Shockwave therapy in Newcastle for persistent heel and tendon pain
Shockwave is one option for some long-standing tendon problems. It starts with a 45-minute assessment, so Leo can check whether it suits you and what else should be part of your plan.
November SpecialInitial Consultation $89 (usually $150) · new patients · terms
- Assessment first
- Sessions from $120
- Usually alongside exercise
- Shockwave Therapy Provider Module A
- B.Chiro.Sc & M.Chiro, Macquarie University
- Registered chiropractor (Ahpra)
- Darby Street, Cooks Hill
Two steps, with prices up front
Initial Consultation
$89$150$150
45 minutes · new patients · November SpecialLeo takes your history, examines the painful area and checks how you move. If shockwave suits you and you agree, he explains how many sessions he recommends and why.
Shockwave sessions
$120
10-minute sessionOr $185 for a 20-minute session that includes a standard adjustment. Sessions are booked as an existing patient once your plan is in place.
Start with the 45-minute assessment · $89$150 · No referral needed
What is shockwave therapy?
Shockwave therapy, also called extracorporeal shockwave therapy or ESWT, uses a hand-held applicator to send short, strong pressure pulses through the skin into a painful tendon and the tissue around it.
There are no needles, no cuts and no electrical current. It is thought to work by triggering a healing response in the tissue, but exactly how it works is not fully understood.
At Kinisi it is used for some persistent tendon problems, usually ones that have lasted months, after an assessment.
Heel and tendon problems Leo assesses for shockwave
Shockwave is considered after a proper diagnosis, not as a first step for every sore spot.
Heel pain (plantar fasciitis)
Pain under the heel, often worst with the first steps in the morning.
Achilles tendon pain
Pain or stiffness at the back of the ankle or heel, often linked to running or walking load.
Tennis elbow
Pain on the outside of the elbow with gripping or lifting.
Outer hip pain
Pain over the side of the hip (greater trochanteric pain), often worse lying on that side.
Kneecap tendon pain
Pain just below the kneecap with jumping, squatting or stairs.
What the evidence says
Research results for shockwave are mixed. The UK's National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) describes the evidence for heel pain, tennis elbow and Achilles tendon pain as inconsistent.
That's why Leo uses shockwave as one part of a plan, not on its own, and reviews whether it is helping. Results vary from person to person, and it isn't suitable for everyone.
What a session is like
Finding the spot
Leo locates the most tender area and checks it against your assessment findings.
The treatment
Gel goes on the skin and the applicator delivers pulses for a few minutes. The intensity is set to what you can tolerate.
Afterwards
Most people walk out as normal. Some redness, swelling or soreness for a day or two is common. Leo will tell you what activity to keep doing and what to ease off.
Side effects, and who it may not suit
Leo screens for these before any treatment. Tell him about your health history and medications, even if they seem unrelated.
Common side effects
- Discomfort during treatment
- Redness, swelling or bruising over the area
- Temporary soreness for a day or two
Shockwave may not be suitable if you:
- are pregnant
- have a bleeding disorder or take blood-thinning medication
- have a metal implant, tumour, infection or open wound in the area
- have a condition that needs medical review first (Leo will refer you)
Meet Leo Koutsiouroumbas
Leo holds the Shockwave Therapy Provider Module A certification. He uses shockwave alongside hands-on care and progressive loading exercises, so your plan isn't built around one machine.
- B.Chiro.Sc and M.Chiro, Macquarie University
- Advanced Dry Needling Levels 1 & 2
- Shockwave Therapy Provider Module A
- Registered chiropractor (Ahpra)
Learn more about Our Team.
Fees
Initial Consultation
$89$150$150
45 minutes · November SpecialRequired first for new patients. Includes assessment and your plan.
Shockwave Therapy Session
$120
10 minutesFocused shockwave, booked as an existing patient.
Shockwave plus Treatment
$185
20 minutesShockwave plus a standard adjustment, booked as an existing patient.
Health funds
Kinisi accepts major private health funds, with rebates on the spot. What you get back depends on your extras cover, so check with your fund.
Fees as listed in the clinic's online booking system, November 2026. See all services and fees.
November Special terms: Initial Consultation (45 minutes) $89, usually $150. For new patients only, for appointments attended from 4 to 30 November 2026. One per person. Not available with DVA, WorkCover or EPC-funded appointments. Health-fund rebates depend on your cover.
Shockwave therapy FAQs
Can I book a shockwave session straight away?
Not as a new patient. Shockwave sessions in the online booking are for existing patients. Start with the 45-minute Initial Consultation, so Leo can confirm the diagnosis and check that shockwave is suitable.
Does it hurt?
It can be uncomfortable while the pulses are applied, especially over the sorest spot. The intensity is adjusted to what you can tolerate, and you can ask to stop at any time.
How many sessions will I need?
It varies with the problem and how you respond. Leo recommends a number after your assessment and reviews your progress as you go, rather than booking a fixed package up front.
What does it cost?
The Initial Consultation is $89, November Special, usually $150$150. After that, a 10-minute Shockwave Therapy Session is $120, or a 20-minute Shockwave Therapy plus Treatment session (which includes a standard adjustment) is $185.
Can I claim on my health fund?
Rebates depend on your fund and extras cover. Ask your fund what you can claim for chiropractic consultations before you book.
Is shockwave used on its own?
Usually not. Research results for shockwave are mixed, so Leo uses it as one part of a plan, typically alongside exercises that gradually load the tendon.
Send an enquiry
Want to check whether shockwave might suit you before you book? Leave your details and the clinic will call or email you back during opening hours.
For the quickest appointment, book online or call 0433 539 389.
Shockwave therapy in Cooks Hill
Sessions are at the Kinisi clinic on Darby Street, Cooks Hill, inside Crown Dentistry.
KINISI CHIROPRACTICSuite 9, 235 Darby Street
(located within Crown Dentistry)
Cooks Hill, Newcastle NSW 2300
0433 539 389
Leo@Kinisichiropractic.com.au
Opening hours
| Monday | 8AM – 7PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8AM – 12PM |
| Wednesday | 8AM – 7PM |
| Thursday | 8AM – 3PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | By appointment |
Other care at Kinisi
Dry needling
Fine needles into tight muscle, used for some muscle-related pain after assessment.
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Assessment and hands-on care for back, neck, sciatica-type and joint concerns.
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Back and neck pain
From recent flare-ups to pain that keeps coming back, starting with an assessment.
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Start with an assessment
Book the 45-minute Initial Consultation ($89, November Special, usually $150$150). If shockwave suits you, Leo will plan your sessions from there.