Tamara sat for an interview in Beijing China after receiving treatment at Bethune International Peace Hospital to the south of the city. Tamara wanted to see the Forbidden City and we've included footage we shot as we toured it together. Tamara also allowed us to include footage of her physical therapy program at Bethune in Shijiazhuang.

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Diagnosis

Tamara was involved in a single car roll over accident and broke her neck. The injury resulted in a C4-C5 incomplete spinal cord injury, quadriplegia.

Condition Prior to Treatment

Tamara is wheelchair-bound. Tamara told us, "I rely on caregivers to get me up and feed me. And do everything for me during the day." Tamara did not receive regular physical therapy or exercise prior to coming to China for stem cell treatments.

Treatment in China

Tamara received seven packets of umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells. Each packet carried over ten million cells. Two packets were delivered via a standard IV injection and five packets were delivered via lumbar puncture. While in China she received daily physical therapy, occupational therapy, and acupuncture.

Condition Following Treatment

Tamara noticed changes in her condition during treatment. She noted that “after the first two injections, and a couple days of therapy... my right arm was getting a lot stronger."

She continued, “after the third injection, I can feel a bit lower down on my back… and after another week of therapy, I was able to actually sit up and correct my position. And sit there without them holding onto me for a little bit."