Tim DelMedico, Doctor of Chiropractic

Owner and operator of Revive SoftWave Therapy in Utica discusses how he uses FDA-approved softwave therapy, a non-invasive, drug-free treatment for chronic pain, inflammation and joint issues

By Barbara Pierce

Q: A non-invasive treatment for chronic pain sounds like a great development! Tell us more about it.

A: The machine delivers sound waves — high energy sound waves at 3,000 miles per hour — to the area of the pain. This promotes the body to make stem cells that go to the area of the pain to reduce it. Softwave therapy also decreases inflammation, often a cause of pain. Stem cells are cells with the potential to develop into many different types of cells in the body. They serve as a repair system for the body. They are the body’s natural way of healing by repairing the underlying problem for long-term results. The big advantage is that it’s non-invasive; it doesn’t require surgery or a pill. It uses the body’s natural resources to heal the pain.

Q: Just how does it work?

A: Gel is applied to the treatment area and the machine releases harmless sound waves over the treatment area. The over 3,000 mile per hour sound waves cause the body to make stem cells that go to the area to heal your issue. It turns on the body’s natural healing process. The treatment takes 10 minutes; there’s no down time; you can go back to work right afterwards. There’s no taking pills. It’s completely safe.

Q: How about results?

A: Most people see results in one or two treatments. Typically, people have six to eight visits. Most elect to come back every month or so. The number of treatments needed depends on the condition that is being treated. A big advantage is that it has no side effects. You can go back to work right afterwards.

Q: What conditions can be treated with softwave therapy?

A.: I mostly use the machine on joint issues, like a torn rotator cup, hip pain, knee pain, plantar fasciitis, arthritis, fibromyalgia, any many more. See our website www.revivesoftwave.com for details. It’s helpful for conditions, like neuropathy, that there has not been any treatment for before this.

We have an 80% success rate overall. For knees, the success rate is over 90%. Applying high-energy sound waves to injured, degenerated or painful areas of the body is very effective in reducing pain and increasing mobility and function. It fast-tracks the healing process in the body. The big advantage is that this treatment is safe; it doesn’t require surgery, drugs, or needles and helps reduce pain, speed up recovery and regenerate tissue. It’s definitely impressive!

Q: Can anyone use the therapy?

A.: This technology can’t be used for people with pacemakers, pregnancy, cancerous tumors or infections.

Q: How did you learn about this?

A: Sound wave therapy has been used in Europe for 20 years; here in the U.S. for only a few years. I first saw it on social media. I went to the website to do research and also researched what the FDA said. I was so impressed with it, I sold my chiropractic business [Realm Chiropractic] and started Revive SoftWave Technology as a separate business here in Utica.

Q: You have a doctor of chiropractic degree. How did you become interested in this field?

A: I was treated by a chiropractor at a young age for an injury and that influenced my decision to pursue this career. After I got my doctorate degree, I started my own practice, Realm Chiropractic, where I practiced for 23 years. I sold it so I can focus on this new business that I started a couple years ago.

Q: What else would you like us to know about softwave therapy?

A: I was trained by the company, trained so that I can now sell the machine and train others to use it.  I believe in it so much that I’ve begun distributing it throughout the U.S. Any health care provider can get it. I’ve opened four offices to do the treatment; Utica is the flagship. We also have offices in Albany, Saratoga and Syracuse. Other doctors are in charge in those offices; I’ve trained them and I oversee these offices.

Q: What has been the response of the community response to this new technology?

A: Word is getting out there. We’ve quadrupled our business since we opened. At this time, insurance doesn’t cover this treatment, not yet anyway.

Q: Summing up:

A: The big buzz is that softwave therapy makes a massive amount of stem cells, the body’s natural way of healing as the cells internally migrate to the area that needs healing. You can get relief from pain without pills or surgery. This is a game changer! It’s so valuable they use it in open heart surgery to increase blood flow to the heart. And for Alzheimer’s, they send shock waves through the skull to the brain to improve the functioning of the brain.

 

Lifelines

Name: Tim DelMedico, D.C

Position: Owner and operator of Revive SoftWave Therapy, 2709 Genesee St., Utica

Hometown: New Hartford

Education: Doctorate from Northeast College of Health Sciences (formally New York Chiropractic College) in Seneca Falls

Family: Wife (Lori); three children

Hobbies: Enjoys the outdoors, the Adirondacks, real estate investing, reading, baseball and spending time with family.


For more information, visit website www.revivesoftwave.com or call 315-725-8427.