Seattle, WA
Shockwave Therapy clinics in Seattle
Seattle has multiple clinics advertising shockwave therapy, spanning orthopedic, podiatric, men's health, and aesthetic applications. Washington shockwave clinics skew toward sports medicine and orthopedics, with a smaller men's health segment in Seattle and Bellevue. Seattle providers typically run focused shockwave for FDA cleared orthopedic indications like plantar fasciitis, lateral epicondylitis tennis elbow, and chronic tendinopathy, and radial or low intensity shockwave (LI-ESWT, often branded as GAINSWave) off label for erectile dysfunction in 6 session protocols. Kidney stone lithotripsy is a separate FDA cleared category usually performed in hospital settings. Local pricing in Seattle sits in the standard range, with a standard 6 session ED protocol commonly quoted at 2,500 to 6,000 dollars, while single session orthopedic shockwave runs 250 to 500. Device matters: verify the clinic uses an FDA cleared unit like Storz, Chattanooga, or BTL rather than a low end imported device. Evidence for orthopedic shockwave is Strong for plantar fasciitis and tennis elbow, while LI-ESWT for ED remains Emerging, with several randomized trials showing benefit but inconsistent protocols. A reputable Seattle clinic frames this evidence honestly and matches provider specialty to the indication.
Elite Sports Performance Medicine
- Shockwave Therapy
- Arthritis Treatment
- Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Treatment
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
- Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)
Sports Medicine Northwest
- PRP Therapy
- Shockwave Therapy
- IV Therapy
- Laser Therapy (LLLT)
- Arthritis Treatment
Intouchwithhealthseattle
- PRP Therapy
- Shockwave Therapy
- Laser Therapy (LLLT)
- Arthritis Treatment
- TMJ Treatment
Northwest Restorative Medicine
- PRP Therapy
- Shockwave Therapy
- Arthritis Treatment
- Migraine Treatment
- Peptide Therapy
Natural Medicine
- PRP Therapy
- Shockwave Therapy
- IV Therapy
- Acne Treatment
- Arthritis Treatment
Regulatory context
A note on Washington's shockwave therapy rules.
FDA 510(k) clearances exist for specific extracorporeal shockwave devices indicated for chronic plantar fasciitis and lateral epicondylitis. Kidney stone shockwave lithotripsy is approved under 21 CFR 876. LI-ESWT is not FDA-approved for erectile dysfunction in the United States as of 2026, and no shockwave device is FDA-cleared for knee osteoarthritis, Peyronie's disease, cellulite, or sexual wellness indications. Off-label use by licensed practitioners is permitted, but marketing implying FDA approval for those uses is not and is subject to FDA, FTC, and state enforcement.
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Washington Medical Practice Act (RCW 18.71)
Governs MD licensure and delegation. -
Washington Osteopathic Medicine Act (RCW 18.57)
Governs DO licensure. -
Washington Chiropractic Practice Act (RCW 18.25)
Defines chiropractic scope. -
Washington Consumer Protection Act (RCW 19.86)
Applied to deceptive health advertising.
The Washington Medical Commission, Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission, and Board of Physical Therapy oversee professional conduct. The Washington Attorney General applies the Consumer Protection Act aggressively to deceptive health advertising and has pursued regenerative medicine and men's health clinics for unsupported claims. Shockwave clinics advertising ED treatment as FDA-approved face elevated exposure. Regenerated.com listings in Washington should reflect accurate FDA-clearance status and distinguish cleared indications from off-label use.