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Regenerative Medicine Institute
Stem Cell Science in Costa Rica.

From Our Patient's Perspective

Aaron Bare
Author, Strategic Facilitator & Futurist, 51
Listen to Aaron as he reflects on how long-term thinking and regenerative health practices shape lasting well-being. He emphasizes that when you view health as a lifelong journey, each small daily choice compounds toward vitality and growth.
Bobby and Sofia Castro
Founders of Bankers Healthcare Group  
Listen to Bobby and Sofía as they share their experience with RMI’s Harmony and Enhancement programs. Focused on health, balance, and overall well-being, they describe how these treatments elevated their lifestyle — delivering results that went “off the charts.”
Cohn Drew
Entrepreneur, Actor & Producer
Listen to Drew Cohn share how regenerative medicine helped him recover function, freedom, and a new outlook on life.
Chris Lindley
Chief Population Health Officer & Exec. Dir. of Behavioral Health
Chris describes how his treatment helped him overcome years of chronic shoulder pain. What used to be constant soreness and a dull, numbing sensation at night has completely disappeared, restoring his comfort and mobility.
Chris Romer
Former Colorado State Senator & CEO, Project Economy
Chris Romer discusses the importance of ethical innovation and transparency in regenerative medicine. He emphasizes that organ and tissue donations such as placenta or umbilical cord cells should be permitted under strict quality standards, highlighting the need for better regulation and access in the U.S.
David Licata
President & Chief Financial Officer, TORL BioTherapeutics
Listen to David as he shares his remarkable recovery story. After suffering a severe shoulder injury, follow-up scans revealed that two-thirds of the tear had healed and the inflammation was gone within just a few months — a transformation so striking it left his doctors amazed.
Fernando Moya
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt & Professional Fighter
Costa Rican Jiu-Jitsu athlete Fernando Moya shares his first experience at RMI, expressing genuine surprise at the level of care and quality of the facility. What began with nerves quickly turned into relief — he describes the treatment as comfortable, professional, and far beyond his expectations.
Frankie Dettori
Welterweight Muay Thai Fighter, 8x World Champion
Listen to Frankie as he shares how ongoing regenerative treatments help him stay at the top of his game after more than 35 years as a professional jockey. At 54, he focuses on recovery, longevity, and prevention, ensuring he can still compete against riders decades younger while maintaining the health and energy to keep living an active life beyond racing.
Harrison Liam - Visit 1
Welterweight Muay Thai Fighter, 8x World Champion
World champion Liam “The Hitman” Harrison shares his experience with RMI’s regenerative therapies and their impact on recovery and performance
Harrison Liam - Visit 2
Welterweight Muay Thai Fighter, 8x World Champion
World champion Liam “The Hitman” Harrison shares his experience with RMI’s regenerative therapies and their impact on recovery and performance
Harrison Liam - Visit 3
Welterweight Muay Thai Fighter, 8x World Champion
Liam shares how RMI played a crucial role in his shoulder recovery after years of intense fighting. With over 120 professional bouts and decades of wear and tear, his doctors were astonished by how well his shoulder had healed — confirming that the regenerative treatments he received worked far better than expected.
Michael Franzese
Former Caporegime, Author & Inspirational Speaker
Listen to Michael as he describes his plasma exchange experience and the surprising results he witnessed. Seeing the extracted toxins and inflammation firsthand opened his eyes to the toll these hidden elements take on the body over time. He felt energized, renewed, and grateful for a treatment that truly works from within.
Javier Castellano
Professional Thoroughbred Jockey, 4× Eclipse Award Winner
Listen to Javier as he explains how RMI has become a trusted resource among top jockeys. After seeing fellow riders recover from injuries faster and return to peak performance, he decided to experience the treatment himself — finding that it not only enhanced his recovery but also improved his overall well-being and career longevity.
Richard Naha
Founder of Surf Synergy
Listen to Richard as he shares how RMI helped him recover from shoulder pain that once limited his performance in the water. Just three weeks after receiving targeted injections, he was back to full strength with no pain — ready to surf and train without restrictions.
Smith Johnston - Visit 2
Former NASA Medical Officer, NASA Flight Surgeon & Aerospace Medicine Specialist
Dr. Smith Johnston — former NASA flight surgeon — shares his insights on how regenerative medicine and plasma exchange therapies could play a vital role in protecting astronauts from the extreme conditions of space. Drawing on decades of experience studying human health beyond Earth, he explains how stem cell banking and vascular protection could redefine the future of astronaut longevity and recovery.
Smith Johnston
Former NASA Medical Officer, NASA Flight Surgeon & Aerospace Medicine Specialist
Dr. Smith Johnston — former NASA flight surgeon — reflects on his long-term experience with RMI, where he has undergone regenerative treatments and stem cell banking for over five years. Acting as both physician and patient, he highlights measurable improvements in his health markers and praises RMI’s cutting-edge science, professionalism, and follow-up care.
Craig Kielburger
Activist, Social Entrepreneur
Listen to Craig as he discusses why he believes in taking a proactive approach to health. Rather than waiting for problems to worsen, he embraces regenerative medicine and longevity science to preserve his mobility and well-being for decades to come — seeing it as the future of healthcare and human potential.
Tyler Baze
Professional Thoroughbred Jockey
Listen to Tyler as he explains how fellow riders inspired him to visit RMI. After seeing dramatic recoveries in top jockeys like Mike Smith and Giovanni Franco, he became convinced of the clinic’s impact. Their transformations were proof enough that the treatments truly work — motivating him to experience it for himself.
Erik Weir
Entrepreneur, Author
Entrepreneur and author Erik Weir shares his first-hand experience with RMI’s regenerative treatments and world-class service. After arriving in Costa Rica, he was impressed not only by the results — including renewed mobility and improved performance — but also by RMI’s exceptional attention to detail and patient care, from arrival to follow-up.
Steve Francis
Former NBA All-Star
Listen to Steve Francis as he shares why he trusts RMI for his wellness journey. After a long and celebrated NBA All-Star career, Steve found in RMI the care and innovation he needed to restore balance and performance. In conversations with our doctors, he reflects on the impact of regenerative medicine and how it’s helping him write a new chapter beyond the court.
Derrick Lewis
UFC Heavyweight Fighter
Listen to Derrick as he explains how RMI changed his recovery journey. After trying chiropractors, medications, and countless workouts without success, he arrived skeptical — but within weeks of treatment, the pain in his shoulder was gone, and he felt like himself again.
Peggy Whitson
Astronaut (Former NASA astronaut)
Listen to Peggy Whitson as she shares how RMI helped her feel stronger than ever. After years of joint pain, Peggy found renewed energy and movement through regenerative care — allowing her to train like she did over a decade ago.
Paul Matthews
Professional Coach, Founder & CEO of NRP
Hear Paul Matthews describe his remarkable recovery with RMI. After struggling with severe back pain and spinal surgery, Paul found lasting relief and regeneration through stem cell treatments — seeing a dramatic difference in just one year.
Rudi Riekstins
Leadership Coach
Listen to Rudy Rietzkins share why he recommends RMI. For Rudy, investing in yourself is always worth it — and the results speak for themselves.
Ken Joslin
CEO of CREATE (entrepreneurial coaching brand)
Listen to Ken share how RMI helped him feel 25 years younger.After years of back pain, regenerative treatments restored his energy, purpose, and freedom to live life fully again.
Aaron Alexander
Manual Therapist, Movement Coach & Author, Creator of The Align Method
Performance coach and wellness expert Aaron Alexander documents his journey to Costa Rica to receive regenerative stem cell therapy at RMI. After discovering a meniscus tear in his knee, he underwent treatment with nearly 30 million stem cells — describing the experience as surprisingly comfortable and filled with optimism for recovery.