Shockwave Therapy Sydney CBD

At Quay Health Sydney CBD, our shockwave therapy delivers targeted sound waves directly to affected tissues, stimulating healing, reducing pain, and improving mobility. Our experienced team combines advanced technology with personalised care to ensure each treatment is suited to your needs. Trusted by more than 15,000 patients, we help you recover faster and get back to the things you love.

What To Expect

Assessment

Identifying chronic or resistant soft tissue injuries.

Shockwave Application

Targeted delivery of sound waves to affected tissues.

Rehab Integration

Combined with strengthening and mobility work to support recovery.

Shockwave Therapy Sydney CBD

Target chronic or stubborn soft tissue injuries with shockwave therapy, a non-invasive treatment that stimulates healing, reduces pain, and restores movement. Combined with hands-on care and advanced tools like VALD technology for precise strength and movement testing, the skilled team at Quay Health Sydney CBD delivers personalised, results-driven treatment.

In partnership with Virgin Active, we integrate shockwave therapy with physiotherapy, osteopathy, and exercise-based rehabilitation to help you recover faster and move better.

At Quay Health Sydney CBD, our practitioners use Shockwave therapy to treat:

  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Achilles tendinopathy
  • Patellar tendinopathy
  • Tennis and golfer’s elbow
  • Gluteal tendinopathy
  • Rotator cuff injuries
  • Chronic muscular pain
  • Calcific tendinitis

Experience targeted relief. Book your session with our team today and start feeling better.

Our Locations

Visit a practitioner at the following locations.

FAQs

Commonly for tendinopathies such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles pain, or tennis elbow.

It may feel uncomfortable but tolerable. The intensity is adjusted to suit you.

Most people can benefit after just 3 sessions but optimal results after often achieved between 6-10 weekly sessions.

You might feel temporary soreness, similar to a strong workout.

Yes, but we may modify your load depending on the area treated.

Nerissa D'Mello​​

Clinical Lead Physiotherapist
Nerissa’s interest in physiotherapy began after experiencing multiple injuries growing up. Being in and out of clinics sparked her curiosity about how the body heals and inspired her to help others return to what they love. Early hands-on experience with a Scottish rugby club during her masters strengthened her passion for musculoskeletal and orthopaedic rehabilitation.
 
Now the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist at Quay Health, she has a strong interest in helping patients recover without surgical intervention when possible. Her treatment style combines hands-on techniques with exercise prescription, grounded in the latest research to promote lasting recovery.
 
Some of the techniques Nerissa uses are dry needling, VALD ForceDecks and Dynamo for data-driven rehab, taping, and shockwave therapy for stubborn tendon injuries.
 
She enjoys treating a broad range of patients, regardless of age, fitness, or background, and is currently expanding her expertise in women’s health.
 
Patients can expect a thorough, personalised approach focused on understanding their goals, hands-on treatment, and education in a supportive environment.
 
Outside work, you can find Nerissa training for her first full marathon, playing tennis, smiling at your dog, and trying to keep up with all her downloaded podcasts.
 
Clinical interests include:
 
  • Shoulder injuries, including rotator cuff and instability
  • Ankle sprains
  • Tennis and racquet sports injuries
  • Neck and upper back pain
  • Rehab from postoperative hip and knee replacements
  • Women’s health 
 
Languages spoken other than English: Conversational Hindi
 
Nerissa is available at Quay Health. Call 1300 782 943 to make an appointment or book online.

Riccardo Erba​

Senior Physiotherapist

Riccardo’s passion for physiotherapy started while working with patients recovering from strokes, multiple sclerosis, and brain injuries. Seeing how vital movement is inspired him to explore the connection between the brain and body. Over seven years, he developed a holistic approach combining manual therapy, education, and sport-focused rehab.

His treatment style is evidence-based and tailored, blending hands-on therapy with corrective exercises and advanced technologies. Riccardo believes every patient deserves a personalised plan that balances pain relief and long-term improvement.

He uses techniques including spinal manipulation, mobilization with movement, dry needling, Class IV lasers, shockwave therapy, and VALD ForceDecks.

Riccardo enjoys helping clients who want to understand their bodies, relieve pain, prevent injury, and improve performance.

Outside work, he loves hiking, climbing, and following ball sports of all kinds.

Clinical interests include:

  • Headaches and neck pain
  • Shoulder and elbow conditions
  • Hip and knee rehab
  • Shockwave and laser therapy

Languages spoken other than English: Italian

Riccardo is available at Quay Health. Call 1300 782 943 to make an appointment or book online.