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SCHI was founded in 2016 by Dr. Zahra Figueredo as a result of her passion in offering Personalized Advanced Regenerative Medicine treatments by uniquely and creatively combining cutting-edge biomedical science and technologies with the best of nature to provide the most comprehensive and effective approach to HEALING. This, in turn, stimulates and taps into the body’s innate capacity to heal itself — a philosophy by which she and all of us at SCHI adhere to without compromise.
Dr. Figueredo has always sought to make these unique treatments available to patients who have otherwise run out of treatment options for their ailments through traditional medicine or who make it a personal choice to seek non-traditional medical alternatives. We address healing the body as whole and not simply operate in disease and symptom management.
As the founding member, the Research & Technical Director and Head of Innovation at SCHI, Dr. Figueredo serves in an Advisory role in all Stem Cell Research, Clinical Applications, Physician Training and Empirical Experience initiatives at the institute.
In her Advisory role and for the benefit of all past, current and prospective patients at SCHI, she remains focused in these key areas: Research, Innovation and the Transfer of Knowledge to a trusted and qualified network of physicians from different specialties involved in the extraction (harvest), processing (isolation, differentiation and expansion) and deployment (application) of Stem Cells in their various modalities.
Through Dr. Zahra’s leadership, SCHI continues to further the advancement of Regenerative Medicine efforts in these areas of focus so that it translates into more options through more specialists while always maintaining the personalized approach to each patient with their respective conditions. Every patient is different due to medical history, beliefs and lifestyle; therefore every case is different. SCHI’s personalized protocols are the key to each patient’s outcome.
SCHI retains its tenet of a complementary comprehensive approach to healing, backed by the best of science, nature, and empirical experience.
Dr. Zahra… never stagnant, always advancing. Her work as a facilitator in fostering education and engagement not only from patients but also from a collaboration of physicians serves as an example on how to further Stem Cell treatment availability through personalized protocols via its specialists’ hub.
EDUCATION
2001
Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, ON, Canada.
1998
Bachelor of Science (Nutritional Science and Biochemistry) University of British Columbia, BC,Canada.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
September 2019 – Present
Founder of Stem Cell Healing Institute (SCHI) in Guatemala City, Satellite Clinic in Istanbul, Turkey.
June 2015 – Present
Founder, Research and Technical Director of Stem Cell Healing Institute (SCHI).
Personalized Stem Cell Regenerative and Anti-Aging Medicine specializing in expanded and differentiated adipose tissue-derived autologous stem cell therapies (comprehensive and integrative stem cell therapy which includes hormonal therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, mineral and detoxification therapy), PRP, stem cell research, and personalized compounding. Guatemala City in Guatemala, Central America.
August 2013 – June 2015
Founder and Chief Medical Director of Zbiogenesis
Personalized Stem Cell Regenerative and Anti-Aging Medicine specializing in adipose tissue-derived autologous stem cell therapies, PRP, stem cell research, and personalized compounding. Guatemala, Guatemala, Central America.
March 2013
Founder and Chief Medical Director of International Institute for Stem Cell Therapeutics and Alternative Medicine specializing in autologous stem cell therapies, PRP, and personalized compounding. Guatemala, Guatemala, Central America.
May 2012 – Present
Independent research on stem cell clinical applications. Research on biosensors point-of- care healthcare assessments. Research on social entrepreneurship projects. Guatemala, Guatemala, Central America.
February 2011- May 2012
Medical Consultant/Patient Screening: The American Stem Cell Institute (ASCI), CA, USA; The Asian Stem Cell Institute, Philippines. Vancouver, BC, Canada.
2011
Differential Diagnosis Instructor (Year 3): Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine (Dean of Academics: Dr. David Scotten). Vancouver, BC, Canada.
2009 – May 2012
Research and Development and Clinical Applications: Adipose Tissue-Derived Autologous Stem Cell Therapies; Pharmaceutical Compounding; Disease conditions. Vancouver, BC, Canada.
2009-2010
Internship with Drs. Hande and Levent Bozatl in Pathological and Cosmetic Dermatology and Stem Cell Therapies, Plastic Surgery. Istanbul, Turkey.
2005-2009
Independent Research in the fields of Stem Cell Therapy and Pathological and Cosmetic Dermatology; Travelling for volunteer work Istanbul, Turkey; Dubai, UAE; Oman.
2001- 2005
Private Practice Technical/ Managerial/Entrepreneurial Pharmaceutical Consultant, Public Speaker and Instructor to Physicians in fields of pharmaceutical compounding and intradermal injection technique.
1999
Senior Intern Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Toronto, Canada.
1995-1997
Public Speaking: Medicine: Big Carrot Health/ Organic Foods, Others, Toronto, Canada.
1994
Personal Trainer/Wellness Director Fitness World, Vancouver, BC.
Others
Externship Private Practice: Dr. Decker Weiss (Fellowship Cardiology).
Internship Heart Institute (under supervision of Dr. Kent Smith).
Internship Heart Hospital (under supervision of Dr. Ted Diethrich, pioneer of various groundbreaking cardiovascular procedures).
Preceptorship Dr. Jon Matsen, ND, Vancouver, BC.
Lecturer (Cardiology) Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine.
COURSES & CERTIFICATIONS
• April 2024 International Workshop in Allogeneic Cellular Based Product for Regenerative Medicine by International Society For Stem Cell Application (ISSCA).
• April 2024 International Workshop in Autologous Cellular Based Product for Regenerative Medicine by International Society For Stem Cell Application (ISSCA).
• September 2019 – Ongoing: Training for and collaboration with Prof. Dr. Selcuk Duman (Ph.D) and Prof. Dr. (MD) Murad Aktan at Necmeddin Erbakan University Meram Medical Faculty Histology- Embryology Department, Konya, Turkey.
• September 2014 – Certification in Advanced Techniques and Continuing Education in Medical Aesthetics and Regenerative Anti-Aging by the Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Anti-Aging of Guatemala (ASEMEG), Guatemala.
• May 2014 – Certification in Clinical and Investigative Studies in Human Subjects by the Association of Clinical Studies of Guatemala.
• February 2014 – Ongoing: Certification by and member of International Consortium for Cell Therapy and Immunotherapy (ICCTI): further certification and training to perform adipose-derived autologous stem cell therapy by the ICCTI. As a member of the ICCTI, we are committed to staying abreast of ongoing research and education in this field to provide the best care for our patients.
• November 2013 – Certification in Advanced Ethics of Clinical and Investigative Research of Human Subjects (University of Del Valle, Center for Health Studies, Faculty of Science and Humanities), Guatemala.
• August 2013 – Update lipo-aspiration techniques for adipose-derived stem cell therapy with Dr. Fernando Silva, MD, FILACP, IPRAS, Guatemala, Guatemala, Central America.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in the following software: Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Quickbooks, Website Production and Management.
LANGUAGES
English, Gujarati, French, Spanish, Turkish and Russian (not fluent).
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
1989 Recipient, Passport to Education Scholarship upon completion of International Baccalaureate Programme.
VOLUNTEER WORK
1986 – Present Aga Khan Volunteer Corps (Lieutenant 1991 – 93) .
1993 – 94 The Lookout Homeless Shelter (Vancouver, BC) Miscellaneous kitchen duties.
1992 – 93 Oakridge Nursing Home (Vancouver, BC): Therapeutic recreation of geriatric patients.
October 2013
Guest Panelist: Universidad Francisco Marroquin, ¿Está vivo WALL-E? Explorando los límites entre el ser humano y la tecnología, Guatemala, Guatemala, Central America.
September 2013
Guest Speaker: Universidad Francisco Marroquin, Medical Innovations (Stem Cell Therapy), Guatemala, Guatemala, Central America
August 2012
Guest Speaker: Universidad Francisco Marroquin, Medical Innovations (Stem Cell Therapy), Guatemala, Guatemala, Central America.
October 2012
Facilitator: Universidad Francisco Marroquin, Logos Series (Ethics of Cloning), Guatemala, Guatemala, Central America.
May 2012
Guest Speaker: INCAE, Medical Innovations (Stem Cell Therapy), Alajuela, Costa Rica, Central America
Hobbies
1. Nutrition and Cooking: healthy, natural and organic
2. Child Wellness
3. Reading: medical studies, self-improvement
4. Health and Fitness – Tennis – Squash – Soccer – Martial Arts – HIIT Workouts
5. Travel and Cultures
6. Linguistics
7. Meditation and Self-Improvement.
Career-Oriented Interests (Medical Research and Practice)
• Adipose-Derived Autologous Stem Cell Therapy: R&D and clinical applications: Point-of-care patient treatment, adipose tissue harvesting, mesenchymal stem cell isolation, expansion and differentiation.
• Biosensors and Nanomedicine: Detection of debilitating and chronic conditions through a combination of miniaturized biosensors and mobile phones, to deliver point-of-care healthcare assessments to populations, especially in, but not limited to remote locations. This project is currently being set up with Dr. Andrew Flewitt and Dr. Luis Garcia-Gancedo from the Advanced Centre for Photonics and Electronics (CAPE) of the University of Cambridge, UK.
• Biochemistry: Pain; Fatigue; Intravenous & Oral Chelation; High Blood Pressure, Triglycerides, & Cholesterol; Weight Loss; Intravenous Pre-Surgery & Post-Surgery Recovery; Cancer; Heart Failure
• Endocrinology: Menopause; Birth Control; Fertility & Pregnancy; Cancer; Thyroid
• Physiology: General
• Nutrition: Weight Loss; Cancer; Fitness; Anti-aging
• Botany: Hormonal; Immune System Augmentation; Diabetes, Cardiovascular, Adaptogenic
• Ayurvedic Medicine: General
• Personalized Pharmaceutical Compounding: Oral (powder, capsule, liquids, sublingual drops) preparations; Hormone and Anti-Aging Creams (transdermal); Injectables; Suppositories (taking pride in formulating individualized natural, organic, and preservative-free pharmaceuticals)
• Pathological and Regenerative Cosmetic Dermatology
• Medical applications of research and development