Dr. Mohamed Osman is a board-certified anesthesiologist, Harvard-trained pain management specialist, and Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Relevium Pain & Vein.
An Immersive Clinical Experience in
Regenerative Interventional Pain
May 30 - May 31 | Clearwater, FL
Representing Leading Interventional Pain Practices Nationwide




World-Renowned Faculty. Intentional Access.
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John H. Knab, MD
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Thomas Buchheit, MD
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Navneet Boddu, MD
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Ashu Goyle, DO
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Tammy Penhollow, DO
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Mohamed Osman, MD
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Ariana DeMers, DO
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Loren Deren, MS, CTBS
John H. Knab, MD
Dr. John H. Knab is a board-certified anesthesiologist and is fellowship trained in pain management, with added qualifications in pain management from the American Board of Anesthesiologists. Dr. Knab completed his residency in anesthesiology at the Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, Washington, then completed a fellowship in interventional pain management at the University of California, San Diego. He has practiced pain medicine exclusively at the Center for Pain Management since 2000, where he is currently the Medical Director. Dr. Knab specializes in all aspects of interventional pain medicine and has a special interest in autologous cell-based therapies.
Thomas Buchheit, MD
Dr. Thomas Buchheit completed his residency in anesthesiology and perioperative care at the University of California, San Francisco, and his fellowship in interventional pain management at Wake Forest University. During the first decade of his career, he cared for patients with spine and joint disease in private practice.
In 2010, he moved his practice to Duke University, where he began studying nerve injury pain and served as Chief of Pain Medicine. During his academic career, Dr. Buchheit investigated the immune basis of pain relief following injury and the mechanisms behind regenerative therapies, including platelet-rich plasma, stem cells, and autologous conditioned serum. He has led several studies funded by the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense.
In 2025, Dr. Buchheit founded Triangle Regen Medicine and Biologics Center in Chapel Hill, NC, to bring a wide range of regenerative therapies to patients. He now serves as an adjunct associate professor at Duke and continues to work with scientists at the Center for Translational Pain Medicine.
Navneet Boddu, MD
Dr. Navneet Boddu is Board Certified in Pain Medicine, Anesthesiology and is a Fellowship-trained Pain Management specialist. Dr. Boddu has been practicing Interventional Pain Management for more than 25 years. He is a specialist in Regenerative Medicine and an expert in stem cell therapies and PRP treatments. He uses leading edge technology in Regenerative Medicine to treat patients with spine and joint disorders. Dr. Boddu completed his ACGME accredited Anesthesiology residency at Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1997 and was awarded the Outstanding Graduate Resident of the Year of his graduating class. Dr. Boddu completed ACGME accredited fellowship in Pain Management at the University of California, Davis, Medical Center, in 1998.
He has a distinguished career in the medical field in San Diego County. In 2024, he was recognized as a Top Doctor in Pain Medicine by San Diego Magazine. He was also recognized as a Top Doctor in Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology by San Diego Magazine in the years 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2017. He was chairman of the anesthesiology department at Tri-City Medical Center from 2015 to 2017
Ashu Goyle, DO
Dr. Ashu Goyle is a double board-certified anesthesiologist and interventional pain specialist with a fellowship in Pain Medicine from the Cleveland Clinic, where he trained under leading experts in the field. He has a strong background in both acute and chronic pain management and has been recognized for outstanding patient care during his residency.
Dr. Goyle focuses on providing individualized care through non-narcotic, minimally invasive techniques to help patients regain optimal health. He also has a keen interest in holistic and functional medicine, advocating for lifestyle changes and nutritional support as part of comprehensive care.
Practicing in Scottsdale, Arizona since 2008, Dr. Goyle has earned the “Top Doc” in Pain Management distinction from Phoenix Magazine multiple times from 2011 to 2020. His pain management approach includes spinal injections, radiofrequency ablation, neuromodulation, and lifestyle modifications, with a particular interest in regenerative medicine.
He is double board-certified by The American Board of Anesthesiologists and is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the Institute for Functional Medicine.
Tammy Penhollow, DO
Dr. Tammy Penhollow is a board-certified pain management and regenerative medicine specialist at Precision Regenerative Medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. She is highly skilled in ultrasound and fluoroscopy-guided joint, spine, and aesthetic procedures.
Dr. Penhollow earned her medical degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (now AT Still University) and began her U.S. Navy career after completing her internship at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane. She served in Kosovo as a battalion physician and later as an instructor at the Navy’s Independent Duty Corpsman School.
She completed an anesthesiology residency at Walter Reed/National Naval Medical Center and a fellowship in Pain Medicine at Stanford. Her Navy service included staff anesthesiologist roles in Okinawa and Spain, where she established chronic pain clinics, and a deployment to Djibouti in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Her clinical focus is regenerative medicine and whole-body wellness.
Mohamed Osman, MD
Dr. Osman earned his medical degree at the University of Missouri-Kansas City by completing their prestigious and highly competitive BA/MD Combined 6 year Accelerated Program – one of the few of its type in the country. This meant, from the age of 18, with great motivation and endurance, Dr. Osman studied for both his Bachelors and Medical School training. Dr. Osman continued his medical training by completing his Residency in Anesthesiology at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. He then achieved his Fellowship in Pain Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center at Harvard Medical School.
Creating meaningful and genuine relationships with his patients, empowering them to be involved in the decisions surrounding their care and understanding the importance of c reating a warm and transparent physician-patient relationship has been the hallmark of Dr. Osman’s practice. This personable and dynamic nature has been recognized multiple times over: he was named Resident of the Month on three separate occasions whilst at the University of Florida as well as being awarded Interventional Pain Fellow of the Year of his graduating class by Harvard Medical School. This nature has followed him into his practice as a pain management specialist where he has been described as “upbeat”, “compassionate” with “magnetic personality” , taking the “time to explain information clearly” and “always concerned about your care. ”
Dr. Osman has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for both 2024 and 2025 and has received awards as a top pain physician within the UPMC hospital system. His approach to care is centered around empowering patients through education, compassion, and trust. Known for his warm, personable, and engaging demeanor, Dr. Osman has been consistently praised for taking the time to explain complex information clearly and making every patient feel heard and valued.
Ariana DeMers, DO
Dr. Ariana DeMers is a fellowship-trained orthopedic sports medicine surgeon and regenerative medicine expert dedicated to redefining how musculoskeletal and longevity care are delivered. As the founder of the Joint Vitality Institute at Restore Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, she has pioneered a patient-centered approach that blends orthobiologic precision, hormonal optimization, and lifestyle medicine to help patients stay active, age vibrantly, and avoid unnecessary surgery.
A recognized leader in the field, Dr. DeMers serves as Chief of Medical Education for APEX Biologix, Vice President of the International Association of Regenerative Medicine & Education Society (IARMES), and past president and board member of the Interventional Orthobiologics Foundation. Her mission extends beyond clinical excellence - she empowers physicians worldwide to build sustainable, ethical, cash-based practices through her educational platforms The Business of Orthobiologics (BOB), PRP Now, and the Orthobiologic Practice Launch System.
Known for her clarity, innovation, and integrity, Dr. DeMers has trained thousands of clinicians in ultrasound-guided injection techniques, PRP dosing, and evidence-based orthobiologic protocols. She is a frequent national and international speaker, advisor to leading biologic and device companies.
Through her integrated ecosystem of clinics, courses, and collaborations, Dr. DeMers is shaping the next era of regenerative orthopedics - one defined by scientific excellence, patient empowerment, and physician freedom.
Loren Deren, MS, CTBS
Loren Deren, MS, CTBS is Vice President of Clinical Development at APEX Biologix, bringing over 15 years of experience in medical devices, orthobiologics, and regenerative medicine. With a background spanning clinical education, business development, and sales, she is dedicated to advancing clinical outcomes through innovation, research, and strategic partnerships. Loren holds a Master of Science in Biotechnology and is committed to driving growth through cutting-edge clinical education and regenerative medicine solutions.
Image-Guided Biologics for Interventional Pain
XCELL RISE – Interventional Pain is not a traditional conference. It is a purpose-built educational experience designed for pain physicians integrating biologics into spine and interventional practices. The weekend moves intentionally from biologic science and regulatory clarity to advanced image-guided procedural strategies for spine and axial pain.
Sessions emphasize how biologics interact with the functional spinal unit, including facet joints, sacroiliac joint, supporting musculature, and intraosseous pathology. Faculty guide participants through image-guided procedural planning using both ultrasound and fluoroscopy, demonstrating how biologic strategy and imaging precision work together.
Each session, lab, and faculty interaction is intentionally structured to emphasize procedural confidence, clinical decision making, and real-world application.
Customize Your Experience
Register for any or all sessions to design an experience aligned with your clinical goals and availability.
Attend Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon, Sunday - or the full two-day immersion.
Travel arrangements are self-directed, allowing you to book flights and accommodations that best fit your schedule.
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Image-guided injection rationale
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Ultrasound live model rotation for MSK
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Laser demonstration
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Shockwave demonstration
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Technology-integrated workflow sessions
- Lunch - Roundtable candidacy conversations with expert faculty
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Platelet biology and the mechanisms behind PRP healing
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The role of neutrophils and inflammation in tissue repair
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Regulatory fundamentals for autologous biologic therapies
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When to use PRP vs corticosteroid vs hyaluronic acid
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Biologic dosing principles in spine and pain injections
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Patient selection strategies for predictable outcomes
- Next-generation protein concentrates in spinal orthobiologics
- Advanced biologic strategies for SI joint and facet-mediated pain
- Cellular mechanisms of PRP and biologic composition
- Intraosseous pathology and bone-targeted biologic treatments
- Treating the functional spinal unit beyond the pain generator
- Scaling regenerative procedures into a sustainable practice model
What to Know Before Attending
- There is no registration fee
- This educational program is non-CME
- Hosted lunch provided Saturday and Sunday
- Attendance intentionally limited to preserve small-group engagement
- Held at XCELL Learning Center in Clearwater, Florida — view Travel & Accommodations
- Individual registration required for each attendee
- Separate registration required for each program block
What Sets XCELL RISE Apart:
- Faculty actively performing regenerative spine procedures
- Small-group cadaver and procedural lab rotations
- Integrated ultrasound and fluoroscopic image guidance
- Biologic processing and procedural strategy taught together
- Personalized onboarding call after registration
- No registration fee
Attendance is intentionally limited to preserve meaningful dialogue, procedural repetition, and peer collaboration.
This is regenerative education designed for implementation.
Schedule at a glance
Welcome & Coffee
A brief orientation to the morning program with time to connect with faculty and fellow participants before educational sessions begin.
Image Guidance Rationale and Ultrasound Fundamentals
Overview of the rationale for image-guided procedures, highlighting improved accuracy, procedural confidence, and treatment precision. Introduction to ultrasound fundamentals, including probe selection, image optimization, and core scanning principles for musculoskeletal evaluation.
Introductory Ultrasound Training with Live Models
Hands-on training with live models focused on real-time scanning and ultrasound-guided needle techniques. Participants practice image acquisition, needle visualization, and procedural coordination to strengthen confidence and technical precision in musculoskeletal applications.
Shockwave Talk & Demonstration
Shockwave Demonstration
MLS Robotic Laser Talk & Demonstration
MLS Robotic Laser Therapy - Better Medicine, Better Business
Faculty Roundtable: Clinical Case Consult Lunch
On-site hosted lunch with faculty access and peer networking. Small Group Discussions. Seating per faculty table is limited.
Foundational Track
Build a strong foundation in regenerative pain care, including PRP biology, regulatory basics, patient selection, and when to use biologics vs traditional injections.
Advanced Clinical Track
Refine biologic strategies for spine and pain interventions, including protein concentrates, facet and SIJ applications, intraosseous targets, and practice integration.
Faculty & Attendee Reception
Join faculty and fellow clinicians for an intimate networking reception designed to foster direct conversation and meaningful connection. This dedicated time allows for one-on-one discussion, case-based dialogue, and deeper insight beyond the formal sessions.
Welcome & Coffee
A brief orientation to the morning program with time to connect with faculty and fellow participants before educational sessions begin.
Hands-On Cadaveric Lab
Immersive, small-group procedural training with rotating stations in cadaveric needlecraft with ultrasound and fluoroscopy, bone marrow harvest, intraosseous techniques, adipose procedures, and biologic processing. Stations are capped to preserve repetition, precision, and direct faculty access.
Business of Orthobiologics
Long-term success in orthobiologics requires more than procedural skill. This session outlines the systems, communication strategies, and growth roadmap needed to build a scalable, cash-based practice with predictable revenue, strong patient positioning, and long-term autonomy.
Faculty Networking Lunch
An informal on-site hosted lunch offering additional time for conversation, connection, and clinical exchange.
Live Patient Demonstrations
Real-time procedural demonstrations on live patients, highlighting clinical decision-making, imaging integration, biologic selection, and technical execution. Faculty will walk through case rationale, workflow considerations, and treatment strategy in a dynamic, applied setting.
A Personalized, Intentional Experience
After registering, each attendee receives a direct consultation call from our leadership team to understand your practice, identify growth opportunities, and ensure proper track placement.
We believe regenerative education should be tailored, not transactional."