Emsella
Emsella is a chair-based device that delivers high-intensity focused electromagnetic stimulation to strengthen the pelvic floor, producing about 11,200 contractions in a single 28-minute session while you stay fully clothed.
What Is Emsella And How Does It Work?
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, 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.
Is Emsella Worth It For You?
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.
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.
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Health Canada-licensed for urinary incontinence2
Fully clothed, with no internal contact and no anesthesia3
No downtime; return to all activities, including exercise, immediately
Frequently Asked Questions
The standard protocol is six sessions over three weeks, twice a week.
Patients with metal implants in the pelvis, pacemakers, or intrauterine devices are not candidates. Book a consultation with us to learn more.
Most women find three to six months postpartum to be the ideal window. Book a consultation with us to learn more.
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.
