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title: "Emsella"
description: "Emsella in Whistler, BC strengthens the pelvic floor and addresses urinary incontinence with a fully clothed, no-downtime treatment."
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# Emsella

_Emsella in Whistler, BC strengthens the pelvic floor and addresses urinary incontinence with a fully clothed, no-downtime treatment._

Emsella uses the same HIFEM (High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic) technology as Emsculpt Neo, concentrated into a chair that targets the pelvic floor from below. A single session delivers contractions far exceeding what voluntary exercise can achieve, engaging the entire pelvic floor musculature at once. This isn't a vibration device or a passive stimulator; the stimulation is deep, targeted, and clinically meaningful.

In a [published clinical study](https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/lsm.23106), a full six-session series improved quality of life for approximately 95% of patients who completed it, with benefits reported for both stress and urge urinary incontinence, the two most common forms.

Emsella tends to be the ideal fit for those with:

- Postpartum, perimenopausal, or age-related incontinence

- Stress incontinence after prostatectomy, or age-related pelvic floor weakening in men

- An active lifestyle where pelvic floor weakness affects performance in high-impact activities like running, skiing, or cycling

- Bladder leakage that's led you to modify your workouts, wardrobe, or social plans

Patients with metal implants in the pelvis, pacemakers, or intrauterine devices are not candidates. For postpartum patients, treatment is recommended no earlier than eight weeks post-delivery, with three to six months postpartum being the ideal window for most women.

## Some Concerns Treated With Emsella

## What to Expect

### Does it hurt?

No. Just a deep contraction sensation.

### What is the recovery?

None. You can return to all activities immediately.

### When will I see results?

Often a noticeable shift after sessions three and four, with the full benefit apparent four to six weeks after completing your series.

## Your Treatment Experience

You arrive and remain fully clothed, sitting on the Emsella chair while it's positioned and calibrated for you. You'll feel deep contractions and tingling sensations in the pelvic region, with intensity that builds progressively and is fully adjustable to your comfort; most patients read or use their phone during the session.

There's no recovery period. You return to all activities immediately, including vigorous exercise. The standard protocol is six sessions over three weeks, twice a week.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How many Emsella sessions will I need?

The standard protocol is six sessions over three weeks, twice a week.

### Who shouldn't get Emsella?

Patients with metal implants in the pelvis, pacemakers, or intrauterine devices are not candidates. Book a consultation with us to learn more.

### How soon after childbirth can I start treatment?

Most women find three to six months postpartum to be the ideal window.  Book a consultation with us to learn more.

### What's the difference between Emsella and Emsculpt Neo?

Both use HIFEM technology, but Emsella is chair-based and targets the pelvic floor specifically, while Emsculpt Neo uses an applicator on muscle groups like the abdomen or glutes and adds a fat-reduction component. We can help determine which fits your goals at consultation.