Prolotherapy in Vancouver
Support Healing,
With Lasting Pain Relief
Helping the body’s natural repair process through Prolotherapy to reduce pain and improve long-term movement.
If you’re dealing with lingering pain, recurring injuries, or joints that just don’t feel stable, Prolotherapy might be the missing piece in your recovery.
This non-surgical injection treatment works by encouraging your body to repair and strengthen injured tissues — especially in areas like joints, tendons, and ligaments. We use a natural solution (often dextrose) to trigger your body’s healing response, helping to restore function and reduce pain over time.
At our clinic, we often see people who’ve tried everything — stretching, strengthening, massage, even other therapies — but still struggle with pain that keeps coming back. Prolotherapy is especially helpful when the root issue is joint instability or loose ligaments that aren’t holding things together as they should.
Most people start to feel improvement after just a few visits, with treatments spaced a few weeks apart. And if something’s not working, we make adjustments quickly — because getting you feeling better is the goal.
Conditions Prolotherapy Can Help With
- Disc herniations
- Hypermobile joints
- Knee injuries
Collateral and cruciate ligaments - Wrist instability
- Joint degeneration
Knee arthritis, chondromalacia patella, SI joint dysfunction, etc.
- Shoulder dislocations and instability
Acute and chronic - Sprained ankles
Acute and chronic - Chronic myofascial pain due to joint instability
- Muscle tightness due to joint instability
- TMJ syndrome
Meet Our Licensed Prolotherapy Practitioners
Dr. Rae Nicole St. Arnault
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Joel Kailia
Medical Doctor
Dr. Mehran Ghoreishi
Naturopathic Doctor
Why Empower Health for Prolotherapy?
Trust and Experience
Integrative, Science-backed Natural Care
Personalized and Patient-centric Approach
What Our Patients Say
Frequently Asked Questions
For any questions or inquiries, feel free to call us or schedule an appointment.
Is Prolotherapy painful?
Prolotherapy involves a series of small injections into connective tissues or joints. Patients may feel brief discomfort or a burning sensation during the injection, followed by mild soreness that resembles post-workout muscle ache. The discomfort is usually short-lived and manageable.
How many sessions will I need?
Most patients require between 3 to 6 sessions spaced 2 to 4 weeks apart. The number of treatments depends on the severity of the condition, the patient’s healing response, and whether other therapies are being used in combination.
How soon will I feel better?
Some individuals report improvement after the first or second session. However, significant relief often becomes noticeable after 3–4 treatments as the body strengthens and heals the affected tissues.
Is Prolotherapy safe?
Yes, when performed by a trained practitioner, prolotherapy is generally safe. Side effects are rare but may include temporary swelling, stiffness, or bruising. Proper sterile technique and anatomical knowledge reduce risks.
Is Prolotherapy covered by insurance?
In British Columbia, many extended health insurance plans cover prolotherapy provided by licensed naturopathic doctors. Patients should check with their provider for details on coverage limits and referrals.
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