What exactly is regenerative medicine?

Are stem cells ethical?

What is PRP?

Why doesn’t insurance cover these treatments?

In this episode of the Active Health Podcast, Dr. Josh Mason sits down with our case manager Lynne to answer the most common questions we receive about stem cells, PRP, A2M, and regenerative joint injections.

This is an open, unscripted conversation designed to clear up confusion and provide honest insight into how these treatments work and who they are for. Dr. Josh explains the difference between stem cell therapy and PRP, how A2M helps neutralize the arthritic process, what joints can be treated, how long results typically last, and why regenerative medicine focuses on healing tissue rather than masking symptoms.

They also address some of the biggest concerns patients have before walking through the door, including ethical sourcing of stem cells, insurance coverage, cost, and whether these treatments are truly effective long term.

If you have joint pain, have been told you are “bone on bone,” or are exploring options beyond medication or surgery, this episode will give you a clearer understanding of what regenerative medicine can and cannot do.

If you still have questions after watching, leave a comment or reach out to our team. We’re here to help you make informed decisions about your health.

This episode brings us back to the heart of why we do what we do.

In this special patient-focused episode of the Active Health Podcast, we sit down with Maria, a lifelong Fort Dodge resident and educator, to share her journey with chronic knee pain and how it was limiting her ability to travel, stay active, and fully enjoy life with her family.

Maria opens up about how pain affected her daily routine, her travels overseas, and even simple activities like walking at work or playing with her grandkids. After exploring her options and hoping to avoid knee replacement surgery, she decided to try a different approach.

We talk through her experience at Active Health Clinics, how her care plan was customized to fit her needs, and how a comprehensive approach including regenerative care, rehab, and ongoing support helped her return to the activities she loves without pain or restrictions.

This episode is not about a one-size-fits-all solution. It’s about listening, building trust, and helping people find options beyond medication and surgery when pain starts to limit their life.

If joint pain is holding you back from traveling, exercising, or enjoying everyday moments, this conversation is for you.

If you have questions or want to explore your options, feel free to reach out or leave a comment. We’re here to help.

Health care is changing, and 2026 is shaping up to be a turning point.

In this episode of the Active Health Podcast, Dr. Josh Mason breaks down the top health trends for 2026 that people are actually using and seeing real results from. These are not fads or social media hype. These are tools, strategies, and shifts in mindset that are helping people reduce inflammation, heal tissues, improve energy, and take a more active role in their long-term health.

Dr. Josh explains how red light therapy supports healing at the cellular level, why peptide therapy is becoming such a powerful option for recovery and tissue repair, and how expanded blood work is helping people move beyond “normal” labs toward truly optimized health. He also dives into the growing emphasis on preventive care, why tracking biomarkers early matters, and why more people are seeking alternatives to symptom-based, medication-first health care.

This episode is about thinking long term. It is about preserving function, improving vitality, and becoming the CEO of your own health instead of waiting for problems to appear.

If you are curious about where health care is heading, or you want to understand how these trends could impact your health now and in the future, this episode is for you.

If you have questions about any of the topics discussed, leave a comment and our team will reach out.