US-Based & OperatedAbout Stem Nova Direct
An honest starting point for regenerative medicine
Regenerative medicine can be difficult to navigate. Big claims, complex science, and conflicting information make it hard to know where to start. We built Stem Nova Direct to make that process clearer — helping people understand the science, explore their options, and connect with licensed clinicians when they're ready to take the next step.
Clinical evaluation and care decisions remain with the independently licensed clinicians who evaluate each patient.
Dalton & Dillon Worley
Co-Founders
Why we built it
The regenerative space is hard to navigate. It shouldn't be.
In 2023, our family went through a serious health experience that introduced us firsthand to regenerative medicine. What started as a search for answers quickly showed us how difficult this space can be to navigate — complex science, conflicting information, bold claims, and very little clarity about how to evaluate one option against another.
That experience changed the direction of our lives and eventually led us to build Stem Nova.
With Stem Nova Direct, we wanted to create the starting point we wish our family had: a place where people can understand the science in plain language, review the information behind their options, and connect with licensed clinicians when they're ready to take the next step.
We would rather explain the science plainly and show the paperwork than sell anyone a promise.
The Worley Family
Where it started
What we believe
A different standard for navigating regenerative medicine
Science before hype
We separate what's being researched from what's actually established — and explain the difference.
Transparency before promises
We emphasize sourcing, testing, and documentation so you can see the information behind what you're considering.
Clinicians make clinical decisions
We educate and facilitate. Licensed clinicians independently evaluate patients and determine whether any option is appropriate.
Ask better questions
Our goal isn't simply to tell you what something is. It's to help you understand the science, know what to ask, and make a more informed decision.
One Stem Nova ecosystem
Three brands. One connected mission.
Education, personalized health, and a professional network — each answering a different question, connected by one brand.
"I'm exploring regenerative medicine."
Stem Nova Direct
Explore. Understand. Connect.
Education and referral for individuals exploring regenerative medicine.
Connects qualified individuals with independent clinics in the Stem Nova Network.
"I want personalized healthcare based on my data."
Stem Nova MD
Your health. Personalized.
Personalized health built around your labs, biomarkers, health history, and clinical goals—all brought together in one connected platform.
Stem Nova MD
Good morning, Dillon
Your health at a glance
Nova Health Score
Based on your latest health data
Hormones
82In range
Metabolic
91Optimal
Recovery
76Review
Nutrition
88On track
Your Plan
3 recommendations updated
View personalized plan
Prescriptions when clinically appropriate, through licensed pharmacy partners.
"I'm a healthcare professional."
Stem Nova Network
Built for healthcare professionals.
Biologics, documentation, professional education, training and practice support.
Participating clinics may receive patient referrals through Stem Nova Direct.
Clear roles. Connected experiences. Clinical decisions remain with licensed healthcare professionals.
What we look for
We would rather show the paperwork
Before a biologic reaches a Stem Nova Network clinic, we look for documentation around its source, manufacturing, characterization, and lot-specific testing.
Documentation and facility credentials should not be interpreted as FDA approval of a specific product or use.
- 01
Source
Know where it came from.
Documented tissue source, donor eligibility, establishment information, and applicable sourcing credentials.
- 02
Characterization
Know what was measured.
Relevant analytical characterization appropriate to the material being evaluated.
- 03
Lot-specific testing
Know what was tested.
Testing should connect to the specific lot — not simply a generic product specification.
- 04
Documentation
Be able to see it.
Lot-specific documentation should travel with the material and be available for professional review.
Certificate of Analysis
Lot-specific release document
Lot number
Per lot
Release date
On file
For cellular products
For extracellular-vesicle preparations
Safety-related testing
Sterility
Per lot
Mycoplasma
Per lot
Endotoxin
Per lot
If we can't document it, we don't claim it.
Sourcing · Characterization · Lot-specific testing · Documentation
The people behind Stem Nova
Real people. Clear responsibilities.
Dalton Worley
Co-Founder
Sales leadership, market development, and practitioner relationships, built on years spent developing distribution networks across the health and wellness industry.
Dillon Worley
Co-Founder
Operations, compliance strategy, and partner development, with a background in health and wellness entrepreneurship focused on regulatory frameworks and quality systems.
Mitchell Holzer
VP of Business Development
A CPA with 25+ years across banking, M&A, financial services, and healthcare. He leads revenue growth, market expansion, and strategic partnerships.
Jose Allende
Chief Technology Officer
Holds a master's in AI from UT and a biochemical-engineering background, with prior exits including an acquisition by IBM. He architects the telehealth, ordering, and health-data technology behind the platform.
Clinical Oversight
Dr. Clay Buchanan, MD — Medical Director
Dr. Clay Buchanan, MD, serves as Medical Director for Stem Nova Direct, providing platform-level medical oversight for our education, screening, and referral framework. Individual clinical evaluations and care decisions are made by the licensed clinicians who directly evaluate each patient.
NPI 1063981200 · Verify credentialsOur commitment
What you can hold us to
Education
Clear, honest information about regenerative medicine — no jargon walls, no inflated claims.
Transparency
Documented sourcing, characterization, and lot-specific testing you can actually review.
Responsible access
A responsible path to explore your options with an independently licensed U.S. clinician.
Important Information
Stem Nova Direct is an education and referral platform and does not provide medical care. Clinical evaluation, candidacy, and care decisions are made by independently licensed clinicians.
The umbilical-cord-derived MSC product discussed on this site is not FDA-approved to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. Topical exosome-based cosmetic products discussed on Stem Nova Direct are not injectable products and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
Facility registration, manufacturing credentials, testing, and product documentation should not be interpreted as FDA approval of a specific product or use. Information provided on this site is educational and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.
Have questions about where to start?
A few short questions help us understand what you're exploring. When appropriate, we'll help connect you with an independently licensed clinic in the Stem Nova Network, where a clinician can evaluate your situation and discuss potential next steps.