SoftWave Therapy at Harbor Family Chiropractic

Stop Managing Your Pain. Start Eliminating It.

SoftWave Therapy is the FDA-cleared, non-invasive technology helping Orange County residents recover from chronic pain, sports injuries, and joint damage, without drugs, injections, or surgery.

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FDA-Cleared
500+ OC Patients Treated
5-Star Rated
Zero Downtime

What Is SoftWave?

A Reset Button for Tissue Stuck in Pain

When an injury lingers, your body often stops trying to heal it. SoftWave sends gentle electrohydraulic pulse waves into the injured area, signaling your cells to restart the repair process at the root cause.

Boosts circulation

Brings oxygen and nutrients back to damaged tissue.

Activates repair cells

Recruits your body’s own regenerative cells.

Calms inflammation

Moves chronic injuries into active healing.

Relieves pain

Many patients feel less pain within a few visits.

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Watch Dr. Gillis explain SoftWave in under two minutes.

A broad wave field reaches deep tissue, not just a single point.

How SoftWave Works

Three Simple Steps From Diagnosis to Lasting Relief

We Find the SourceA quick diagnostic assessment pinpoints exactly where your pain originates.
We Activate HealingFocused electrohydraulic pulse waves stimulate blood flow and trigger your body’s natural regenerative response, with no needles and no incisions.
You Move AgainMost patients feel improvement within 3–5 sessions, with results that keep building for weeks after treatment.

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Conditions We Treat

Select Yours to See How SoftWave Helps

Plantar Fasciitis

Walk without that first-step heel pain.

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Knee Pain

Skip the surgery. Rebuild the joint.

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Shoulder Pain

Reach, lift, and sleep pain-free again.

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Sports Injuries

Get back in the game faster.

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Neuropathy

Relief for nerve pain that won’t quit.

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Arthritis

Less stiffness. More movement.

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Compare Your Options

Why SoftWave Works When Other Treatments Haven’t

A side-by-side look at your real options.

	SoftWave Therapy	Cortisone Shots	Surgery
Invasiveness	None: no needles or incisions	Needle injection	Incision and anesthesia
Downtime	Zero downtime	Minimal downtime	Weeks to months
Treatment course	3–6 sessions	Repeated as pain returns	One surgery plus rehab
What it does	Regenerates tissue at the root cause	Masks pain, doesn’t fix the cause	Addresses the cause, invasively
Medication	None	Steroid	Anesthesia and pain medication

Patient Stories

Real Orange County Patients, Real Results

Don’t just take our word for it.

★★★★★

“I’d tried physical therapy and cortisone shots for my plantar fasciitis for over a year. Three SoftWave sessions later, I’m walking my dog again without wincing.”

Karen T.

Costa Mesa · Plantar Fasciitis

★★★★★

“After two cortisone shots that barely lasted a month, I was ready to consider knee surgery. SoftWave got me back to hiking without the constant ache.”

Mike R.

Newport Beach · Knee Pain

★★★★★

“I play weekend soccer and figured my shoulder pain was just something I’d live with. Five sessions in, I’m throwing and lifting again without wincing.”

Jordan P.

Huntington Beach · Sports Injury

What to Expect

Your SoftWave Visit, Step by Step

Treatments are quick and comfortable, and you can go right back to your day.

1

Free consult

Assessment

Dr. Gillis evaluates your pain, history and goals to confirm SoftWave is a good fit.

2

~5–10 min

Treatment

Gel goes on the skin, and the applicator delivers pulses to the area. You’ll feel a deep tapping sensation.

3

Same day

Back to Life

No downtime and no recovery period. Most people go straight back to work.

4

3–6 sessions

Lasting Results

Many patients notice improvement within 3–5 visits, and healing keeps building for weeks.

Dr. Stacey Gillis, chiropractor in Costa Mesa

Meet Your Provider

Meet Dr. Stacey Gillis

Life Chiropractic College West, 2001
20+ years in Orange County
SoftWave provider

A graduate of Life Chiropractic College West (2001), Dr. Gillis has spent over two decades treating Orange County families, and now brings the region’s most advanced regenerative pain technology to Costa Mesa.

At Harbor Family Chiropractic, SoftWave works alongside chiropractic care and rehab to support a more complete recovery.

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Part of Harbor Family Chiropractic

Proudly Serving Costa Mesa & Orange County

SoftWaveOC is powered by Harbor Family Chiropractic, a trusted Costa Mesa practice treating OC families since 2001. Stop by the clinic or book a free consultation to get started.

📍 1831 Orange Avenue Suite B, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
📞 (949) 515-5170
🕒 Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Does SoftWave hurt?

Most patients feel a deep pulsing sensation, not pain. No anesthesia or numbing is needed.

How many sessions will I need?

Most conditions respond in 3–6 sessions, though chronic or nerve-related conditions may need more.

Is SoftWave FDA-cleared?

Yes, SoftWave uses FDA-cleared electrohydraulic technology.

How soon will I feel results?

Some patients feel relief after their first session, and most notice clear improvement within 3–5 sessions. Results keep building for weeks after treatment.

Is there any downtime?

No. Most patients drive themselves home or go straight back to work after a session.

Is it covered by insurance?

Typically not covered by insurance, but HSA/FSA funds and financing options are often available.

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