Your Joints Don't Have to Define Your Life
You used to hike. Play with your grandkids. Get up without thinking twice about it. If joint pain, stiffness, or injury has changed that, you are not alone. And surgery may not be your only option. Regenerative stem cell therapy is a non-surgical path more New Mexico residents are exploring — and Stem Cells ABQ is where that conversation starts.
What are stem cells, and why do they matter?
Here is the most useful analogy: think of stem cells as construction workers that have not yet been assigned a specialty. When they arrive in a damaged area, they assess the environment and begin working to support repair of the specific tissue around them. Whether that tissue is cartilage, connective tissue, or something else, these cells have the potential to respond accordingly.
The stem cells used at Stem Cells ABQ are derived from adult sources, including umbilical cord tissue and amniotic fluid. We do not use embryonic stem cells. Every product used in our treatments is sourced ethically and handled under strict physician oversight.
How mesenchymal stem cells work in joints
As cartilage cells decrease with age, collagen production drops and joint surfaces gradually wear down. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are stromal cells with the ability to mature into different tissue types. When introduced into an arthritic or injured joint, they may help support the environment for tissue health, reduce inflammation signals, and encourage the body's own repair mechanisms. Results vary, and individual outcomes are not guaranteed.
What the process looks like
A no-pressure consultation: Dr. Sais reviews your history, listens to your goals, and explains your options clearly. There is no obligation and no upselling. You leave with a full picture.
A personalized plan: If stem cell therapy is a fit for your situation, Dr. Sais builds a plan specific to you. The approach is not one-size-fits-all.
An in-office procedure: Most stem cell injection procedures are outpatient and take between 30 and 90 minutes. You are treated at La Vida Sana Medical Spa in Albuquerque — in a clinical medical setting, not a franchise or wellness center.
Ongoing support: Dr. Sais remains involved after your procedure. Questions, concerns, and follow-up are part of the care, not an afterthought.
Who considers stem cell therapy?
Those seeking non-surgical options for arthritis, cartilage wear, or chronic knee discomfort
Patients with shoulder concerns, sports-related injuries, and soft tissue repair needs
People interested in IV infusion options to support energy, recovery, and general wellness
Those who have been told surgery is an option but want to explore conservative alternatives first
Local care from a local doctor
Dr. Shamarie Sais grew up in Belen, New Mexico. She earned her medical degree from the University of Wisconsin and returned to New Mexico to serve her community — the one she was raised in. Her patients describe her approach as honest, unhurried, and genuinely caring.
You are never handed off to someone you have not met. You work with Dr. Sais directly.
Call 505-677-2211 to schedule your consultation below!
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