Emsella Pelvic Floor Treatment
The Emsella chair uses focused electromagnetic energy while you sit fully clothed. It is a non-invasive option that may help women with bladder leakage; use in men is off-label.
Pelvic floor training without the effort
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that supports the bladder and is involved in sexual function. Childbirth, aging, surgery, menopause and prostate treatment can weaken these muscles, and many people find that traditional exercises are hard to perform correctly or consistently.
During an Emsella session, you sit on a chair that delivers high-intensity focused electromagnetic energy, which causes many pelvic floor muscle contractions in a single session, more than most people could achieve voluntarily. Over a series of treatments, this may help improve pelvic floor muscle tone and bladder control.
There is no preparation, no undressing and no recovery period. Some patients consider it as an alternative to medication or surgery, and it may be used alongside other care.
At a glance
- Visit
- Session length confirmed at consultation
- Series
- Typically a series of sessions over a few weeks
- Clothing
- Fully clothed throughout
- Downtime
- None
Who it may help
Women and men who notice:
- Leaks when coughing, laughing or exercising
- Sudden urgency to urinate
- Weak pelvic floor muscles
- Changes after childbirth
- Changes after prostate treatment
- A wish to avoid medication or surgery
What to expect
- 1Consultation. We review your symptoms and history to confirm that the chair is safe and suitable for you.
- 2Seated session. You sit comfortably, fully clothed, while the chair delivers energy. You may feel strong muscle contractions, but it should not be painful.
- 3Progress review. After your series, we assess how you are doing and talk about any maintenance sessions.
Whole-person bladder and pelvic care
Because leakage can have several causes, Dr. Deborah Viglione, MD, and our team begin by understanding your overall health. If we find a concern that Emsella cannot address, we will tell you and guide you to the right next step.
Emsella questions
Is Emsella painful?
Most patients feel strong tightening in the pelvic area but not pain. The intensity can be adjusted for comfort.
How many sessions are needed?
The number of sessions is set at your consultation based on your symptoms and goals.
Who should not use the Emsella chair?
People with certain implants, a pacemaker, pregnancy or some other conditions may not be candidates. We screen for these before treatment.
Can men use Emsella too?
Emsella is FDA-cleared for urinary incontinence in women. Use in men, including after prostate treatment, is off-label, and the evidence is more limited. Your provider will discuss this with you before deciding.
Visit us in Gulf Breeze
103 Nightingale Ln, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 · Get directions
Text or leave a voicemail at (850) 934-8138. Serving Gulf Breeze, Pensacola, Pensacola Beach and Navarre.
Individual results vary. This page is for information only and is not medical advice. Emsella is FDA-cleared for urinary incontinence in women; use in men is off-label. It is not suitable for everyone, and eligibility is confirmed at consultation.