At StemX we value our patients from first contact to post procedure we are there to help every step of the way. We always put the patient first and treat our patients as they are our family and friends. Welcome to StemX!
Our Team
Our providers are specially trained in regenerative medicine treatments providing natural, non-surgical therapy to repair and rebuild joints and cartilage in knees, shoulders, ankles, hips, backs, necks and more in one treatment with minimal to no downtime. We treat Osteoarthritis, arthritis, chronic joint pain, knee arthritis, back pain, shoulder pain, rheumatoid arthritis and more.
Dr. Mauricio Martinez, MD
Supervising PhysicianDr. Martinez is board certified in family medicine with 20 years of experience practicing medicine. He specializes in sports medicine and addiction medicine.
Patrick Astourian, PA-C
Physician AssistantPatrick Astourian is a provider's assistant with over 29 years of experience in urgent care, rheumatology, and orthopedics. Before graduating with his masters degree from Samuel Merritt University, he was a USAF medic for 8 years. Patrick has given hands-on musculoskeletal training to multiple doctors in pain management, PM&R, rheumatology, sports medicine, and orthopaedics. As a speaker and author, Patrick has teamed up with the Boston ACR convention to share his knowledge via online training programs and has published books on musculoskeletal ultrasound guided injections.
Dr. Lamby Ginakes, DC
Director of Natural Pain ManagementDr. Ginakes attended the University of Manitoba for his undergraduate work in pre-med. He received his chiropractic degree in 1993 from Northwestern Health Sciences University, at which time he moved to San Diego and became the owner/center director for Integrated Medical Centers from 1995 to 2017. He joined Spark Health after a company that he founded with Dr. Steve Mertz was acquired in 2020. To this day, Dr. Ginakes continues to oversee natural pain management services.
AnnMarie Novak
Care CoordinatorAnnMarie is a native Minnesotan. During her free time she loves to spend time with her 3 children and friends and stays active by running and going to the gym. She is passionate about her job and takes the time to make our patients feel welcome, cared for, and part of the Spark Health family.
Jennifer Daniels
Care Coordinator
Jennifer Daniels - As a proud Michigan native, I made the exciting move to California where I now call home. I am a proud wife and a dedicated mother of three wonderful children. A lover of tropical weather and the great outdoors, you can often find me enjoying the sunshine and exploring nature in my free time.
With 15 years of experience in the medical field, I have dedicated my career to helping others in need and making a positive impact in the healthcare industry. I have been passionate about making a difference in the lives of others.