Target the concern
The provider applies coupling gel and moves the applicator over the area being evaluated.
$49 SoftWaveTMTherapy New Patient Special.
For heel pain, knee pain, back pain, shoulder pain, elbow pain, carpal tunnel symptoms, arthritis-related discomfort, joint pain, and more.
Your SoftWave™ Therapy special
Four parts. One focused first visit.
Your $49 voucher gives the provider time to understand your concern, evaluate the painful area, and determine whether SoftWave™ Therapy may be an appropriate option.
What your special includes
- SoftWave™ ConsultationTalk one-on-one about where the pain appears, how long it has been present, what aggravates it, and how it is affecting your daily life.
- Focused EvaluationThe provider reviews relevant history and examines the painful area to better understand your symptoms and screen for factors that may affect candidacy.
- SoftWave™ Therapy TreatmentIf clinically appropriate, receive an introductory SoftWave™ session targeted to the area being evaluated while you communicate what you feel.
- X-Ray of Affected AreaIf clinically indicated, an X-ray of the affected area helps the provider assess bones and joint alignment and guide recommendations for your care.
New patients. Consultation and evaluation included.
What is SoftWave™ Therapy?
Broad-focused acoustic waves, directed where your body responds.
A handheld applicator sends acoustic waves into the target area. As the provider moves across the tissue, your feedback helps identify sensitive or reactive areas and guides the session.
Listen to feedback
You communicate what you feel so the provider can focus on relevant areas and adjust when appropriate.
Review the response
Your response, exam findings, and goals help shape the provider’s recommendations for what comes next.
Common evaluation areas
Where people often seek help
- Heel and plantar fascia
- Knees and patellar tendon
- Shoulders and rotator cuff
- Elbows and forearms
- Back and surrounding soft tissue
- Hips and gluteal tendons
- Achilles tendon and ankles
- Hands, wrists, and joint areas
This list describes common reasons for evaluation, not guaranteed indications or outcomes. A licensed provider must assess your symptoms and determine whether SoftWave™ Therapy is appropriate.
Move toward what matters to you
A Smarter Approach to Knee Pain
Understand why your knee keeps hurting—and work toward moving with less discomfort and more confidence.
Knee pain is not always just about the knee. Dr. Vartan’s SFMA Knee Protocol looks at how your body moves as a whole to identify mobility restrictions, movement patterns, and areas of weakness that may be contributing to the problem.
Instead of simply treating where it hurts, the goal is to understand what is driving the issue and build a treatment plan around you.
Your treatment is built around how you move, what is limiting you, and what you want to get back to doing.
See If This Approach Is Right for YouYour first appointment
Know what your $49 visit is designed to cover.
Start with a conversation about what is limiting you and what you want to get back to doing. Your first visit gives the provider time to evaluate your concern and discuss appropriate next steps, with no pressure to commit to a care plan.
- 01
Talk through the problem
Share where it hurts, how long it has been bothering you, and what the pain keeps you from doing.
- 02
Evaluate the painful area
The provider reviews relevant history, examines the area, and considers whether SoftWave™ may be appropriate.
- 03
Review findings and options
Ask questions, understand what was found, and discuss a practical recommendation for what comes next.
Our Practice
A warm welcome to Foundations Spine & Well-Necessities.
Your first visit is a chance to share your concerns, ask questions, and explore your next steps in care.
Request your $49 voucherPatient stories
Hear patients describe their SoftWave™ experience.
These public patient testimonial videos share individual experiences with SoftWave™ Therapy. Results and timelines vary.
Patient stories are shared for educational purposes. Individual results vary.
Patient experiences
What patients say about Foundations Spine & Well-Necessities.
See why patients appreciate Dr. Vartan’s compassionate care and personal attention.
Kristi Brockie
Google review“Dr Vartan is such a great chiropractor! He is very compassionate, takes time to answer as many questions as I have and is such a kind nice doctor.”
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Ruth Ilioni
Google review“Dr. Vartan explained very thoroughly why my low back was hurting and how we can fix it. It’s noticeable that he cares about his patients.”
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Know before you go
Questions before you claim it?
These answers cover the basics. Your provider can give you condition-specific guidance during the consultation.
Prefer to talk?(847) 485-0990What is SoftWave™ Therapy?
SoftWave™ Therapy uses acoustic shockwaves delivered through a handheld applicator. The provider moves the applicator over the target area while monitoring your feedback and adjusting the session when appropriate.
How soon could I notice a change?
Some patients report changes in pain or movement during the first few visits, while others respond more gradually. Timing varies with the condition, health history, treatment area, and individual response. No specific result or timeline can be guaranteed.
What does a session feel like?
People commonly describe tapping, pressure, or brief tenderness in sensitive areas. Communication with the provider is important throughout the session so the intensity and location can be adjusted when appropriate.
Is SoftWave™ right for every type of pain?
No. Pain can have many causes, and SoftWave™ Therapy is not appropriate for every person or diagnosis. Your consultation and evaluation help the provider screen for contraindications and discuss suitable options.
What is included in the $49 new-patient special?
The $49 voucher includes a SoftWave™ consultation, focused evaluation, an introductory SoftWave™ treatment if clinically appropriate, and a doctor's report of findings with personalized next steps.
Visit Foundations Spine & Well-Necessities
Your Arlington Heights SoftWave™ clinic.
Office location2010 S Arlington Heights Rd, Ste 215
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone(847) 485-0990
Office appointment hours
- Monday
- 10am–1pm & 3pm–6pm
- Tuesday
- 3pm–6pm
- Wednesday
- 10am–1pm & 3pm–6pm
- Thursday
- 10am–1pm & 3pm–6pm
Ready for the next step?
Request your $49 SoftWave™ new-patient voucher.
Request your voucher, then choose a convenient appointment time on the next page.
- One-on-one consultation
- Focused pain and mobility evaluation
- Trial SoftWave™ session, if clinically appropriate
- Personalized recommendations for your next step
New patients. Consultation and evaluation included.