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Shockwave
Therapy

High-energy acoustic pulses that break the cycle of chronic pain and restart tissue healing where other treatments have stopped working.

Breaking the
pain cycle

Shockwave therapy delivers focused acoustic waves into chronically injured tissue — stimulating blood flow, breaking up calcifications, and triggering the body's natural repair cascade in areas that have stopped healing on their own. FDA-cleared and non-invasive, it has become one of the most effective tools for persistent tendon, fascia, and joint problems.

Chronic injuries often fail to heal because the tissue has become hypovascular — blood flow has decreased and the healing signal has gone quiet. Shockwave forcibly restores that signal, restarting the repair process. Most patients experience significant improvement within 3–5 sessions, with results continuing to develop over the following weeks as the tissue rebuilds.

Sessions
3–5 sessions, weekly
Session Length
15–30 minutes
FDA Status
Cleared — non-invasive
Provider
Dr. William Starsiak, DO

Pricing: $200–$500 per session depending on the number of regions treated, in addition to the visit. Direct-pay · HSA welcome. Treatment can often begin the same day as your evaluation.

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Conditions treated with Shockwave
  • Plantar fasciitis & heel pain
  • Achilles tendinopathy
  • Patellar tendinitis (jumper's knee)
  • Rotator cuff calcifications & tendinitis
  • Tennis & golfer's elbow (epicondylitis)
  • Hip bursitis & gluteal tendinopathy
  • Trigger points & myofascial pain
  • Shin splints & stress reactions
  • Erectile dysfunction (low-intensity protocol)
  • Chronic non-healing wounds
  • Women's pelvic floor & intimate wellness →

Watch Dr. Starsiak explain Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave Therapy — FAQs

What does shockwave therapy treat?

Chronic tendon pain, plantar fasciitis, and joint problems that have resisted other treatments. High-energy acoustic waves stimulate blood flow and break up calcifications so the tissue can finally heal.

Is shockwave therapy safe?

Yes — it is FDA-cleared and non-invasive, with no incisions, injections, or anesthesia involved.

What does a session feel like?

You'll feel strong pulses at the treatment site. Intensity is adjusted to your comfort, and sessions are brief.

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