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48 Floors Above Ordinary

A Regenerative Destination Redefining How the World Heals

It begins 48 floors above Panama City, where the skyline wraps around glass and light and the entire space feels suspended between science and possibility. This is Auragens, the regenerative destination quietly drawing some of the most disciplined, high-performing people in the world. Super Bowl champions. Top tier industry leaders. Award-winning talents. CEOs whose calendars never have space for downtime. And now, a growing wave of women seeking energy, vitality, and relief after years of pushing through symptoms that were never meant to be endured.

And while Auragens has long operated at a global level, this month its presence begins to touch Arizona in a new way. A private Paradise Valley residence will host a rare by-invitation-only introduction to the brand. If you are lucky enough to be on the guest list, you’ll hear firsthand the story of a company that is reshaping how injuries heal, how the body ages, and how to move through every phase of life with more strength, clarity, and recovery than ever before.

The local connection deepens through Dr. Adam Loiacono, a Scottsdale-based performance specialist and longtime professional physical therapist who is partnering with Auragens to bridge elite regenerative medicine with at-home structure and long-term results.

And at the center of it is Dr. Dan Briggs, Founder and CEO of Auragens, a leader whose scientific precision is matched by a rare ability to explain complex biology in a way that sparks hope instead of confusion.

“When people step into Auragens for the first time, I want them to feel a sense of support and possibility. Regenerative medicine isn’t magic and it isn’t hype. It’s the science of helping the body repair itself more efficiently,” says Dr. Briggs.

His message: healing is not passive here.

That is the philosophy behind the 48th floor. The destination itself feels like the Beverly Hills of Panama City. Plush accommodations. Private drivers. Concierge airport escorts who greet patients at the gate. Floor-to-ceiling views of the Pacific. Quiet lounges designed to lower cortisol by design. Between treatments, patients tour the city, experience the culture, and settle into a rhythm that feels more wellness retreat than medical trip. A regenerative getaway where biology and luxury share the same language.

“Every inch of the experience is designed to keep stress low, inflammation controlled, and the body primed for repair.”

For women especially, that matters.

Hormonal shifts across postpartum, perimenopause, and later life directly influence inflammation, tissue quality, recovery, sleep, and energy. Most women normalize those symptoms and are often told they are tired because of stress or age.

“Those symptoms signal something deeper: the body’s repair pathways are overwhelmed. These aren’t just hormones. They are signs the body’s healing systems need help. Stem cell therapy helps recalibrate inflammation and promote cellular repair.”

At Auragens, the science is not abstract. It is cellular communication in action.

Patients are often surprised to learn that stem cells are not tiny replacement parts. They are signaling cells, sending biochemical messages that reduce inflammation, calm the immune system, and activate the body’s own repair machinery.

“Stem cells are more like project managers than construction workers. They organize and coordinate the healing process.”

And the results begin early. Less inflammation. Better sleep. Steadier energy. Faster workout recovery. Then, over two to six months, the deeper improvements emerge through cartilage, tendon, muscle, and joint repair. Gradual. Structured. Evidence-based.

“Regeneration is a process, not an event.”

One of the most compelling elements of Auragens is how Dr. Briggs builds protocols for elite athletes and then adapts the same principles for everyday people. Athletes arrive with pressure, timelines, and careers on the line. They cannot disappear from training. They cannot stop moving.

“We reverse-engineer everything from the athlete’s competitive demands. Regenerative medicine blended with sports science.”

It is why the same approach works for women in their 40s and 50s who are trying to regain strength, decrease inflammation, and feel like themselves again. The biology is the same. Only the goals differ.

Notable figures have publicly supported Auragens, including Dan Patrick, Jay Glazer, and Von Miller. NFL star DeForest Buckner recently shared that he traveled to Panama during his bye week to treat a neck injury and accelerate recovery.

“The stories are real and increasingly visible, but meaningful transformations belong to the people who aren’t just in stadiums. It is the 40, 50, and 60-year-olds who have been told this is just getting older and then they get their lives back.”

For Arizona, Auragens is arriving at a time when women in particular are craving long-term solutions, not quick fixes. The partnership with Dr. Adam Loiacono deepens that reality. Together, they developed LEGACY, a three-phase experience integrating biomarkers, MRI, movement assessments, nutrition, strength cycles, systemic and targeted stem cell applications, hyperbaric oxygen, red light therapy, and six-week pre and post protocols.

“Our goal is to pair world-class biologics with structure. To ensure the cells do what they are capable of doing. To bring elite regenerative medicine to men, women, athletes, and high performers in a way that is safe, ethical, data-driven, and deeply human,” says Dr. Adam Loiacono.

Dr. Briggs continues.

“Most people prepare extensively before and after surgery. The same preparation should exist around regenerative medicine. Personalization is in the strategy, not the genetic material.”

That transparency matters. Auragens uses only screened, healthy, full-term umbilical cord–derived mesenchymal stem cells processed in their ISO and GMP-certified labs on-site. Nothing embryonic. Nothing fetal. Nothing that carries another person’s DNA. It is standardized biology with strict oversight and global compliance.

“There are many options out there, but you need to vet a credible and safe clinic. Look at the labs. Look at the oversight. Look at the outcomes. If a clinic cannot explain where the cells come from and how they are tested, that is a red flag.”

As the conversation turns to the future, Dr. Briggs speaks about exosome advancements, AI-assisted regenerative dashboards, biologic manufacturing, and the merging of recovery, technology, and luxury into entirely new categories of care. But the deeper mission remains the same: improve healthspan, not just lifespan. Keep people adaptable. Keep them strong. Keep them living fully.

“Introducing Auragens to Arizona is about possibility. It is about redefining what it means to age, to recover, and to thrive.”

If you’re not on this month’s event guest-list, you can still explore whether Auragens is right for you. E-mail adam@adamloiacono.com to learn more about LEGACY. auragens.com

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