The 3-Month Regenerative Therapy Program for Chronic Foot & Ankle Pain eliminates chronic foot and ankle pain through a powerful combination of regenerative injections (PRP, ozone, homeopathics), hyperbaric oxygen therapy, IV nutritional support, and holistic health optimization—no surgery required.

Most patients experience significant pain reduction within 4-6 weeks, with 90% reporting improvement and 70% achieving complete resolution by 3 months. Treatment is provided under Dr. Don Kim, DPM, FACFAS, at Kim Holistic Foot & Ankle Center in Long Beach, California.

What Is the 3-Month Regenerative Therapy Program?

This program uses your body’s natural healing mechanisms to repair damaged tissue rather than masking symptoms. Unlike cortisone or NSAIDs that suppress symptoms, this program creates actual structural healing that lasts years, not weeks. Four complementary modalities work together:

  • Regenerative Injections: Homeopathic compounds and medical-grade ozone (weeks 1-2) prepare tissues, followed by platelet-rich plasma (PRP) with ozone (week 3) to stimulate collagen synthesis and tissue repair.
  • Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy with red light therapy: Pressurized chamber treatment delivers oxygen at 15-times normal levels, driving stem cell mobilization and tissue regeneration. Using red light inside the oxygen chamber increases circulation to a specific area of the foot and ankle by up to 3600%, dramatically enhancing the oxygen chamber’s healing effects.
  • IV Nutrient Therapy: Micronutrients such as Vitamin B, C, Magnesium, and Glutathione are infused directly into the vein, bypassing the gut to boost a patient’s healing potential.
  • Holistic Health Optimization: The 9 Secrets Membership program addresses inflammation, detoxification, nutrition, sleep, stress, and metabolic barriers to create an optimal internal healing environment.

Who Is This Program For?

Ideal for patients with chronic foot and ankle pain unresponsive to conservative treatment:

  • Chronic ankle instability or ligament tear
  •  Chronic tendinopathy of Achilles, plantar fasciitis, posterior tibial, or peroneal tendons 
  • Chronic arthritis of the ankle, subtalar joint, or big toe joint
  • Chronic neuroma or  nerve pain
  • Symptoms present for 3+ months with failed cortisone, physical therapy, or bracing.
  • Wanting to avoid surgery
  • Willing to commit to a 12-week program including dietary and lifestyle changes
  • Able to temporarily discontinue anti-inflammatory medications

Contraindications

This program might not be for you, if you experience any of the following. Please discuss these concerns during your initial consult:

  • Cannot participate if you have: Active infection, active cancer or treatment within 12 months, pregnancy, severe bleeding disorders, or untreated pneumothorax.
  • May need modifications: Immunosuppression, uncontrolled diabetes (HbA1c >9%), recent cortisone injection, and anticoagulation therapy.
  • Surgery may be better for: Complete tendon ruptures, severe structural deformities

How the Program Works

Our program is structured in a particular manner to ensure the best outcomes:

Phase 1: Initial Consultation (Week 0) – 60-minute evaluation ($425) includes complete assessment, imaging review, and customized treatment plan after reviewing your intake forms (MSQ, MEAQ, diet journal, medical history, blood work) by one of our health coaches. Plus a
30 minute consultation with Dr. Kim to have diagnostic tests done and to have K Wellness
procedures and regenerative injections recommended.

Phase 2: Body Optimization (Weeks 1-4) – Begin 9 Secrets Membership with educational modules (water, protein, sugar, fats, supplements, exercise, stress, sleep, spiritual alignment), targeted supplements, foundational detox program, and HBOT/IV therapy if recommended.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapies (HBOT) and IV Nutrient Therapies (Week 1-4) – Start these therapies to prime the healing potential by giving extra Oxygen and micronutrients.  This is important for patients who need to improve their health status quickly before regenerative injections, so they can start the next phase.

Phase 3: Regenerative Injections (Weeks 5-12) – Each injection series includes three weekly injections: homeopathic/ozone (weeks 1-2) and PRP/ozone (week 3). All performed under ultrasound or fluoroscopic guidance. Immobilization in a CAM boot is necessary for 3 days after the first two injections with homeopathics and Ozone.  PRP with Ozone injection will require immobilization in a CAM boot for 2 weeks. Joint and ligament injections usually heal with one series. However, the tendons (especially the Achilles tendon) and the nerve (neuroma) may require additional injection series depending on the severity of the conditions.

Ongoing Support: Weekly office hours with Dr. Kim, bi-weekly (Gold) or weekly (Platinum) coaching sessions with one of our health coaches.

Safety & Side Effects

For complete transparency, here’s what to expect regarding safety and side effects:

  • Common (expected): Post-injection soreness for 2-3 days, mild swelling, bruising, temporary fatigue during detox, and healing flare. Ligament injections and PRP injections may be more painful than other injections and require pain medications for a few days.
  • Less common: Prolonged soreness (less than 1% of patients) from injection sites, lightheadedness, nausea from IV, and ear pressure during HBOT.
  • Call immediately if: Fever >101°F, increasing redness/swelling after 48 hours, severe pain, signs of infection, persistent numbness.
  • Monitoring: Pre/post assessments at each visit, 48-72 hour check-ins, monthly evaluations.

Results & Timeline

While every patient’s health journey is unique to their individual situation, here’s what most program participants have experienced:

  • Patients experience overall better outcomes if:
    • They adhere to the prescribed protocol faithfully
    • They suffer from only mild-moderate damage
    • Are aged <60 and don’t smoke
    • Have their diabetes under control (HbA1c <7%)
  • Most program participants experience 70-90% pain reduction by 3 months. Results are permanent.
  • After 1st injection (homeopathics with Ozone), 20-30% improvement of pain.
    • This comes after being in a CAM walker boot for 3 days after the injection.
    • No standing exercises and prolonged standing are recommended.
  • After 2nd injection (homeopathics with Ozone), 40-50% improvement in overall pain.
    • This is after being in a CAM walker boot for 3 days after the injection.
    • No standing exercises and prolonged standing are recommended.
  • After 3rd injection (PRP with Ozone), 70-90% improvement of overall pain.
    • This is after being in a CAM walker boot for 2 weeks after the injection.
    • No standing exercises and prolonged standing are recommended for the entire 2 weeks.
  • Once the 1st series of injections is done, the patient is reassessed in two weeks.
    • If pain is over 80% better, the patient doesn’t need any more injections. This is because regenerative injections keep producing new cells to improve the condition long after the injections.  Most patients improve to be 100% better within a few weeks to months.
    • If pain is under 80% better, more injections are recommended.
    • Ligaments and joints respond very well and rarely need additional injections. However, tendons and nerves may require additional injections especially Tendoachilles tendon and neuromas.
    • Some conditions require 3rd series of injections but not very often.

Evidence Supporting Regenerative Therapy

Regenerative medicine for musculoskeletal conditions is supported by a growing body of clinical research, though it remains an evolving field.

In addition, here’s important information about the regulatory status of treatments in this program:

  • PRP is considered a medical procedure regulated under physician practice guidelines, not as a drug requiring FDA approval. It uses your own blood components, not a manufactured pharmaceutical product.
  • Ozone therapy is considered investigational in the United States. While medical ozone is widely used in other countries and supported by a substantial body of research, it has not been approved by the FDA for systemic use. Dr. Kim uses medical-grade ozone for local injection therapy based on clinical evidence and his training.
  • Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has FDA clearance for specific conditions (decompression sickness, wound healing, etc.). Its use for musculoskeletal regeneration and chronic pain is considered off-label but supported by emerging research.
  • Homeopathic remedies are regulated as drugs under the FDA Compliance Policy Guide but are generally recognized as safe due to their highly diluted nature.

Dr. Kim will discuss the evidence base and regulatory status of recommended therapies during your consultation, ensuring you make an informed decision about your care.

Pricing

Initial Consultation: $425 (60 minutes, includes assessment and treatment plan by Dr.Kim and one of our health coaches)

Memberships (3 months):

  • Gold ($197/month, 3 month commitment): 9 Secrets videos, weekly Dr. Kim office hours, bi-weekly coaching, 35% off HBOT/IV
  • Platinum ($497/month, 3 month commitment): Everything in Gold + weekly coaching, 40% off HBOT/IV, priority scheduling

Regenerative injections, HBOT (Hyperbaric Oxygen), IV Nutrient Therapy packages will vary according to the patients’ needs.  If you have multiple medical conditions or unhealthy lifestyle habits, more of these treatments will be necessary prior to the injections.  Many patients need to complete a detox program prior to the injections as well if Dr. Kim felt it was necessary.

Dr. Kim’s and our health coach’s initial consultation will reveal what packages the patient would need and pricing will be provided at that time.

Getting Started

To schedule your initial consultation: Call or text (562) 426-2551 or complete our online form.

You will need to complete intake forms 2-3 days before appointment, attend your 60-90 minute consultation, then enroll in membership and begin the program.

Serving Long Beach and Southern California. Free parking. Wheelchair accessible. Telehealth available for consultations; injections/HBOT/IV require in-person visits.

Kim Holistic Foot & Ankle Center
701 E 28th St #111, Long Beach, CA 90806
Phone: (562) 426-2551 | Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from cortisone injections?

Cortisone temporarily suppresses pain but weakens tissue with repeated use. Regenerative injections stimulate your body to actually repair damaged tissue for lasting structural healing.

Why 3 months instead of just injections?

Tissue healing requires optimal internal conditions. The 3-month program optimizes nutrition, reduces inflammation, and addresses barriers to healing so regenerative injections are maximally effective.

Can I continue working during the program?

Yes. You’ll need 3 days of minimal weight-bearing after homeopathic injections and 2 weeks of minimal weight-bearing after PRP injections if your job involves prolonged standing. Sedentary work continues without interruption—dramatically different from surgery’s 3-6 months recovery. Driving is not recommended after every injection for minimum of 3 days.

What if I’ve been told I need surgery?

Many patients successfully avoid surgery with this program. Dr. Kim will provide an honest assessment during consultation about whether regenerative therapy has reasonable success chances or if surgery remains the best option.

Is this covered by insurance?

No, regenerative therapies operate on a cash-pay basis. HSA/FSA funds accepted. Diagnostic imaging may be partially billable.

Related Services and Information

Individual Treatment Options

If you’re not ready to commit to the full program, you can explore individual treatment options:

Conditions We Treat

Learn more about specific foot and ankle conditions that respond well to regenerative therapy:

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Ready to Eliminate Chronic Foot and Ankle Pain Without Surgery?

Schedule your comprehensive initial consultation with Dr. Don Kim to learn if the 3-Month Regenerative Therapy Program is right for you.

Call or text: (562) 426-2551

Address: 701 E 28th St #111, Long Beach, CA 90806

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Medically reviewed by: Dr. Don Kim, DPM, FACFAS
Board-Certified Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgeon
Last updated: 22 October 2025