Erection Quality & Blood Flow
Encourages new blood vessel growth and better circulation in erectile tissue. A meta-analysis found improved erectile function scores at one, three and six months, especially in moderate ED.
Treatments at Transformity Health
Shockwave Therapy
Focused Sound Waves. Your Body's Own Repair.
Non-invasive GAINSWave shockwave therapy for erectile dysfunction and chronic pain, guided by a physician who looks for the root cause first.
Regenerative Treatment
What Is Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave therapy, known clinically as low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy (LI-ESWT) and often called GAINSWave or wave therapy, sends focused acoustic pulses deep into tissue. There is no incision, no injection and no medication involved. The pulses create a gentle mechanical signal that prompts the body to improve circulation, grow new blood vessels (angiogenesis) and break down scar tissue and micro-adhesions.
At Transformity Health we use the OmniWave focused electrohydraulic device. Unlike older radial devices that scatter energy near the surface, it delivers precise, focused energy into deeper tissue without the need for numbing. That precision makes it well suited to sensitive areas, including erectile tissue, as well as stubborn pain zones like the neck, shoulders, knees and feet.
For erectile dysfunction, the goal is different from a pill taken before sex. Rather than forcing an erection in the moment, shockwave therapy aims to support blood flow, nerve sensitivity and tissue health over time. For pain and injuries, the same signal restarts healing in areas that have become chronically inflamed or scarred, encouraging collagen production and cell turnover.
Because results depend on what is actually driving your symptoms, Dr. Liv evaluates the full picture first. Shockwave therapy is one tool inside a personalized, doctor-led plan, not a standalone fix.
Benefits Include
Benefits of Shockwave Therapy
One technology, two main paths: sexual health and pain recovery. Here is what patients and the research point to.
Sensation & Confidence
Supports nerve sensitivity and more consistent function, which many men describe as renewed sexual confidence. Some may rely less on pills like Viagra or Cialis.
Tendon & Joint Pain
Used for plantar fasciitis, tennis and golfer's elbow, Achilles tendonitis, rotator cuff and calcific shoulder pain, hip and knee pain, and chronic low back pain.
Neck Pain & Stiffness
Improves circulation to cervical muscles and ligaments and breaks down micro-adhesions. Helpful for posture strain, whiplash, early cervical arthritis and muscle spasms.
Tension Headaches
By easing nerve irritation and muscle tension in the neck and shoulders, many patients report fewer headaches linked to neck strain.
Mobility & Range of Motion
Patients often notice less morning stiffness, easier head turning while driving and better joint function as tissue heals.
Tissue Regeneration
Stimulates collagen, breaks up scar tissue and calcifications, and restarts repair in chronically inflamed areas. Studies in plantar fasciitis report meaningful pain relief in many patients.
Quick Sessions, No Downtime
Sessions take about 10 to 15 minutes. ED protocols commonly run 6 to 12 treatments, and pain protocols 3 to 6 weekly sessions, depending on your evaluation.
Often Combined With
PRP, exosomes, peptides or testosterone optimization when labs support it. Exosome and stem cell based therapies are investigational and offered only with informed consent.
Realistic, Measured Results
Outcomes vary with the cause and severity of your symptoms. Progress is tracked with tools like SHIM or pain scores so you and Dr. Liv can see what is changing.
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Harvard trained
Nearly two decades in medicine
Root-cause approach
A Note From Dr. Liv
Find the Cause Before Choosing the Treatment.
Shockwave therapy is used for two very different problems, and in both cases the symptom on the surface rarely tells the whole story. Erectile function depends on blood flow, hormones, nerve health, stress and sleep, while stubborn pain usually traces back to posture, old injuries, chronic inflammation or degeneration.
That is why your first visit is a medical conversation, not a device session. We review your symptoms, history, medications and any recent labs, set a baseline score, and decide together whether shockwave therapy fits your situation.
Other clinics offer shockwave as a standalone service. Here it is part of a doctor-led, whole-body plan, with discreet, confidential care and honest expectations from the start.
Dr. Liv Uslar, MD/PhD
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Frequently Asked Questions