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OUR MEDICAL TEAM
At Southwest Spine & Sports, we take pain management seriously. That’s why we’ve found a team of some of the most talented and qualified medical professionals in all of Scottsdale, AZ. Each member of our staff is passionate, knowledgeable, and personable, ensuring the very best patient experience possible. From scheduling to recovery, a member of our team will always be there to help you with any questions or concerns you may have. Contact our practice today to schedule a consultation with any of our providers.
Michael Wolff, MD
Dr. Michael Wolff, MD, is a double-board certified interventional physical medicine doctor specializing in the non-surgical treatment of spine, sports, and joint conditions. He has devoted his career to treating many professional athletes, weekend warriors, and patients limited by painful acute or chronic injuries.
Dr. Wolff established Southwest Spine & Sports in 1999 to create a practice that concentrates on providing evolving and comprehensive non-surgical solutions for painful musculoskeletal conditions that limit his patients’ lives. His philosophy is to treat every patient like his own family in a safe and comfortable environment, develop a tailored plan to treat their condition without surgery, and get their quality of life back. He focuses on outpatient, minimally invasive therapies using all-natural regenerative procedures when appropriate.
“My goal is to identify the source of a patient’s pain and work together so they can return to a more active, pain-free life.”
State-of-the-art treatment with Regenerative Medicine:
Dr. Wolff has focused on the emerging field of regenerative medicine for over twelve years. Using biologic therapies such as PRP and plasma concentrate, his extensive experience has helped his patients to return to the active lifestyle they deserve. His philosophy to address pathology and restore health to damaged tissue and joints has successfully treated degenerative disc back disease, neck pain, tennis elbow, bursitis, tendinitis, and joint pain from osteoarthritis.

As a result of Dr. Wolff’s years of research in developing and safely performing intradiscal procedures, he is one of the few physicians in the country to offer The Discseel® Procedure to treat chronic discogenic low back pain from degenerative disc disease. Many patients treated with The Discseel® Procedure have experienced pain relief and are able to enjoy an active life again without the need for surgery such as fusion.



Sheila Janisch MSN, FNP-BC
Expert Nurse Practitioner specializing in Interventional Pain Management and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R)
Sheila Janisch, FNP-BC, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 30 years medical experience and a dedication to helping patients regain function and return to active, fulfilling lives with non-surgical solutions.
For 20 years Shiela has specialized in pain management. Combined with years of hands-on experience alongside some of the most respected pain management physicians in Arizona this equips her with compassion and understanding of the complexities of pain management and patient care.
Shiela’s commitment to pain care is deeply personal. Born with a spinal cord malformation and having experienced chronic cervical pain and headaches herself from an early age, she understands the emotional and physical toll it takes. Her approach is both clinical and empathetic. She listens intently and partners with each patient to develop a personalized treatment plan that helps provide lasting relief of symptoms, improve joint mobility and supports long-term recovery.
With a Bachelor’s in Nursing from Carroll College and a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Phoenix, Shiela is also nationally certified as a Pain Management Nurse and Family Nurse Practitioner through the ANCC. Her extensive training and real-world experience have equipped her to integrate traditional therapies with non-surgical regenerative treatments.

Shiela joined Michael Wolff, MD, and Southwest Spine & Sports in 2018 and is proud to be a part of a team that genuinely cares about putting patients first – offering hope, relief, and a return to better living. She believes HOW care is delivered is just as important as the care itself. Her favorite quote from Maya Angelou reflects this approach “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
Callie J. Needs MS, RN
Director of Regenerative Medicine
Callie was born in Nashville, TN but considers herself a native having lived in the valley since the age of 11. She completed her undergraduate degree at BYU-Idaho in Exercise Physiology, then went on to gain her Master’s in Nursing at the University of Arizona. Once qualified as a Nurse Specialist, Callie spent her time working in emergency medicine and the OR where she was introduced to Dr. Wolff, our Interventional Physical Medicine doctor.
Working alongside Dr. Wolff, Callie’s intrigue in regenerative medicine was stimulated, prompting her to move to Southwest Spine & Sports (SWSS) to be able to assist Dr. Wolff full-time. Her passion to treat patients with all-natural non-surgical regenerative solutions for spine, sports and joint conditions increased as she gained more and more exposure to the benefits and results Dr. Wolff’s regenerative work was having.
Callie loves spending time with her family including her four children and two dogs. Running, cycling, playing tennis, pickleball and hiking are a few of the hobbies that also keep her busy, so she can relate when patients are frustrated that an injury is slowing them down or preventing them from a lifestyle they enjoy. Seeing injured athletes (professional or weekend warriors) recover after regenerative treatment (such as PRP and biologics) and be able to return to a pain-free, active life is a journey she is now dedicated to.
Callie strives to treat each patient with a high level of individualized attention and personal care. She now leads our regenerative team of staff to provide the care, communication and patient experience that we believe all patients at SWSS deserve.

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