Precisely Targeted. Personalized for You.
Advanced, physician-led regenerative orthopedic care in Westport, Connecticut, featuring Regenexx® procedures and precise image-guided treatments.
Image-Guided Precision
Regenexx Provider
Advanced regenerative care
A Different Standard of Orthopedic Care
Regenexx
Certified Provider Network
Board Certification
Double board-certified physicians
Image-Guided Precision
Ultrasound & fluoroscopic guidance
Personalized Treatment Planning
Individualized to your evaluation
Treatment Selected for Your Evaluation
Treatments are tools — selected based on your condition and clinical findings, not applied uniformly. From advanced regenerative procedures to supportive wellness therapies, every plan is built around you.
Understand
Listen to your story
Diagnose
Identify potential drivers
Plan
Build an individualized path
Treat
Apply the right tools
Restore
Rebuild function & confidence
Precision
Every diagnosis. Every image-guided procedure.
Individualized
Treatment plans based on your evaluation.
Integrity
Honest, evidence-informed recommendations.
Expertise
Board-certified, Regenexx-trained physicians.
Treatment Options, Selected for You
Explore the tools available within our treatment philosophy — from advanced regenerative procedures to supportive wellness therapies. Every plan is individualized to your evaluation.
PRP Injections (Platelet Rich Plasma)
Concentrated platelets and growth factors from your own blood
PRP therapy utilizes concentrated platelets from your blood, rich in natural growth factors and proteins. Under high-resolution ultrasound or fluoroscopic guidance, PRP is precisely delivered to the affected area to support the body's natural healing response in injured tendons, ligaments, and joints.
- Minimally invasive, uses your own biology
- Image-guided precise delivery
Bone Marrow Concentrate (BMC)
Autologous bone marrow concentrate for complex joint and spine conditions
Bone Marrow Concentrate (BMC) uses a patient's own bone marrow, which contains a population of cells that may support tissue health. Using proprietary Regenexx processing, the concentrate is prepared and delivered via image-guided injection to the precise area of concern. BMC is typically considered for more involved joint or spine conditions.
- Autologous — derived from your own bone marrow
- Image-guided precision placement
Regenexx Procedures
A nationally recognized interventional orthobiologic platform
As a certified Regenexx provider, our practice is part of a national network of physicians specializing in interventional orthobiologics. Regenexx procedures are performed by trained physicians using proprietary protocols and image-guided precision to deliver individualized treatment. Regenexx maintains a clinical outcomes registry tracking patient-reported results.
- Certified Regenexx provider network
- Proprietary lab processing tailored to your condition
MLS Laser Therapy
Dual-wavelength therapeutic light therapy
Multiwave Locked System (MLS) laser uses synchronized light wavelengths to penetrate deep into soft tissues, stimulating cellular energy (ATP) and supporting the body's natural recovery processes.
- Non-invasive and pain-free
- May reduce pain and swelling
TenJet Tendonitis Treatment
Precision hydro-resection for chronic tendon issues
TenJet utilizes a controlled stream of saline to selectively address diseased tendon tissue while preserving surrounding healthy tendon fibers.
- Ultrasound-guided procedure
- Preserves healthy tendon architecture
Hormones & Peptide Therapy
Individualized protocols as part of a broader approach to recovery
Individualized peptide and hormone protocols considered as part of a broader approach to recovery, wellness, and performance when clinically appropriate. All protocols are physician-directed and tailored to the individual patient.
- Physician-directed and individualized
- Considered when clinically appropriate
IV Vitamin Drips & Hydration
Physician-directed IV hydration and nutrient therapy
Physician-directed IV hydration and nutrient therapy, individualized based on the patient's needs and treatment goals. Delivered under medical supervision as part of a comprehensive care plan.
- Physician-directed and individualized
- Based on patient needs and goals
Conditions We Specialize In
From chronic arthritis and torn rotator cuffs to sciatica and herniated discs, our physicians evaluate and treat a wide range of orthopedic conditions with individualized, image-guided care.
Back & Neck Pain / Sciatica
Severe lumbar or cervical discomfort radiating into arms or legs, often caused by nerve compression or facet joint arthritis.
- Shooting pain down leg/arm
- Lower back stiffness when standing
- Numbness or tingling in extremities
- Pain aggravated by sitting
Herniated Discs & Spinal Degeneration
Bulging, torn, or degenerated intervertebral discs causing narrowing of the spinal canal (stenosis) and persistent nerve irritation.
- Deep aching back pain
- Difficulty walking long distances
- Loss of flexibility in spine
- Sharp shooting electric shocks
Knee Arthritis, ACL & Meniscus Tears
Degenerative cartilage wear, bone marrow lesions, or torn meniscus and ACL ligaments causing joint weakness and instability.
- Joint swelling and catching
- Pain when climbing stairs
- Grinding (crepitus) sensation
- Inability to fully extend knee
Shoulder Rotator Cuff & Labrum Tears
Tendon degradation, bursitis, or labral tears limiting overhead mobility, reaching, and sleep quality.
- Inability to sleep on shoulder
- Pain when lifting arms overhead
- Weakness when carrying items
- Clicking or popping in joint
Hip Osteoarthritis & Labral Tears
Groin, lateral hip, or gluteal pain caused by cartilage erosion, impingement (FAI), or labral tissue fraying.
- Groin pain when getting out of car
- Stiffness after sitting
- Limping or altered gait
- Aching in lateral thigh
Tennis / Golf Elbow & Tendonitis
Chronic tendinosis of the lateral or medial epicondyle from repetitive gripping, strain, or athletic activity.
- Weakness in hand grip
- Sharp elbow pain when lifting coffee mug
- Tenderness over bone
- Forearm stiffness
Ankle Sprains & Plantar Fasciitis
Instability from chronic ligament stretching, cartilage wear in the ankle, or severe heel spur inflammation.
- First-step morning heel pain
- Frequent ankle giving-way
- Swelling around ankle bones
- Inability to walk long distances
Carpal Tunnel & Thumb Arthritis
Median nerve compression at the wrist and basal thumb joint degeneration affecting pinching and grasping.
- Numbness in thumb, index, middle fingers
- Pain opening jars or turning keys
- Nighttime hand weakness
- Wrist soreness
A Nationally Recognized Regenerative Orthopedic Network
As a certified Regenexx provider, our practice is part of a national network of physicians specializing in interventional orthobiologics. Regenexx procedures are performed by trained physicians using proprietary protocols and image-guided precision to deliver precise, individualized treatment.
Platelet Rich Plasma
Regenexx PRP uses a proprietary processing method to concentrate platelets and their associated growth factors from your own blood. When precisely injected under image guidance into the affected area, PRP is intended to support the body's natural healing response in injured tendons, ligaments, and joints. Regenexx-processed PRP is tailored to the specific condition being treated.
- Autologous — uses your own blood platelets
- Precise image-guided delivery to the injury site
- Proprietary lab processing tailored to your condition
- Performed by a certified Regenexx physician
Bone Marrow Concentrate
Regenexx BMC (Bone Marrow Concentrate) uses a patient's own bone marrow, which contains a population of cells that may support tissue health. Using proprietary Regenexx processing, the concentrate is prepared and delivered via image-guided injection to the precise area of concern. BMC procedures are typically considered for more involved joint or spine conditions.
- Autologous — derived from your own bone marrow
- Image-guided precision placement into the treatment area
- Proprietary Regenexx cell-processing protocol
- Considered for complex joint and spine conditions
MLS Laser Therapy
Multiwave Locked System (MLS) laser uses synchronized light wavelengths to penetrate deep into soft tissues, stimulating cellular energy (ATP) and supporting the body's natural recovery processes. MLS laser therapy may be used as a complementary treatment alongside Regenexx PRP and BMC procedures to support recovery and comfort.
- Non-invasive and pain-free
- May reduce pain and swelling
- Enhances blood circulation
- Complements biologic procedures
Regenexx maintains a clinical outcomes registry, tracking patient-reported results across its national provider network. Individual results vary, and eligibility for any Regenexx procedure is determined through an individualized physician evaluation.
Look Beyond the Pain. Understand the Whole Person.
We look beyond where it hurts to understand the whole picture — how joints, tissues, movement, nerves, and recovery interact — and build an individualized treatment plan around you.
How joints, tissues, movement, nerves, and recovery interact.
We take time to understand the full picture — your history, your movement patterns, your goals — and build an individualized plan that considers how every part of your body works together. Treatment is never one-size-fits-all.
Understanding the whole picture means seeing how every system works together.
Structural health and integrity
How the body moves and compensates
Sensitization and irritation
Healing capacity and timeline
Reveal → Repair → Restore → Renew
A clear, four-stage pathway from understanding what's driving your pain to returning to the life you love.
Reveal
Identify Potential Pain Drivers
Careful evaluation, imaging when appropriate, patient history, examination, and diagnostic reasoning.
Repair
Address Damaged Tissue
Address damaged, irritated, unstable, or poorly healing tissues using the most appropriate evidence-informed treatment plan.
Restore
Rebuild Movement & Stability
Improve movement, stability, strength, joint mechanics, function, and confidence.
Renew
Return to What Matters
Help patients return to the activities and experiences that matter most to them.
Reveal
Identify Potential Pain Drivers
Careful evaluation, imaging when appropriate, patient history, examination, and diagnostic reasoning.
Repair
Address Damaged Tissue
Address damaged, irritated, unstable, or poorly healing tissues using the most appropriate evidence-informed treatment plan.
Restore
Rebuild Movement & Stability
Improve movement, stability, strength, joint mechanics, function, and confidence.
Renew
Return to What Matters
Help patients return to the activities and experiences that matter most to them.
Return to Life
What May Be Keeping Pain Active?
Persistent orthopedic pain can involve multiple interconnected factors. These are examples of factors that may contribute to ongoing pain — identifying the relevant drivers requires an individualized evaluation.
Incomplete Healing
Tissue that never fully repaired may continue to generate pain signals long after the original injury.
Instability
When joints lack proper support, surrounding muscles and ligaments may compensate, creating ongoing strain.
Mechanical Overload
Repetitive stress beyond what tissue can tolerate may progressively worsen damage and sustain pain.
Chronic Inflammation
An inflammatory response that doesn't resolve may keep tissues irritated and sensitive over time.
Compensation
The body may alter movement patterns to avoid pain, placing new stress on other structures.
Nerve Irritation
Nerves that remain sensitized or compressed can produce persistent pain even as surrounding tissue heals.
Movement Avoidance
Avoiding movement to reduce pain may lead to stiffness, weakness, and reduced function over time.
Progressive Degeneration
Untreated structural changes may continue to advance, contributing to a cycle of worsening discomfort.
One problem can contribute to another. Incomplete healing may lead to compensation, which may cause mechanical overload, which may sustain inflammation — creating a cycle that keeps pain active. Our evaluation works to identify which factors are relevant to you.
We don't just focus on reducing pain.
We help people work toward returning to the lives pain has taken them away from.
"I want my body back."
"I want my independence back."
"I want to trust my knees again."
"I want to travel again."
"I want to play with my grandchildren."
"I want to stop planning my life around pain."
Treatment is a means to an end. The goal isn't just less pain — it's the life that comes after.
Meet Our Board-Certified Specialists
Leading experts dedicated to non-surgical orthopedics, precision biologic procedures, and restoring function without invasive surgery.
Dr. Etelzon is a double board-certified interventional pain physician and certified Regenexx provider. Her focus is regenerative and biologic medicine: using your own biology, including PRP and bone marrow concentrate, to support the body's natural healing response rather than masking pain with medication or recommending surgery. She has helped many patients return to the activities they love.
Key Clinical Highlights
- Double board-certified in pain medicine and anesthesiology
- Certified Regenexx provider: advanced precision biologic delivery
- Specializes in PRP, bone marrow concentrate, and image-guided regenerative procedures
- Conveniently located at 215 Main St, Westport, CT
Medical School: NYU Langone Health / Medical Center
Residency: Rutgers University Medical Center - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology, American Board of Pain Medicine, Certified Regenexx Provider
Dr. Michael Cantor is a distinguished expert in cutting-edge orthopedic regenerative medicine, dedicated to transforming the lives of his patients through innovative treatments. With a wealth of experience, he has successfully treated a diverse range of individuals, from children and professional athletes to seniors facing chronic orthopedic challenges. Dr. Cantor's compassionate approach prioritizes the human experience, focusing on improving function, pain management, and holistic healing.
Key Clinical Highlights
- Board-certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Nearly a decade specializing in post-acute rehabilitation and regenerative medicine
- Pioneer in advanced image-guided orthobiologic injections and joint preservation
- Serving Westport, CT and surrounding Fairfield County communities
Medical School: NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine (Old Westbury, NY)
Residency: Emory University (PM&R), Atlanta, GA Hospital
Board Certification: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Testimonials & Real Stories
"I had PRP injections with Dr. Etelzon and was impressed with how quickly the knee pain eased. The staff explained every step clearly and the results have been incredible. I am back to walking 4 miles daily!"
Sarah M.
Westport, CT Patient
"I was nervous at first, but Dr. Cantor and the team made me feel comfortable immediately. He took time to explain non-surgical stem cell options for my shoulder tear. After treatment, I noticed a significant reduction in pain."
Rafael P.
Ridgefield, CT Patient
"I visited for chronic back pain. The Regenexx protocol made a noticeable difference in my comfort level without surgery or narcotics. Excited to be active with my grandkids again!"
Anna B.
Brooklyn, NY Patient
"Dr. Etelzon was very pleasant, understanding, and caring. First class facility, state-of-the-art ultrasound guidance, and genuine attentiveness. Glad I was referred here!"
Juan D.
Westport, CT Patient
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Precisely Targeted. Personalized for You.
Take the first step with board-certified, Regenexx-certified specialists Dr. Ilana Etelzon and Dr. Michael Cantor. Your evaluation begins with expert diagnosis and image-guided precision.
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