How Our Cash-Based Shockwave Therapy Services Can Benefit You
At Achieve Therapy, we want to help you take control of your health and well-being, and one way we facilitate that is by offering cash-based specialty services. Health insurance doesn’t cover these services, but they offer unique benefits to help you hit your recovery or performance goals.
Today, we want to focus on a particular service: shockwave therapy, a unique approach to managing pain and inflammation. It’s particularly effective if you’re struggling with long-term pain that hasn’t responded to more traditional treatments.
Because we offer shockwave therapy as a cash-based service, you aren’t bound by the limitations of your insurance provider. You have the freedom to select the treatments that will most benefit you, which can be life-changing if you’ve been living with chronic pain.
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Scary Name, Excellent Results: Explaining Shockwave Therapy
We know that shockwave therapy has an intimidating name. The full term for the treatment, extracorporeal shockwave therapy, is even worse! But there’s nothing to fear from this technique, which uses sound waves to reduce pain, promote blood circulation, and facilitate your body’s natural healing processes.
We deliver these sound waves by running a specialized device over the skin of the affected area (hence, “extracorporeal,” or outside the body). The shockwaves interact with your damaged tissue in a couple of different ways:
- It reduces inflammation in the tissue, which helps with pain relief.
- It increases blood circulation to the area, helping to create a better environment for healing and recovery.
- It stimulates collagen production, helping to strengthen and restore the function of tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissues.
What Conditions Benefit from Shockwave Therapy?
- Tendoninopathies: Your tendons connect your muscles to your bones. Overuse and awkward positioning can irritate them, leading to pain and restricted mobility. Examples include tennis elbow, Achilles tendinitis, or patellar tendinitis (which affects the knee).
- Plantar Fasciitis: Your plantar fascia is a tissue band stretching along the bottom of your foot. If it’s damaged, you’ll experience sharp, stabbing pain in your heel.
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome: This chronic pain condition causes restriction through your myofascia, a web of flexible tissue that wraps around your muscles. This restriction leads to pain and limited range of motion.
- Knee Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage in your joints deteriorates, causing pain and inflammation when the bones rub together.
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What To Expect During Your Appointments
Your first session at Achieve Therapy will include an in-depth physical examination that helps our team better understand your needs. We’ll take a complete health history, discuss your symptoms, and run several simple movement screens. This information allows us to create a customized treatment plan. At this stage, we can let you know if shockwave therapy will benefit you. If so, we may incorporate it alongside more traditional physical therapy treatments, such as therapeutic exercise.
Shockwave therapy itself is a relatively simple procedure. Each session typically lasts between 15-30 minutes. We’ll assess the area, apply gel to help transmit the shockwaves, and then run a handheld wand over the skin. You may experience mild discomfort or tingling, but we can adjust the intensity to meet your needs. Afterward, we’ll provide aftercare instructions, such as avoiding strenuous exercise. However, most patients can immediately return to routine activities.
Pricing Information
Non-Patient Pricing: Save with Session Packages
| # of Treatments | Value Before Discount | Price With Discount | Savings |
| 1 (Kickoff Visit) | $99 | $99 | – |
| 1 Session | $150 | $150 | – |
| 5 Session Package | $750 | $625 | $125 |
| 8 Session Package | $1200 | $1000 | $200 |
| 12 Session Package | $1800 | $1500 | $300 |
Current Patient Pricing: Save even more with Session Packages
| # of Treatments | Value Before Discount | Price With Discount | Savings |
| 1 (Kickoff Visit) | $99 | $75 | $24 |
| 1 Session | $150 | $75 | $75 |
| 5 Session Package | $750 | $250 | $500 |
| 8 Session Package | $1200 | $400 | $800 |
| 12 Session Package | $1800 | $600 | $1200 |
Note that this pay structure does not include additional services, such as physical therapy, personal training, or fitness programming.
Our Patients Are Getting Great Results
Still early in my Total Right Hip Replacement but so far, the team has been wonderful! Kind staff, excellent listeners and so encouraging – I’m living with some very new normal, they are really taking my concerns seriously.
– Kelly L.
After this reckless 56yr old crashed his electric scooter, I was left with pain in my wrist, shoulder and ego. I felt immediate relief at my first visit and I am well on my way to full recovery. (however, ego is still bruised). Knowledgeable, respectful and friendly staff are outstanding! Thanks all.
– Larry A.
Great friendly staff always left feeling encouraged after my back surgery 7 months ago. They have helped me get my life back to normal through a therapy program. Feel extremely blessed to have their knowledge and experience.
– Vicki T.
Five Tips to Stay Safe on the Pickleball Court
As the weather warms up, it’s time for one of our favorite social sports: pickleball! This outdoor racquet sport is fun, fast, and easy to learn, but its quick movement and repetitive swinging motions can increase your risk of overuse injuries. Here are five tips to keep yourself safe all season long.
- Strengthen Key Muscles: A strong body ensures you can handle the demands of the game. Focus on:
- Core exercises to improve balance and stability
- Lower body strengthening to help you move across the court without falling
- Shoulder and wrist exercises to support repeated swings
- Improve Mobility: A restricted range of motion can limit your movements and set you up for injuries. Try:
- Shoulder stretches to accommodate repetitive overhead motions
- Wrist stretches to reduce strain from gripping the paddle
- Use Proper Technique: Pickleball is a beginner-friendly sport, but improper form can still cause overuse injuries. Spend some time perfecting:
- A stable stance to avoid sudden, awkward movements
- Controlled swings to reduce stress on your joints
- Warm Up Before You Play: Jumping into a game with cold muscles makes you more prone to strain. Take 10 minutes to warm up beforehand with:
- A brisk walk around the courts
- Dynamic stretches like arm circles, leg swings, or lunges
- Don’t Ignore Your Equipment: Pickleball is designed to be easy to pick up and play, but you still want to use the right equipment. Make sure to find:
- Well-fitting shoes that support your ankles and prevent slipping
- A paddle that matches your grip strength and playing style to reduce wrist strain
Remember, playing pickleball should be fun, not painful. If you notice any persistent pain during or after your matches, schedule an appointment at Achieve Therapy. We’ll help you figure out what’s going on–and what you can do about it!
June Staff Anniversaries
Kacee White | 10th | 1 year
Olivia Strickler | 11th | 1 year
Thank you for your years of service.
June Staff Birthdays
Benett Street | June 11th
Wishing you a wonderful birthday.
We Are Hiring for PTA and PT positions!
Interested in Joining Our Achieve Therapy & Fitness Team?
The team at Achieve Therapy, LLC takes joy in helping people in our communities Move Better, Feel Better & Play Better. If you are passionate about delivering quality care and making a real difference in people’s lives, we want you at Achieve Therapy! To fulfill our mission of helping people achieve “Performance for Life,” Achieve employs team members that are innovative, independent thinkers who have a willingness to learn and are coachable.
Call Us Today To Learn More
Our shockwave therapy service allows us to provide the best possible care to all our patients. From chronic pain management to sports injury recovery, we offer individualized support to help you feel your best If you’re ready to get started, call Achieve Therapy to schedule your initial consultation today!
Recipe of the Month: Veggie Stir Fry
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and sliced
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
- 3 cups small broccoli florets
- 1 cup sugar snap peas
- 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Stir Fry Sauce
- ½ cup water
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions:
- Make the stir fry sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the water, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes, if using.
- Make the stir fry. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the red and yellow peppers, mushrooms, broccoli, snap peas, and carrots and toss. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the vegetables soften slightly.
- Reduce the heat to medium and pour in the stir fry sauce. Stir and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and the vegetables are crisp-tender. Season to taste. Top with the green onions and sesame seeds and serve.
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PT, DPT
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Fitness Instructor
Your Journey Your Choice
Did you know we can see you for PT with or without a doctor or other healthcare provider’s referral? One of our physical therapists will evaluate you, and customize a treatment plan to reduce your pain and get you moving better. Refer yourself or someone you care about! Get started today!
