StemWave in Utah County
A needle-free, drug-free, in-office session that provides temporary relief of minor muscle aches and pains and a temporary increase in local blood circulation.
What is StemWave?
StemWave is a handheld device that delivers controlled waves of mechanical (acoustic) energy through the skin. A gel is applied, the applicator is moved over the area, and most people describe the feeling as a rapid tapping or pulsing.
Your cells naturally sense and respond to mechanical force, the same process (called mechanotransduction) at work during massage, exercise, and load. StemWave delivers that kind of signal in a focused, repeatable way.
- No needles, nothing injected
- No medication or prescription
- Short sessions, and most people return to normal activity right away
Does StemWave use stem cells?
No. The name describes the wave technology. Nothing is harvested or injected, and no stem cell product is involved.
Is StemWave FDA approved?
StemWave (model Modus-F) is a Class I therapeutic massager (21 CFR 890.5660). It is registered and listed with the FDA and exempt from premarket notification. Registration and listing do not mean FDA approval or clearance.
What is it intended for?
Temporary relief of minor muscle aches and pains and a temporary increase in local blood circulation. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition.
Targeted energy, delivered from the outside
StemWave is a portable device. Its external applicator rests on the skin and sends mechanical stimulation into the specific area being treated. Nothing goes through the skin.
The applicator focuses that energy into a narrow zone that can reach up to about 5 inches deep, so it reaches muscle tissue below the surface.
Sessions are meant to support temporary relief of muscle discomfort and to encourage local circulation. Dr. Brinkerhoff decides whether it fits your care and which areas to treat.
StemWave is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Depth and results vary from person to person.
Is StemWave right for you?
Dr. Brinkerhoff will review your history and goals at a visit and recommend a session plan only if it makes sense. Individual results vary.
Ready to talk with Dr. Brinkerhoff?
Book a visit online or call the clinic. We're open Tuesday through Thursday.