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How do I book?

To book your appointment, you can call, text or email our office. Our office staff will find a time and date that works best with your schedule. They will walk you through pricing, our location, and can answer any general questions you may have about treatment or our clinic! Our staff will also send an emailed intake form and consent form your way. It is important that you fill these out sometime before your appointment. Having this basic health history and primary complaint information will help your first time in flow smoothly, while also giving your practitioner the necessary info they need to craft the most ideal treatment plan for you moving forward.

What happens next?

Your Initial session will include some time at the beginning to go through your history, symptoms, concerns and goals. If you’re curious, your practitioner can do a few test shocks on an accessible area, just for you to feel and gauge your comfort level with the feeling. Then the treatment begins!

If we’re focusing on pelvic health, or an area of the body that requires an outfit-change, the practitioner will leave the room and give you a moment to undress and cover up with a freshly laundered sheet. If it’s a body part that is a little more accessible, like a wrist or a foot, we will probably dive right into treatment.

An ultrasound gel is applied to the area being treated, and your practitioner will move the applicator around the treatment area as the machine produces the shockwave pulses. Your practitioner will ask you for updates as we move along the tissue- some areas feel a bit like “hot spots”, and we may adjust the intensity of the machine if it feels like too much, or stay on that spot a bit longer, comfort level depending. Either way, you and your practitioner will be in communication the whole time about how things are feeling.

 A usual Softwave session at BPHAC is 1500 “shocks” worth of treatment and taking roughly 15 minutes. Erectile Dysfunction treatment sessions are a pinch longer, administering 3000 shocks. At the end of treatment, your practitioner will make sure you know when to book next based on your personalized plan. On your way out, you can cash out and reschedule with the front desk staff, and go about your day as planned!

Immediately After Your Session:

Most people do feel relief after their first session! Sometimes, slight redness or soreness in the treatment area is present. This is normal and usually fades within a few hours to 2 days. It is unlikely, but bruising, swelling, or tingling are also potential side effects. Again, these usually fade within a few hours to a couple days. Feel free to update your practitioner with anything you may notice.

When you return for your follow up session, you and your practitioner will check in about how things are progressing, and administer another session. Staying hydrated throughout the day is always a good idea post any-treatment. You can definitely go about your regular activities, but keep in mind that you may want to give a little extra gentle-ness to the area treated that day.

As progress is made, your time in between appointments will start to space out father apart. Depending on what is being treated, you may be given a rough estimate of time to aim for in between appointments- maybe once a month, or once every 3 months. Some people also come in just as issues arise and flare up, such as injuries from sports.

Regardless of what comes your way, your BPHAC practitioner will be here waiting to help you turn it around!

Book today and feel what this incredible tech can do, especially in the hands of knowledgeable and kind providers. Reach out today!

It’s good to compare your options and find the most suitable treatment for your needs! Not all fixes are created equal, and we want you to be as informed and empowered in your healthcare as possible.

Softwave vs. Surgery:

Surgery can drain $20k–$50k, and take up to a year of your life between planning, appointments, and recovery downtime. Softwave takes 15 minutes, and you can walk out and continue on about your day. Plus, Softwave does not require general anesthesia, or even local anesthesia. It is considered to be less risky and has fewer complications compared to more invasive treatments, especially surgery.

Softwave vs. Cortisone Injections:

Cortisone can be a useful option for some, but oftentimes doesn’t provide long lasting healing and only works for a few days to a few weeks. Cortisone works by reducing inflammation and pain by suppressing the immune system’s response, whereas Softwave keeps working for months, or longer, by triggering your body to heal itself on a cellular level. Shockwave therapy is even clinically proven to be a more effective pain relief option for those struggling with plantar fasciitis (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6420882/).

Plus, for those who don’t love getting shots or injections, Softwave is non-invasive!

Softwave vs. Physical Therapy:

We are big fans of this combo. Pair Softwave with PT and you could heal up to 30% faster—think of it as physical therapy on turbo mode. With Softwave, we can break through the prohibitive or restrictive pain levels that you may be experiencing in a gentle, fast and effective manner, while promoting healing on the cellular level. Combined with the guidance of a physical therapist to coach you through movement practices, strengthening and coordination, and manual therapies to encourage healing; this combo is the most holistic, not to mention educational, approach!

Softwave vs. Just Resting & Taking Meds:

Three weeks of “taking it easy” can wipe out your muscle strength—Softwave can help you heal faster and keep things moving. While medications can dull the pain, they don’t address the underlying cause and come with the potential for dependency and side effects.

SoftWave vs. PRP & Stem Cell Therapy:

PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Injections and stem cells can cost a small fortune and may not change symptoms ($3k–$8k). It involves drawing a small sample of the patient’s blood, which is then processed to separate the platelets and growth factors. These concentrated platelets are re-injected into the injured area, such as damaged tendons, ligaments, or joints. PRP typically requires multiple sessions, with weeks or months between injections. Softwave Therapy usually involves 6-8 sessions, on average, over 6-8 weeks, providing faster results. Softwave is less of a financial commitment than PRP! Plus, you can often feel a difference in just one 15-minute session—no knife, no needles, no downtime.

Who should avoid Softwave, and consider other approaches?

Pregnancy: Due to unknown effects on the fetus, it is not recommended for pregnant people.

Bleeding Disorders: Individuals with bleeding disorders or those on anticoagulant medication should avoid this treatment, as it may lead to increased bleeding risk.

Cancer: Individuals with cancer, particularly at the treatment site, should not undergo shockwave therapy as it may promote tumor growth.

Pacemakers– the shockwaves may interfere with its function. (In most cases, Softwave is still safe so long as the treatment area is 8 – 10 inches away from the pacemaker or defibrillator.)

With Softwave’s incredible pain relieving results, combined with its noninvasive, gentle, and fast treatment, we think everyone who is able to should try Softwave before other more intensive or expensive treatment options. If you’re ready to learn more, email us at info@bphac.com today! Our office staff will be happy to give you more details, or get you in touch with one of our practitioners who can walk you through the process.