Frequently Asked Questions
What conditions does Magnolia Medical Center treat?
Magnolia Medical Center in Murfreesboro, TN treats a wide range of chronic health conditions through three core programs — functional medicine, regenerative medicine, and neuropathy care. We treat chronic pain conditions including knee pain, back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, arthritis, and disc degeneration; neuropathy conditions including peripheral neuropathy, diabetic neuropathy, chemotherapy-induced neuropathy, burning feet, numbness, tingling, and loss of balance; and functional medicine conditions including autoimmune disease, thyroid dysfunction, hormone imbalance, gut issues, chronic fatigue, brain fog, insulin resistance, and inflammation.
What is functional medicine and how is it different from conventional care?
Functional medicine is a root-cause approach to healthcare that investigates the underlying biological, dietary, hormonal, and environmental factors driving chronic disease — rather than simply treating symptoms with medication. At Magnolia Medical Center, we use advanced testing to identify what is actually causing your condition and design a personalized plan to address it. Conventional medicine typically manages symptoms; functional medicine works to resolve the source of the problem.
What is regenerative medicine and what conditions does it treat?
Regenerative medicine uses advanced, non-surgical therapies to support the body’s natural healing processes in damaged joints, discs, tendons, and other musculoskeletal structures. At Magnolia Medical Center, our regenerative medicine program includes Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy, Wharton’s Jelly cellular therapy, spinal and knee decompression, shockwave therapy, and PEMF therapy. We treat conditions including knee pain, back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, arthritis, disc degeneration, tendon and ligament injuries, and mobility issues.
What is neuropathy and can it be treated without medication?
Peripheral neuropathy is damage to the peripheral nerves — causing burning pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, and balance problems, typically beginning in the feet and hands. At Magnolia Medical Center, our specialized neuropathy care program treats nerve damage using advanced non-pharmacological therapies including RST-Sanexas electrochemical therapy, PEMF, infrared light therapy, vibration therapy, nutrient injection therapy, and oxygen therapy — focused on improving nerve function and stimulating nerve regeneration rather than masking pain with medication.
Do you treat patients who have already had surgery?
Yes. We treat many patients who continue to experience pain, limited function, or nerve symptoms following prior surgical procedures. Our regenerative medicine and neuropathy care programs can provide meaningful benefit for post-surgical patients by addressing residual inflammation, incomplete tissue healing, scar tissue dysfunction, and nerve damage that surgery did not resolve. We evaluate each patient’s history and current condition individually to determine the most appropriate care approach.
Do I need a referral to be seen at Magnolia Medical Center?
No referral is required to schedule an appointment at Magnolia Medical Center in Murfreesboro, TN. You can call us directly at (615) 953-9007 or request an appointment online. We welcome patients who are self-referring as well as those referred by their primary care provider or specialist.
What can I expect at my first appointment?
At your first appointment at Magnolia Medical Center, our team will conduct a thorough review of your health history, current symptoms, prior treatments, and any available lab work or imaging. Depending on your condition, we may also perform or order additional testing — including functional lab panels, nerve function assessment, or diagnostic evaluation — to build a complete picture of your health. Following this evaluation, we will discuss our findings with you and outline a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs and goals.
How long does treatment take to show results?
Treatment timelines vary depending on the condition being treated, the severity and duration of the problem, and the specific therapies used. Many patients with joint pain and neuropathy begin noticing improvement within the first 2 to 6 weeks of treatment. Functional medicine conditions such as hormonal imbalances, autoimmune dysfunction, and gut health issues typically require 2 to 4 months of consistent treatment before significant improvement is achieved. Our team monitors your progress throughout and adjusts your plan as needed to optimize your outcomes.
Is your care covered by insurance?
Coverage varies depending on your insurance plan and the specific services recommended. We encourage you to contact our office at (615) 953-9007 so our team can review your coverage and help you understand your options. We are committed to making care as accessible as possible and will work with you to develop a plan that fits your situation.
Do you treat diabetic neuropathy?
Yes. Diabetic neuropathy is one of the most common conditions we treat at Magnolia Medical Center. Our specialized neuropathy care program addresses the nerve damage caused by chronically elevated blood sugar using a multi-modal approach that includes RST-Sanexas electrochemical therapy, infrared light therapy, PEMF, vibration therapy, and nutrient injection therapy. We also integrate our functional medicine program to address blood sugar regulation and the metabolic factors that drive ongoing nerve damage. Early treatment produces the best outcomes, but it is never too late to benefit from care.
Can you help with autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto’s, rheumatoid arthritis, or lupus?
Yes. Our functional medicine program at Magnolia Medical Center is well-suited to the care of autoimmune conditions. We investigate the underlying immune triggers — including gut permeability, nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, chronic infections, and environmental exposures — and design personalized treatment plans to reduce immune reactivity, lower antibody levels, and improve quality of life. Our care is designed to complement your existing specialty care, not replace it.
What is PRP therapy and is it safe?
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is a regenerative treatment that uses a concentrated solution of your own growth factors — drawn from your blood and processed through centrifugation — to stimulate tissue repair in joints, tendons, ligaments, and spinal structures. Because PRP is derived from your own blood, the risk of adverse reaction is extremely low. It is a safe, minimally invasive, and well-researched treatment that we use extensively in our regenerative medicine program at Magnolia Medical Center for conditions including knee pain, shoulder pain, back pain, disc degeneration, and tendon injuries.
What is spinal decompression therapy?
Spinal decompression therapy at Magnolia Medical Center is a non-invasive, computer-controlled treatment that gently applies traction to the spine — either cervical or lumbar — to create negative pressure within spinal discs. This negative pressure helps retract herniated or bulging disc material, improves disc hydration and nutrition, and relieves compression on spinal nerve roots. It is a safe, comfortable, and effective treatment for disc herniation, disc degeneration, sciatica, and related spinal conditions — without surgery or anesthesia.
Do you treat thyroid conditions?
Yes. Thyroid dysfunction — including hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, and thyroid imbalance — is a core area of our functional medicine program at Magnolia Medical Center. We conduct comprehensive thyroid testing that goes beyond standard TSH measurement to include free T3, free T4, reverse T3, and thyroid antibodies. This full-panel evaluation allows us to identify not just the presence of thyroid dysfunction but the specific mechanisms driving it — and to design a care plan that addresses both the hormonal and autoimmune components.
Can functional medicine help with gut problems like IBS, bloating, and acid reflux?
Yes. Digestive conditions including IBS, bloating and gas, leaky gut, acid reflux, and constipation are common presentations in our functional medicine practice at Magnolia Medical Center. We investigate the underlying gut microbiome imbalances, food sensitivities, intestinal permeability issues, and digestive dysfunction driving your symptoms — and address them through personalized dietary protocols, gut restoration strategies, targeted supplementation, and microbiome support. Our goal is to resolve the root cause of your digestive dysfunction, not just manage symptoms.
What is the difference between your three programs — functional medicine, regenerative medicine, and neuropathy care?
Our functional medicine program addresses systemic, whole-body conditions — including autoimmune disease, thyroid and hormonal dysfunction, gut health, metabolic disease, chronic fatigue, and inflammation — through advanced testing and personalized root-cause treatment plans. Our regenerative medicine program targets musculoskeletal conditions — including joint pain, disc degeneration, arthritis, and soft tissue injuries — using non-surgical therapies that support tissue repair and joint restoration. Our neuropathy care program provides specialized multi-modal treatment for peripheral nerve damage — including diabetic, chemotherapy-induced, and idiopathic neuropathy — focused on nerve regeneration and pain reduction. Many patients benefit from a combination of two or all three programs simultaneously.
Can chronic fatigue and brain fog be treated at Magnolia Medical Center?
Yes. Chronic fatigue and brain fog are among the most common presentations in our functional medicine practice. We investigate the full range of underlying drivers — including thyroid dysfunction, adrenal dysfunction, hormonal imbalances, gut health issues, nutritional deficiencies, mitochondrial impairment, and chronic inflammation — through comprehensive testing. Many patients who have been told their labs are “normal” find that our more thorough evaluation identifies correctable factors that were previously missed. Targeted treatment of these underlying causes frequently produces significant improvement in energy and cognitive clarity.
Do you work alongside my existing doctors and specialists?
Yes, always. At Magnolia Medical Center, we view our role as complementary to your existing medical care — not a replacement for it. We communicate openly with your primary care provider, rheumatologist, neurologist, oncologist, or other specialists to ensure coordinated, collaborative care. Any changes to your medications or treatment protocols are always made in consultation with your full care team. Our goal is to add depth to your care — investigating and addressing what your other providers may not have the time or tools to explore.
Where is Magnolia Medical Center located?
Magnolia Medical Center is located at 1524 Williams Drive, Suite 102, Murfreesboro, TN 37129. We serve patients from throughout the Murfreesboro area and surrounding communities in Middle Tennessee. Our office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30am to 12:30pm and 2:00pm to 5:30pm. Call (615) 953-9007 to schedule your appointment or request one online.
How do I get started at Magnolia Medical Center?
Getting started is simple — call (615) 953-9007 or use our online appointment request form to schedule your initial evaluation at Magnolia Medical Center in Murfreesboro, TN. At your first visit, our team will conduct a comprehensive review of your health history and current concerns, perform or order appropriate testing, and outline a personalized treatment plan designed around your specific condition and goals. We look forward to helping you find real answers and lasting improvement.