Emsella is a non-surgical, non-invasive treatment for urinary incontinence and pelvic floor weakness. At Altitude Collaborative Health, we offer Emsella treatment in Calgary using high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) technology to strengthen pelvic floor muscles—without surgery, needles, or downtime.
If you’ve been living with bladder leakage, frequent urges to urinate, difficulty to keep a continuous flow or pelvic floor weakness, Emsella offers an effective solution that fits easily into your schedule.
Emsella uses focused electromagnetic energy to stimulate deep pelvic floor muscle contractions. Each 28-minute session triggers approximately 11,800 contractions—the equivalent of doing 11,800 Kegel exercises. These supramaximal contractions are far more intense than what you can achieve voluntarily, building strength and tone rapidly.
During your Emsella treatment in Calgary, you sit fully clothed on the Emsella chair. You'll feel a gentle tingling and pelvic floor contractions, but the treatment is comfortable and painless. Many patients read, work, or relax during their session.
There's no recovery period after Emsella. You can return to normal activities immediately—work, exercise, or daily routines. Most patients notice improvement after their first session.
Emsella treatment is effective for:
Stress incontinence – Leakage when coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercising
Urge incontinence – Sudden, intense urge to urinate with or without leakage.
Mixed incontinence – Combination of stress and urge symptoms
Pelvic floor weakness – From aging, childbirth, menopause, or surgery
Postpartum recovery – Rebuilding pelvic floor strength after pregnancy
Post-prostatectomy – Pelvic floor rehabilitation for men after prostate surgery
Emsella is suitable for both men and women experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction.
Emsella may be ideal if you:
Emsella is not appropriate for patients with:
Your consultation will confirm whether Emsella treatment in Calgary is safe and appropriate for you.
A typical Emsella treatment plan includes:
1
Consultation
We discuss your symptoms, health history, and goals
2
Treatment Sessions
Six 28-minute sessions over three weeks (twice weekly)
3
Progressive Improvement
Many patients notice changes after the first session
4
Maintenance
Periodic sessions may be recommended to maintain results
With a 95% patient satisfaction rate, most patients experience significant reduction in incontinence episodes and increased confidence in daily activities.
No. Emsella is comfortable and painless. You’ll feel tingling and pelvic floor contractions, but most patients find the sensation unusual rather than uncomfortable. Many relax or read during treatment.
The standard protocol is six sessions over three weeks (twice weekly). Some patients benefit from additional sessions or periodic maintenance treatments.
Many patients notice improvement after the first session. Results continue to improve over the course of treatment and in the weeks following, as pelvic floor muscles continue strengthening.
Emsella is typically not covered by standard health insurance plans. We can provide documentation if you wish to submit for potential reimbursement. However, it can be billed through your physio benefits should treatment be deemed effective while seeing our physiotherapist, Mark Robertson.
Yes. Emsella is effective for men experiencing urinary incontinence, particularly after prostate surgery. The treatment strengthens pelvic floor muscles regardless of gender.
Ready to take control of your pelvic floor health? Book your Emsella consultation today.
