense. Additionally, as a direct primary care provider, we do not accept insurance.

Old scars may benefit from laser treatment first to improve PRP effectiveness. We can provide a dermatology referral if needed. This can be discussed on your scheduling call.

Please arrive on time. If you’re running late, we may not be able to complete your procedure if the delay is significant, as Dr. Burns may be with another patient.

PRP works by stimulating your body’s natural healing response, so improvement is typically gradual rather than immediate. Some patients begin noticing changes within a few weeks, while others continue to improve over several months as tissues heal. Your timeline depends on the condition being treated, the severity of the injury, and your body’s healing response.

Both PRP and prolotherapy are regenerative treatments designed to stimulate your body’s natural healing process, but they work in different ways.

Prolotherapy uses a carefully selected solution to create a controlled healing response, encouraging the body to strengthen and repair injured ligaments, tendons, and other connective tissues.

PRP (platelet-rich plasma) uses a concentrated portion of your own blood that contains platelets and growth factors to support tissue healing and regeneration.

Depending on your condition, Dr. Burns may recommend prolotherapy, PRP, or a combination of regenerative treatments. During your evaluation, she will discuss which approach is most appropriate for your specific injury, symptoms, and goals.

PRP is not the right treatment for every condition or every patient. The best candidates are determined through a comprehensive evaluation that considers your diagnosis, overall health, medical history, medications, and treatment goals.

During your consultation, Dr. Burns will determine whether PRP is likely to benefit your specific condition or whether another treatment option would be more appropriate. Her goal is to recommend the treatment that offers the greatest likelihood of meaningful improvement—not simply to perform a procedure.

Payment is collected after your appointment. Cash and check payments do not include a processing fee. A 5% processing fee applies to credit card payments.

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Let’s talk about whether PRP is right for you.

Schedule a consultation to discuss your goals, determine whether PRP is the right option for you, and create a personalized treatment plan.