Regenerative Program
Vertex Regenerative Dual Treatment Package
6-Session Shockwave + REMY Laser Protocol for Pain Relief & Faster Return to Activity
Advanced foot and ankle pain doesn't respond to rest alone. The Vertex Regenerative Dual Treatment Package combines two of the most powerful non-surgical technologies available - Radial Shockwave Therapy and REMY Class IV Laser - into a single, coordinated 6-session protocol. Shockwave restarts the healing cascade by creating precise mechanical stimulation in degenerated tissue. REMY laser then floods that tissue with anti-inflammatory photons and the cellular energy (ATP) needed to convert that signal into lasting repair. Together, they produce outcomes neither technology can achieve independently.
Clinical Protocol
The 3-Phase Protocol
Six sessions, once per week for 6 consecutive weeks. The weekly cadence keeps tissue in a continuous healing state - each session builds on the last before the previous stimulus fades.
Ignition Phase
High-energy radial shockwave pulses create focused micro-trauma in degenerated tissue, reactivating the body's dormant healing cascade and triggering collagen synthesis. Immediate follow-up with REMY Class IV laser floods the area with anti-inflammatory light energy and the ATP needed to turn that mechanical signal into active tissue repair.
Repair Phase
New collagen fibers are forming and scar tissue begins to remodel. Returning weekly keeps the repair window open - shockwave continues to reorganize disorganized collagen and break down calcifications while the laser maintains reduced inflammation and accelerates cell turnover.
Performance Phase
Tissue is structurally rebuilding and pain is measurably reduced. The final two sessions reinforce the new collagen matrix, optimize tissue resilience and elasticity, and establish the functional foundation for a safe and confident return to full activity.
Most patients notice meaningful pain reduction after sessions 2–3. Six consecutive weekly sessions keep the tissue continuously in a healing state - no gap long enough for the repair signal to stall.
Best Results: Add Custom Orthotics
Patients who pair the Vertex Regenerative Dual Treatment Package with custom-made foot orthotics consistently see the strongest long-term outcomes. Orthotics correct the underlying biomechanical forces - abnormal load distribution, overpronation, or structural misalignment - that contributed to the injury in the first place. By reducing harmful stress on the treated tissue while it heals, orthotics dramatically lower the chance of recurrence. Dr. Golan evaluates each patient's gait and foot mechanics at the consultation and can recommend custom orthotics as a complement to the protocol when appropriate.
Demonstration
See It In Action
Watch how Dr. Golan delivers the Vertex Regenerative Dual Treatment - shockwave therapy followed immediately by REMY Class IV laser to accelerate healing and return patients to activity faster.
Real Procedure Clip
See It In Action
Watch how Dr. Golan delivers the Vertex Regenerative Dual Treatment - shockwave therapy followed immediately by REMY Class IV laser to accelerate healing and return patients to activity faster.
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Who Is This Package For?
The Vertex Regenerative Dual Treatment Package is especially effective for patients who haven't achieved lasting relief from cortisone injections, physical therapy, or conservative care alone - and for athletes who need a faster, evidence-based path back to performance.
Chronic plantar fasciitis & heel pain
Insertional & mid-body Achilles tendinopathy
Peroneal & posterior tibial tendinopathy
Heel spur syndrome
Metatarsalgia & forefoot pain
Ankle ligament injuries (sub-acute phase)
Sports-related soft tissue injuries
Morton's neuroma (adjunct protocol)
Why the Dual Protocol Works
Shockwave alone restarts the healing signal - but without anti-inflammatory support, the resulting tissue response can stall before repair is complete.
REMY laser alone reduces pain and inflammation effectively - but it doesn't create the structural mechanical stimulus needed to drive collagen remodeling in degenerated tissue.
Combined, shockwave creates the biological trigger and laser provides the energy environment for that trigger to become lasting recovery - outcomes neither can achieve independently.
No surgery, no injections, no medications. Zero downtime means you continue modified activity during the protocol, not after.
Frequently Asked Questions
What conditions does the Vertex Regenerative Dual Treatment Package treat?
The package combines Radial Shockwave Therapy and REMY Class IV Laser to treat chronic foot and ankle pain including plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, heel pain, and musculoskeletal injuries that have not fully responded to rest, orthotics, or physical therapy.
Is shockwave therapy covered by insurance in Columbus, Ohio?
Coverage varies by insurer and diagnosis. Some commercial plans cover shockwave when medically necessary and properly documented; others classify it as experimental. Our team verifies your specific benefits before your first session. CareCredit financing is available for plans that do not cover it.
How quickly will I feel pain relief after the dual treatment protocol?
Many patients report noticeable pain reduction and improved function within 2–4 weeks of starting the 6-session protocol. Shockwave and laser together stimulate the body's healing cascade, and cumulative results continue to improve for weeks after the final session. Individual outcomes vary by condition and chronicity.
Can I combine the Vertex Regenerative Dual Package with custom orthotics?
Yes, and Dr. Golan often recommends combining this package with custom orthotics for conditions like plantar fasciitis. The laser and shockwave sessions address existing inflammation and tissue damage, while properly fitted orthotics correct the biomechanical factors that caused the problem — reducing the risk of recurrence.
CareCredit Financing Available
The Vertex Regenerative Dual Treatment Package is a specialized, out-of-pocket procedure and is not typically covered by health insurance. We accept CareCredit to help patients spread the cost across manageable monthly payments.
Ready to Get Back to What You Love?
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Guy Golan to confirm whether the Vertex Regenerative Dual Treatment Package is right for you. We'll evaluate your condition, explain realistic timelines, and build a personalized protocol.