What is Emsella Therapy?
Bladder Control and Sexual Health Therapy
Emsella™ is a non-invasive pelvic floor therapy for women and men that uses HIFEM® technology to activate and strengthen deep pelvic floor muscles while you remain fully clothed and seated.
At Eckert Centre, we offer Emsella through our Brain & Body Therapies Program because pelvic floor function is not only a physical issue. It affects confidence, movement, intimacy, bladder control, nervous system safety, and participation in daily life.
Why Emsella Belongs at Eckert Centre
At first, pelvic floor therapy may not sound like something you would expect at a psychology clinic.
But psychologists are in the business of the nervous system.
When the pelvic floor is weak, guarded, underactive, or no longer functioning well, people often begin organizing their lives around their body’s limitations. They may avoid exercise, travel, intimacy, social events, or activities they once enjoyed. Over time, life can become smaller.
Emsella helps address one important part of that system by stimulating deep pelvic floor contractions that are difficult to achieve voluntarily. In simple terms, it helps “wake up” and strengthen muscles that may not be responding well on their own.
The Science That Makes Emsella Different
The nervous system is designed to protect us. After childbirth, aging, surgery, trauma, chronic stress, hormonal change, pain, or years of physical guarding, the pelvic floor may become weakened, overprotected, or difficult to activate effectively.
Emsella uses High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic technology, known as HIFEM®, to bypass the usual voluntary effort required to contract the pelvic floor. Rather than asking you to “try harder,” Emsella creates thousands of deep pelvic floor contractions during one session.
Think of it like sending a highly skilled personal trainer directly to muscles you may not be able to reach on your own.
A Helpful Metaphor
A healthy pelvic floor acts like a supportive hammock or trampoline. It helps support the bladder, pelvis, core, posture, and sexual function.
When that hammock loses strength or tone, things can start to feel less supported. Leaking, urgency, reduced sensation, discomfort, or loss of confidence may begin affecting daily life.
Emsella helps restore support by activating the pelvic floor deeply and repeatedly, giving the muscles the stimulation they need to rebuild strength and function.
Emsella for Women
Emsella may support women experiencing:
- Stress urinary incontinence
- Leaking with laughing, coughing, sneezing, jumping, or exercise
- Urge or mixed urinary incontinence
- Pelvic floor weakness after childbirth
- Changes related to menopause, aging, or surgery
- Reduced confidence with movement, intimacy, or exercise
- Sexual wellness concerns related to pelvic floor function
Emsella for Men
Emsella may support men experiencing:
Urinary leakage or bladder control concerns
Pelvic floor weakness
Changes after prostate surgery or prostate-related treatment
Reduced confidence related to pelvic function
Sexual wellness concerns related to pelvic floor strength and blood flow
Reduced quality of life due to pelvic floor changes
Clinical Research: Bladder Health
Clinical studies have shown meaningful improvement in urinary incontinence after a course of Emsella treatments.
Bladder Control Research Highlights
- Improvement in urinary incontinence symptoms
- Reduction in leakage episodes
- Improved quality of life and satisfaction reported in studies
Clinical Research: Sexual Health
Research has also explored Emsella’s role in sexual health for both women and men.
For women, studies have reported improvements in sexual satisfaction, desire, arousal, orgasm frequency, and intimate relationships.
Clinical Research: Sexual Health for Men
Research has also explored Emsella’s role in sexual health for both women and men.
For men, studies have reported improvements in erectile function measures and sexual satisfaction following Emsella treatment.
What to Expect
During an Emsella session, you remain fully clothed and seated in the Emsella chair. The treatment is non-invasive, does not require surgery, and typically involves no downtime.
Most sessions are approximately 30 minutes. Your care plan will depend on your goals, health history, pelvic floor concerns, and whether Emsella is clinically appropriate for you.
The Eckert Centre Difference
Book a Consultation
Curious whether Emsella may be right for you?
Lauren Kaiser, our Brain & Body Therapies Care Coordinator, can help you understand your options and determine the right next step.
Lauren Kaiser
Brain & Body Therapies Care Coordinator
Email: lkaiser@eckertcentre.com
Phone: 403-230-2959
