FREE EDUCATIONAL BRIEFING

For adults 55+ living with joint pain

FREE EDUCATIONAL BRIEFING

For adults 55+ living with joint pain

There is an option between cortisone and surgery

Told it is bone-on-bone and surgery is next? Watch this free briefing before you book it

If your cortisone shots wear off faster each time and your doctor now mentions a replacement, this free 60-minute briefing explains why your joint may not be as far gone as you were told, and the option a Mesa physician chose for his own neck in 2012.

, at , live online on Zoom. Free to attend.

Dr. Jeff Rebarcak
Dr. Jeff Rebarcak
Dr. Jeff Rebarcak, DC
Founder, ShapeUp Medical and The Local Wellness Lounge
35+ years in practice, 14+ years in regenerative medicine
4.9 star across 68 verified Google reviews
35+ years in practice
14+ years in regenerative medicine
Family-owned, Mesa-based

There is an option between cortisone and surgery

Told it is bone-on-bone and surgery is next? Watch this free briefing before you book it

If your cortisone shots wear off faster each time and your doctor now mentions a replacement, this free 60-minute briefing explains why your joint may not be as far gone as you were told, and the option a Mesa physician chose for his own neck in 2012.

, at , live online on Zoom. Free to attend.

Dr. Jeff Rebarcak
Dr. Jeff Rebarcak, DC
Founder, ShapeUp Medical and The Local Wellness Lounge
35+ years in practice, 14+ years in regenerative medicine
4.9 star across 68 verified Google reviews
35+ years in practice
14+ years in regenerative medicine
Family-owned, Mesa-based

Each Cortisone Shot

Wore Off Faster Than the Last

That is not you failing the treatment. It is the treatment doing exactly what it was built to do.

You followed the plan. Anti-inflammatories first, then physical therapy, then the first cortisone shot that gave you five good months. The second lasted a few weeks. Maybe a gel shot after that. Each one quieted the pain for a shorter window than the one before, and somewhere in there the conversation turned from managing the joint to scheduling a replacement. You thanked the doctor and you did not book it.

There is a reason that cycle keeps repeating, and it is not your fault. The standard path is built to manage symptoms, not to address what is actually happening inside the joint. Before you decide between living with it and undergoing surgery you are not sure about, it is worth understanding the full picture: how the joint got here, what an X-ray can and cannot tell you, and what options exist that your specialist may never have mentioned. That is what this briefing is for.

Each Cortisone Shot

Wore Off Faster Than the Last

That is not you failing the treatment. It is the treatment doing exactly what it was built to do.

You followed the plan. Anti-inflammatories first, then physical therapy, then the first cortisone shot that gave you five good months. The second lasted a few weeks. Maybe a gel shot after that. Each one quieted the pain for a shorter window than the one before, and somewhere in there the conversation turned from managing the joint to scheduling a replacement. You thanked the doctor and you did not book it.

There is a reason that cycle keeps repeating, and it is not your fault. The standard path is built to manage symptoms, not to address what is actually happening inside the joint. Before you decide between living with it and undergoing surgery you are not sure about, it is worth understanding the full picture: how the joint got here, what an X-ray can and cannot tell you, and what options exist that your specialist may never have mentioned. That is what this briefing is for.

In 60 Minutes, Dr. Jeff Will Cover:

01
Why your joint keeps hurting after everything you have tried
The standard glide path of meds, therapy, cortisone, and gel shots is built to manage pain, not restore the joint. You will see exactly where it stalls and why.
02
The regenerative medicine you may have already written off
What it actually is, how it differs from the offshore version you heard cost a fortune, and why what you dismissed may have been an incomplete picture of the category.
03
What Wharton's jelly is, explained plainly
The biology without the jargon: what these mesenchymal cells are, where they ethically come from, and what happens when they are placed into a damaged joint.
04
Who is a candidate, and who is not
Not everyone is a fit, and Dr. Jeff is direct about it. You will learn the criteria that decide candidacy so you know where you likely stand before the next step.
05
Exactly what the next step is if you want one
What an in-home or in-clinic candidacy visit looks like, what happens during it, and how to reserve one if the briefing leaves you wanting a real answer.

In 60 Minutes, Dr. Jeff Will Cover:

01
Why your joint keeps hurting after everything you have tried
The standard glide path of meds, therapy, cortisone, and gel shots is built to manage pain, not restore the joint. You will see exactly where it stalls and why.
02
The regenerative medicine you may have already written off
What it actually is, how it differs from the offshore version you heard cost a fortune, and why what you dismissed may have been an incomplete picture of the category.
03
What Wharton's jelly is, explained plainly
The biology without the jargon: what these mesenchymal cells are, where they ethically come from, and what happens when they are placed into a damaged joint.
04
Who is a candidate, and who is not
Not everyone is a fit, and Dr. Jeff is direct about it. You will learn the criteria that decide candidacy so you know where you likely stand before the next step.
05
Exactly what the next step is if you want one
What an in-home or in-clinic candidacy visit looks like, what happens during it, and how to reserve one if the briefing leaves you wanting a real answer.

What People Said After They

Stopped Settling for "Live With It"

Grace
Watch Grace's story
Double knee replacement

"Grace was scheduled for replacement on both knees. After exploring her options, she chose a different path and describes returning to things she had quietly given up."

G
Grace
Verified patient
Judy
Watch Judy's story
Wheelchair to walking

"Judy arrived using a wheelchair, unsure what to expect. She describes regaining mobility she thought was gone for good."

J
Judy
Verified patient
Donna
Watch Donna's story
Back in the garden

"Donna had pain across several joints that kept her out of the garden she loved. She talks about what changed and what she can do now."

D
Donna
Verified patient

 Individual results vary. Testimonials are not a guarantee of similar outcomes.

Dr. Jeff Rebarcak, DC

Founder, ShapeUp Medical and The Local Wellness Lounge

Dr. Jeff has been in continuous private practice for more than 35 years, with over 14 years focused specifically on regenerative medicine. In 2012, three surgeons told him he needed cervical surgery for three bulging discs. As a chiropractor, he refused, and treated his own neck with Wharton's jelly before he ever offered it to a single patient. He has the pre and post imaging to show what happened. He built his integrated Mesa practice around what he learned, and he holds a 4.9-star rating across 68 verified Google reviews.

"I am not here to talk anyone into anything. I went looking for an answer for my own neck, I found one, and I spent the last decade making it available to people who were told surgery was their only choice. Come learn, then decide for yourself."

Dr. Jeff Rebarcak, DC

Dr. Jeff Rebarcak, DC

Founder, ShapeUp Medical and The Local Wellness Lounge

Dr. Jeff has been in continuous private practice for more than 35 years, with over 14 years focused specifically on regenerative medicine. In 2012, three surgeons told him he needed cervical surgery for three bulging discs. As a chiropractor, he refused, and treated his own neck with Wharton's jelly before he ever offered it to a single patient. He has the pre and post imaging to show what happened. He built his integrated Mesa practice around what he learned, and he holds a 4.9-star rating across 68 verified Google reviews.

"I am not here to talk anyone into anything. I went looking for an answer for my own neck, I found one, and I spent the last decade making it available to people who were told surgery was their only choice. Come learn, then decide for yourself."

Dr. Jeff Rebarcak, DC

Is This Briefing Right For You?

This IS For You If

  • You have tried anti-inflammatories, physical therapy, cortisone, or gel shots and the relief keeps getting shorter each time.

  • A doctor has told you it is bone-on-bone or that you need a replacement, and you have not booked the surgery.

  • You have quietly stopped doing things you love, and you want that part of your life back.

  • You have heard of regenerative medicine but were not sure if it was legitimate or just for the wealthy.

  • You would rather understand your real options from a physician than guess from what you read online at 11 PM.

This Is NOT For You If

  • You are looking for a pill or a single shot that erases the pain by the weekend.

  • Your joint pain has already fully resolved and you have no decision in front of you.

  • You are not willing to spend an hour learning before you weigh a next step.

If you are still reading, that is usually a sign this briefing was built for you.

Is This Briefing Right

For You?

This IS For You If:

  • You have tried anti-inflammatories, physical therapy, cortisone, or gel shots and the relief keeps getting shorter each time.

  • A doctor has told you it is bone-on-bone or that you need a replacement, and you have not booked the surgery.

  • You have quietly stopped doing things you love, and you want that part of your life back.

  • You have heard of regenerative medicine but were not sure if it was legitimate or just for the wealthy.

  • You would rather understand your real options from a physician than guess from what you read online at 11 PM.

This Is NOT For You If:

  • You are looking for a pill or a single shot that erases the pain by the weekend.

  • Your joint pain has already fully resolved and you have no decision in front of you.

  • You are not willing to spend an hour learning before you weigh a next step.

If you are still reading, that is usually a sign this briefing was built for you.

frequently asked questions

Is this just a sales pitch?

No. It is a 60-minute education session led by Dr. Jeff. He explains the biology, the options, and the criteria for candidacy. Whether you take a next step afterward is entirely up to you.

How is this different from what I have already tried?

Cortisone, gel shots, and therapy manage symptoms. Dr. Jeff explains a regenerative approach that works on the joint itself, why it is a different category from what you may have written off, and who it actually helps.

How do I watch?

You will get a link by email and text after you register, and a reminder before we start. When it is time, you click the link and join. There is nothing to download and nothing to install.

What is the candidacy visit?

After the webinar, if you want a real answer, you can reserve an in-home or in-clinic visit where a licensed provider reviews your history and imaging and tells you honestly whether you are a candidate. Candidacy is determined by physician evaluation.

What does the next step cost?

The webinar is free. If you choose to move forward, $49 reserves your in-home visit. It is refunded if you are not a candidate and credited toward treatment if you are. Treatment options and costs are discussed privately at your visit.

Is my information private?

Yes. Your information is protected and is never sold. We use it only to send you the webinar details and any next-step information you ask for.

Will the session be recorded?

Register and we will make sure you get access even if something comes up, so your seat is never wasted. Live attendance is best because Dr. Jeff answers questions at the end.

frequently asked

questions

Is this just a sales pitch?

No. It is a 60-minute education session led by Dr. Jeff. He explains the biology, the options, and the criteria for candidacy. Whether you take a next step afterward is entirely up to you.

How is this different from what I have already tried?

Cortisone, gel shots, and therapy manage symptoms. Dr. Jeff explains a regenerative approach that works on the joint itself, why it is a different category from what you may have written off, and who it actually helps.

How do I watch?

You will get a link by email and text after you register, and a reminder before we start. When it is time, you click the link and join. There is nothing to download and nothing to install.

What is the candidacy visit?

After the webinar, if you want a real answer, you can reserve an in-home or in-clinic visit where a licensed provider reviews your history and imaging and tells you honestly whether you are a candidate. Candidacy is determined by physician evaluation.

What does the next step cost?

The webinar is free. If you choose to move forward, $49 reserves your in-home visit. It is refunded if you are not a candidate and credited toward treatment if you are. Treatment options and costs are discussed privately at your visit.

Is my information private?

Yes. Your information is protected and is never sold. We use it only to send you the webinar details and any next-step information you ask for.

Will the session be recorded?

Register and we will make sure you get access even if something comes up, so your seat is never wasted. Live attendance is best because Dr. Jeff answers questions at the end.

You Do Not Have to Choose Between Living With It and Surgery You Are Not Sure About

, at , with Dr. Jeff Rebarcak, DC, live online on Zoom.

You have done the shots and the therapy, and the relief keeps getting shorter. Before you accept a replacement as the only road left, spend 60 minutes learning how the joint got here, what your imaging really shows, and what a Mesa physician did for his own neck. Then decide what is right for you.

 Come to learn. No pressure, no obligation.

Your information is protected and is never sold to anyone.

You Do Not Have to Choose Between Living With It and Surgery You Are Not Sure About

, at , with Dr. Jeff Rebarcak, DC, live online on Zoom.

You have done the shots and the therapy, and the relief keeps getting shorter. Before you accept a replacement as the only road left, spend 60 minutes learning how the joint got here, what your imaging really shows, and what a Mesa physician did for his own neck. Then decide what is right for you.

 Come to learn. No pressure, no obligation.

Your information is protected and is never sold to anyone.

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For educational purposes only. This webinar and page do not constitute

medical advice and do not create a physician-patient relationship.

© 2026 ShapeUp Medical. All Rights Reserved. | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service

For educational purposes only. This webinar and page do not constitute medical advice and do not create a physician-patient relationship.