EMSELLA

Pelvic floor

EMSELLA pelvic floor treatment for women

EMSELLA treatment in Hale, Altrincham

Fewer bladder leaks and better pelvic floor control, with a fully clothed, non-invasive treatment that takes about 28 minutes and fits around your day.

A little leak when you laugh, sneeze or exercise can start changing the things you do. Perhaps you wear a pad just in case, skip the jumping part of a class or plan a walk around where the toilets are.

EMSELLA stimulates and strengthens the pelvic floor muscles while you sit on a treatment chair, fully clothed. There are no injections or internal treatment probes, and you can go straight back to your day. At SONÜ, Dr Alex will assess your symptoms and explain whether a course could help.

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A private consultation with Dr Alex and a plan for your symptoms, whether they began after childbirth, around menopause or at another stage of life.

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Treatment price
£150 per session
Downtime
None usually needed
Typical course
Six sessions
Treatment time
About 28 minutes

What you might be noticing

When your bladder starts having a say in your plans

Leaks are common, but you can ask for help before they become something you organise your life around.

A cough, laugh or jump brings a leak

You may avoid running, jumping or joining in with the children because you're not sure your bladder will cooperate. This pattern is often called stress incontinence.

You need the loo in a hurry

The urge can come on suddenly, and sometimes you don't quite make it. You'd like more freedom on a walk, at work or when you're out with friends.

Pads have become part of the routine

You pack a spare or choose what to wear around the possibility of a leak. Fewer of those small precautions would make everyday life simpler.

At a glance

A short appointment, fully clothed

Treatment happens on a chair, with no needles, internal probe or recovery days to arrange.

Treatment price
£150 per session
A six-session EMSELLA package is £500.
Downtime
None usually needed
You can return to work, shopping or your usual plans afterwards.
Typical course
Six sessions
Often twice weekly over three weeks; your schedule is agreed in advance.
Treatment time
About 28 minutes
Wear comfortable clothing and follow the advice about metal items.
Results
Build during and after the course
Improvement is assessed through changes in leakage, control and day-to-day symptoms.

The difference to look for

Less leakage, less planning around it

The aim is better bladder control through stronger, better-functioning pelvic floor muscles.

Progress might mean fewer leaks during a fitness class, less need for pads or being more comfortable laughing with friends. Those everyday changes are useful ways to judge whether treatment is helping.

If sudden urgency is the main problem, Dr Alex will discuss the wider plan too, including bladder training or other treatment when needed.

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Fewer episodes of urinary leakage.

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Better control when coughing, laughing or being active.

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Less reliance on pads where symptoms improve.

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More freedom to get on with everyday activities.

Is it right for you?

Start with the symptoms you want to change

EMSELLA can help suitable women with urinary incontinence, including stress, urgency or mixed symptoms.

Leaks happen with movement or effort
Coughing, sneezing, lifting or exercise can put more demand on the pelvic floor. Strengthening may help where weakness is contributing to the leakage.
Things changed after childbirth or around menopause
These are common times to notice a change in bladder control. Dr Alex will consider your recovery, symptoms and other possible causes before recommending a course.
You would like extra help with pelvic floor strength
You may have tried exercises but still have symptoms, or be unsure whether you are using the right muscles. Assessment can help you decide between supervised exercises, EMSELLA or a combination.

When strengthening is not the right starting point

A painful or overactive pelvic floor needs different care

Muscles that are too tense can also cause pelvic symptoms. If you have pelvic pain, painful sex, difficulty emptying your bladder or a feeling of a vaginal bulge, mention it before booking treatment. Physiotherapy or further medical assessment may be more useful than adding stronger contractions.

How it works

A pelvic floor workout while you sit

The pelvic floor is a group of muscles at the base of your pelvis that helps support the bladder and control leakage.

EMSELLA uses high-intensity focused electromagnetic energy, or HIFEM, to produce thousands of strong pelvic floor contractions during a session. You stay dressed while the chair stimulates the muscles.

A course provides repeated stimulation to improve muscle function. You do not need to perform the contractions yourself during treatment, and the practitioner adjusts the intensity to your comfort.

Your appointment

A straightforward visit for a personal concern

You can describe what is happening in your own words. There's no need to arrive knowing the medical name for it.

Consultation

Talk privately with Dr Alex

He asks when leaks happen, how often you need the loo, what you've already tried and how symptoms affect your life. Medical history, childbirth, surgery and implants help him judge whether treatment is appropriate or you need another assessment first.
Before treatment

Agree your course

The team explains the sensation, session spacing and costs, and gives advice about clothing and metal items. You can ask questions before deciding whether to go ahead.
About 28 minutes

Sit comfortably on the chair

You remain fully clothed. The practitioner helps you find the right position, then adjusts the stimulation. You feel tingling and repeated contractions through the pelvic floor.
During and after the course

Carry on, then review the change

There is usually no downtime. Keep track of the symptoms that brought you in, such as leaks on a walk or pad use, so you can discuss progress and any further care at review.

Why Dr Alex

A medical assessment of what is causing the leaks

Dr Alex approaches bladder symptoms as a medical concern, not something you should feel awkward about mentioning. He asks about the pattern of leakage, pain, urgency and your health to judge whether pelvic floor strengthening is appropriate.

At SONÜ, he can also discuss Core2Floor if abdominal weakness is part of your concern. Where symptoms need pelvic-health physiotherapy, a GP review or specialist assessment, he will explain that rather than automatically recommend a chair treatment.

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Safety and aftercare

Strong stimulation, with no routine recovery time

Tingling and pelvic floor contractions are expected during treatment. Some people notice temporary muscle aching or tiredness afterwards.

Possible side effects

The sensation should be tolerable. Tell the practitioner if it becomes painful so the intensity can be adjusted or treatment stopped. Contact the clinic if discomfort persists or your urinary symptoms worsen.

When to get urgent help

Seek urgent medical help if you suddenly cannot pass urine or develop severe pelvic pain. Blood in your urine or urinary symptoms with fever need prompt medical advice through your GP or NHS 111. Do not wait for a treatment appointment to have these symptoms checked.

When treatment may not be suitable

Tell Dr Alex about pregnancy, breastfeeding, recent childbirth or pelvic surgery, a pacemaker, electronic or metal implants, an intrauterine coil and any significant medical condition. Pregnancy and electronic or metal implants can prevent treatment. A coil needs checking by type. Active infection, unexplained bleeding or pelvic pain should be assessed first.

The team will explain what to expect and how to contact the clinic with concerns.

Treatment costs

EMSELLA treatment prices

An EMSELLA session costs £150. A package of six sessions is £500.

One session
£150per session
Six sessions
£500per package
Suitability, consultation arrangements and the full cost are confirmed before booking. Core2Floor and additional sessions are priced separately.
A consultation with Dr Alex costs £75. If you choose to have treatment within 3 months of your consultation, you can put this fee towards it, including at a later appointment. It cannot be used towards skincare products. If you decide not to have treatment, the fee covers your consultation.
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Your symptoms and suitability are assessed before a course is recommended. The team will confirm the consultation arrangements and full price when you book. Core2Floor, which adds abdominal EMSCULPT, is quoted separately.

Your questions

The things you might want to ask first

Practical answers about the chair, symptoms and how treatment fits with other pelvic floor care.

Do I have to undress or have anything inserted?
You remain fully clothed for EMSELLA, and nothing is inserted into the vagina. Comfortable clothing makes positioning easier; the team will advise on metal fastenings and items to remove. Any examination needed to assess your symptoms is a separate discussion and would be explained beforehand.
What does the chair feel like?
A tingling sensation followed by repeated tightening through the pelvic floor. The feeling can be unusual, particularly at first, but it should remain tolerable. The practitioner adjusts the strength with you; tell them if you would like it eased.
Is it only for leaks when I sneeze or exercise?
EMSELLA may help stress incontinence, urgency incontinence or a mixture of both. Sudden urgency has several possible causes, so the first step is understanding your symptoms. Bladder training, changes to habits or other treatment may also be needed.
Should I still do pelvic floor exercises or Kegels?
Yes, when they are appropriate for you. Supervised pelvic floor exercises are an established first treatment for stress or mixed incontinence, and help you learn control you can use every day. EMSELLA can provide additional stimulation. If exercises hurt or you're unsure of your technique, ask for a pelvic-health assessment.
Can I have it after having a baby?
It may be an option once you have recovered from childbirth and been assessed. Dr Alex will ask about healing, breastfeeding, any tears or surgery, and your symptoms. You do not have to wait for leaks to become severe before seeking advice, but treatment timing needs to suit your recovery.
Can it help around menopause?
It can help where pelvic floor weakness contributes to leakage. Menopause can also bring dryness, irritation and bladder symptoms that muscle stimulation alone will not address. Mention these at your consultation so Dr Alex can explain whether you need additional care through your GP or another clinician.
Can I have EMSELLA if I have a coil or hip replacement?
Tell the team before booking treatment. The type of coil or implant matters, and metal or electronic implants can make treatment unsuitable. Bring the device details if you have them. The clinic needs to check compatibility rather than assume all coils or joint replacements are the same.
How soon will I notice a difference, and will it last?
Some women notice changes during the course; others need more time afterwards. The usual starting plan is six sessions, followed by a review of symptoms. Ongoing exercises and further sessions may help maintain improvement, with the recommendation based on how you respond.
What is Core2Floor?
Core2Floor combines EMSELLA for the pelvic floor with EMSCULPT for the abdominal muscles. It can be worth discussing if bladder leaks come with a weaker middle, particularly after pregnancy. The two treatments target different muscle groups, with a course planned around your symptoms and goals.
Will EMSELLA fix a prolapse?
EMSELLA is not a repair for a pelvic organ prolapse. A vaginal bulge or dragging sensation needs assessment to establish what support you need. Pelvic-health physiotherapy, a pessary or specialist treatment may be more appropriate. Dr Alex can explain the next step if those are your main symptoms.

Your next step

You can start with a simple conversation

Book a consultation with Dr Alex at SONÜ in Hale, Altrincham. Whether it's a leak when you laugh, a pad you would rather not need or a rush to find the loo, you can talk it through and find out what could help.

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SONÜ Medical Aesthetics

34 Hale Road, Hale, Altrincham, WA14 2EX

Doctor-led treatment in a relaxed, private clinic

Close to Hale station and easy to reach from Altrincham, Manchester and Cheshire