Understanding Your Investment in PRP, Stem Cell, and Shockwave Therapy

Led by Aneesh Garg, DO, CAQ | 4.9 Stars, 168 Google Reviews | Fellowship trained,
Andrews Sports Medicine Institute | ASTI Medical Director | Boulder, Colorado

Outcome-Driven Care,
Not Commodity Medicine

We know cost is a real consideration. So is living with pain, limited movement, or time away from the activities you love.

Dynamic Athlete is led by Aneesh Garg, DO, CAQ, who is Yale-trained and a mutli-sport U.S. National Team physician. Pricing reflects the level of physician judgment, diagnostic accuracy, and execution required to deliver reliable outcomes. In regenerative and performance medicine, how care is delivered matters.

We offer world-class regenerative treatments to serve our community without compromising on optimal outcomes.

Care here is individualized, physician-performed, and focused on doing it right the first time, not rushing patients through templated care.

Dynamic Athlete is built for people who value thoughtful care, precision, and the best possible path back to full function.

WHY WE DON'T LIST FLAT PRICES

You are looking for a number. We get it. But listing a flat price for PRP, stem cell therapy, or shockwave before understanding your condition would be like prescribing a medication without a diagnosis. It might be the right treatment at the wrong dose, for the wrong tissue, at the wrong time.

The cost of your treatment depends on your diagnosis, the tissue involved, the preparation method required, and the complexity of delivery. These variables change from patient to patient, and they directly affect whether the treatment works or wastes your money.

What we can tell you: your initial evaluation with Dr. Garg is covered by most insurance plans if we are in network, including Medicare and Kaiser. During that visit, we spend a full hour finding the actual cause of your pain. Treatment recommendations and costs are reviewed after your evaluation, before anything is scheduled. You will always know the full investment before any procedure.

Typical Investment Ranges

Consultations and medically necessary office visits are billed through insurance when applicable, based on your individual plan and coverage.

Advanced regenerative and performance-based treatments are self-pay and individualized. Costs vary based on diagnosis, anatomy involved, tissue behavior, treatment selection, dosing strategy, and procedural complexity. The price ranges below are provided for general context only.

Full-Stack Shockwave Therapy (RPW, Focused, EMTT)
Shockwave treatment costs are commonly a few hundred-dollars per session for the combined devices, with dosing and frequency determined by whether the condition is acute or chronic.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy
Physician-performed PRP treatment costs typically fall within the lower four-figure range. Final price depends on procedural complexity and individualized dosing strategy.

Stem Cell Therapy: Bone Marrow Aspirate (BMA) or Microfragmented Adipose Tissue (MFAT)
Physician-performed autologous orthobiologic procedures using bone marrow aspirate or microfragmented adipose tissue typically fall within the mid to higher four-figure range, depending on procedural complexity and individualized dosing.

All treatment recommendations and associated costs are reviewed in detail after your physician evaluation, once the appropriate care pathway is clearly defined. No treatment is recommended, scheduled, or performed without your full understanding and agreement. 

For patients who choose to move forward after their evaluation, flexible financing payment options may be available.  Please see below.

What Your Investment Represents

When you invest in regenerative care at Dynamic Athlete, you are not paying for a generic injection. You are paying for precision.

Physician-performed evaluation and treatment. Dr. Aneesh Garg (DO, CAQ) evaluates, diagnoses, and performs every procedure personally. No hand-offs to physician assistants, nurse practitioners, or technicians. The physician who makes the clinical decision is the same physician holding the needle under ultrasound guidance.

Advanced preparation protocols. Our Dynamic PRP+ and Dynamic Stem Cell+ protocols use multi-spin processing, leukocyte optimization, and preparation methods designed to maximize the concentration and quality of what goes into your tissue. This is not a kit-based, one-size approach.

Real-time ultrasound guidance. Every injection is placed under live imaging. A millimeter of placement accuracy can determine whether your treatment reaches the damaged tissue or misses it.

Combined modality options. Dynamic Athlete is one of the few clinics in Colorado that offers PRP, stem cell therapy, focused shockwave with EMTT (Dynamic Shockwave+), transcranial magnetic stimulation for pain and recovery (Dynamic Mind+/EXOMIND), and pelvic floor rehabilitation (Dynamic Core+/EMSELLA) under one roof with one physician directing the plan.

The goal is simple: use the right care, deliver it with precision, and give you the best possible chance at a meaningful outcome. Not a treatment. An outcome.

Same Treatment Name. Different Results.

If you have tried PRP, stem cell therapy, or shockwave before without success, it does not mean these treatments cannot help you. It may mean they were not delivered the way they needed to be.

Two clinics can both offer something called PRP. One uses a basic single-spin kit, processed by a medical assistant, injected without imaging into the general area of pain. The other uses a multi-spin protocol optimized for platelet concentration and growth factor yield, prepared in a controlled environment, and placed by a fellowship-trained physician under real-time ultrasound guidance into the exact structure that needs repair.

Both are called PRP. They are not the same treatment.

The same applies to stem cell therapy. Some clinics inject amniotic fluid or cord blood products marketed as stem cells that contain no viable living cells at the time of injection. At Dynamic Athlete, our Dynamic Stem Cell+ protocol uses your own bone marrow aspirate (BMA), processed to concentrate your living mesenchymal stem cells and growth factors, and placed precisely where your tissue needs them.

For shockwave therapy, the difference is even more misunderstood. Many clinics use radial pressure wave devices, which are not true shockwave. Our Dynamic Shockwave+ protocol uses focused extracorporeal shockwave therapy with ASTI-certified Storz devices, combined with EMTT for enhanced cellular repair. The technology, the training, and the clinical decision-making behind the delivery all affect whether the treatment produces a real result or a temporary one.

When you compare options, do not just compare prices. Compare what is actually being delivered, who is delivering it, and what their track record looks like. The cheapest version of any regenerative treatment is often the most expensive decision you can make.

Payment Flexibility

We believe cost should not be the reason you live with pain longer than you have to.

For patients who choose to move forward with treatment after their evaluation, optional financing is available through Cherry. Approved patients may qualify for up to six months at 0% interest or extended payment plans up to 36 months.

You can check if you are pre-approved here: Cherry Financing.

Payment options are discussed after your evaluation and never influence medical recommendations. The clinical decision comes first. Financing simply removes the barrier.

Who Dynamic Athlete Is Built For

You are here because something is keeping you from doing the thing that matters most to you. Maybe it is running. Maybe it is skiing. Maybe it is picking up your kid without wincing. Maybe it is just sleeping through the night without pain waking you up.

You have probably already tried the conventional route. Rest, ice, anti-inflammatories, maybe a cortisone shot or two. You may have been told to just live with it, or that surgery is your only option. Neither of those answers felt right, so you kept looking.

Dynamic Athlete exists for people who are not willing to accept that answer. People who want to understand what is actually causing their pain, not just mask it. People who are willing to invest in care that is designed to fix the problem rather than manage the symptoms.

If that sounds like you, we should talk. Dr. Garg will spend a full hour with you, find the root cause, and tell you honestly whether we can help. If we can, we will build a plan together. If we cannot, we will tell you that too. Our patients have left 168 five-star Google reviews because that honesty is exactly what they were looking for.

Your body is your most important investment. We treat it that way.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cost, Value, and Your Investment

Cost, Value, and What You Are Investing In

Why doesn't Dynamic Athlete list flat prices online?
Because the right treatment depends on what is actually wrong. PRP, stem cell therapy, and shockwave are not interchangeable, and dosing, preparation, and delivery change based on the tissue, the severity, and your specific goals. Listing flat prices before a physician evaluation pushes people toward the cheapest option instead of the right one. At Dynamic Athlete, Dr. Aneesh Garg, DO, CAQ, evaluates every patient personally, determines the appropriate Dynamic PRP+, Dynamic Stem Cell+, or Dynamic Shockwave+ protocol, and reviews all costs before anything is scheduled. Over 90% of our patients self-report a 75% or greater improvement following treatment. One patient noted there was no pressure to commit, with options presented transparently and an effort to accommodate his budget.
PRP injection costs nationally range from roughly $500 to $2,500 per treatment area, depending on preparation quality, physician involvement, and guidance method. The wide range exists because not all PRP is the same. A single-spin kit processed by a technician and injected without imaging produces a fundamentally different product than a multi-spin, leukocyte-optimized preparation placed under real-time ultrasound by a fellowship-trained physician. Our Dynamic PRP+ protocol at Dynamic Athlete uses advanced preparation with ultrasound-guided delivery by Dr. Garg, DO, CAQ. Costs are discussed after your evaluation so you understand exactly what you are receiving. One patient described PRP and shockwave at Dynamic Athlete as life-changing after ten years of chronic conditions finally healing.
Bone marrow aspirate stem cell therapy in Colorado typically ranges from $3,000 to $8,000 or more per treatment area, depending on the source, preparation, and clinical expertise involved. Some clinics use amniotic or cord blood products marketed as stem cells that contain no viable living cells at the time of injection. Our Dynamic Stem Cell+ protocol at Dynamic Athlete uses your own bone marrow aspirate, processed to concentrate your living mesenchymal stem cells and growth factors, then placed precisely under ultrasound guidance by Dr. Garg, DO, CAQ. Full costs are reviewed during your consultation. One patient with full-thickness rotator cuff tears waited eighteen months to confirm lasting results. At 65, he plays hockey three times a week.
Shockwave therapy costs vary based on the type of device, the number of sessions, and whether you are receiving true focused shockwave or radial pressure waves, which are not the same technology. Many clinics offering low-cost shockwave use radial devices that deliver broad, unfocused energy. Dynamic Shockwave+ at Dynamic Athlete uses focused extracorporeal shockwave from ASTI-certified Storz devices combined with EMTT for enhanced cellular repair. Treatment plans and costs are discussed after Dr. Garg, DO, CAQ, evaluates your condition and determines the appropriate protocol. One former NCAA athlete described the care as world-class and worth every penny after one treatment resolved chronic pain.
A cortisone injection suppresses inflammation temporarily. It does not repair tissue. Repeated cortisone accelerates cartilage breakdown and tendon weakening, meaning you pay less per visit but may pay far more in long-term damage and eventual surgery. Regenerative treatments like PRP and stem cell therapy stimulate your body’s actual repair mechanisms, targeting the root cause instead of masking it. The investment reflects the advanced preparation behind Dynamic PRP+ and Dynamic Stem Cell+, ultrasound-guided delivery, and treatment designed to improve tissue rather than degrade it. One patient who struggled for years after ACL surgery chose Dynamic Athlete for PRP and shockwave. His knee now feels remarkably close to normal.
That depends on what you are comparing it to. Doing nothing costs you the training you cannot do and the quality of life you lose every week. A knee replacement runs $30,000 to $50,000 with weeks of rehabilitation and months away from your life. The cortisone cycle costs less per injection but accelerates tissue damage over time. Our Dynamic PRP+ and Dynamic Stem Cell+ protocols at Dynamic Athlete address the actual cause of your pain and get you back to what matters. The real question is what it is costing you right now to not do the things you love. One professional skier and mountain biker described being lightyears ahead of where she was and wishes she had found Dynamic Athlete before her surgeries.

Insurance, Financing, and Payment

Most insurance plans do not cover PRP, stem cell therapy, or shockwave therapy for musculoskeletal conditions. Insurance companies classify these treatments as investigational despite strong clinical evidence. Your initial consultation at Dynamic Athlete is covered by most insurance plans if we are in network, including Medicare and Kaiser. During that visit, Dr. Garg, DO, CAQ, spends a full hour determining the cause of your pain and whether regenerative treatment is appropriate. If a Dynamic PRP+, Dynamic Stem Cell+, or Dynamic Shockwave+ protocol is recommended, treatment costs are reviewed separately. One patient found that Dynamic Athlete accepted her insurance for the office visit and some treatments were partially covered. She described being blown away by the results.
Yes. For patients who choose to move forward after their evaluation, optional financing is available through Cherry. Approved patients may qualify for up to six months at 0% interest or extended plans up to 36 months. Payment options are discussed only after Dr. Garg, DO, CAQ, has completed your evaluation and recommended a specific Dynamic PRP+, Dynamic Stem Cell+, or Dynamic Shockwave+ protocol. Payment plans never influence medical recommendations. The clinical decision comes first based on your diagnosis and goals. Financing removes the barrier so cost does not prevent you from getting care your body needs. One patient noted there was no undue pressure for repeat treatments and appreciated the effort to accommodate his budget.
Insurance companies require large-scale randomized controlled trials before approving coverage, and those trials take years. The clinical evidence supporting PRP and stem cell therapy is strong and growing, but insurance approval moves slowly. Cortisone is covered despite evidence showing it accelerates cartilage and tendon damage with repeated use. At Dynamic Athlete, we accept insurance for consultations and office visits. The regenerative treatments, including Dynamic PRP+, Dynamic Stem Cell+, and Dynamic Shockwave+, are an out-of-pocket investment in care designed to improve your tissue. One patient who saw too many peers with negative surgical outcomes tried the non-surgical option. His shoulder is progressing better than expected and surgery is no longer needed.

Quality, Comparison, and Why Clinics Are Not the Same

Dramatically. PRP can be prepared using a single-spin kit that yields low platelet concentrations with unpredictable cellular content, or using multi-spin protocols that optimize platelet count, growth factor yield, and leukocyte profile. The difference affects outcomes directly. Stem cell therapy varies even more depending on source, processing, and whether the product contains viable living cells at injection. At Dynamic Athlete, every Dynamic PRP+ and Dynamic Stem Cell+ treatment is prepared using advanced protocols, placed under real-time ultrasound guidance, and performed by Dr. Garg, DO, CAQ, personally. One patient who had done PRP elsewhere described Dynamic Athlete’s shockwave as incredible and a clear step above previous treatments.

Three things. First, preparation. Our Dynamic PRP+ protocol uses multi-spin processing to optimize platelet concentration and growth factor yield, not a basic single-spin kit. Second, guidance. Every injection is placed under real-time ultrasound by Dr. Garg, DO, CAQ, not injected blindly or by a non-physician. Third, clinical judgment. Dr. Garg selects preparation method, dosing, and injection target based on your specific tissue pathology, not a one-size protocol. These variables explain why two patients can receive something called PRP and get completely different outcomes. One patient with a pernicious case of tendinitis described the treatment as the catalyst that got him moving again after years of failed care.

Because PRP and stem cell results depend on how the treatment was prepared, where it was placed, and who made the clinical decisions. If your previous PRP was a basic single-spin preparation injected without ultrasound guidance, you received a fundamentally different product than Dynamic PRP+. If your previous stem cell treatment used amniotic fluid or cord blood rather than your own living bone marrow aspirate, viable cell content may have been negligible. At Dynamic Athlete, Dr. Garg, DO, CAQ, evaluates why your previous treatment underperformed before recommending a new protocol. One patient who explored several clinics after failed ACL surgery recovery chose Dynamic Athlete for its honesty. His knee now feels remarkably close to normal.

Because a millimeter of needle placement can determine whether your treatment reaches the damaged tissue or misses it entirely. Regenerative injections are not general joint injections. They require precise targeting of specific structures under real-time ultrasound, along with clinical judgment about preparation method, volume, and concentration for each tissue type. At Dynamic Athlete, Dr. Aneesh Garg, DO, CAQ, performs every procedure personally. His fellowship training at the Andrews Sports Medicine Institute, combined with advanced musculoskeletal ultrasound certification, means the clinical decision-making and procedural execution come from the same physician. One athletic trainer with a year of shoulder pain who had tried six other treatments reported complete resolution after a three-week shockwave protocol at Dynamic Athlete.

Making the Decision

In most cases, significantly. A total knee replacement costs $30,000 to $50,000 before accounting for physical therapy, time off work, and months of rehabilitation. A rotator cuff repair can exceed $20,000 with similar recovery demands. Regenerative treatments at Dynamic Athlete are a fraction of those costs with minimal downtime. More importantly, regenerative medicine addresses the problem earlier, often allowing patients to avoid the degeneration cascade that leads to surgery. Our Dynamic PRP+, Dynamic Stem Cell+, and Dynamic Shockwave+ protocols repair and protect tissue before damage becomes irreversible. One patient told she needed a full knee replacement is now pain-free, climbing, and ready for ski season after stem cell and PRP at Dynamic Athlete.

That depends on your diagnosis, the severity of tissue damage, and your functional goals. Some conditions respond to a single Dynamic PRP+ treatment. Others require a series of Dynamic Shockwave+ sessions or a combination of modalities over several weeks. Dr. Garg, DO, CAQ, determines the plan during your evaluation at Dynamic Athlete and gives you a clear timeline and cost before anything is scheduled. You will never be surprised by additional treatments or hidden fees. Every decision is based on what your tissue actually requires, not a sales pitch. One patient reported significant improvement within two to three days of shockwave and EMTT, with no pain and increased mobility.

Not every patient is a candidate, and we will tell you that directly. Part of Dr. Garg’s evaluation at Dynamic Athlete is determining whether regenerative treatment gives you a realistic chance at meaningful improvement. If the diagnosis suggests surgery would serve you better, that is what we recommend. For patients who proceed, our protocols maximize every variable, including preparation quality, injection precision, and healing optimization through Dynamic Mind+ (EXOMIND). One mother was told her son needed immediate ACL surgery. Dr. Garg, DO, CAQ, confirmed the diagnosis was inaccurate and surgery was not required.

Yes, and in many cases it improves outcomes. EXOMIND uses ExoTMS technology through our Dynamic Mind+ protocol to modulate pain signaling, reduce nervous system sensitization, and support the brain’s role in physical healing. Chronic pain often involves a neurological component where the nervous system amplifies signals beyond what tissue damage alone produces. When Dynamic PRP+ or Dynamic Stem Cell+ repairs the physical tissue while Dynamic Mind+ resets the pain response, patients often experience faster recovery. Dynamic Core+ (EMSELLA) can also be integrated for patients with pelvic floor dysfunction alongside musculoskeletal recovery. Dr. Garg, DO, CAQ, evaluates both the physical and neurological components during your consultation at Dynamic Athlete.

Your First Visit and What to Expect

Dr. Garg, DO, CAQ, spends a full hour with you. That is not an exaggeration. During that hour, he performs a thorough evaluation including history, physical examination, review of imaging, and diagnostic ultrasound when indicated. The goal is to find the actual cause of your pain, not just confirm a referral diagnosis. Many patients arrive having been told their MRI is normal when the real problem is a ligament instability or a joint never properly assessed with dynamic ultrasound. After your evaluation, he discusses treatment options, expected outcomes, and full costs. Your initial visit is covered by most insurance. One patient had a plantar plate tear misdiagnosed by four other doctors before Dr. Garg identified and treated it successfully.

Yes. Always. At Dynamic Athlete, treatment recommendations and costs are reviewed in detail after your physician evaluation, once the appropriate care pathway is defined, whether that involves Dynamic PRP+, Dynamic Stem Cell+, Dynamic Shockwave+, or a combined approach. No treatment is recommended or performed without your full understanding. You will know exactly what you are receiving, why it was selected, and the total investment. If financing through Cherry is something you want to explore, our team walks you through that after the clinical discussion. Dr. Garg, DO, CAQ, practices with full transparency. One patient specifically noted that options were presented without pressure and there was no undue pressure for unnecessary treatments.

Dr. Aneesh Garg, DO, CAQ, performs every regenerative procedure personally. He is fellowship trained at the Andrews Sports Medicine Institute and a former U.S. National Team physician for USA Hockey and U.S. Soccer. He also serves as founder and Medical Director of the American Shockwave Training Institute (ASTI), training other physicians nationwide in shockwave techniques. At Dynamic Athlete, there is no hand-off to a physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or technician for your injection. The physician who evaluates your condition, selects your Dynamic PRP+, Dynamic Stem Cell+, or Dynamic Shockwave+ protocol, and makes the clinical decisions performs the procedure under ultrasound guidance. One swimmer struggling to heal a shoulder injury for 1.5 years is finally back in the pool, biking, and lifting weights after treatment by Dr. Garg.