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Ep. 11 | Prolotherapy and Beyond with Dr. Michele Wilkerson

Release Date: 05/20/2025

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Ep. 11 | Prolotherapy and Beyond with Dr. Michele Wilkerson

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In this episode of Integrative Connections, Dr. Angie Stamm welcomes Dr. Michele Wilkerson, a functional medicine doctor from California specializing in prolotherapy and pain management. Dr. Wilkerson shares her journey to becoming a naturopathic doctor, inspired by her experiences with her parents’ health struggles and her interest in natural remedies. The conversation covers various integrative treatments like prolotherapy, IV nutrition supplements, food sensitivity testing, and the importance of personalized patient care. Dr. Wilkerson explains the mechanisms behind prolotherapy,...

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The conversation covers various integrative treatments like prolotherapy, IV nutrition supplements, food sensitivity testing, and the importance of personalized patient care. Dr. Wilkerson explains the mechanisms behind prolotherapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), stem cell therapies, and ozone injections, and how these treatments stimulate the body to heal itself. She discusses the benefits of IV nutritional therapies and the importance of using high-quality supplements. Dr. Wilkerson also shares case studies demonstrating the effectiveness of these integrative approaches. This episode provides valuable insights for both human and veterinary care, showcasing the potential of natural therapies to improve health outcomes.

Learn more about where Dr. Michele Wilkerson can be found now: http://linkedin.com/in/michele-wilkerson/55148527b/

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction

00:43 Dr. Michele Wilkerson's Journey to Naturopathic Medicine

02:26 Starting a Clinic in Folsom, California

04:13 Specializing in Patient Populations

05:45 Prolotherapy Explained

09:11 Prolotherapy in Veterinary Medicine

13:25 Comparing Prolotherapy, PRP, and Stem Cell Therapies

17:12 IV Nutritional Therapies

25:33 NAD Injections and Personal Experiences

27:04 Case Studies and Conference Experiences

28:19 Patient Expectations and Prolotherapy Success Stories

28:53 Prolotherapy for Pets: A Case Study

29:32 The Importance of Tune-Ups in Prolotherapy

29:48 Prolotherapy in Humans: Longevity and Maintenance

32:35 Learning and Practicing Prolotherapy Techniques

33:57 Prolotherapy for Spinal Issues

35:14 Nutritional Supplements: Recommendations and Insights

40:30 Food Sensitivity Testing and Nutritional Analysis

45:57 Career Shift: From Practitioner to Educator

48:05 Final Thoughts

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