Life Enhancement Clinics of Montana

Life Enhancement Clinics of Montana

Shan Watters
March – April 2026 • Vol 4, No 21

My name is Shan Watters, and I am an artist, author, and Tibetan Buddhist living in Kalispell with my husband George. It has been almost three years since we left California for Montana to be near our two daughters and three grandchildren. We love the Big Sky Country and enjoy being out on the beautiful lakes with family, seeing our granddaughter thrive with her horses, and celebrating real seasons that just don’t happen in California.

My own healing journey began around 2000. While coordinating an art project, my sore knee that had been bothering me for some time really began to be a problem. The pain was acute from constant meditation postures, walking, and life’s busy-ness with family and grandchildren. An Orthopedist told me I had cysts in my knee, gave me an injection and said that was all he could do. For years I tried to live with constant limping, icing, knee braces and not sleeping well until I decided to get another opinion. I was experiencing excruciating pain while in the process of coordinating a five-year arts project, the Shi-tro Mandala for Universal Peace Project being done by Tibetan Lamas and artists. It was the first of its kind done in the U.S. This project kept me really busy, as well as a curriculum I produced for peace education, which has been used by over a million students, called Tools for Peace.

My new orthopedist showed me where I had a torn meniscus and performed Arthroscopic surgery, which relieved my knee pain for about 6 or 7 years. Subsequently, we had retired and moved to the Central California Coast to a lovely community called Cambria. I loved it there, with the wide expanse of the ocean and hills. My love of walking and hiking just fed my artistic soul.

I began painting and sketching in earnest, totally committed to finally settling in to my own work with great joy. As life is always in constant change, my knee began to be painful again. I went to another Orthopedist and was told I needed a knee replacement. He gave me a Corticosteroid injection and his surgery schedule. Totally depressed at this point and frustrated, I began researching other solutions and learned about human umbilical cord tissue (HUCT) injections. My healing journey then took me to Stanford University Medicine to receive these cutting-edge injections that draw directly from their regenerative research into umbilical cord treatments. It worked great and eight weeks later, I received a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection to act as a booster.

I felt better immediately and was able to hike on the beach and hills and spend lots of time at my easel. Several years later, I needed another injection and discovered that California had made umbilical cord injections illegal. The only path forward was to do a procedure where they harvested my own stem cells from bone marrow in my hips, spun it, and injected it into both knees. It was a long, uncomfortable procedure, and I had to return to get stitches because of profuse bleeding in my hip area. A huge bruise decorated my entire lower back, and it took weeks to heal. The benefits only lasted for about a year.

Eventually, we moved to Montana and my knee started causing me severe pain again, as our new home was three stories with lots of stairs. I couldn’t navigate them so we put in an elevator, which helped a bit. I began searching for HUCT treatments and even considered getting a knee replacement, as much as I didn’t want one. They didn’t always work and were painful to recover from. I’ve had enough surgeries in my life and didn’t want to go through that again!

I searched the internet and was thrilled to discover Life Enhancement Clinics of Montana. I immediately contacted Dr. Spence, who was very generous with his time, listened well, and proposed a unique procedure that he thought would benefit me the most. It was a very comprehensive approach. A small wave of hope began to blossom in me and took root when in April, 2025, we began a three-month regimen. First, I received six injections in all areas of pain in my body which included both knees, neck, and lower back. The following two months we repeated each, with six injections each month.

I also followed their recommended anti-inflammatory nutritional program and slowly began to feel better. Within two to three months, I felt like a new person. It had worked, and I was thrilled and beyond grateful to the wonderful folks at the Missoula clinic, and especially to Dr. Spence’s belief and work with this treatment. There were follow-up calls during the recovery process where Dr. Spence assured me they would do booster injections if I felt I needed more. That helped me relax and let my body heal. Additionally, Dr. Spence recommended working regularly with my local chiropractor, Andy Armor, who did neurological adjustments and soft wave treatments to facilitate the healing process. He also offered to consult with Andy about any particulars he had questions about.

I am now able to go for walks, enjoy the beauty of Glacier’s treasures with my family and spend lots of time creating in my studio. Life is good. It’s been almost a year since the injections, and I look for-ward to next year being a healthy one.

Recently, a friend was scheduled for cancer surgery, and I gifted her with a small mandala painting to aid in her handling the process and recovery. It was small so she could take it with her, and later she told me it really helped her face her illness, focus, and heal. I am just now launching a program called

The Healing Wall Art Project where I offer a large, painted mandala with small ones around it that are gifted to hospitals and healing centers. People can take whatever small painting they feel helps them with their healing and offer a donation to the hospital or The Healing Wall Project. Art is a tried-and-true healing component in many people’s recovery from surgery, trauma, depression, anxiety, and so on. Maybe one of these days, you will have  a painting or art piece that will help you along as well.

May your journey be filled with a return to vibrant good health and happiness! I highly recommend Life Enhancement Clinics of Montana for anyone suffering from joint pain.

Explore Shan’s gallery at ShanWatters.com.

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A Powerful, Targeted Approach to Holistic Healing

Life Enhancement Clinics of Montana
January – February 2026 • Vol 4, No 20

Welcome to 2026! The new year is a time for fresh beginnings, renewed motivation, and the opportunity to set goals for a healthy future. Life Enhancement Clinics of Montana offers a powerful targeted approach to holistic healing—Peptide Therapy, a medical treatment that uses small chains of amino acids called peptides to send specific signals to your cells. The peptides used at our clinic are shown here. These potent peptides all have different functions and some can be used in combination to effectively address a wide range of health issues.

The science is extensive on each one of these peptides. In this article, we’ll cover Ipamorelin and CJC-1295, primarily used in the natural production of growth hormone.

GROWTH HORMONE (GH)

Several peptides target this essential fountain-of-youth hormone. GH is a natural protein produced by your pituitary gland(a tiny gland at the base of the brain) that acts as the body’s primary “maintenance and repair” signal. In short, it’s your body’s “Master Rejuvenator.” It is the natural signal that tells your body to stay in “build and repair” mode instead of “decline” mode.

We start losing this precious growth hormone in our 30s, and there is a significant drop by age 60, when levels can reduce by 50% compared to younger adults. This decline reduces muscle mass, increases fat, leads to thinner skin and reduced elasticity and wrinkles, increased bad cholesterol, higher risk for heart issues like hypertension and coronary heart disease, sleep issues and cognitive decline.

CJC-1295 & IPAMORELIN

CJC-1295 and Ipamorelin are popular peptides often used in combination because they work synergistically to stimulate the body’s natural production and releasing of growth hormone (GH) Together they create a “spark and sustain” effect that is more powerful than using either one alone. Together they coach your pituitary gland to release growth hormone in a way that mimics your body’s natural youthful rhythm. Here is how they work together:

IPAMORELIN (the Spark)—It acts quickly to trigger a sharp natural “pulse” of growth hormone shortly after injection. CJC 1295 (the Sustainer)—It acts more slowly keeping the growth hormone levels elevated for a longer period. The Synergy—By attacking the goal from different angles (different receptors in the brain), they increase both the frequency and the size of your body’s natural hormone pulse.

BENEFITS OF THIS DYNAMIC DUO

Lean Muscle Gain—Patients often notice a boost in muscle-protein synthesis, making it easier to gain lean muscle and recover from strength training.

Enhanced Recovery—Growth hormone promotes cell repair, collagen production, and mitochondrial biogenesis, helping the body bounce back from physical exertion, illness, or injury more quickly.

Fat Loss—Growth hormone stimulates lipolysis, particularly visceral fat burning. Most patients report reduction in abdominal fat and improved body composition within weeks.

Better Sleep—The peptide duo enhances the release of GH during slow-wave (deep) sleep, improving sleep quality and cognitive function.

Increased Energy & Vitality—With improved mitochondrial function and better tissue repair, many patients report elevated energy levels, greater stamina, and a general sense of vitality and well-being.

Healthy Aging—Growth hormone plays a central role in maintaining skin elasticity, bone density, immune resilience, and brain health. Many patients notice improvement in skin texture, joint mobility, and mental clarity.

SYNTHETIC GROWTH HORMONE

It is important to note that taking growth hormone involves injecting a synthetic version of the hormone, which these peptides are NOT, into the body. This can cause severe side effects by creating unnaturally high supra physiological levels, which simply means higher than what is natural. In other words, if physiological is the normal amount of hormone your body produces on its own to stay healthy, supra-physiological is an amount that goes above and beyond that normal ceiling.

When using synthetic growth hormone, it is very easy to accidentally reach these unnatural levels because you are bypassing your body’s “off switch.” It forces the body into a state of hormonal excess. And these excessive levels can lead to severe and sometimes irreversible physical and metabolic organ damage.

In contrast, the natural peptide therapy used at Life Enhancement Clinics of Montana (Ipamorelin and CJC-1295) is designed to keep you within a physiological (healthy and natural) range. Because these peptides only signal your body to release its own stored hormones, your body can still use its internal safety checks to prevent levels from becoming dangerously high.

For more information on the extraordinary benefits of peptide therapy, please visit: Visit our website for more information.. Learn about this youthful maintenance plan, helping you to look, move, and feel like a younger version of yourself.

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with Bioidentical Hormone Optimization

Life Enhancement Clinics of Montana
November – December 2025 • Vol 4, No 19

As we age, our bodies start to reduce the levels of vital hormones they produce, like testosterone, progesterone, and estrogen. These hormones are profoundly important as they are chemical messengers that regulate major systems in the body, so their decline has widespread physical and mental consequences for both men and women. The symptoms include:

• Loss of bone density, increasing the risk of osteoporosis
• Changes in body composition, such as increased body fat and reduced muscle mass
• Decreased libido and sexual function
• Mood changes, such as increased irritability, anxiety or depression
• Cognitive issues, including brain fog and mental lapses
• Sleep disturbances, such as insomnia
• Metabolic changes, including slow metabolism, and a higher risk of conditions like diabetes and metabolic syndrome

Life Enhancement Clinics of Montana offers BioTE Medical, a method of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) for men and women, using hormone pellet therapy as a way to bioidentically replace the hormones men and women have lost. By bringing hormones back into balance, this therapy provides steady, consistent relief from the uncomfortable symptoms of hormonal imbalance.

Delivery Method— BioTE therapy is administered via small pellets, about the size of a grain of rice, that are inserted under the skin during an in-office procedure. These pellets provide a steady, continuous stream of hormones over several months. As a hormone replacement therapy patient, you receive two-to-four bioidentical hormone pellets inserted per year. This way, you don’t have to think about it, and the hormone is available when your body needs it. Traditional HRT uses pills, patches, creams and injections, which often create a hormonal “roller-coaster effect” with daily or weekly treatments. The BioTE BHRT method leads to more stable moods and energy levels.

Individualized Treatment— Before insertion, a comprehensive blood panel is performed to customize the dose to the patient’s specific needs, leading to a personalized treatment plan.

Hormone Source— BioTE uses bioidentical hormones, which are identical to the hormones the human body naturally produces.  These are derived from plant sources like soy and yams, and because they are an exact match to the body’s own hormones, they are more readily recognized and cause fewer side effects.

Traditional HRT methods, on the other hand, often use synthetic compounds created in a lab or animal-derived hormones (as in the estrogen medication Premarin, which is derived from the urine of pregnant mares). These substances have a different chemical structure than the body’s natural hormones, and they can sometimes lead to a higher incidence of serious side effects such as:

• Cardiovascular Risks— Oral estrogen is linked to an increased risk of blood clots, which can lead to a stroke or pulmonary embolism.
• Stroke— Studies including The Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) trial have shown an increased risk of strokes in women using certain types of oral HRT.
• Heart Disease— For women who start HRT more than 10 years after menopause, there may be an increased risk of heart disease.
• Cancer Risks— Breast Cancer: Combined HRT (estrogen and progestin), have shown to increase the risk of breast cancer with long-term use (five or more years). The risk decreases after stopping HRT. Endometrial Cancer: Estrogen-only therapy increases the risk of cancer of the uterus. Ovarian Cancer: Some studies suggest an increase in the risk of ovarian cancer, although the overall risk is small.

Fortunately, Life Enhancement Clinics of Montana only uses safe, natural BioTE hormone replacement therapy—without ANY of the above risks—a personalized approach to help patients achieve their optimal health. The benefits include relief from symptoms related to hormonal imbalance, improved moods and energy, and enhanced overall wellness.

For women, this can mean a significant reduction in menopause symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, night sweats, and vaginal dryness. The therapy can also improve libido and support bone health, helping to prevent osteoporosis.

For men, it can address symptoms of low testosterone including fatigue, low libido, and loss of muscle mass.

Men and women have reported improved sleep quality, increased mental clarity, and a renewed sense of well-being. For more information, please visit our website and learn how to reclaim your youthful vitality—no matter what your age!

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My Husband Doyle Was “Glad to Have My Happy Wife Back!”

Lisa Cassity
July – Aug 2025 • Vol 4, No 17

My name is Lisa Cassity. I am 70 years old. My husband Doyle is 65 and a quality-control manager for a contractor who works in oil refineries. We live in an RV and travel to his various job sites around the country. We both love the outdoors, enjoying boating, fishing and hiking. Unfortunately, my active lifestyle came to an abrupt end around 12 years ago. I began experiencing disabling panic attacks and was forced to quit my job as director of credit and collections in accounts receivable for a large company.

My panic attacks date back to my complete hysterectomy at age 27. With help from a doctor of eastern medicine, I was able to maintain a somewhat healthy lifestyle. Yet, when I retired, it was a downhill slide. For years, I suffered from sleep deprivation and relentless anxiety that left me completely depleted. I was prescribed anti-anxiety medication, as well as medications for sleep, thyroid, cholesterol, and high blood pressure. At one time, I was on seven different medications, none of which gave me significant relief. The medical establishment only treats the symptoms, not the root cause of disease. Clearly, it was the worst time of my life.

Finally, hope dawned at last when our nephew, a physician’s assistant, who had extensively researched the subject, told us about the amazing benefits  of BioTE Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). He explained that this method uses small pellets injected under the skin to deliver time-released doses of hormones. BHRT utilizes bioidentical hormones that are derived from plant sources and are chemically identical to those produced by the body. These BioTE pellets require periodic insertions to maintain optimal hormone levels.

Inspired by this new knowledge, we visited the BioTE website and found The Life Enhance-ment Clinics of Montana. My husband and I received our hormone pellet optimization therapy at the Billings clinic and within two weeks, I noticed a marked improvement. By six weeks, I had made a full recovery—my thyroid, cholesterol, blood-pressure, and hormone levels were all normal and most importantly, I was off all medications. The full-blown panic attacks went away and I was sleeping like a baby. It was phenomenal! My husband said he was glad to have his happy wife back.

Doyle has also had excellent results with the BioTE pellet therapy. He has a stressful job, was often tired, and not functioning at his optimum. He noticed big changes after a couple of weeks. He was much more relaxed mentally and had a lot more energy and stamina.

We are grateful to have discovered the Life Enhancement Clinics of Montana. Our work in Montana was a continuation of the BioTE pelleting we had been on for about 5 years. Of course, they did blood work to assure we were getting the correct amount. Not only did they use the guidelines established by BioTE, they took time to find out how we are feeling to make sure they give us the correct doses. The nurse practitioner Angela, who administered our injections, was just wonderful. She was well informed, compassionate, and above all, she really listened to us. We felt she sincerely cared about our well-being.

We highly recommend this clinic and their hormone-pellet optimization therapy. It has given us a new lease on life with abundant energy, revitalized libido, and a youthful zest for life.

When people get to a certain age, they often give up on things. They believe that growing old means it’s time to slow down and accept the negative stereotypes of aging. Well, it doesn’t have to be that way! We are aware of our limitations, yet we are fit and have no plans of slowing down. It’s a choice. Are you just going to sit down and be old or are you going to enjoy an active life?

The Life Enhancement Clinics of Montana (with locations in Bozeman, Billings, Missoula, and Helena) has been helping many Montanans attain great results from arthritis, joint pain, and peripheral neuropathy. The professional staff uses measurable, scientific testing, and x-rays to understand what is going on with your joints to help determine what may be the source of your pain. They can help you learn about the natural options that may be available for you and offer personalized-care programs to help your body naturally. They utilize the tissue from donated umbilical cords from live-birth, healthy moms and healthy babies, which helps the cushioning in your joints.

Care packages can include Human Umbilical Cord Tissue (HUCT) allograft injections, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), chiropractic, home-exercise coaching, nutritional supplements and dietary guidelines. Some locations offer additional, non-surgical, pain-management options, including various ozone and sound and light therapies.

Call (406) 551-1787 today and mention this article to receive the discounted $49 consultation.

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Without Pain Pills or Surgery!

Thomas Ottenheimer
May – June 2025 • Vol 4, No 16

My name is Thomas Ottenheimer. My wife Patricia and I live in Great Falls with our three children. I’ve always maintained an active lifestyle, enjoying basketball, bowling, bike riding and running. As a general contractor, my work is also physically demanding.

When I was 28, I began experiencing severe back pain that prevented me from walking straight. There were weeks where I couldn’t even stand up straight, and my right leg was numb for 14 years. I was only 40, but was hunched over like an old man.

A visit to the doctor revealed that I had a herniated disc or bulging disc that was causing severe sciatica and lower back pain, as well as the numbness in my right leg. I tried chiropractic care, yoga, stretching, and workouts to strengthen the muscles in my back. It was so discouraging, as none of these treatments offered relief. My job requires me to get down on my knees, on my back, and I often have to lift heavy objects. I have to work, so I had no choice but to power through the pain. I knew I had to do something. I didn’t want to go the surgical route. For one thing, I couldn’t afford it, and I also know of people that have had multiple back surgeries and they still have issues. There had to be a better way!

As I looked for a better option, I read that former LA Lakers, Kobe Bryant and retired NFL football quarterback, Peyton Manning traveled to Europe for stem cell treatments, which were reported to be successful in helping them improve their condition. This inspired me to search for a similar treatment center closer to home.

I was grateful to have discovered Life Enhancement Clinics of Montana. Reading the testimonials of former patients’ amazing benefits gave me hope for a non-invasive, non-surgical solution to my back pain. After an initial consultation with Dr. Spence, I decided that this was the best way to go. In June, 2023, I received the regenerative therapy that includes human umbilical cord tissue (HUCT) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections at the Life Enhancement Clinic located in Helena, Montana.

After only two weeks, I began to feel an improvement. To date, I am happy to report that I no longer fall down. I am not bent over anymore, and I can get up and down easily. Although I still experience a twinge of pain when I work myself too hard, my current health condition is like night and day from what it was. I consider it a miracle that I can walk straight again. I am now able to enjoy all my former activities. When people tell me about their pain, their many surgeries, numerous doctor visits, and the drugs they take to try to find relief, I always suggest they contact the Life Enhancement Clinics of Montana for the much more desirable, all natural, and non-surgical approach. I wholeheartedly recommend them for anyone suffering with joint pain. It works for people of all ages. Thank you, Dr. Spence, and the kind, efficient staff at the Helena clinic location.

The Life Enhancement Clinics of Montana (with locations in Bozeman, Billings, Missoula, and Helena) has been helping many Montanans attain great results from arthritis, joint pain, and peripheral neuropathy. The professional staff uses measurable, scientific testing, and x-rays to understand what is going on with your joints to help determine what may be the source of your pain. They can help you learn about the natural options that may be available for you and offer personalized-care programs to help your body naturally. They utilize the tissue from donated umbilical cords from live-birth, healthy moms and healthy babies, which helps the cushioning in your joints.

Care packages can include Human Umbilical Cord Tissue (HUCT) allograft injections, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), chiropractic, home-exercise coaching, nutritional supplements and dietary guidelines. Some locations offer additional, non-surgical, pain-management options, including various ozone and sound and light therapies.

Call (406) 551-1787 today and mention this article to receive the discounted $49 consultation.

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Without Pain Pills or Surgery!

Barbie Potter
January – February 2025 • Vol 4, No 14

My name is Barbie Potter. My husband Tom and I live in Manhattan, MT—the little apple, as we locals like to refer to it. We have been married for almost 40 years and have three children and eight grandkids. My husband and I are outdoor enthusiasts. I love horseback riding and running. And we both enjoy hiking, hunting, skiing, canoeing, and travel.

Unfortunately, the many years of physical activity did significant damage to my joints. I was diagnosed with degenerative osteoarthritis, where my left knee was literally bone-on-bone. I tried topical pain-relief creams and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). I even tried the TENS unit (Trans-cutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation), a small battery-powered device that uses electrical currents to relieve pain. None of these methods helped.

I lived with the pain for ten years. In my younger years, I ran a marathon. I went from being a fit runner to not even being able to climb a flight of stairs without resting my knee half-way up. It was depressing to have to sit out hikes while my husband took the grandkids.

I discovered the Life Enhancement Clinics of Montana in 2020, while I was receiving chiropractic adjustments from Dr. Spence at the We Care Chiropractic Clinic in Bozeman. He told me about the incredible results people were having with the Human Umbilical Cord Tissue (HUCT) allograph injections. The patients’ testimonials were awe-inspiring. I attended his informational presentation and decided to try the procedure.

When I walked into the Bozeman clinic to receive my injection, I felt an aura of joy as everyone was excited for me. They gave me hope and the emotional support that I needed. I received only one injection in my knee. I continued with my chiropractic care and was given a nutritional and exercise program to facilitate my recovery.

After eight months, I noticed relief and even more so in the ninth and tenth month. At twelve months, I had no pain whatsoever. I felt great and was able to resume all my outdoor activities. The Life Enhancement treatment is not a band-aid or a temporary fix. It has been four years since I received my injection, and I am still doing well. Of course, I continue to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

I am 61 years old, and I have no intention of slowing down. My husband and I enjoy traveling, and one of our goals is to visit all the national parks in the system. This past summer, I went backpacking into the back country of Glacier National Park. That is something I would not have been able to do without the HUCT injection in my knee. In a couple of years, my daughters and I are planning to backpack 50 miles across Michigan’s Isle Royale National Park.

I am profoundly grateful to Dr. Spence Jahner and the exceptional staff at the Life Enhancement Clinics of Montana. They have given me a new lease on life. If you are experiencing joint pain and a lack of mobility, contact them. These folks genuinely care about people. You won’t be disappointed.

The Life Enhancement Clinics of Montana (with locations in Bozeman, Billings, Missoula, and Helena) has been helping many Montanans attain great results from arthritis, joint pain, and peripheral neuropathy. The professional staff uses measurable, scientific testing, and x-rays to understand what is going on with your joints to help determine what may be the source of your pain. They can help you learn about the natural options that may be available for you and offer personalized-care programs to help your body naturally. They utilize the tissue from donated umbilical cords from live-birth, healthy moms and healthy babies, which helps the cushioning in your joints.

Care packages can include Human Umbilical Cord Tissue (HUCT) allograft injections, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), chiropractic, home-exercise coaching, nutritional supplements and dietary guidelines. Some locations offer additional, non-surgical, pain-management options, including various ozone and sound and light therapies.

Call (406) 551-1787 today and mention this article to receive the discounted $49 consultation.

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w/o Pain Pills or Surgery!

Val O’Connell
November – December 2024 • Vol 4, No 13

My name is Val O’Connell. My husband Daniel and I live south of Livingston in beautiful Paradise Valley. We have three children who attend Montana State University. Daniel and I are very active people. We enjoy hiking and walking in Yellowstone Park, and we are snowbirds, also enjoying the outdoor activities of warmer climates. We wintered in Morro Bay, California, where our girls attended college before they transferred back to MSU for grad school. We loved to surf and walk on the beaches. Morro Bay is where I became interested in the martial art Aikido and began training for my black belt.

I work for the largest solar company in Montana, Purelight Power Solar, where I sometimes walk for hours a day helping our field markets generate leads by knocking on doors. Unfortunately, the years of strenuous activity finally took its toll on my 50-something body. In 2020, I was diagnosed with an L-4 hernia and back arthritis. I tried many healing remedies, natural supplements, diet cures for arthritis, chiropractic, acupuncture, and massage therapy. These treatments gave me little relief. The pain got progressively worse, where I could no longer work, and it seemed like surgery was my last option. Back surgery is not al-ways successful as there is a risk that it could make my condition worse with a fused spine and more.

After suffering for two years, I came across an article in this magazine that inspired me. It was about the amazing benefits of Human Umbilical Cord Tissue allograft (HUCT) and Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections. In 2022, I made an appointment with the Bozeman Joint Repair Clinic of Montana. After an initial consultation with Dr. Spence, I received the therapy.

The very hour after the first treatment, I knew the doctor had found the right spot, because the initial injection site caused mild swelling that completely stopped my herniated disc from rubbing and hurting. The swelling wore off in a few days, and I was down to half the pain after only one month, which is when I got the second injection. By the third injection three months later, my pain was almost completely gone.

I have a fear of needles, and the medical team was very supportive, gently talking me through the few seconds it took to do each of the three injections. I especially like the heat pad to circulate the blood around the injection site. Then a cold spray is used to numb the needle injections that would otherwise scare me, causing nausea and vomiting. Instead of a needle that hurts, all I felt was a pinch that took two seconds. Thus, any fear or trauma of needles has not been a problem with this treatment.

The chiropractic care, the exercises, and the nutritional program the clinic gave me helped reduce most of the inflammation causing my arthritis. Then, I gave up what little wheat I still ate and that took away the remaining pain and soreness.

It has been two years, and my back is almost completely free of pain except when I get thrown around on the mat during black-belt training. My sciatica nerve got pinched recently during a three-day Aikido event. During the last few weeks, it got worse, with numbness and pain down my leg. I decided to return to the Bozeman clinic for another HUCT/PRP injection to treat this new injury. After the first injection, I am already noticing the sciatica nerve no longer feels pinched and the numbness and tingling pain is almost gone. I am sure that this area will be repaired as well with this new injection.

I am grateful to have discovered this cutting-edge technology and am thankful for the support of Dr. Spence and the entire staff at the Joint Repair Clinic of Montana. I am now living happily ever after,  pain-free! It’s a grace to be able to walk and stand again without any pain whatsoever. I have resumed my sales job and have completed my black belt training and my degree. I continue my Aikido training weekly. I fully support this treatment for anyone suffering with damaged bones, joints, and nerves.

The Joint Repair & Life Enhancement Clinics of Montana (with locations in Bozeman, Billings, Missoula, and Helena) has been helping many Montanans attain great results from arthritis, joint pain, and peripheral neuropathy. The professional staff uses measurable, scientific testing, and x-rays to understand what is going on with your joints to help determine what may be the source of your pain. They can help you learn about the natural options that may be available for you and offer personalized-care programs to help your body naturally. They utilize the tissue from donated umbilical cords from live-birth, healthy moms and healthy babies, which helps the cushioning in your joints.

Care packages can include Human Umbilical Cord Tissue (HUCT) allograft injections, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), chiropractic, home-exercise coaching, nutritional supplements and dietary guidelines. Some locations offer additional, non-surgical, pain-management options, including various ozone and sound and light therapies.

Call (406) 551-1787 today and mention this article to receive the discounted $49 consultation.

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