by BOUNDLESS | Nov 12, 2014 | Treatments, Uncategorized
About two months ago, a San Diego patient presented with a partially torn meniscus. Although he already had an appointment for surgery on the books, he decided to try regenerative medicine–in this case a platelet rich plasma (PRP) injection–to boost his... by BOUNDLESS | Nov 8, 2014 | Uncategorized
During a rare break during this week’s advanced prolotherapy training, Dr. Bunyak spent an afternoon at the Museo Regional de la Cerámica in Tlaquepaque. Dr. Bunyak spent a year studying ceramics during her research stint at NIH in Bethesda, MD. She also was a... by BOUNDLESS | Nov 6, 2014 | Events
Dr. Bunyak is confirmed to speak at the Rancho Santa Fe Library on Thursday, Jan. 22, at 11 a.m.: “Regeneration Generation: Stem Cells, PRP, and Other Innovative Therapies for Arthritis.” Watch this space for a sneak peek of what she’ll share. by BOUNDLESS | Nov 4, 2014 | Treatments, Uncategorized
Dr. Bunyak is participating in international best-practice prolotherapy training all this week in Guadalajara, Mexico. She always uses ultrasound guidance to conduct her injections; this week of “blind” training will only improve her skills at placing and... by BOUNDLESS | Nov 4, 2014 | Events
Dr. Bunyak and BOUNDLESS are excited to announce Richard Carpenter as our new nurse practitioner. Richard is a long-time resident of Del Mar and has led a well-respected chiropractic practice in Encinitas for more than 30 years. He received his MSN (NP-C) from Samford... by BOUNDLESS | Oct 30, 2014 | Cellular Therapy
Regenerative medicine (incl. stem cell therapy) is “the wave of the future” say San Diego researchers starting human trials for diabetes and spinal cord repair. Dr. Bunyak offers her patients sophisticated, handcrafted stem cell and PRP therapies with a... by BOUNDLESS | Oct 21, 2014 | Cellular Therapy
Dr. Bunyak, just back from a day-long scientific symposium about stem cells held at the Salk Institute writes, “Each of us has, dispersed throughout our tissues, sleeping (quiescent) stem cells that are activated in response to injury. When we injure our left... by BOUNDLESS | Oct 1, 2014 | Uncategorized
The recent Mayo Clinic PM&R Update notes regenerative medicine research is “finding new ways to regrow bone, cartilage, ligament and other musculoskeletal tissue. … Stem cells may also be of value.” A November supplement to the American Journal... by BOUNDLESS | Sep 30, 2014 | Sports Medicine, Treatments
A marathoner female patient received a Traumeel injection recently. During her recheck this a.m., she’s feeling 100% better. She said she’ll be biking and swimming today toward being ready to race this weekend! BOUNDLESS specializes in serving athletes who... by BOUNDLESS | Sep 30, 2014 | Uncategorized
From a recent patient check out: “I don’t mind paying [my co-pay] . . . I’m SO HAPPY there’s no pain!” This is why we come to work each day. by BOUNDLESS | Sep 29, 2014 | Uncategorized
This week I saw a patient who’s a tap dancer. She came in for a handcrafted PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injection because her friend had excellent results with the same in our office. We make our own PRP rather than use a commercial kit and lab results show our... by BOUNDLESS | Sep 26, 2014 | Uncategorized
My San Diego triathlete and cyclist patients are finding relief w/Traumeel holistic anti-inflammatory injections (plant/mineral extract) as an alternative to steroid injections. by BOUNDLESS | Sep 23, 2014 | Cellular Therapy, Uncategorized
Next week Dr. Bunyak will spend a day at the Salk Institute to attend the 9th annual Meeting on the Mesa stem cell scientific symposium. She attended last year’s meeting and felt it was one of the best summaries of the latest regenerative medicine research that... by BOUNDLESS | Sep 18, 2014 | Events
Because Dr. Bunyak is quadruple board certified, she’s constantly pursuing the latest medical knowledge and professional growth opportunities. This November she’ll attend a week-long prolotherapy training (sponsored by AAOM) in Mexico and, a week later,... by BOUNDLESS | Sep 18, 2014 | Uncategorized
Dr. Bunyak prides herself on her efforts to truly connect with her patients, to listen to them deeply, and to explain medical concepts to them in plain English. Noted by a patient checking out at the front desk on 9/9/14: “It’s a shame I have to be here... by BOUNDLESS | Nov 17, 2013 | Best Of, Cellular Therapy
When most of us hear the term “Stem Cells” we think of controversial research and futuristic medicine. In the media and on the internet there are increasing stem cell options and claims that are sometimes difficult to understand and evaluate. Here is my translation of... by BOUNDLESS | Oct 22, 2013 | Best Of
As many of you know, I serve as the sports physician for the San Diego Flash soccer team and am married to a soccer enthusiast. Up to 18% of soccer players and other athletes involved in kicking and running sports can develop chronic groin pain that can be difficult... by BOUNDLESS | May 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
Here’s a summary from the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Physiatrists, or rehabilitation physicians, are medical doctors who are: –Experts at diagnosing and treating pain –Restore maximum function lost through injury, illness or disabling... by BOUNDLESS | Mar 17, 2013 | Uncategorized
PRP is an exciting treatment option to promote long-lasting healing of tendon, muscle, ligament, and joint injuries and arthritis. PRP’s popularity in healing sports injuries soared after Saito of the Dodgers, Tiger Woods, and other major league athletes reported that... by BOUNDLESS | Jan 6, 2013 | Arthritis
There is an article in the Wall Street Journal today (April 18, 2011) on Americans wearing out their joints early due to their participation in marathons, triathlons, and other sports and suffering osteoarthritis at younger ages than their counterparts in previous...