Shockwave therapy in New Westminster.

A physiotherapist registered with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC, as part of an integrated treatment plan rather than a stand-alone walk-in service. The same physiotherapist confirms your diagnosis, delivers the shockwave sessions, and prescribes the loading program around them.

Shockwave bills under physiotherapy, which most extended health plans cover; we direct-bill Pacific Blue Cross, Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Green Shield and others up to your plan limit. ICBC pre-approves shockwave for accepted post-crash claims when clinically indicated, and WorkSafeBC coverage needs adjudicator approval.

Most published protocols run three to six sessions, one per week. Some longstanding cases benefit from a second course after a rest period. Your physiotherapist gives you a realistic range after confirming the diagnosis at the first visit.

It is uncomfortable rather than painful. The applicator delivers a calibrated dose of acoustic pulses over the tender area, and most clients describe it as deep, focal pressure. Your physiotherapist starts at a lower intensity and adjusts based on how you tolerate it.

No referral is needed. Physiotherapy is direct-access in BC, so you can book online through JaneApp. Your first visit confirms the diagnosis and rules out the conditions where shockwave is not appropriate before any treatment starts.

The studio is inside Shops at New West, directly above New Westminster SkyTrain station, with elevator access from the platform. Parking is available at the SkyTrain station and on surrounding streets.