StemWave Therapy
A non-invasive, drug-free treatment that uses acoustic waves to activate your body’s own healing — relieving chronic pain and repairing damaged tissue at the source.
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StemWave Therapy
Advanced acoustic wave therapy that stimulates healing where other treatments have stalled
What is StemWave Therapy?
StemWave Therapy — also known as Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) — is an advanced, non-invasive treatment that delivers high-energy acoustic waves into injured or painful tissue. These waves stimulate blood flow, break down calcifications and scar tissue, and trigger your body’s natural healing response, activating stem cells and growth factors that repair damaged tissue.
Unlike medication or injections that only mask symptoms, StemWave Therapy addresses the root cause of pain by restarting the healing process in tissue that has stopped recovering on its own.
This treatment is used to:
• Reduce or eliminate chronic pain
• Break down scar tissue and calcifications
• Stimulate blood flow and new vessel growth
• Accelerate healing in tendons, ligaments, and muscles
• Avoid surgery, injections, and long-term medication
Conditions commonly treated with StemWave Therapy include:
• Plantar fasciitis and heel spurs
• Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
• Rotator cuff and shoulder tendinopathy
• Achilles tendinopathy
• Jumper’s knee and patellar tendon pain
• Hip pain and greater trochanteric pain syndrome
• Chronic neck, back, and muscle pain
• Calcific tendonitis
Many patients notice meaningful relief after just a few sessions — often after months or years of pain that didn’t respond to other treatments. At Be Well Physical Therapy, every StemWave session is delivered one-on-one by Dr. Simon, who tailors the treatment intensity and plan to your specific condition.
What to expect during treatment
A typical StemWave session lasts 10 to 15 minutes as part of your therapy visit. The applicator is placed on the skin over the treatment area, and you’ll feel a series of rhythmic pulses. Most patients tolerate the treatment well, and intensity is always adjusted to your comfort level. There is no downtime — you can return to your normal activities the same day.
A typical treatment plan involves 10 sessions, depending on the condition and how long it has been present. Dr. Simon will evaluate you first and recommend a plan tailored to your goals.
How StemWave has helped our patients
“I felt zero pain”
I tried the StemWave therapy. Simon walked me through it. And it’s the best thing that ever happened to me. I was basically putting band-aids and medication on a problem. After the first time I did it, I felt zero pain.
Back to running after a torn meniscus
A young patient shares how StemWave therapy helped him reduce pain, improve mobility, and get back to running, playing, and enjoying life.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about StemWave Therapy, what it feels like, and how to get started.
Most patients describe the sensation as mild to moderate rhythmic tapping over the treatment area. Intensity is always adjusted to your comfort level, and any discomfort fades quickly after the session.
A typical treatment plan involves 10 sessions. Many patients feel meaningful relief after the very first treatment, with continued improvement as the tissue heals between visits.
No. StemWave Therapy is non-invasive with no downtime — you can return to work, exercise, and your normal routine the same day. Some mild soreness in the treated area is normal for a day or two.