The founder of West River Acupuncture & Wellness
StemWave
Powerful Acoustic Waves for
Lasting Pain Relief
FDA LISTED NON-INVASIVE THERAPY
StemWave is a regenerative medicine technique that uses harmless yet powerful acoustic waves to activate your body’s natural healing mechanisms — without surgery, drugs, or downtime.
StemWave is one of the many innovative treatments for chronic pain conditions that we offer at West River Acupuncture & Wellness in Rapid City, South Dakota
A SMARTER PATH TO PAIN RELIEF
Healing That Works
With Your Body
If you’re suffering from daily pain, you could be just one appointment away from the relief you’ve been searching for. StemWave is a new, non-invasive treatment designed to help patients with musculoskeletal conditions by increasing blood flow and reducing inflammation.
StemWave utilizes cellular response technology with extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), the gold standard in musculoskeletal treatment.
As a safe, non-invasive option, it requires no downtime and has minimal-to-no side effects — at an affordable price point that’s easier on you than surgery, injections, or long-term medication.
- FDA listed
- Safe & effective
- Fast & efficient treatments
- Affordable treatment option
COMMON TREATMENT AREAS
Versatile Care for a Wide Range of Conditions
StemWave’s versatility makes it a great option for many patients and conditions — and has shown to be an effective alternative to surgery, injections, or long-term medications.
Neck & Back
Targeted relief for chronic neck stiffness, lower-back pain, and spinal-adjacent conditions.
Upper Extremities
Effective treatment for shoulder, elbow, and wrist pain, including tendonitis and impingement.
Lower Extremities
Restoration for knee, ankle, and foot pain — including plantar fasciitis and joint discomfort.
Soft Tissue Injuries
Healing support for muscles, tendons, and ligaments — both acute injuries and chronic strain.
WHY STEMWAVE
Real Results,Without the Side Effects
StemWave is a non-invasive, drug-free treatment for pain and inflammation — delivering results without surgery, medication, or major side effects, in less than 10 minutes per session.
Improves Circulation
Acoustic waves increase blood flow to the treated area, accelerating tissue repair.
Decreases Inflammation
Calms the inflammatory response that drives pain and stiffness in injured tissue.
Promotes Natural Healing
Activates your body’s regenerative mechanisms — no synthetic interventions required.
Relieves Aches & Pains
Effective for both acute injuries and the chronic, daily pain that wears you down.
10 Minute Sessions
Quick, focused treatments that fit easily into your schedule — no downtime required.
Non-Invasive & Drug-Free
Avoid the risks of surgery and the side effects of long-term medications entirely.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Simple, Comfortable, and Effective
Each visit averages around 10 minutes depending on the diagnosis. The treatment is non-invasive and does not require anesthesia or numbing creams — most patients leave feeling relaxed and ready to continue their day.
Care plans commonly range between 8 to 12 sessions, with significant improvement typically seen after just 3–4 treatments. Many patients notice meaningful change after the first visit.
01
Consultation & Assessment
We evaluate your condition and create a personalized care plan tailored to the area you need treated.
02
Gel Application
A conductive gel is applied to the surface of the treatment area — no needles, anesthesia, or numbing required.
03
Focused Acoustic Wave Therapy
The StemWave applicator delivers focused waves to the targeted area for typically 10 minutes per session.
04
Continued Improvement
Subsequent treatments offer continual improvement and sustained results — most plans run 8–12 sessions.
10 minutes
Average Session Time
3-4
Visits to See Results
8-12
Sessions per Care Plan
0
Days of Downtime
Dr. Ariann Wolff DACM
Originally from the Black Hills, Western South Dakota area, Dr. Ariann Wolff, DACM returned home to her roots after schooling. She has been helping her community for over 10 years using the most cutting edge and innovative integrative medicine.