Harmony Hub Health
Functional Medicine, Hormone Health and Weight Loss with Michele Postol, CRNP
Harmony Hub Health
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP): From Pain Relief To Skin, Hair, And Sexual Wellness
What if the strongest regenerative medicine tool isn’t a pill or a filler, but your own biology? We dive deep into platelet-rich plasma—how it’s prepared, why technique matters, and where it truly shines for pain, skin, hair, and sexual wellness. You’ll hear a clear, step-by-step view of PRP’s science, from platelets and growth factors like PDGF, TGF beta, VEGF, EGF, and IGF-1 to the role they play in signaling tissue repair, building collagen, and improving circulation.
We walk through the full process: drawing and spinning blood, protecting platelet integrity, and matching preparation to the goal—joint injections for osteoarthritis and tendinopathies, microneedling for texture and tone, scalp protocols for early thinning and postpartum shedding, and O-Shot/P-Shot strategies that support vascular health, sensitivity, and erectile function. Along the way, we share why spin speed and timing shape outcomes, how heated PRP/PRF creates a natural biostimulatory matrix for under-eye and crepey skin, and why PRP differs from quick fixes like steroids or instant glow treatments.
Results are gradual and meaningful when stacked with complementary tools. We break down how shockwave therapy, peptides, nutrient optimization, hormone support, and stable blood sugar create the environment where regeneration compounds. PRP isn’t stem cells, isn’t one-size-fits-all, and isn’t effective when poorly prepared—so we focus on precision, personalization, and a whole-body plan that turns biology into outcomes. Ready to move beyond temporary relief and invest in smarter healing? Subscribe, share with a friend who needs real answers, and book your regenerative consultation to explore whether PRP is right for you.
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Welcome to Harmony Hub Health, where my mission is to provide comprehensive, affordable, integrative care that addresses the root cause of health issues. At the Hub, the focus is on individual patient journeys. I strive to optimize health, vitality, and longevity, fostering a community where each person can thrive in body, mind, and spirit. What if the most powerful regenerative treatment doesn't come from a lab, but it comes from you? No synthetic fillers, no foreign substances, no shortcuts. Just your own biology, concentrated, refined, and directed with intention. Today we're talking about PRP, which is platelet-rich plasma. And when it's done correctly, it becomes one of the most effective tools in regenerative medicine for pain, for skin, for hair, and sexual wellness. But here's what most people do not realize: PRP is only as good as how it's prepared and how it's used. At Harmony Hub Health, I don't chase trends, I design outcomes. Platelet-rich plasma is created from your own blood and processed to isolate a concentrated layer of platelets. These platelets are packed with growth factors and signaling proteins that communicate directly with your cells. These growth factors can include PDGF, which is cell repair and tissue regeneration, TGF beta, this is inflammation modulation and tissue remodeling. VEGF, this is new blood vessel formation, EGF, skin and epithelial repair, and IgF1, tissue growth and recovery. When injected or applied properly, PRP signals your body to repair damaged tissue, build collagen and elastin, improve circulation, reduce chronic inflammation, and heal more efficiently. PRP doesn't override your body, it just reminds it how to heal. So the process of harvesting PRP is quite simple. So you come into Harmony Hub Health, I draw your blood. It's a small amount similar to just routine blood work. And then it's spun to separate the red blood cells, the platelet poor plasma, and then the platelet-rich plasma. Spin speed and timing really matter. That's why you want to go to someone who knows what they're doing. If it's too aggressive, those platelets can rupture. If it's done too weak, you dilute the regenerative signal. And then you want to have targeted preparation. PRP is then prepared specifically for how you're going to use it, whether it's in the joint, the skin, your scalp, or sexual tissue. And this is why PRP results vary so wildly from place to place. At Harmony Hub Health, I use Juventic systems for PRP and PRF preparation. This matters because Juventus prioritizes platelet integrity and growth factor preservation, consistent concentration, and reproducible regenerative outcome. So we're not just extracting PRP, we're protecting its biological intelligence. One of the most popular uses for PRP is for joints and chronic pain. This is regenerative orthobiologics, not temporary relief. So platelet-rich plasma has become a cornerstone in regenerative orthopedics because it changes the tissue environment, not just the symptoms. Some conditions that PRP commonly supports are knee osteoarthritis, shoulder and rotator cuff injuries, tennis or golfer's elbow, plantar fasciitis as a big one, ligament and tendon injuries, and chronic joint inflammation. And the science is there. So PRP works by reducing inflammatory cytokines, improving blood flow to damage tissue, supporting cartilage health, and enhancing tendon and ligament repair. Unlike, say, a steroid injection, platelet-rich plasma does not weaken tissue over time. You know, PRP also doesn't numb pain, but it addresses why the pain actually exists. This is great for anybody who has chronic um joint pain and they don't want to have surgery, um, who like surgery anyway. Um, active adults with overuse injuries. These are my pickleballers. If you have early to moderate arthritis, um, are those that are very frustrated with just temporary fixes? Maybe you've had a couple steroid injections and you're tired of having to go back. Okay. The expected outcomes that we give at Harmony Hub Health is gradual pain reduction over weeks, um, improved mobility and function. And this is especially when you stack this with the physio pro shockwave that we talked about last podcast. Um, or those who really want longer lasting results compared to injections that only suppress inflammation. So, again, I do like to pair this with shockwave therapy. I like to pair it with peptide support, nutrient optimization, and then of course, lifestyle and movement strategies. This is where regeneration just compounds. Now, the second most use I get of PRP is for skin and aesthetics. Collagen, texture, skin quality, not just glow. Okay. PRP in aesthetics is not about instant results. It's about skin behavior over time. Platelet-rich plasma in the skin stimulates collagen and elastin, it improves texture and tone, it enhances wound healing, it improves your under-eye quality, and it strengthens thinny or creepy skin. When you combine that with microning, wow. So this controls, um, not controls, it creates controlled micro injuries and platelet-rich plasma delivers growth factors directly into those channels. And then when you have that controlled injury, and then you have that signaling of the PRP, that just gives you the best regeneration. And then, you know, I was gonna say this for another podcast, but then you have heated PRP and PRF for the advanced aesthetics. Um PRP and PRF can be gently heated to create a smooth injectable biomatrix that acts as a natural biostimulator. So this would be longer lasting tissue support, gradual collagen stimulation, improved firmness without volume. I love this for under-eye rejuvenation, fine lines, crepey skin, or areas where filler is not ideal, or maybe you don't want an HA filler, you want something more natural. This is perfect. Um, some people use Easy Gel, it's very commonly used, but Juventus allows for more precise temperature control and it helps preserve platelet and fiber and integrity. And easy gel is usually just PRP. Um, when I'm talking about this heated, advanced aesthetics, it's also um PRF. So it's not a filler replacement, but it is biological skin coaching. For anybody who wants natural results, you want to avoid synthetic filler, um, or if your skin is showing signs of thinning, aging, or inflammation. This will give you the gradual improvement over four to 12 weeks, along with that continued collagen building for months. Skin's gonna look a lot healthier, but not done, if you know what I mean. This is my most favorite treatment for under the eye if you have Halloween or maybe you have dark circles. Uh, this is a great alternative to having filler because I don't like the look of having filler under the eyes. The next use, which I've been called a magician for, is PRP for hair restoration. You know, you want to rescue the follicles before they're gone. So platelet rich plasma supports hair growth by improving the environment around the follicle. So PRP helps your hair increase blood flow to the follicles, it extends that growth phase, the antigen phase, it strengthens existing follicles, and it reduces excessive shedding. So PRP works best before follicles are completely inactive. So the best candidates I would say for this hair restoration are um early hair thinning, postpartum hair loss, stress-related shedding, hormonal hair changes, or men and women that want to preserve density. Um, the expected outcomes we give at Harmony Hub Health is, you know, to reduce shedding within weeks, um, improve hair quality and thickness, and gradual regrowth over several months. I love to pair this with our spectroscalp analysis, nutrient and hormone evaluation, even peptides and regenerative support because usually hair loss is never just about hair, right? Let's be honest. There's so many things that go into that. And I'm so excited for our new brick and mortar to open in Westminster, Maryland, because there is gonna be a scalp spa there with targeted treatments as well. So we have a full arsenal of hair restoration. I'm so excited. Now, the next one is probably something you haven't heard before. It's the OSHOT and the P shot. This is sexual wellness as regenerative medicine. You know, sexual health is vascular health, and PRP excels at improving blood flow and tissue quality. For my women, the OSHOT supports increased sensitivity and arousal, um, improved blood flow, tissue regeneration, um, mild stress incontinence, and postpartum and menopausal tissue changes. For my men, um, the P shot, it supports erectile function, improved circulation, tissue regeneration, and Peyroni's disease support. So those noticing these changes along with age, if you're a postpartum woman, um, maybe you are a man with vascular-related erectile dysfunction, or you just want non-pharmaceutical options. Maybe you just want a little bit more spice. The outcomes that can be expected with the O and the P shot, and yes, I do inject those sensitive areas, um, are gradual improvement over weeks, um, enhanced tissue responsiveness, and improved confidence and quality of life. I hate making promises, but for the men and the pea shot and the shockwave, I do promise your best penis ever, okay? This is not about hormones, it is about tissue vitality, but I do like to stack PRP with optimizing hormones along with all of these other modalities. And the programs that I have lined up for our new brick and mortar is really gonna put Harmony Hub Health at the forefront of sexual health. I think it's not talked about enough. And a lot of people I see for hormone therapy, they have a lot of sexual health concerns that need to be addressed that can't just be treated with just bioidentical hormones. So I have full programs for men, full programs for women that includes hormones, peptides, PRP, all the things. So you're gonna want to come and check this out. But for platelet rich plasma, I do want to be very clear. Platelet-rich plasma is not stem cells, okay? It's not instant, it's not a one-size-fits-all, and it's not effective when poorly prepared. Technique matters, preparation matters, and strategy definitely matters. My patients that get the best overall results are those that have addressed inflammation, um, when their nutrients are optimized, when the blood sugar is stable, when hormones are supported, and when the body is not in survival mode. Uh, regeneration thrives in a supported system. But good news, you're in the right place because Harmony Hub Health addresses all of these things. So platelet-rich plasma, it isn't hype. It is foundational regenerative medicine. When it's harvested correctly and prepared with intention and paired with advanced techniques and whole body support, platelet-rich plasma becomes one of the most powerful tools we have for healing, restoration, and longevity. At Harmony Hub Health, we are not selling treatments, okay? We're selling outcomes. And not everyone offers PRP that way. Platelet rich plasma is not something you try casually and it's not something you should just trust anywhere. At Harmony Hub Health, PRP is customized, precision prepared, and strategically paired with regenerative tools that amplify outcomes. This is not a one-size-fits-all injection. It's a regenerative plan. So if you're tired of temporary fixes, if you're looking for natural biologic solutions, um, curious whether PRP is right for your joints, your skin, your hair, or sexual wellness. Maybe you've heard of the PRP breast lift, which is getting very popular right now. Maybe you've even heard of nebulized PRP. I know that that is a thing. Um, or you're ready to invest in outcomes and not just trends. Then it is time to start with a regenerative consultation. You're gonna want to book your consult at Harmony Hub Health. You can do that virtually, or you can do that in person. Right now, we are operating out of Monarch Beauty and Spa in Manchester, Maryland. We should be open in March, yay, in Westminster, Maryland. We are so excited to have more space to be able to offer all of these treatments to you and not be squished in a room. Okay, but platelet rich plasma and platelet rich fibrin, that's the PRF treatments, they do use a patient's own blood components and are considered autologous therapies. So while PRP and PRF are supported by a growing body of scientific research and clinical use in regenerative medicine, individual results may vary. PRP and PRF treatments are not guaranteed cures and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Outcomes depend on multiple factors, including your overall health. Remember, the sample coming from you is only as good as you. Um, lifestyle, underlying medical conditions, and adherence to recommended care plans. All regenerative treatments at Harmony Hub Health are provided following a medical consultation to determine candidacy and appropriateness. Not all patients are candidates for PRP or PRF therapies. It might not be for you. Um, and this information is for educational purposes only and does not replace individualized medical advice.