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MSC-Secretome Therapies
Bone marrow– and fat-derived cells and the signaling factors they release.
Autologous orthobiologics in Boulder, Colorado
We specialize in Autologous Therapies, your own cells, supporting your own body's repair; Bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC), platelet-rich plasma (PRP), prolotherapy, and EPAT for orthopedic injuries, longevity, and complex medical conditions.
Honest, caring, effective.
“After struggling to find success with post-surgical stiffness and pain in my ankle, their treatments worked wonders. I now don't think about my ankle at all while I run, ski, hike, play basketball, and play tennis.”
“The team is so knowledgeable, caring, and thorough with all aspects of your visit. They are completely honest, instead of giving you false expectations. The client education is top notch!”
“They look at you as a whole to get to the root of the problem instead of just pinpoint treating where you think hurts… I felt heard, seen, and valued as a person.”
Our services
Our therapies are primarily autologous: your own cells supporting your own body's repair. Our orthopedic menu spans cellular, PRP, and adjunctive treatments. We also offer dedicated longevity medicine and biologic care for complex systemic conditions.
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Bone marrow– and fat-derived cells and the signaling factors they release.
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Platelet-rich plasma, prepared and tuned to the target tissue.
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Non-cellular and energy-based options, often combined with biologics.
Meet your team
Dr. Glowney is a board-certified physician who personally evaluates every patient. Ongoing care is delivered alongside Ryan Shiling, RN, co-founder and clinical staff, completing his Nurse Practitioner training in 2026.
Founder · Board-Certified Physician
Dr. Glowney moved to Colorado in 2009 for a Sports Medicine fellowship at the University of Colorado and has practiced biologic orthopedics in Boulder ever since. He is uniquely qualified in the field of orthobiologics, with extensive training in Internal Medicine (hematology and rheumatology), Emergency Medicine (orthopedic trauma), interventional orthopedics, and over ten years of post-fellowship experience.
Alongside medicine, he founded the Apeiron / Boulder Biologics Research Center, the clinic's affiliated non-profit running clinical-trials research on cellular therapy.
Co-Founder · Clinical Staff
Ryan's clinical path runs the full length of acute and primary care, from EMT, to Medical Assistant, to Registered Nurse, and now completing Nurse Practitioner training (expected 2026). He co-founded Boulder Biologics with Dr. Glowney in 2018 and works across patient evaluations, pre-procedure consultations, and follow-up care.
An avid cyclist himself, Ryan understands athletes, how injuries actually disrupt training, what realistic return-to-sport looks like, and where biologic therapies fit in a competitive timeline.
What brings you in?
Most patients arrive with a specific issue. Pick the closest match: we'll show you the therapies most relevant to your situation.
Orthopedic
Osteoarthritis, meniscus injury, cartilage damage, post-surgical stiffness.
Hip osteoarthritis, sacroiliac dysfunction, lumbar facet pain, chronic low back.
Rotator cuff tears, labral injuries, frozen shoulder, shoulder arthritis.
Tennis & golfer's elbow, Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, hamstring strain.
Systemic & medical
Post-concussion syndrome, repetitive head trauma, cognitive recovery.
Persistent fatigue, brain fog, and inflammatory sequelae following infection.
Moderate-to-severe dry eye, corneal epithelial defects, recurrent erosion, Sjögren's.
Autoimmune, inflammatory, and post-viral conditions we evaluate case by case.
The Apeiron / Boulder Biologics Research Center · 501(c)(3) non-profit
1745 38th St., Boulder, Colorado
Dr. Glowney founded the Apeiron / Boulder Biologics Research Center, a non-profit running IRB-approved clinical trials in cellular therapy. Findings flow directly into the protocols you receive at the clinic.
The Research Center is a separate 501(c)(3) entity located in it's own facility and dedicated to advancing the science of autologous cellular therapy, no commercial conflicts.
Investigator-led, protocol-driven studies on bone marrow–derived cellular therapy and adjacent biologics, with formal ethics review and outcome tracking.
Trial findings translate directly into clinical protocols at the practice, patients here benefit from a continuous research-to-care feedback loop.
Featured therapy
A small volume of your own bone marrow is aspirated from the hip under local anesthesia and image guidance. The aspirate is concentrated in our on-site lab, isolating the mesenchymal stromal cell–containing fraction (MSCs), platelets, and growth factors, then delivered with ultrasound or fluoroscopic guidance to the target tissue.
Also featured
A small volume of your own blood is centrifuged to isolate a concentration of platelets and growth factors. The platelet-dense fraction is delivered with ultrasound guidance to support repair of cartilage, tendon, or ligament tissue.
Orthobiologics at work
Imaging from one of our patients before and after a course of PRP therapy at our Boulder clinic.
This is an example of a patient's results from PRP therapy at Boulder Biologics. We caution that these results are the exception and would not be expected in more advanced or diffuse arthritis. Outcomes depend on patient selection, joint stage, and biological response.
A 15-minute phone screen with our team, no charge, no obligation. We'll tell you honestly whether biologics fit your case or whether another path makes more sense.
Longevity medicine
A measurement-first approach to how you age, assessing the biomarkers that matter, then using autologous and lifestyle strategies to act on what we find. Care is led by Dr. Glowney and tailored to your goals.
How biological age and gene expression shift over time, and what we can measure.
Bloodwork that tracks heart, metabolic, and inflammatory health.
Assessment and management of age-related hormone changes.
Supporting the cellular energy systems that decline with age.
The daily inputs that move your biomarkers the most.
A root-cause assessment and a plan built around your biology and goals.
Start with the overview →Frequently asked
Cost, candidacy, recovery, and other common questions. If yours isn't here, ask us at consultation.
Most insurance plans don't currently cover autologous biologic therapies: this is a patient-pay practice. We provide transparent pricing during your consultation, supply documentation for HSA / FSA reimbursement where applicable, and never bill you for anything that wasn't discussed up front.
PRP uses concentrated platelets and growth factors from your blood. BMAC uses MSC-containing material from your bone marrow. PRP is the first-line tool for many tendon and mild-to-moderate joint conditions; BMAC is typically considered when disease is more advanced or when subchondral bone is involved.
Procedures are performed in-clinic under local anesthesia and ultrasound guidance. Most patients report mild post-procedural soreness for 24 to 72 hours. Light sedation is available for bone marrow aspiration if you prefer it.
Candidacy depends on your imaging, condition stage, prior treatments, and overall health. Every patient is evaluated by Dr. Glowney before any procedure is offered. We'll tell you honestly whether biologics fit your case or whether another path makes more sense.
Biological response varies. Functional follow-up is typically scheduled at 6 and 12 weeks; many patients note progressive improvement over a 4–12 week window. Outcomes depend on patient selection, joint stage, and biological response.
Yes, Dr. Glowney also founded the Apeiron / Boulder Biologics Research Center, our affiliated non-profit running clinical-trials research on cellular therapy. The clinic and the research center are separate entities; trial participation, when available, follows IRB protocols.
Schedule a consultation
Tell us briefly what's going on. A member of our team follows up within one business day to confirm an appointment with Dr. Glowney.
Visit
BCH Foothills Campus
4745 Arapahoe Ave, Suite 300
Boulder, CO 80303
Hours
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
8:00am – 5:00pm
Closed Wednesday