Regenerative Medicine · Destin, FL
Regenerative Medicine in Destin, FL
Stem cell therapy, PRP, and EPAT shockwave for Destin patients who want to avoid or delay surgery and long-term medication.
Helping Destin Residents Feel and Move Better
Destin, often called the World's Luckiest Fishing Village, is a town where people spend a lot of time on boats, docks, and beaches. Our clinic at 24 Beal Pkwy in Fort Walton Beach serves many Destin patients, about 16 minutes away by car.
Regenerative medicine is an approach that focuses on the body's natural ability to heal and repair itself. Our goal is to promote tissue repair and ease pain without invasive surgery or long-term medication.
How Regenerative Medicine Works
EPAT (shockwave) therapy is delivered through the skin with a small handheld device similar to an ultrasound wand. It is designed to jump-start the body's ability to regenerate tissue and may ease pain by stimulating nerves at the injury site.
PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy uses your own blood. We draw a small sample, spin it in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets and growth factors, and inject the PRP into the injury site to stimulate healing.
Who Regenerative Medicine May Help
Regenerative care may be an option for Destin patients with:
- Tendon and ligament injuries
- Soft tissue injuries that are slow to heal
- Sports and orthopedic injuries
- Long-term wear and tear or degenerative arthritis
- Injuries from auto accidents or work
Regenerative therapies are not right for everyone, and results vary. We will explain which option, if any, fits your condition and what a realistic timeline looks like.
Not sure whether regenerative medicine fits your situation? Call (850) 226-6728 and our staff can talk through your symptoms before you book.
How Regenerative Medicine Begins at Our Clinic
From the first phone call to your follow-up visits, here is what regenerative medicine at our clinic usually involves:
Call (850) 226-6728 or use our online request form. We collect your health history and insurance information when you arrive.
We review your condition in detail and examine range of motion, strength, and joint function, and we may digitally scan your foot and ankle function.
We review your history, imaging, and goals, then explain which regenerative options, such as stem cells, PRP, or EPAT, may fit, along with the corrective care that supports them.
You leave with a clear plan, including recommended visits and home exercises, which we update as you improve.
We explain each step before it happens and check in on your progress at every visit, so you always know what comes next.
Serving Destin and the Surrounding Area
Plenty of Destin residents want to keep fishing, golfing, and walking the beach for years to come. When joint or tendon problems start getting in the way, they often ask about non-surgical options such as regenerative care.
From Destin, head west on US 98 (Miracle Strip Parkway), cross the Marler Bridge and Okaloosa Island, then continue over the Brooks Bridge into Fort Walton Beach and turn onto Beal Parkway. The roughly 8-mile trip usually takes about 16 minutes, though summer traffic can add time.
Patients from Destin's neighbors, including Okaloosa Island and Miramar Beach to the east, use the same US 98 route to reach us.
Why Destin Patients Choose White Sands
Here is what you can count on when you come to us from Destin:
- Most insurance plans accepted, including Medicare
- Corrective care that addresses the biomechanics behind injuries
- A goal of avoiding or delaying surgery and addictive medications
- Non-surgical, non-opioid care is the focus
Our team includes Dr. Erik Persiani, D.C., a licensed chiropractic physician and board certified acupuncturist, and Lisa Haik, APRN, FNP-BC, a board certified family nurse practitioner with more than 25 years of experience in health care.
The last thing we want is for you to come to us in crisis. Addressing a problem early is usually easier than trying to recover later.
Regenerative Medicine in Destin: Your Questions Answered
Can you combine regenerative therapies in one care plan?
Yes. Depending on your condition, a plan may combine stem cell injections, PRP, and EPAT with physical rehab, bracing, and chiropractic care. Our team explains how each piece fits before you start.
How far is your clinic from Destin?
Most Destin patients reach us in about 16 minutes. Take US 98 (Miracle Strip Parkway) west over the Marler and Brooks bridges, then follow Beal Parkway to 24 Beal Pkwy.
How many visits will I need?
It depends on the therapy. A stem cell injection is a single appointment with zero downtime. After a PRP injection, it can take six to eight weeks to assess how your body responds, and EPAT is given over several sessions. Corrective care visits are scheduled around these treatments. Destin patients often schedule earlier in the day to avoid the heaviest US 98 traffic, especially in summer.
What payment options do you offer?
Our office participates in most insurance programs, including Medicare, and we also accept auto accident, workers' compensation, and personal injury cases. Because coverage varies widely, our staff will verify and explain your benefits before treatment, at no charge. Coverage for some treatments differs from plan to plan, so we will go over your options before you decide.
What should I wear for my first visit?
Wear loose clothing that gives easy access to the treatment area. If PRP is planned, a short-sleeved shirt makes the blood draw easier. If you are heading over from the beach or a day on the water, bring a dry change of clothes so you are comfortable on the table.
What is the difference between PRP and stem cell therapy?
PRP uses platelets concentrated from your own blood to stimulate healing. Stem cell therapy at our clinic uses screened Wharton's Jelly tissue from donated umbilical cords. Both aim to support the body's natural repair processes.
Ready to Start Regenerative Medicine in Destin?
Request an appointment online or call (850) 226-6728, and our team will help you find a time that works around your schedule in Destin.
Find Our Fort Walton Beach Office
Use the map below for driving directions from Destin to 24 Beal Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach. Most patients arrive in about 16 minutes.
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
| Monday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Lunch Break | 12:00 – 2:00 pm |
| Sat & Sun | Closed |