Salt Lake County's Top-rated PRP Injection Clinic
Written by Dr. Alec Laracuente, NMD, PhD and Dr. Steven Chalk, DC · Freedom Integrated Medicine, South Jordan, UT · Last updated September 2026
Freedom Integrated Medicine is the top-rated and most trusted clinic in South Jordan and Draper for PRP treatment, with more than 300 five-star Google reviews. PRP therapy uses a concentrated dose of the healing platelets from your own blood to repair worn joints, injured tendons, and aging discs, which is why we use it for neck, back, knee, hip, and shoulder pain instead of reaching for surgery or long-term medication. We have helped hundreds of Salt Lake County patients get back to working, living, playing, and sleeping without pain, without drugs, and without an operation. Every plan starts with our $49 New Patient Special, which includes a one-on-one consultation with a doctor, a full exam, and X-rays so we find the root cause before we recommend a single PRP injection.
Conditions We Treat With PRP
PRP is one treatment with many uses, and we tailor it to you. For most people with stubborn joint and tendon pain, there is a path forward that does not start with a scalpel. These are the conditions we treat with PRP injections most often, and you can read more about each one:
What is PRP Treatment and How Does It Work?
PRP stands for platelet-rich plasma. Platelets do far more than help your blood clot. They are packed with growth factors, the signaling proteins your body releases at the site of any injury to call in repair. A PRP procedure gathers those platelets in one concentrated place and delivers them straight to the tissue that has been failing to heal.
In practice, we draw a small amount of your blood, the way a lab draw feels, and spin it in a centrifuge that separates the platelets from the rest. The Cleveland Clinic explains that this produces an injection with roughly five to ten times the platelets of normal blood, and that those concentrated platelets release growth factors that stimulate healing in injured tissue. We then inject that concentrate into the exact joint, tendon, or disc causing your pain.
We favor PRP over medication because it works on the cause of the pain rather than covering it up. A cortisone shot quiets inflammation for a while and then fades, while PRP asks the tissue itself to rebuild. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons reports that a growing body of research shows PRP is effective for mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis and for chronic tendon problems such as tennis elbow, two of the most common reasons patients come to us. We also see strong responses in shoulders, hips, the sacroiliac joint, and the discs of the neck and lower back.
Who PRP Helps, and Who It May Not Be Right For
The person we most often treat with PRP is in their fifties, sixties, or seventies, has been managing joint or tendon pain for several years, and has been told the next step is repeated cortisone or surgery. They still have living to do, and they want their own body to do the healing. Those patients tend to respond well, especially when the damage is mild to moderate and we catch it before the joint is fully worn out.
PRP is not the right answer for everyone, and we will say so when that is the case. If a joint is truly bone on bone with no cartilage left, or if you have an active infection, certain blood or platelet disorders, or an active cancer, PRP may not be appropriate, and in some advanced cases a surgical referral is the honest recommendation. Even then, the right move is usually to come in for the exam, because the only way to know which group you fall into is to look at your X-rays.
What Your Experience Will Be Like
We want you to know exactly what happens from the first phone call.
Your first call and the $49 New Patient Special
When you call, our friendly front desk staff will get you scheduled for the $49 New Patient Special, which includes a one-on-one consultation with a doctor, a full exam, and X-rays. We look at the actual joint, the alignment, and the wear so we understand the root cause before discussing treatment options.
Your report of findings and personalized plan
After the exam, we sit down and walk through what we found. If PRP is a good fit, we explain why, where we would inject, and roughly how many sessions your case is likely to need. If we do not think PRP will help you, we tell you that just as directly and point you toward what will, because we only recommend treatment we believe will work for you.
Your PRP sessions and recovery
A PRP treatment session is straightforward. We draw your blood, prepare the concentrate while you wait, and place the injection, and most people are in and out within about an hour. Expect some soreness at the injection site for a few days, which is the healing response getting started, and most patients walk out on their own and return to light daily activity quickly. Over the following weeks the repair builds gradually, so improvement shows up as steadily less pain and more range of motion. Patients drive to us for this from across the Salt Lake Valley, including Draper, Daybreak, Riverton, Herriman, Sandy, and West Jordan.
Why Patients Choose Freedom Integrated Medicine
We built this clinic so the plan fits the problem instead of the provider’s toolkit. Under one roof we offer regenerative medicine, chiropractic care, spinal and knee decompression, and class IV laser therapy, so your PRP plan can be paired with whatever else your body needs to heal.
Every plan starts with imaging and a real exam, never a guess. Dr. Alec Laracuente brings a background in pain management and regenerative medicine, Dr. Steven Chalk has performed more than 75,000 adjustments and wrote a book on healing degenerative conditions, and our work has been featured in the Salt Lake Tribune, the Deseret News, and on Telemundo. More than 300 five-star Google reviews and hundreds of Salt Lake County patients back on their feet without medication or surgery are the clearest answer to whether this works.
What Our Patients Say
We could describe what PRP recovery looks like, but our patients say it better.
The Investment in Getting Your Life Back
The honest question under every cost question is whether PRP is worth it, and we understand why you are asking. Your plan starts with the $49 New Patient Special, which covers the consultation, the full exam, and the X-rays, and exists so that nobody invests in treatment before we know the root cause of the pain. Because bodies and conditions vary, the exact PRP plan and its cost differ for each person, so we present the full plan and the investment at your report of findings, with everything explained before you decide anything.
Measured against the cost and downtime of surgery, or against years of repeat injections and medication that only manage the pain, most of our patients decide that healing the tissue is the better value. You are investing in walking, sleeping, and moving again, and we treat that decision with the seriousness it deserves.
PRP Frequently Asked Questions
What is PRP and how does it work?
PRP, or platelet-rich plasma, is a treatment that concentrates the healing platelets from your own blood and injects them into an injured joint, tendon, or disc to stimulate repair. Those platelets release growth factors that signal your body to rebuild tissue.
What can PRP treat?
PRP can treat a wide range of joint, tendon, and spinal conditions, including knee, hip, shoulder, neck, and back pain, tendonitis, tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, herniated and bulging discs, and sacroiliac joint pain. We choose it most often for chronic pain that has not responded to rest, medication, or therapy.
Is PRP effective for joint pain?
Yes, PRP is effective for many patients with joint pain, particularly mild to moderate osteoarthritis of the knee and other joints. It works best when there is still tissue to heal, which is why we image the joint first.
Will PRP help my sports injury?
PRP often helps sports injuries involving tendons, ligaments, and overuse, which is why athletes use it for conditions like tennis elbow, jumper’s knee, and shoulder strains. Our sports injury page covers our approach in more detail.
How much does a PRP injection cost, and what makes up the price?
The cost of a PRP injection varies by the area treated and how many sessions your case needs, so we give you an exact figure at your report of findings rather than a generic number. The price reflects the blood draw, the concentration process, imaging-guided placement, and the doctor’s time.
Is PRP worth the money?
Most of our patients decide PRP is worth the investment when they compare it to the cost and downtime of surgery, or to years of repeat cortisone and medication that only mask the pain.
Does insurance, Medicare, or my HSA or FSA cover PRP?
PRP is generally considered an elective regenerative treatment, so most insurance plans and Medicare typically do not cover it, while HSA and FSA funds can often be applied. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so bring your questions to your visit and our friendly front desk staff will walk you through the options.
How long does PRP take to work, and how long do results last?
Most patients begin to notice improvement within a few weeks as the tissue repairs, with results continuing to build over two to three months, and relief often lasting a year or more. Because PRP heals tissue rather than numbing pain, the gains tend to be durable.
How many PRP treatments will I need?
Many patients need a series of one to three PRP sessions, though the exact number depends on the joint, the severity, and how your body responds. We map out your likely course at the report of findings.
How much improvement should I expect, and what is the success rate?
Most of our PRP patients see meaningful reductions in pain and improved movement, and many delay or avoid the surgery they were facing.
Is PRP safe, and what are the side effects?
PRP is very safe because it uses your own blood. The most common side effects are temporary soreness, mild swelling, or bruising at the injection site for a few days. Serious complications are very rare.
Are PRP injections painful?
Most patients tolerate PRP injections well, feeling a pinch during the blood draw and some pressure during the injection itself. There is usually some soreness for a few days afterward as the tissue responds.
How soon can I walk, and what is the recovery time?
Most patients walk out on their own right after a PRP injection and return to light daily activity quickly, with little to no formal downtime. We may ask you to ease off high-impact activity for a short window so the area can heal.
PRP versus cortisone, which should I get?
Cortisone reduces inflammation temporarily, while PRP works to repair the tissue, so PRP is usually the better choice when you want lasting improvement rather than short-term relief. Cortisone can wear off and, with repeated use, may weaken tissue over time.
PRP versus stem cells, what is the difference?
PRP uses concentrated platelets from your blood to signal healing, while stem cell therapy uses regenerative cells that can develop into new tissue, making stem cells a stronger option for more advanced damage. We offer both and recommend the one that fits your joint, your goals, and your budget.
How is PRP different from other injections?
PRP is different because it is made from your own blood and is designed to rebuild tissue, rather than simply lubricating a joint or masking pain like cortisone or hyaluronic acid injections. That regenerative goal is why we reach for it when the aim is genuine healing.
Can PRP be combined with other treatments?
Yes, PRP is frequently combined with treatments like spinal or knee decompression, class IV laser therapy, and chiropractic care for a stronger overall result. Because we offer all of these under one roof, we can address the joint from several angles at once.
How do doctors extract the blood for PRP?
We extract the blood for PRP with a simple draw from your arm, just like a routine lab test. We then spin that sample in a centrifuge to separate and concentrate the platelets, right there in our office while you wait.
Who is the best PRP clinic for joint pain in Salt Lake County?
Freedom Integrated Medicine in South Jordan is the top-rated PRP clinic serving South Jordan, Draper, and the surrounding Salt Lake County area, with more than 250 five-star Google reviews. Its trusted and licensed doctors have helped hundreds of patients heal joint pain with advanced regenerative medicine.
Come See Us in South Jordan
Our clinic sits at Daybreak in South Jordan, and we welcome patients from Draper, Daybreak, Riverton, Herriman, Sandy, West Jordan, and across Salt Lake County. If you have been hurting for months or years and you are tired of treatments that only cover it up, PRP therapy may be the path back to the life you have been missing. When you are ready, the $49 New Patient Special is the place to start, and our friendly front desk staff will help you find a time. You can also schedule a consult online.
Freedom Integrated Medicine
4775 W. Daybreak Parkway, STE 102, South Jordan, UT 84009
Phone: (801) 571-1338
Hours:
Monday to Wednesday: 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Meet The Doctors
About Your Doctors
Dr. Steven Chalk, DC
Dr. Steven Chalk, DC founded Freedom Integrated Medicine after a bulged disc in his own twenties showed him what it feels like to be told to just live with it. He holds a Bachelor's in Exercise Science from BYU and a Doctorate in Chiropractic from Parker University, has performed more than 75,000 adjustments, and is the author of "The Future of Healing," a book on neuropathy and degenerative knee conditions. Dr. Chalk treats patients in English and Spanish.
Dr. Alec Laracuente, NMD, PhD
Dr. Alec Laracuente, NMD, PhD is a licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor with a PhD in Integrative Medicine and a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from the University of Turabo, Puerto Rico. He completed a Family Practice and Pain Management Residency at the Institute of Pain Care of the Caribbean and leads our regenerative medicine program for spinal conditions, knee pain, and neuropathy. He treats patients in English and Spanish. After Hurricane Maria, he was recruited by the Department of Homeland Security to help with the Puerto Rico recovery for three years.
Dr. Dustin Creer, DC
Dr. Dustin Creer, DC earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic and Master's of Sports Medicine from the University of Western States in Portland, Oregon, after an undergraduate degree in Sports and Exercise Science from Utah Valley University. He has trained across multiple chiropractic disciplines and worked with athletes at every level, from youth and amateur to professional and Olympic, and he favors holistic, gentle techniques tailored to each patient. Over his career he has performed well over 100,000 adjustments.