PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. - SCaroNews -- "Pawleys Island has one of the most active, health-conscious patient populations I have ever seen," said Melissa Whetzel AGNP-BC, a doctoral prepared nurse practitioner with over 20 years' experience she brings research proven methods to the clinic to provide evidenced-based, practice protocols. "Golfers, pickleball players, retirees who refuse to slow down — these are exactly the people who can benefit from this technology. Focused shockwave therapy is backed by over 400 peer-reviewed studies, and it is changing lives. I am proud to bring it to this community. I have seen the effects of how limited mobility and pain spiral into disability or difficulty managing blood pressure or diabetes and wanted to bring this technology to patients to partner with them to achieve their personal best health.  It improves quality of life and ability to live at home independently."

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Focused shockwave therapy uses targeted acoustic energy to stimulate the body's natural healing mechanisms — increasing circulation, promoting new tissue growth, and reducing chronic inflammation at the source. The OMNIWave device used at Bella Vita Wellness features patented ComfortModulation™ technology, delivering treatment in sessions that typically take under 30 minutes with no anesthesia, no injections, and no recovery time.

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