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FDA-registered acoustic wave technology that activates your body’s natural healing — 5–10 minute sessions, lasting relief, right here in Bowie, MD.

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No drugs. No surgery. No downtime.

1,000+

Treatments Performed

5–10 min

Per Session

6–12

Sessions Per Region

Zero

Downtime

What is StemWave Therapy?

StemWave uses electrohydraulic acoustic wave technology to deliver focused energy to injured or painful areas of the body. This triggers a powerful biological cascade that activates your body’s own healing response at the cellular level, reduces inflammation, and promotes natural tissue regeneration — not just temporary symptom relief.

Unlike pain medications that mask the problem or surgeries that require long recovery periods, StemWave therapy addresses the root cause of your pain. The treatment is FDA-registered, completely non-invasive, and takes just 5–10 minutes per session. Many patients experience significant improvement within their first few treatments.

Your first visit is a $50 demo: Dr. Schmitt evaluates your condition, pinpoints the source of your pain, and treats one region the same day — so you can feel how your body responds before choosing a plan.

StemWave acoustic wave therapy room at Total Wellness Chiropractic Center in Bowie, MD
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The Science

How Acoustic Waves Help Your Body Heal

Acoustic wave (shockwave) therapy has been studied in peer-reviewed research for more than 30 years for tendon, ligament, and joint conditions. Here is what happens beneath the skin.

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Acoustic Wave Technology

An electrohydraulic applicator generates focused acoustic pressure waves that pass harmlessly through the skin and concentrate their energy in the injured tissue beneath.

02

Cellular Repair Response

The mechanical stimulus signals the body to activate its own healing response at the cellular level, stimulating biological repair processes and growth factors at the site of damage — a process researchers call mechanotransduction.

03

Increased Blood Flow

Treated tissue responds by forming new microscopic blood vessels, improving circulation and oxygen delivery to areas that often have poor blood supply (tendons, ligaments, fascia).

04

Reduced Inflammation

Acoustic waves help break up chronic inflammatory cycles and calcium deposits, calming irritated nerve endings and reducing pain signaling.

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Natural Tissue Repair

With better circulation and an active repair response, the body rebuilds healthier tissue between sessions — which is why results continue to build after each visit.

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Built-In Diagnostics

The StemWave applicator provides real-time feedback, so Dr. Schmitt can pinpoint the exact source of your pain and focus treatment where it matters most.

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy has been evaluated in randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews published in journals including the American Journal of Sports Medicine, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, and Foot & Ankle International for conditions such as plantar fasciitis, calcific shoulder tendinopathy, and lateral epicondylitis. StemWave is FDA-registered. Individual results may vary.

How It Works

Three steps to lasting, drug-free pain relief

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$50 Demo Session

Dr. Schmitt evaluates your condition, uses the StemWave applicator's real-time feedback to locate the exact source of your pain, and treats one region the same visit.

2

Treatment Plan

Focused acoustic waves are applied in quick 5–10 minute sessions, typically 6–12 visits per region. The energy triggers your body's natural tissue repair mechanisms and healing response.

3

Healing & Recovery

Your body continues healing between sessions as new tissue regenerates, inflammation decreases, and pain diminishes — often with long-lasting results.

Why Choose StemWave

Non-Invasive

No incisions, no injections, no anesthesia. StemWave works entirely from outside the body using focused acoustic energy.

Drug-Free

Break free from the cycle of pain medications. StemWave provides relief by activating your body's own healing response.

Fast Sessions

Each treatment takes only 5–10 minutes. Get in, get treated, and get back to your life without disruption.

No Downtime

Return to your normal activities immediately after every session. No recovery period, no restrictions.

Long-Lasting Relief

StemWave promotes genuine tissue regeneration, delivering results that go beyond temporary symptom masking.

Addresses the Root Cause

Rather than covering up pain, StemWave targets the underlying tissue damage and inflammation causing your symptoms.

Transparent Pricing

Investment in Your Recovery

Start with a $50 demo session, then choose the package that fits your condition. All package prices include your demo.

Demo Session

$50First Visit · One Region

Evaluation + a real StemWave treatment on one region.

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6-Visit Package

$830Includes $50 Demo
Save 13%$130/session

Our most common starting plan for a single painful region.

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8-Visit Package

$1,010Includes $50 Demo
Save 20%$120/session

Extra sessions for longer-standing or stubborn conditions.

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10-Visit Package

$1,150Includes $50 Demo
Save 27%$110/session

Deeper plan for chronic pain that has lasted months or years.

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Best Value

12-Visit Package

$1,250Includes $50 Demo
Save 33%$100/session

Maximum savings and the fullest course of care for one region.

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Treating more than one area? A second region treated during the same visit is 50% off.

Pricing shown is per region. CareCredit financing available.

Your personalized plan is discussed at your $50 demo session. Individual results may vary.

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Conditions We Treat with StemWave

Relief for a wide range of pain conditions

Joint Pain

Plantar Fasciitis

Shoulder Pain

Knee Pain

Tennis / Golfer's Elbow

Back Pain

Neuropathy

Frozen Shoulder

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Real Results — Without the Knife

What patients commonly report over a course of care. Individual results may vary.

Sessions 1–3

Early Relief

Many patients notice reduced tenderness and easier movement after the first few visits as inflammation begins to calm.

Sessions 4–8

Building Momentum

Blood flow and tissue repair ramp up. Pain episodes become less frequent and less intense; range of motion improves.

Sessions 9–12

Lasting Change

Healthier tissue is established. Most patients are back to the activities they had given up on — without pills or surgery.

1,000+

Treatments Performed

5–10 min

Per Session

6–12

Recommended Sessions

0

Needles or Incisions

Individual results may vary. Outcomes depend on the condition, how long it has been present, the number of sessions completed, and each patient’s overall health.

What to Expect

Quick, comfortable sessions with real results

Fast Sessions

Each treatment takes just 5–10 minutes. StemWave is one of the fastest advanced therapies available.

Treatment Plan

Typically 6–12 sessions per region, once or twice a week. Your plan is customized based on your condition and response to treatment.

Quick Improvement

Some patients feel improvement after their very first session. Results typically build and strengthen over the course of treatment.

Minimal Discomfort

Most patients feel a tapping or pulsing sensation. No needles, no anesthesia, and no recovery time required.

What Our Patients Say

“Such an attentive, caring, responsive group of practitioners. Can't thank the staff of Total Wellness enough for all the help they've provided.”

Lisa

Verified Patient

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about StemWave therapy

StemWave is an FDA-registered, non-invasive treatment that uses electrohydraulic acoustic wave technology to trigger your body's natural tissue repair mechanisms. It promotes natural regeneration in the treatment area, reduces inflammation, and provides lasting pain relief — all without surgery or medication.
StemWave delivers focused acoustic waves to injured or painful areas. These waves activate the body's own healing response at the cellular level, increase blood flow, reduces inflammation, and stimulates the growth of new tissue. Your body essentially heals itself using its own regenerative capabilities.
StemWave therapy is used for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions including joint pain, plantar fasciitis, shoulder pain, knee pain, tennis and golfer's elbow, back pain, neuropathy, frozen shoulder, and many other chronic pain conditions.
Most patients benefit from 6 to 12 treatment sessions on a region, typically once or twice per week. Many feel a noticeable change within the first few visits, and results build as tissue continues to heal between sessions. Dr. Schmitt will evaluate your condition at your $50 demo session and recommend a personalized plan. Individual results may vary.
Your first visit is a $50 demo session on one region. From there, packages include the demo: 6 visits for $830 (save 13%), 8 visits for $1,010 (save 20%), 10 visits for $1,150 (save 27%), or 12 visits for $1,250 (save 33%, our best value). A second region treated during the same visit is 50% off. CareCredit financing is available.
Your $50 demo is a real StemWave treatment, not just a consultation. Dr. Schmitt evaluates your condition, locates the exact source of your pain using the device's diagnostic feedback, and treats one region the same visit — so you can feel how your body responds before committing to a package.
Most patients experience little to no discomfort during treatment. You may feel a tapping or pulsing sensation in the treated area. Some patients with acute inflammation may feel mild sensitivity, which typically subsides quickly as the area responds to treatment.
StemWave therapy has an excellent safety profile with minimal side effects. Some patients may experience mild redness or warmth in the treated area, which typically resolves within a few hours. There is no downtime — you can return to your daily activities immediately after each session.
Same-week appointments are usually available. Fill out the short form on this page or book directly on our online calendar and pick the time that works for you.

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Pain + Weight

Dealing with Chronic Pain and Stubborn Weight?

Ask about combining StemWave with our InvisaRED body contouring program. Less pain and less weight on your joints work together.

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Accelerated Healing

Recovering from an Injury?

Ask about our Bio-Optimization program for accelerated healing — designed to support your body’s repair process alongside StemWave.

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Flexible Payment Plans Available

StemWave therapy is an investment in your recovery. Flexible financing is available through CareCredit, so you can break your treatment plan into convenient monthly payments.

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