What these materials are — and how they are regulated
Wharton's jelly is the gelatinous connective tissue found within the umbilical cord. Allografts derived from it are processed as human cells, tissues, and cellular or tissue-based products — HCT/Ps — and are regulated under Section 361 of the Public Health Service Act and 21 CFR Part 1271.
Two points matter more than anything else on this page, and we would rather you hear them from us than discover them later. First, these products are FDA-registered, not FDA-approved. Those are different regulatory states, and the distinction is meaningful. Second, they are permitted for homologous use only — meaning the material performs the same basic function in you that it performed in its source tissue. Cushioning and structural support is what these products are intended for. They are not intended or marketed to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and we will not describe them that way.
How a consultation works
Eligibility is not determined by a website. It is determined by a licensed provider through a good-faith exam, which is where your history, imaging where relevant, and current function are reviewed together.
If the exam suggests this is not an appropriate option for you, that is the outcome of the consultation. We would rather tell you no than proceed with something unlikely to help.
Setting expectations honestly
Individual results vary and are not guaranteed. Outcomes are not the same from one person to the next, and every medical procedure carries potential risks and side effects. Any patient story you encounter — here or anywhere — reflects one individual's experience and does not predict yours.
If a clinic tells you otherwise, treat that as information about the clinic.
Visiting the Del Mar clinic
Movera Wellness Institute
1349 Camino Del Mar, Suite B
Del Mar, CA 92014
(855) 744-2811
Access: Suite B; parking behind the building.
Your provider
Dr. Arnold S. Kremer, DO · CA License 20A4242
As an emergency physician, I noticed that most of the people who came into the emergency department were there because of either a lack of information or difficult lifestyle choices. I couldn’t change people’s choices, but I could help those who simply hadn’t been taught how to care for themselves — so I started a clinic built around teaching people how to be healthy. In 2011, I attended my first regenerative medicine seminar. I followed the field for several years, attended more seminars, and in 2017 began offering regenerative therapy in my clinic. Education has always been at the heart of my work, and I believe deeply in what we do. I’m always glad to sit down with a patient, answer questions honestly, and talk through whether our approach might be right for them.
Further reading
These articles cover the general science and published research. They are educational and do not describe outcomes.
- What connective tissue allografts are
- What Wharton's jelly is
- FDA-registered vs. FDA-approved
- Homologous use explained
- Questions to ask any regenerative medicine clinic
Talk with a provider
A consultation is a conversation about whether this is a sensible fit — no pressure, no obligation.
Movera Wellness Institute. Medical services are provided by licensed California practitioners. Supervising physician: Dr. Arnold S. Kremer, DO (CA license #20A4242).