StemWave® Therapy in Ballard, Seattle
Non-invasive acoustic wave therapy designed to reduce pain, support tissue healing, and help you return to the activities you love—without surgery or lengthy recovery.
✔ FDA-listed medical device | ✔ Non-invasive & drug-free treatment | ✔ No downtime after treatment
What Is StemWave® Therapy?
If you're living with chronic pain, scar tissue, or injuries that haven't responded to traditional treatments, StemWave® Therapy may offer another option.
StemWave® uses focused acoustic wave technology to stimulate the body's natural healing response. As the waves reach injured or inflamed tissue, they encourage circulation, reduce inflammation, and activate healing processes that support tissue repair—all without injections or surgery.
At One Connection Healthcare, we use StemWave® as part of a broader treatment plan, often combining it with manual therapies, acupuncture, naturopathic medicine, and rehabilitation strategies to support longer-lasting results.
Could StemWave® Therapy Be Right for You?
We help people experiencing pain looking for an alternative to the traditional approaches with an FDA cleared device. StemWave® is an FDA listed medical device that utilizes harmless, yet powerful acoustic waves to activate the body's natural healing mechanisms. This non-invasive treatment option was designed to help patients dealing with musculoskeletal conditions related to pain and inflammation.
Common reasons patients seek treatment include:
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Chronic musculoskeletal pain
Joint pain
Low back pain
Fibromyalgia
Frequent sprains
Reduced range of motion
Tight or painful muscles
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Scar tissue and surgical healing
Cesarean scar tissue (once fully healed)
Plantar fasciitis
Chronic soft tissue injuries
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Hypermobility-related muscle pain
Lipedema
Fatty liver (steatosis) as part of a comprehensive treatment plan
Our Integrative Approach to Treating Pain
Many practitioners approach pain from a single perspective. Physical therapists may focus on soft tissue, chiropractors on skeletal alignment, and other providers on just one aspect of the healing process.
While StemWave® can be an effective stand-alone treatment, our naturopathic physicians look at the bigger picture. We consider how muscles, fascia, joints, inflammation, nutrition, and the nervous system work together, then build a treatment plan that supports healing from multiple angles. Depending on your needs, StemWave® may be combined with manual therapy, acupuncture, anti-inflammatory treatment, naturopathic medicine, or other therapies to help improve outcomes.
Rather than recommending the most treatment, we aim to recommend the right treatment. For many patients, adding StemWave® can help accelerate healing, allowing other therapies to become more effective and longer lasting. Our goal is always to choose the least invasive, most cost-effective approach that gives you the greatest benefit.
Every provider offering StemWave® at One Connection Healthcare has completed StemWave® certification in addition to their licensure as a naturopathic physician.
How StemWave® Supports Healing
StemWave® uses focused acoustic waves to stimulate your body's own healing response.
When these acoustic waves reach injured or inflamed tissue, they encourage increased circulation, reduce inflammation, and activate dormant healing processes. Rather than masking pain, the goal is to support your body's natural ability to repair damaged tissue.
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Non-invasive
No surgery, injections, or medication required.
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Encourages Natural Healing
Supports your body's own repair process.
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Short Treatments
Most treatments take about 5–10 minutes.
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No Recovery Time
Return to normal daily activities immediately afterward.
What to Expect During Your Appointment
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01. Your First Visit
We'll begin by discussing your symptoms, goals, and medical history.
Your provider will use StemWave® to help identify the areas contributing most to your pain before beginning treatment.
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02. Your Treatment
Treatment itself usually lasts less than 10 minutes.
As acoustic waves are delivered to the affected tissue, you may feel tapping sensations or mild tenderness, depending on the area being treated.
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03. Your Treatment Plan
Some people notice improvement after a single visit, but most benefit from a series of treatments.
Your provider will recommend a treatment plan based on your goals, condition, and how your body responds.
Changes Patients Often Notice
Over Time
Reduced Pain
Improved range of motion
Less muscle tenderness
Better tissue mobility
Improved recovery
Care That Fits Your Goals
StemWave® can be used as a stand-alone treatment or integrated into a broader care plan.
We'll help determine whether it's the right next step—or whether another treatment may be a better fit.
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What People Are Saying About Us
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"From the front desk to the phlebotomist to the NDs, every single person I have talked to has been amazing. This is what going to the doctor should feel like."
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"Great clinic with a comfortable environment and providers who actually listen and care about their patients."
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"The attention is just great; the attitude of the team couldn't be better. Waiting time, facility, and everything else are great as well."
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Frequently Asked Questions About StemWave® Therapy
Have questions? We’ve got answers! Check out these FAQs. If you don’t see your question answered here, get in touch.
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This service is a non-covered service by insurance, we cannot provide a superbill. Single sessions are $120/session while packages of 5 are $500 ($100 off)
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StemWave is not the right treatment if you are pregnant, have cancer, skin infections, a tear in the tendon, a pacemaker, bleeding disorders or anticoagulant treatments or a recent cortisone injection within 30 days. Otherwise risks of this treatment are very low, there may be slight discomfort during the treatment with minimal side effects.
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If you are an existing patient you do not need a referral and you can discuss with your provider if the treatment is right for you. Not all of our providers offer this service although many do. If your provider does not offer this service they can recommend which provider to schedule with.
If you are not an existing patient of our clinic you would need to have a brief visit to initiate this service. Often this can be done just before the first treatment. If you have a provider who wants to refer you we always appreciate having information around your care prior to your appointment, but a referral is not mandatory.
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You do not need to limit any activity after a treatment. In fact, moving your body after treatment with walking and gentle exercise often can feel good and can support the treatment.
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Wondering if StemWave® Is Right for You?
Every treatment plan starts with understanding your goals, symptoms, and the bigger picture. If StemWave® is the right fit, we'll tell you. If another approach is likely to help more, we'll tell you that too.
