Short sessions
Treatment takes just 5–10 minutes of focused, hands-on application.
Online booking: Thames ClinicDirect contact for Coromandel & Whitianga
Peninsula OsteopathsStubborn pain,
The Coromandel’s only shockwave provider
Stubborn pain,
finally shifting.
Focused acoustic waves stimulate blood flow and tissue repair in tendons and muscles that have stopped healing on their own. Non-invasive, drug-free and quick.
With Tolly Gibbons No GP referral required
Why shockwave
Reduces pain. Accelerates healing.
Shockwave therapy sends focused acoustic pulses into the injured area. It kick-starts blood flow and tissue repair, often exactly what a stubborn, stuck injury needs to finally start healing.
Not all shockwave machines are the same. Tolly runs every session on a clinical-grade system, and always assesses whether shockwave is the right approach for your injury before treating.
Benefits
Fast, focused and drug-free
Non-invasive
No surgery, no injections and no known lasting side effects.
Few treatments
Most people need only 1–5 sessions, usually one week apart.
Drug-free option
An alternative to ongoing pain medication for stubborn injuries.
Common conditionsWhere shockwave
Where shockwave
makes the difference.
Shockwave is most effective for long-standing tendon and soft-tissue injuries that have not responded to rest or other treatment.
Plantar fasciitis & heel pain
Persistent under-foot and heel pain that has not settled with rest alone.
Achilles & tendon pain
Chronic tendinopathy, including calcifications that form within tendons.
Tennis & golfer's elbow
Long-standing elbow, wrist, hand and finger pain, including carpal tunnel.
Shoulder tendon pain
Rotator cuff irritation and calcific tendinitis limiting overhead movement.
Shin splints (MTSS)
Medial tibial stress syndrome and other repetitive loading injuries.
Trigger points & muscle pain
Deep muscle tension treated with the vibrating massage applicator.
Your questions answeredWhat a session
What a session
actually involves.
Most people are surprised at how quick it is. Here is exactly what to expect from your appointment.
01
We find the source
Tolly locates the painful areas through palpation, marks them, and applies ultrasound gel.
02
The treatment
Shockwave impulses are delivered with a hand-piece for 5–10 minutes. It feels uncomfortable rather than painful, and usually eases within the first minute or two. Intensity is adjusted for you.
03
Your recovery
Sessions are repeated weekly, typically 3–5 times. Some people feel immediate relief, while the strongest results build over the following 12 weeks.
Shockwave is well tolerated by most people. It can be unpleasant, and we will work with you to keep it comfortable. The most common after-effects are mild local bruising and skin redness.
Safety first
Is shockwave safe for you?
We always complete a risk assessment before treating. Please talk to us first if any of the following apply:
Call +64 7 868 5205- You have had a steroid injection in the last 6 weeks
- You have a blood clotting disorder, including thrombosis
- You take Warfarin or another anticoagulant
- You have a pacemaker
- There is a tumour at the treatment site
- There is an infection or skin abrasion at the treatment site
Good to know
View shockwave pricing Shockwave isn’t ACC funded.
Unlike our general osteopathy appointments, shockwave is a self-funded treatment, still bookable without a GP referral.
FAQs
Questions people ask us
No, shockwave isn't ACC funded, it's a self-funded treatment. See our pricing page for the current rates.
No referral needed, you can book straight in.
It can feel uncomfortable rather than painful, and usually eases within the first minute or two. Intensity is always adjusted to what you can comfortably tolerate.
Most people need 1 to 5 sessions, usually spaced about a week apart, with the strongest results building over the following 12 weeks.
Just 5 to 10 minutes of focused treatment time.
Plantar fasciitis and heel pain, Achilles and tendon pain, tennis and golfer's elbow, shoulder tendon pain, shin splints and trigger points, it's most effective for long-standing issues that haven't responded to rest.
It's well tolerated by most people. The most common after-effects are mild local bruising and some skin redness.
It's not suitable if you've had a steroid injection in the last 6 weeks, have a blood clotting disorder, take Warfarin or another anticoagulant, have a pacemaker, or have a tumour, infection or skin abrasion at the treatment site. We always do a safety check before treating.
Stop working around the pain
Ready to try shockwave?
Book online for Thames, or contact us directly for Coromandel Town and Whitianga appointments.