Initial Mapping Treatment
- $49 per body part
Heal Naturally
StemWave Therapy
Drug-free, non-invasive shock wave therapy that supports your body's natural healing.
StemWave is a form of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT). It delivers acoustic waves through the skin into muscles and tendons to support the body's natural repair response. It is a non-surgical, drug-free option for chronic musculoskeletal pain and soft tissue concerns.
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At a Glance
- Treats
- Chronic muscle and tendon pain
- First visit
- Initial mapping treatment, $49 per body part
- Downtime
- None for most people
- Discomfort
- Tapping or pulsing; intensity can be adjusted
- Sessions
- Usually a series; packages of four or six
- Oversight
- Dr. Michael Lau, MD, Medical Director
- Location
- 465 Park Ave, Suite 109, Lindenhurst, NY
How It Works
A handheld applicator sends acoustic pulses into the treatment area. These pulses stimulate blood flow and the body's own repair processes in the tissue. Gel is used on the skin, and the applicator moves across the tender areas found during mapping.
Who May Benefit
Adults with ongoing muscle or tendon pain who want a non-invasive option, or who have not found enough relief from other approaches. It is not a replacement for emergency care or for diagnosing a new injury. If your pain is new, severe, or follows an accident, please see your doctor first.
What Happens During Treatment
Your first visit is a mapping treatment. Your provider reviews your history, finds the tender points, and treats the area. Follow up sessions focus on those points, and you can go back to your day afterward. Mild soreness for a day or two is possible.
Safety and Limitations
Shockwave therapy is generally not appropriate during pregnancy, with a pacemaker, with a bleeding disorder or blood thinning medication, with cancer in the treatment area, or over an active infection or open wound. Results vary from person to person and are not guaranteed.
Benefits
- Non-invasive and drug-free
- Focuses on the tender areas found during mapping
- Supports the body's natural repair response
- No downtime for most people
Pricing
One Body Part
- Single session: $125
- Package of four: $400
- Package of six: $550
Two Body Parts
- Single session: $175
- Package of four: $600
- Package of six: $800
Three Body Parts
- Single session: $225
- Package of four: $750
- Package of six: $1,000
Your total depends on the number of body parts and sessions recommended after mapping.
Frequently Asked
How much does shockwave therapy cost?
Start with an initial mapping treatment for $49 per body part. After that, one body part is $125 per session, $400 for four, or $550 for six. Pricing for two and three body parts is listed below.
What is the initial mapping treatment?
It is your first visit. Your provider locates the tender areas, reviews your history, and treats the area so you can see how your body responds before choosing a package.
How many sessions may be recommended?
Shockwave therapy is usually done as a series, which is why we offer packages of four and six. Your provider recommends a number based on the area and how you respond.
What conditions is it used for?
Shockwave therapy is commonly used for chronic muscle and tendon pain, such as in the shoulder, elbow, back, hip, knee, heel, and foot. Your provider confirms whether it is appropriate for your concern.
Does it hurt?
Most people feel tapping or pulsing over the area. Tender spots can feel more intense, and intensity can be adjusted. Mild soreness afterward is possible.
Is there downtime?
No. Most people return to normal activity right away.
When may I notice a difference?
Some people notice a change after a few sessions, while others take longer. Results vary and are not guaranteed.
Who should not have shockwave therapy?
It is generally not appropriate during pregnancy, with a pacemaker, with a bleeding disorder or blood thinning medication, with cancer in the area, or over an active infection. Your provider reviews your health history first.
Is shockwave also used for cellulite?
Yes. We offer a separate cellulite protocol using the same acoustic wave technology. See our cellulite reduction page for details.
Common Concerns This Addresses
Medical Oversight
Care at Balanced Essence Medical Wellness in Lindenhurst, NY is provided under the medical direction of Michael Lau, MD, Medical Director. Meet our providers.
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