Direct Answer: The Emsella chair is an FDA-cleared, non-invasive treatment for urinary incontinence that uses HIFEM (high-intensity focused electromagnetic) technology to stimulate thousands of pelvic floor muscle contractions per session while you remain fully clothed and seated — equivalent to thousands of Kegel exercises in a single 28-minute appointment. It’s designed for people experiencing stress, urge, or mixed incontinence related to pelvic floor muscle weakness, and a typical treatment course involves six sessions over three weeks.
How Emsella Works
Emsella uses electromagnetic energy to stimulate deep pelvic floor muscle contractions that are more intense than what’s achievable through voluntary Kegel exercises alone. You sit fully clothed on the Emsella chair for about 28 minutes while the device stimulates thousands of contractions, strengthening the pelvic floor muscles that support bladder control.
Who Emsella Is Designed For
Emsella is commonly used by people experiencing:
- Stress incontinence — leaking with coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercise.
- Urge incontinence — a sudden, strong need to urinate.
- Postpartum pelvic floor weakness.
- Age-related pelvic floor muscle weakening.
It’s a treatment option for both women and men experiencing pelvic floor-related incontinence, and welcomes patients regardless of age or background.
What a Treatment Course Looks Like
A typical treatment protocol involves six sessions, usually scheduled twice weekly over three weeks. Because you remain fully clothed and seated throughout, there’s no downtime, no discomfort from disrobing or positioning, and you can return to normal activities immediately after each session.
What Results to Expect
Many patients report improvement in bladder control and reduced leakage episodes over the course of treatment, with some continuing to see improvement for weeks after their final session as pelvic floor muscle strength continues to build. As with any muscle-strengthening treatment, maintenance sessions may be recommended over time to sustain results.
Understanding the Different Types of Incontinence Emsella Addresses
Stress incontinence (leaking during physical exertion) and urge incontinence (a sudden, hard-to-control need to urinate) have different underlying mechanisms, but both are commonly linked to pelvic floor muscle weakness, which is why Emsella can be beneficial for both types. Mixed incontinence, which involves elements of both, is also commonly treated with Emsella as part of a pelvic floor strengthening approach. A consultation can help clarify which category best describes your symptoms.
Why Consistency Matters More Than Any Single Session
Like any muscle-strengthening approach, Emsella’s benefits build cumulatively over the full recommended course of treatment rather than from any single session. Patients who complete all six recommended sessions on schedule tend to report more consistent improvement than those who space sessions out inconsistently or stop partway through, since pelvic floor strength — like any muscle strength — is built progressively over a structured program.
Emsella as Part of a Broader Wellness Approach
For many patients, particularly postpartum patients or those noticing pelvic floor changes with age, Emsella is one part of a broader approach to core and pelvic health that might also include physical therapy or targeted exercise. Discussing your full symptom picture with your provider — not just incontinence episodes, but any related core weakness or discomfort — can help ensure your treatment plan addresses your goals comprehensively rather than in isolation.
When to Discuss Emsella With Your Primary Care Provider Too
While Emsella is offered at medical spas like Evergreen Body Contouring, incontinence can sometimes be related to other underlying health conditions worth mentioning to your primary care provider as well, particularly if symptoms are severe, sudden in onset, or accompanied by other symptoms. Emsella works well as part of a comprehensive approach to pelvic health, not necessarily as a replacement for other medical evaluation when warranted.
Key Takeaway
The Emsella chair offers a non-invasive, clothes-on way to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles responsible for bladder control, using electromagnetic stimulation equivalent to thousands of Kegel exercises per session. A typical six-session course over three weeks helps many patients experience meaningful improvement in incontinence symptoms, and it’s a treatment option for both men and women, regardless of age.
Serving Patients from Golden and Lakewood
Emsella patients from Golden and Lakewood typically complete their six-session course with visits to our Evergreen location, about a 30-minute drive from either city, scheduling sessions around their existing routines twice weekly for three weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Emsella really work for incontinence? Many patients report meaningful improvement in bladder control after a full treatment course, though individual results vary based on the underlying cause and severity of incontinence.
Is Emsella treatment uncomfortable? Most patients describe the sensation as a strong, rhythmic muscle contraction rather than pain, and the treatment requires no disrobing or physical positioning.
How many Emsella sessions will I need? A typical course is six sessions over three weeks, though your provider may recommend adjustments based on your specific symptoms and response.
Is Emsella only for women? No — Emsella is used by both men and women experiencing pelvic floor-related incontinence.
Is Emsella covered by insurance? Coverage varies by insurance plan and diagnosis; because Emsella is often categorized as a cosmetic or wellness treatment by insurers, many patients pay out of pocket, so it’s worth checking with your specific plan.
Can patients from Golden or Lakewood complete a full Emsella treatment course at your office? Yes, patients from both cities regularly complete the six-session Emsella course at our Evergreen location, about a 20-mile drive away.
Serving: Evergreen, Golden, Lakewood, Conifer, Morrison, and the greater Denver, Colorado metro area — approximately 20 miles (about a 30-minute drive) from both Golden and Lakewood.
