Shockwave Therapy Innovations Highlighted by Co-Founder at Shockwave Centers of America
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MARIETTA, GA, Sept. 18, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Shockwave Centers of America, a company based in Marietta, Georgia, has outlined the clinical background of its co-founder, Dr. Dan Ruitenbeek, whose extensive experience with shockwave therapy has significantly contributed to the company’s approach to practitioner education, treatment protocols, and equipment support.
Dr. Ruitenbeek, a chiropractor and owner of Explore Health and Wellness in Marietta, has been treating patients with shockwave therapy for over five years. During this time, he has studied the technology and developed treatment protocols for a range of musculoskeletal and soft tissue conditions. His clinical experience has informed the protocols and educational materials provided by Shockwave Centers of America.
Ruitenbeek’s journey into the field of shockwave therapy began after an ice hockey injury left him unable to walk or sit without pain. His experience with chiropractic care and physical rehabilitation influenced his interest in combining different approaches to patient care. He holds a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, a doctorate in chiropractic, and certifications in soft tissue therapy.
Shockwave therapy uses acoustic or pressure-wave energy delivered to targeted areas of the body. According to Shockwave Centers of America, the technology has been studied for over 20 years and is used by practitioners for certain musculoskeletal and soft tissue conditions. The treatment process involves applying ultrasound gel to the treatment area before a practitioner uses an applicator to deliver pressure-wave energy. The company’s radial systems use compressed-air impulses to generate ballistic waves, while the Mark VI FocusWave uses electromagnetic focused shockwave technology.
Dr. Ruitenbeek emphasizes the importance of clinical experience in developing treatment protocols.
Shockwave Centers of America provides training and educational support for practitioners who use its systems. The company’s product lineup includes the Mark III Radial and Mark V OTG Radial systems, which use pneumatic radial shockwave technology, as well as the Mark VI FocusWave, which uses electromagnetic focused shockwave technology. The company also offers the ION EMX Laser EMTT, an extracorporeal magneto-transduction therapy system.
The company’s clinic directory lists providers across the United States and Puerto Rico, including chiropractic, wellness, and physical therapy practices. This network supports the organization’s broader focus on practitioner education and access to shockwave technology.
The non-surgical nature of shockwave therapy makes it an interesting option for practitioners who want to add another treatment technology to their clinical services.
Shockwave Centers of America describes its current work as making shockwave technology more accessible to practitioners treating musculoskeletal and soft tissue conditions. The company’s public materials emphasize clinical experience, equipment support, and practitioner education as central parts of its operation.