PRP & Regenerative Care, Approached as a Process.
Physician-led candidacy, careful preparation, and structured recovery. A plan, not just a procedure.
How Kaya Thinks About Regenerative Care
PRP is not for everyone. That is the first thing Kaya will tell you — and it is the most important difference between this practice and most regenerative care providers in the West Valley. A physician who performs PRP on every patient presenting with joint pain is not practicing medicine. They are running a procedure. Kaya does not work that way.
The procedure is one step inside a process that includes evaluation, honest candidacy, careful preparation, and structured recovery. Whether a patient is a good candidate depends on their diagnosis, tissue condition, history, and goals — not on their desire to have the procedure. If regenerative care is right for you, Kaya will tell you. If it is not, Kaya will tell you that too, and explain what is.
Who Is — and Who Is Not — a Good Candidate
CANDIDACY
Good Candidates
Active adults with persistent joint pain not fully resolved by conservative care
Patients who want a non-surgical option and are willing to participate in preparation and recovery
Adults with early-to-moderate joint changes where tissue health can still be supported
Patients who can commit to the full process — not just the injection
Adults with function-limiting pain who want to continue activities they value
Not Good Candidates
Patients looking for a quick fix without preparation or follow-through
Patients whose situation is better served by surgical evaluation or higher-level interventional care
Active infections, blood disorders, or conditions where PRP is clinically contraindicated
Patients with end-stage joint disease where tissue health cannot reasonably be improved
Patients who are unwilling to modify activity or engage with the recovery phase
Candidacy determination is made at the time of your physician consultation, based on your individual evaluation.
The Kaya Regenerative Care Process
THE PROCESS
Evaluation
A comprehensive physician evaluation of your joint, pain history, functional status, and imaging. This is where Dr. Arlene develops a clear picture of what is happening and whether regenerative care is clinically appropriate for your situation.
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Candidacy
Candidacy is a specific determination — not a formality. Dr. Arlene reviews your evaluation findings and gives you an honest assessment of whether PRP is likely to be useful for you, and under what conditions. If you are not a good candidate, she will tell you clearly.
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Preparation
Preparation is the phase most practices skip. It includes any relevant lifestyle, movement, or nutritional foundations that improve the tissue environment before the procedure. A well-prepared patient has a better outcome than an unprepared one.
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Procedure
The PRP procedure itself is performed by Dr. Arlene. Platelet-rich plasma is drawn from your own blood, concentrated, and precisely injected into the target joint or tissue under physician supervision. The procedure is one step in a process — not the whole process.
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Recovery
The recovery phase is structured and physician-supervised. What you do — and do not do — in the weeks after the procedure significantly affects outcomes. Kaya provides specific recovery guidance and follows up to monitor your response.
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The Kaya Regenerative Program
PRICING
Starting at $2,500
The Kaya Regenerative Program includes your physician evaluation, the PRP procedure, structured preparation guidance, and physician-supervised follow-up. Pricing reflects the full process — not just the injection.
$450 credits toward program within 30 days
Final pricing is confirmed at the time of your consultation, based on your specific situation and program structure. All pricing is transparent and provided before any commitment is made.
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A corticosteroid injection reduces inflammation — it is a short-term measure that does not address tissue health. PRP uses your own blood's growth factors to support tissue repair. It is a different mechanism and a different goal. Whether it is right for your situation is a candidacy question, not a preference question.
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PRP works best in specific clinical situations. It is not a universal solution for joint pain. Patients with the right tissue condition, the right diagnosis, and the right preparation tend to have better outcomes than patients who simply want the procedure done. Kaya's candidacy process exists to be honest with you about that.
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Preparation varies by patient. It may include movement or functional baseline work, nutritional adjustments that affect tissue health, or simply ensuring you are not on medications that interfere with the procedure. Dr. Lazaro will outline your specific preparation at the time of your consultation.
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Insurance coverage for regenerative procedures like PRP is limited and inconsistent. A cash-pay model allows Dr. Lazaro to recommend and perform procedures based on clinical appropriateness rather than insurance coverage. Pricing is transparent and disclosed in advance.
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Recovery is a structured phase, not an afterthought. Most patients have activity modifications in the first few weeks, followed by a gradual return to full activity. Dr. Lazaro provides specific guidance and monitors your response over the weeks following the procedure.
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Treatment decisions are made at the time of evaluation and are based on your specific diagnosis and candidacy. Common areas include knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow joints. Dr. Lazaro will discuss your specific situation at the consultation.
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Yes. The Kaya Regenerative Program includes structured follow-up as part of the process. The program fee covers physician evaluation, the procedure, and follow-up care as outlined at the time of enrollment.
Frequently Asked Questions
GET STARTED
Begin with a Physician Consultation
A thorough evaluation with Dr. Arlene. $450 — credits fully toward either program within 30 days.