About Dr. Michele West-Harvey, MD, MPH, QIA, ABP-CP
About Dr. Michele West-Harvey, MD, MPH, QIA, ABP-CP
Aging isn’t just about the years on your calendar — it’s about what’s happening inside your cells. Fountain of Eden Wellness offers a comprehensive longevity medicine program that starts with measuring your biological age and then addresses the root causes of aging through stem cell therapy, exosome therapy, peptide therapy, and NAD+ IV infusions. Under the expert guidance of Dr. Michele West-Harvey, MD, MPH, QIA, our multi-treatment protocols target the hallmarks of aging at the cellular level — helping you feel, function, and look younger from the inside out.
Key Takeaways
Board-certified Clinical Pathologist (ABP-CP) and Transfusion Medicine specialist — trained at the University of Minnesota and University of Illinois, Chicago
15+ years of clinical and laboratory experience in cellular science, hematology, and molecular pathology
Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master of Public Health (MPH) with expertise across clinical care, population health, and quality improvement
Published researcher with 4 peer-reviewed publications including research on allogeneic stem cell transplant conditioning regimens
10+ presentations at national conferences and academic medical centers on topics from transfusion medicine to clinical pathology
Qualifications in Apheresis (QIA) — an advanced apheresis certification earned through transfusion medicine fellowship training
Founder of Fountain of Eden Wellness — bringing laboratory-level precision to regenerative medicine
Who Is Dr. Michele West-Harvey?
Dr. Michele West-Harvey is a board-certified physician, pathologist, and transfusion medicine specialist — and the founder of Fountain of Eden Wellness. What makes her uniquely qualified in regenerative medicine isn’t just her medical degree — it’s the rare depth of her expertise in cellular biology, blood science, and stem cell transplantation that most regenerative medicine practitioners simply don’t have.
With an MD from the Medical University of the Americas, a Master of Public Health from the University of Minnesota, board certification from the American Board of Pathology in Clinical Pathology, and fellowship training in Transfusion Medicine at the University of Illinois, Chicago, Dr. West-Harvey has spent her career studying how cells function, heal, and regenerate at the most fundamental level.
Her journey into regenerative medicine was a natural evolution. After years of working in anatomical and clinical pathology — examining tissues, analyzing blood disorders, managing stem cell transplant protocols, and conducting research on cellular therapies — she recognized that the same science powering transfusion medicine and transplant biology could be applied directly to help patients heal from chronic conditions. That realization became Fountain of Eden Wellness: a practice where laboratory-grade precision meets compassionate, patient-centered regenerative care.
Education & Training
Dr. West-Harvey’s academic and clinical training spans over 15 years across multiple institutions and disciplines:
Degrees
| Credential | Institution | Year |
| Doctor of Medicine (MD) | Medical University of the Americas, Charlestown, St. Kitts & Nevis | 2019 |
| Master of Public Health (MPH) | University of Minnesota, Minneapolis | 2012 |
| Bachelor of Science — Bioscience, Molecular Pathology | SUNY Farmingdale, New York | 2008 |
| Associate of Science — Science & Mathematics | Nassau Community College, Garden City, New York | 2005 |
Residency & Fellowship Training
| Training | Institution | Period |
| Transfusion Medicine Fellowship | University of Illinois, Chicago | 2024–2025 |
| Transfusion Medicine | University of Minnesota, Minneapolis | 2024 |
| Anatomical & Clinical Pathology Residency | University of Minnesota, Minneapolis | 2020–2024 |
| Internal Medicine (Preliminary) | Norwalk, Connecticut | 2019 |
Board Certification & Credentials
| Certification | Details |
| American Board of Pathology — Clinical Pathology (ABP-CP) | Board certified |
| Qualifications in Apheresis (QIA) | Advanced apheresis certification in transfusion medicine — expertise in cell collection, separation, and therapeutic apheresis procedures |
| Medical License | Active |
Why a Pathologist Is the Best Person to Lead a Regenerative Medicine Practice
Most patients don’t immediately connect “pathologist” with “regenerative medicine.” But here’s why Dr. West-Harvey’s background is actually the ideal foundation for this work:
She Understands Cells — Because She’s Studied Them for 15 Years
Pathologists are the physicians who study how disease actually works at the cellular and tissue level. While other doctors see symptoms, pathologists see the underlying biology. Dr. West-Harvey has spent years examining tissue samples, blood disorders, and cellular abnormalities — giving her an unparalleled understanding of how cells function, deteriorate, and repair. When she administers stem cell therapy or exosome therapy, she’s drawing on deep scientific knowledge of what’s happening at the cellular level.
She Has Direct Experience with Stem Cell Transplantation
Through her residency and fellowship in Transfusion Medicine at the University of Minnesota and University of Illinois, Chicago, Dr. West-Harvey has hands-on experience managing stem cell transplant protocols, blood product therapies, and cellular therapies. She has published peer-reviewed research on allogeneic stem cell transplant conditioning regimens — the very science that underpins regenerative stem cell treatments. This isn’t theoretical knowledge; it’s clinical expertise earned in top-tier academic medical centers.
Her Blood Science Expertise Powers Better PRP and IV Therapies
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is fundamentally a blood science procedure — isolating and concentrating healing components from a patient’s own blood. As a transfusion medicine specialist, Dr. West-Harvey understands blood component preparation at an expert level. Similarly, her training informs the precision behind IV vitamin infusion therapy protocols — ensuring optimal formulations, safety, and efficacy.
Quality Improvement Is Built Into Every Protocol
Dr. West-Harvey holds Qualifications in Apheresis (QIA), an advanced certification in therapeutic apheresis — the science of separating and collecting specific blood components for therapeutic use. This specialized training, earned during her transfusion medicine fellowship, gives her deep expertise in cell-based therapies and biologics that directly translates to regenerative medicine. At the University of Illinois, Chicago, she led a quality improvement project on improving detection of transfusion reactions through post-transfusion monitoring. At Fountain of Eden, that same rigor is applied to patient safety protocols, treatment delivery, and outcomes tracking.
Published Research & Academic Contributions
Most patients don’t immediately connect “pathologist” with “regenerative medicine.” But here’s why Dr. West-Harvey’s background is actually the ideal foundation for this work:
Peer-Reviewed Publications
“Comparison of allogeneic stem cell transplant conditioning regimens in AML, MDS and CLL” — General Internal Medicine & Clinical Innovations, 2018
- Directly relevant to regenerative medicine — comparing stem cell transplant protocols across cancer types
“A Statistical-Based Public Health Perspective: Effects of Dietary Behaviour on the Risk and Incidence of Breast Cancer” — Journal of Oncology Medicine & Practice, 2018
“Adenocarcinoma of the Gallbladder, Proliferative Transformation to Neuroendocrine Tumor: Hypothesis of Molecular and Pathological Etiology” — Oncology & Cancer Case Report, 2019
“Merkel Cell Carcinoma: A Case-Report of Rare Presentation, Non-Indolent Proliferative Type, Polyomavirus-Negative” — Advances in Hematology and Oncology Research, 2020
Selected Presentations & Conference Appearances
Presentation | Venue | Year |
Tissue Factor Microparticles and Coagulopathy in Sickle Cell Patients | Chicagoland Regional Sickle Cell Conference, Chicago | 2025 |
Predictability of Blood Usage in Pre-Surgical Settings | UW Madison, Chicago | 2025 |
Decreasing Alloimmunization in the Sickle Cell Population by Diversification of the Donor Pool | University of Minnesota Grand Rounds | 2024 |
Clinical Decision Support in Transfusion Medicine | University of Minnesota Clinical Pathology Journal Club | 2024 |
SAFE-T: Blood Bank Oversight of Pre-Surgical Blood Orders | Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB), Nashville | 2023 |
Evidence-Based Studies on Cannabis Intoxication | University of Minnesota Clinical Pathology Journal Club | 2023 |
EBV-Associated Lymphadenopathy in Immunocompromised Patients | University of Minnesota Clinical Pathology Journal Club | 2023 |
Expression of p27 and c-myc in Breast Ductal Cancers in African American Women | University of Minnesota Anatomical Pathology Journal Club | 2022 |
Cytogenetic Abnormalities & Prognostic Classification in Plasma Cell Myeloma | University of Minnesota | 2021 |
High-Volume Plasmapheresis in Acute Liver Failure for the Pediatric Population | University of Minnesota | 2021 |
Research Projects
- Quality Improvement: Improving Detection of Transfusion Reactions — University of Illinois, Chicago (2025)
- Identified delays in transfusion reaction reporting; implemented education and policy interventions to improve early recognition
- Retrospective Analysis of Hyperhemolysis Syndrome in SCD Patients — University of Chicago (2024)
- SAFE-T Study: Blood Unit Allocation for Complex Antibody Screens — University of Minnesota (2022)
- Clinical Efficacy of Granulocyte Transfusions — University of Minnesota (2022)
- Determinants of Homelessness — Access Center, County of Riverside (2012)
- Dietary Implications on Rat Mammary Cancer Cells — SUNY Purchase, State University of New York (2004)
Clinical Laboratory Expertise
Before becoming a physician, Dr. West-Harvey built extensive hands-on experience in clinical and molecular laboratories — the very environments where cellular therapies are developed and validated:
- Sunrise Medical Laboratories (Hicksville, NY) — Hematological and immunological testing, fertility testing, HgBA1C, CBC analysis using Sysmex and Cellivision
- Naval Camp Pendleton Family Medicine Clinic (Oceanside, CA) — Phlebotomy, specimen processing, cytology, rapid diagnostic testing
- ENZO Clinical Laboratories (Farmingdale, NY) — Molecular studies including PCR, GenProbe Aptima, genetic testing for Cystic Fibrosis, ELISA and chemiluminescence techniques
- Winthrop University Hospital (Garden City, NY) — Hematology and urinalysis microscopies, blood smear analysis
- Cardiovascular Medical Associates (Garden City, NY) — Cardiac enzyme testing, coagulation studies, endocrinology
This deep laboratory foundation means Dr. West-Harvey doesn’t just prescribe regenerative therapies — she understands the science behind peptide mechanisms, exosome signaling pathways, and stem cell biology from the ground up.
Medical Philosophy
“I’ve spent my career studying how cells work — how they heal, how they fail, and how we can support their natural capacity for repair. Regenerative medicine is the clinical application of everything I’ve learned in the laboratory. When I administer a stem cell or exosome therapy, I’m not guessing — I’m applying the same cellular science I’ve studied for over a decade.”
— Dr. Michele West-Harvey, MD, MPH, QIA, ABP-CP
Cellular science drives better outcomes.
Regenerative medicine works with the body’s innate repair mechanisms — stem cell therapy, exosome therapy, and PRP therapy all harness the body’s own biological processes. Dr. West-Harvey’s pathology training means she understands these processes at a level most practitioners don’t.
Every patient is unique.
There is no one-size-fits-all protocol. Dr. West-Harvey begins every patient relationship with a thorough assessment, including comprehensive biological age testing when appropriate, to understand where each person truly is on their health journey.
Quality and safety are non-negotiable.
As a QIA-certified apheresis-trained physician who has led quality improvement projects at academic medical centers, Dr. West-Harvey applies the same rigorous standards to Fountain of Eden’s protocols. Every treatment is evidence-informed, carefully monitored, and systematically refined.
Faith inspires purpose.
The name “Fountain of Eden” reflects Dr. West-Harvey’s belief that renewal and restoration are part of a deeper design. While the practice serves patients of all backgrounds, its foundation is rooted in the conviction that every person deserves the opportunity to experience renewed vitality and wholeness.
Why She Founded Fountain of Eden Wellness
After more than 15 years in clinical pathology, transfusion medicine, and academic research, Dr. West-Harvey recognized a growing gap between what patients needed and what conventional medicine could offer — particularly for those living with:
- Joint disease and chronic musculoskeletal pain with limited options beyond surgery or medication
- Autoimmune conditions where conventional immunosuppression wasn’t enough
- Post-stroke and neurological challenges requiring innovative rehabilitation approaches
- Type 2 diabetes and metabolic dysfunction beyond pharmaceutical management
- The desire for proactive wellness, anti-aging, and longevity strategies grounded in real science
She founded Fountain of Eden Wellness to bridge the gap between laboratory science and clinical application — creating a practice where patients benefit from the same cellular expertise that drives academic medicine and research. The clinic offers a full spectrum of regenerative treatments — from IV vitamin infusion therapy and peptide therapy to cutting-edge secretome therapy and shockwave therapy — all under one physician’s coordinated care.
Professional Memberships & Community Involvement
Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB) — Active member since 2022
Quality Improvement Committee Participant — Fairview Hospital/University of Minnesota
Guest Lecturer — University of Minnesota Medical School (2023)
Community Health Researcher — Studied determinants of homelessness with the County of Riverside, California
Volunteer — New Life Community Church, Elmhurst, NY; Riverside Community Hospital; University of San Diego community outreach
Professional Memberships & Community Involvement
Your healing journey begins with a conversation. Dr. Michele West-Harvey personally oversees every patient’s care at Fountain of Eden Wellness — from initial assessment through treatment and follow-up. Whether you’re exploring regenerative medicine for the first time or seeking a second opinion, she welcomes the opportunity to listen, evaluate, and help you understand your options.
All treatments begin with a comprehensive consultation. Dr. West-Harvey will review your medical history, discuss your goals, and recommend a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs.