Voices in Health and Wellness

Prehab Before PRP: Dr Tammy Penhollow on Ethical Regenerative Medicine

Dr Andrew Greenland Season 1 Episode 113

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“How much is PRP?” is often the wrong first question. I’m joined by Dr Tammy Penhollow, an osteopathic physician and founder of Precision Med PRP, to talk about why regenerative medicine outcomes hinge on what happens before treatment not just the injection itself. If you’re dealing with spine pain, disc problems, knee pain or shoulder injuries and trying to avoid surgery, her message is simple: you cannot expect great results from platelet rich plasma or bone marrow concentrate if your body is running on chronic inflammation, poor sleep and missing nutritional basics. 

We dig into her prehab model: building an anabolic, healing state through sleep, protein, vitamin D and targeted lifestyle changes, guided by baseline labs and a functional assessment. We also discuss why dynamic ultrasound matters, why “chasing higher platelet numbers” can miss the point, and how expectations change when patients have multiple high quality touch points rather than a rushed, transactional consult. 

We also get honest about the current orthobiologics landscape, including the rise of bolt on regenerative services, the ongoing myths around PRP as a one time fix, and the need for ethical patient education as the field grows. If you’re curious about functional medicine, orthobiologics, and what high integrity regenerative care should look like, this conversation offers a clear framework you can use straight away. 

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Guest Biography

Dr Tammy Penhollow is an osteopathic physician based in Arizona and the founder of Precision Med PRP. Originally trained in anesthesiology and pain medicine, she transitioned into regenerative medicine after seeing the limitations of high-volume conventional care. Her practice focuses on orthobiologics for spine, knee, shoulder, and other joint issues, with a strong emphasis on “Prehab” — optimizing sleep, nutrition, inflammation, and structural function before treatment to improve outcomes. She is also an educator and content creator committed to helping patients and practitioners navigate regenerative medicine in a more ethical, evidence-informed way.

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Voices in Health and Wellness features conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential, with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.

About Dr Andrew Greenland

UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. Trained in both conventional and root-cause approaches, Andrew helps people optimise health, performance, and longevity, with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.