There’s a big difference between traditional EMS machines and the technology used in the Emsella Chair, which uses something called HIFEM.

EMS stands for Electrical Muscle Stimulation.

It uses electrical currents through pads placed on the skin to trigger muscle contractions.

It’s commonly used in physiotherapy and rehabilitation, but the stimulation is mostly limited to the muscles closest to the surface.

HIFEM stands for High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic technology.

Instead of electricity, it uses a powerful electromagnetic field that penetrates deep into the body and directly stimulates the pelvic floor muscles.

This creates what are called supramaximal contractions — contractions that are stronger than what you can achieve through voluntary exercise.

In fact, a single session can produce the equivalent of thousands of pelvic floor contractions.

A question we often get is — does it actually work?

The technology itself is supported by clinical research and has shown significant evidence to build and strengthen pelvic floor muscle tissue. When it comes to activating and building muscle, the response rate is extremely high because the technology bypasses the brain and directly stimulates the motor nerves. Improvements in symptoms like leakage or prolapse can vary depending on the individual, the severity of the condition, and the contributing factors.

At Pelvic Floor Lounge, we’ve found that technology alone isn’t the whole solution.

That’s why our program doesn’t just focus on the chair. We combine treatment with education, pelvic floor awareness, and targeted exercise strategies so clients understand how to support their pelvic floor long term. Because when people understand their body and train it properly, the results tend to last much longer.

If you’d like to find out whether this treatment could help you, book a consultation with the team at Pelvic Floor Lounge and we’ll guide you through the best approach for your pelvic floor.