SoftWave TRT Therapy in Palatine & Northfield

Find SoftWave therapy near Palatine and Northfield

Visit our Palatine clinic or Northfield clinic for a provider-led evaluation. Each location page has directions, contact details, and scheduling information.

Is “soft wave therapy” the same as SoftWave?

People sometimes write SoftWave as “soft wave therapy” or search for “soft wave near me.” Here, SoftWave refers to the TRT device used at our clinics. The broader term shock wave therapy, also written shockwave therapy, includes different devices and protocols. Ask which device a clinic uses and whether the research applies to your condition.

What does SoftWave therapy cost?

New Patient Exam + First Treatment — $99. First treatment provided when clinically appropriate following your examination. The visit remains $99 if treatment is not appropriate. This introductory price is not the price of a complete treatment course; additional care and pricing are discussed after evaluation.

This is a cash-pay service; insurance is not billed. HSA and FSA cards are accepted. See cost and payment details.

What to expect before deciding

Allow approximately 30 minutes for the initial visit. Review what to bring and how your visit works, meet our provider, and read how suitability is evaluated.

For condition-specific information, start with plantar fasciitis and heel pain, outer hip pain, Achilles tendinopathy, or tennis elbow. Evidence and suitability differ by condition.

What SoftWave TRT Is

SoftWave TRT is a brand of extracorporeal shockwave device manufactured by Tissue Regeneration Technologies, LLC. It uses an electrohydraulic, broad-focused method of generating acoustic pressure waves, which the manufacturer distinguishes from some other focused or radial shockwave systems on the market. As with any manufacturer's technical claims, we encourage patients to evaluate the underlying peer-reviewed research (see below) rather than manufacturer marketing language alone — which is exactly the standard we hold ourselves to on this page.

How Treatment Is Administered

A handheld applicator is placed against the skin over the treatment area, and acoustic pressure waves are delivered in a series of pulses. No needles, incisions, or anesthesia are used. Session length and number of sessions are determined by your provider based on your evaluation and the condition being treated.

Verified FDA Regulatory Record

We believe patients deserve accurate regulatory language, not marketing shorthand. Below is the actual, verified FDA 510(k) record for the device (independently confirmed against the FDA's own database and cross-checked with the manufacturer's press materials — see the source link).

Why We Use This Technology

After personally undergoing multiple surgeries, Dr. LeVee developed a strong interest in treatments that may help patients address pain and impaired function before pursuing more invasive options. He chose SoftWave TRT because it offers a non-invasive, drug-free approach that can support the body’s natural healing processes and be incorporated into an individualized treatment plan when clinically appropriate.

The clinic uses the OrthoGold 100 from SoftWave Tissue Regeneration Technologies. No other shockwave device is used.

Potential Studied Uses

SoftWave TRT and broader extracorporeal shockwave technology have been studied for a range of musculoskeletal applications. Our Research Center distinguishes clearly between research conducted specifically with SoftWave/TRT devices and the broader extracorporeal shockwave evidence base, since these should not be treated as interchangeable.

Safety

See our Shockwave Therapy page for general safety information and contraindications, which apply to SoftWave TRT as a shockwave-based modality.