COMPARISON
Searching for a pelvic floor chair, Kegel chair or incontinence chair? They aren’t all the same. Here’s how Emsella compares with the alternatives.
A pelvic floor chair is a treatment chair that uses electromagnetic energy to make your pelvic floor muscles contract while you sit, fully clothed. It’s used for bladder leaks (stress and urge incontinence), weakness after childbirth, and pelvic floor strength in men and women. Emsella is the original HIFEM pelvic floor chair made by BTL, and it delivers the equivalent of around 11,000 Kegels in a single session.
* Single sessions are available for maintenance only after completing an initial treatment package. New clients must purchase a minimum package of 4 EmSculpt sessions or 6 EmSella sessions (pay upfront for $1,320, or pay as you go with your first and last sessions paid upfront) following their initial consultation to achieve optimal results before transitioning to maintenance care
45 y.o.
“After having my second baby, I felt disconnected from my body. Core Amore helped me feel strong and in control again, I didn’t expect a chair (EmSella!) to change my life, but it did.”
35 y.o.
“I came in for EmSculpt to help with my abs, but I left with so much more. It wasn’t just about looking better, I actually feel stronger, lighter, and more confident in my clothes.”
43 y.o.
“I’d been dealing with bloating and heavy legs for years, especially around my cycle. Lymphastim made a difference I could feel after the first session — it’s become my favorite part of the week.”
36 y.o.
“I’d been dealing with bloating and heavy legs for years, especially around my cycle. Lymphastim made a difference I could feel after the first session — it’s become my favorite part of the week.”
45 y.o.
“After having my second baby, I felt disconnected from my body. Core Amore helped me feel strong and in control again, I didn’t expect a chair (EmSella!) to change my life, but it did.”
35 y.o.
“I came in for EmSculpt to help with my abs, but I left with so much more. It wasn’t just about looking better, I actually feel stronger, lighter, and more confident in my clothes.”
43 y.o.
“I’d been dealing with bloating and heavy legs for years, especially around my cycle. Lymphastim made a difference I could feel after the first session — it’s become my favorite part of the week.”
36 y.o.
“I’d been dealing with bloating and heavy legs for years, especially around my cycle. Lymphastim made a difference I could feel after the first session — it’s become my favorite part of the week.”
| Emsella (BTL) | Other magnetic chairs (e.g. Pelvipower) | Pelvic floor physio + Kegels | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | HIFEM: high-intensity focused electromagnetic | Functional magnetic stimulation | Voluntary muscle training, sometimes with biofeedback |
| Per session | Equivalent of around 11,000 Kegels in 28 minutes | Varies by device | Usually tens to hundreds of contractions |
| Clothing | Fully clothed | Fully clothed | Usually requires internal assessment |
| Clinical evidence | Peer-reviewed studies; BTL reports 95% of patients saw improved quality of life¹ | Smaller or device-specific studies | Strong evidence; first-line treatment in clinical guidelines² |
| Typical course | 6 sessions over 3 weeks | Often 8–20 sessions | Ongoing daily practice over months |
| Available at Core Amore | Yes | No | We work alongside local physios |
BTL’s CORE TO FLOOR protocol combines Emsella with Emsculpt to strengthen the whole deep core, pelvic floor and abdominals together. Ask us about combining treatments at your consultation.
The Continence Aids Payment Scheme (CAPS) is an Australian Government payment that helps eligible people with the costs of managing incontinence. For 2026–27 it is $739.40 a year, for people with permanent and severe incontinence caused by an eligible condition. The government describes CAPS as a payment toward continence products, so check with your GP or Services Australia about eligibility.
1. Samuels JB et al. Safety and efficacy of a non-invasive HIFEM device for treatment of urinary incontinence. Lasers Surg Med. 2019; and BTL published data. 2. Dumoulin C et al. Cochrane Review: pelvic floor muscle training for urinary incontinence in women, 2018. We don’t name competitor clinics or make claims about their results.
Individual results vary.
“I can’t believe how much difference the Emsella made to my muscle strength. A very un-invasive process with great results. Lisa explained everything really well, and I would recommend to anybody looking to improve muscle tone.”
Vicki C.Emsella“The best decision I ever made postpartum! I was unable to walk very far without needing to use the restroom. I had a total of 6 sessions on the EmSella Chair. The difference is incredible! I no longer need to plan my walking route around where toilets are located. Lisa is so kind and will make you feel at ease during the entire process.”
Daniela R.Emsella“Never thought id be reviewing my pelvic floor journey but here we are haha. The EmSella treatment is literally just sitting in a chair for 30 mins, super easy. After 6 sessions I can actually sneeze without panic and went trampolining with my kids last week which wouldve been a disaster before. Lisa made me feel so comfortable and had zero judgment. Wish id done this sooner instead of just accepting it as my new normal!”
Amy R.EmsellaEmsella is the original HIFEM pelvic floor chair made by BTL. People also call it the Kegel chair, incontinence chair or pelvic chair. Other brands use different technology and energy levels.
Kegels are free and worthwhile, but many people do them incorrectly. Emsella triggers deep, supramaximal contractions you can’t achieve voluntarily. Many clients use both, ideally with guidance from a pelvic health physiotherapist.
CORE TO FLOOR is BTL’s combined protocol that pairs Emsella (pelvic floor) with Emsculpt (core and abdominal muscles), treating the deep core as one system.
EmSella is TGA-cleared and safe for many, but it may not be appropriate for individuals with:
If you have a complex medical history or are on long-term medications, we recommend a personalised consultation before starting treatment.
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