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Pelvic Floor Therapy with Emsella in Camarillo, CA

Treatment Time:
28 minutes per session
Downtime:
None, stay fully clothed
Results Typically Last:
6-12 months with upkeep
FDA Status:
Class II, 510(k) cleared
Patient sitting fully clothed on an Emsella pelvic floor therapy chair at a Camarillo, California clinic

Pelvic Floor Strength

Pelvic floor therapy with Emsella in Camarillo, CA strengthens the muscles that control your bladder while you sit fully clothed on a chair. Nothing is inserted and nothing comes off. We see patients from Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Oxnard and Ventura who have quietly managed leaks for years and assumed it was simply part of getting older.

Dr. Edmond Dooman, DC founded Camarillo Spine & Nerve Institute in February 1994 and brings more than 32 years of clinical experience to every plan he writes. He treats pelvic floor weakness the way he treats the rest of the body, as part of core and postural function rather than an isolated plumbing problem.

Adult patient discussing bladder leakage privately with a chiropractor at a Camarillo, CA clinic

The Challenge

When Kegels Are Not Enough for a Weak Pelvic Floor

Understanding Pelvic Floor Weakness

Urinary leaking is common and almost nobody talks about it. Patients tell us they know where every bathroom between here and Ventura is, that they wear a pad for a walk that used to need nothing, that they quietly dropped the class with the jumping in it. Many have done Kegels for years without ever being sure they were doing them correctly. Women often trace it to a pregnancy or to perimenopause, men to prostate surgery. It is rarely dangerous, but it steadily shrinks what people are willing to do.
Emsella treats the muscle, and it does it with your clothes on. You sit on the chair for about 28 minutes while a focused electromagnetic field contracts the whole pelvic floor thousands of times at an intensity voluntary effort cannot reach. Nothing is inserted, nothing is removed, and nobody stands over you checking your form. Most patients read or answer email through the session and go straight back to the day. Dr. Dooman builds the course around your history rather than selling a fixed package.

Understanding Your Treatment

What Is Emsella?

The Science of HIFEM Stimulation

Emsella is a BTL chair built around a high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) coil. You sit on it fully clothed while the field triggers thousands of supramaximal pelvic floor contractions in 28 minutes. The FDA regulates it as a Class II incontinence device.

The pelvic floor is a sling of muscle that supports the bladder and closes the urethra when you cough or laugh. Weak or uncoordinated, it leaks. Emsella loads it through repetition no voluntary Kegel can match. Courses are set at consultation and average twice weekly for three weeks, often alongside core strengthening with Emsculpt Neo.

Treatment Timeline:

First Signs:
After 2 to 4 sessions
Full Effect:
2 to 4 weeks after
Treatment Time:
28 minutes
Recovery:
None

Conditions Addressed

What Emsella Pelvic Floor Therapy Helps

Where the Chair Makes a Difference

Stress Incontinence
Leaking when you cough, sneeze, lift, run or laugh
Urgency and Frequency
Sudden urges and too many trips to the bathroom
Postpartum Weakness
A floor stretched and strained by pregnancy and delivery
Perimenopausal Changes
Loss of muscle tone and support as estrogen declines
Post-Prostate Surgery
Dribbling and leaking in men after prostate removal
Core and Low Back Support
A stronger floor supports the deep core and lumbar spine

Benefits of Emsella Therapy

Private and Straightforward

Stay Fully ClothedNo undressing, no exam table, no probe and no catheterNo DowntimeDrive yourself home and go back to work the same dayThousands of KegelsFar more repetitions than voluntary Kegels can produceDrug-Free, Non-SurgicalNo medication, no injections and no sling surgerySessions Are Short28 minutes, twice a week, usually over about three weeks

Emsella vs. Other Incontinence Options

How pelvic floor therapy with Emsella in Camarillo, CA compares with the other common routes for urinary leaking.

TreatmentMechanismTimeResultsDurationDowntimeBest For
EmsellaHIFEM muscle contraction28 minutes2 to 4 sessions in6-12 months typicallyNone, fully clothedWeak or uncoordinated pelvic floor
Kegels at HomeVoluntary muscle effort5-10 minutes daily8 to 12 weeksWhile kept upNoneMild leaking with good technique
Pelvic Floor TherapyGuided hands-on retraining45-60 minutes6 to 12 weeksWhile kept upNoneCoordination and prolapse issues
MedicationBladder muscle controlDaily dosing2 to 8 weeksWhile taking itNone, side effects possibleUrge-predominant symptoms
Sling SurgeryImplanted urethral supportUnder an hourOnce healedOften yearsWeeks of restrictionsSevere stress incontinence

Is This Right for You

Who Is a Good Candidate for Emsella?

Honest Screening First

Emsella suits adults whose leaking comes from a weak or poorly coordinated pelvic floor, and who would rather not start with medication or surgery. Before anything is booked, new, sudden or worsening urinary symptoms, and any urine with blood in it, need proper medical evaluation to rule out infection, stones, neurological causes or other conditions. Pelvic floor therapy is for a muscle problem, not for an undiagnosed one.

Ideal Candidates for Emsella

  • Women with stress leaking that started after pregnancy, delivery or perimenopause
  • Men with dribbling or leaking after prostate surgery, once their surgeon has cleared them
  • Anyone who has tried Kegels without a clear result, or who cannot tell if they are doing them right
  • Patients managing urinary incontinence in Camarillo, CA with pads and bathroom mapping
  • People already in care here for back pain, postural problems or muscle and joint pain who want the deep core addressed too
  • Patients who want a realistic picture: real improvement for many, not a guaranteed cure for everyone

Who Should Wait or Avoid Emsella

  • Anyone with a cardiac pacemaker, implanted defibrillator or other implanted electronic device
  • Metal implants in the pelvis or hips, including plates, screws and joint replacements
  • Pregnancy, at any stage
  • A copper intrauterine device in place
  • Known or suspected malignancy in or near the treatment field
  • Untested urinary symptoms, active urinary tract infection, or blood in the urine

These are firm limits rather than preferences. Dr. Edmond Dooman, DC goes through every one of them before your first session, and if the chair is not appropriate he will say so and point you toward the right care instead. You can read more about our chiropractor in Camarillo, CA before you come in.

Your Experience

What Happens During an Emsella Session

Step-by-Step Process

  1. Screening

    Dr. Dooman reviews implants, pregnancy, IUD type and your symptom history before anything starts.

  2. Sitting Down

    You sit fully clothed on the Emsella chair and are positioned so the field centers on the pelvic floor.

  3. Stimulation

    Intensity climbs gradually to a level you find tolerable across the 28 minute HIFEM session.

  4. Finishing Up

    You stand up and leave as you are, with no recovery time and no change of clothes needed.

Risks and Safety

What to Know

Common Side Effects

Most patients have none at all. The usual report is mild pelvic floor muscle fatigue or a slight ache for a day after a session, much like the day after starting a new exercise. Some people feel a tingling or a light tapping sensation during treatment that stops the moment the session ends. Nothing is inserted, so there is no risk of the irritation associated with internal probes or catheters.

Who Should Not Sit in the Chair

Emsella is not used in pregnancy, or for anyone with a cardiac pacemaker, an implanted defibrillator, another implanted electronic device, metal implants in the pelvis or hips, a copper intrauterine device, or a known malignancy in the treatment field. Metal objects such as belt buckles, phones and keys stay outside the room.

Get New Symptoms Checked First

Urinary symptoms that are new, sudden, painful or accompanied by blood need medical evaluation before pelvic floor therapy begins, because infection, stones and other conditions can present the same way. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases and the American Urological Association both treat that workup as the starting point.

Investment

Emsella Cost in Camarillo, CA

Pricing and Payment Options

How Much Does Emsella Cost in Camarillo?

Pelvic floor therapy with Emsella is priced by the course rather than by the minute, so what you pay depends on how many sessions your plan calls for, whether maintenance sessions are built in later, and whether the chair is paired with other functional wellness in Camarillo, CA such as TMS therapy with Exomind. Camarillo Spine & Nerve Institute is a cash-based practice, which means no insurance codes to decode and no surprise balance months later. Exact pricing is discussed during your consultation, once Dr. Dooman knows what your course actually needs.

Flexible Payment Options

We accept major credit cards along with two patient financing programs, so a full course can be spread over time:

  • CareCredit - a healthcare credit line with monthly payment plans.
  • WellFit - patient financing designed for extended treatment programs.

Call our Camarillo, CA office and we will walk you through the numbers before you commit to anything.

The Institute Difference

Why Choose Camarillo Spine & Nerve Institute for Pelvic Floor Therapy in Camarillo, CA

Ventura County Spine and Nerve Care

Dr. Edmond Dooman, DC has spent more than 32 years treating spine, nerve and core function in Camarillo. He screens every Emsella candidate himself, checks for implants and other reasons to wait, and connects pelvic floor work to the posture and low back care the practice was built on.

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  • Experienced Provider

    Over 32 years of clinical practice in Camarillo since 1994

  • Discreet and Matter-of-Fact

    A private room, plain language and no fuss about the subject

  • Screened Before You Sit

    Implants, pregnancy and untested symptoms are ruled out first

  • Part of a Whole Plan

    Pelvic floor work tied to core, posture and low back care

  • Fully Clothed Sessions

    Twenty-eight minutes seated on the chair, with nothing inserted

  • Clear Course Pricing

    Priced by the course in a cash-based practice, with no surprise balance

Emsella chair, Emsculpt Neo and treatment rooms at a Camarillo, California wellness and spine clinic

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Common Questions

Emsella Questions, Answered

How much does pelvic floor therapy with Emsella cost in Camarillo, CA?

Emsella is priced as a course rather than per session, so the figure depends on how many sessions you need and whether maintenance is planned. Camarillo Spine & Nerve Institute is a cash-based practice that accepts major credit cards plus CareCredit and WellFit financing. You get the full number at your consultation, before any care begins.

Do I have to undress for Emsella?

No. You stay fully clothed for the entire session. You sit on the chair in your own clothes, nothing is inserted, nothing is removed, and there is no exam table, probe or catheter involved. That is the single thing most patients are relieved to hear, and it is the main reason many finally book the appointment.

Does Emsella hurt?

No. Most people describe a firm tapping or a tightening and releasing deep in the pelvis, sometimes a mild tingle. Intensity starts low and is raised only to a level you find comfortable, and you can ask for it to be turned down at any point. Nothing should ever feel sharp or painful.

How long is a session and how many will I need?

A session runs about 28 minutes. The number is set at your consultation. Most courses average two sessions a week for roughly three weeks, so around six visits, though Dr. Dooman may recommend more based on your symptoms and how you respond. Some patients add a maintenance session later in the year to hold the gains they made.

When will I notice a difference?

Many patients notice something after the second to fourth session: a little more warning before the urge, a drier pad at the end of the day. The effect typically keeps building for two to four weeks after the last session as the muscle adapts. Results vary, and some people improve more than others.

How long do the results last?

Studies and clinical experience suggest improvement commonly holds for six to twelve months, though this varies with age, the type of incontinence and how well you keep up any home exercise. Pelvic floor muscle behaves like other muscle: it responds to load and it detrains without it. Maintenance sessions are available when results start to fade.

How is Emsella different from Kegels or pelvic floor physical therapy?

Kegels depend entirely on you finding and contracting the right muscle, and many people never do. Emsella contracts the whole floor for you, thousands of times per session, at an intensity voluntary effort cannot reach. Pelvic floor physical therapy adds coordination and hands-on retraining. The approaches complement each other rather than compete.

Does Emsella work for men after prostate surgery?

Men are treated on the same chair, fully clothed, and published research has looked specifically at leaking after prostate removal with encouraging results. Your surgeon should clear you first, and timing matters after an operation. Dr. Dooman will want to know what procedure you had and when before building a plan.

Can I have Emsella after having a baby?

Usually yes, once you are past your postpartum check and your provider is satisfied that healing is complete. Emsella is not used during pregnancy at any stage. Many patients come in months or years after delivery, and it is never too late. Our guide to postpartum recovery after six weeks covers the wider picture.

Does a stronger pelvic floor help my back?

It can contribute. The pelvic floor works with the deep abdominal and spinal muscles to stabilize the lumbar spine, which is why we look at it alongside pelvic floor strength and core stability and, where the spine itself needs work, chiropractic adjustments in Camarillo, CA.

Who cannot have Emsella?

Anyone with a cardiac pacemaker, implanted defibrillator or other implanted electronic device, metal implants in the pelvis or hips, a copper IUD, pregnancy at any stage, or a known malignancy in the treatment field. Untested urinary symptoms are also a reason to wait. Dr. Dooman screens for all of these before your first session.

Is Emsella suitable for older adults?

Yes, and a good share of our Emsella patients are over 60. The treatment is non-invasive, drug-free and does not interact with prescriptions, which matters for patients already managing several medications. The usual screening still applies, and hip replacements or other pelvic metalwork are common enough that we ask about them every time.
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References

  1. Samuels JB et al., Lasers Surg Med. (2019). A prospective study of a non-invasive HIFEM device reported reduced pad use and improved quality of life in patients with urinary incontinence. PMID: 31172580.
  2. Silantyeva E et al., Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. (2021). A comparative study found HIFEM technology improved pelvic floor muscle performance more than conventional electrostimulation. PMID: 31860567.
  3. Long CY et al., Biomedicines. (2024). HIFEM treatment was associated with symptom improvement in women with stress urinary incontinence. PMID: 39767789.
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  5. Tosun H et al., Ther Clin Risk Manag. (2025). HIFEM therapy was evaluated for incontinence following prostatectomy in men, with reported symptom improvement. PMID: 40909763.
  6. Dumoulin C et al., Neurourol Urodyn. (2015). A short version Cochrane systematic review concluded that pelvic floor muscle training improves urinary incontinence in women compared with no treatment. PMID: 25408383.
  7. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2024). 21 CFR 876.5320 classifies non-implanted electrical continence devices as Class II medical devices. Manufacturer information is published by BTL Aesthetics.