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WOMEN EXPERIENCE INCONTINENCE |
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EMSELLA PATIENT SATISFACTION |
6 sessions
STANDARD PROTOCOL |
$49
NEW PATIENT SPECIAL |
YOU ARE NOT ALONE — AND YOU DON’T HAVE TO LIVE WITH THIS
Bladder Leaks and Pelvic Floor Weakness Are Common. They Are Also Treatable.
One in three women in the United States experiences some form of urinary incontinence. One in four men will too. Yet the vast majority never seek treatment, because the condition is embarrassing, because they believe it’s an inevitable part of aging or childbirth, or because they’ve tried Kegel exercises without meaningful results and assumed nothing could help.
None of these assumptions is true. Urinary incontinence and pelvic floor dysfunction are medical conditions with effective, non-surgical treatments. The reason most people don’t know this is simple: nobody talks about it.
At Lakeshore Integrated Health in Sarasota, we talk about it. We offer Emsella, an FDA-cleared, clinically proven treatment that delivers thousands of targeted pelvic floor muscle contractions per session using High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM) technology. The results for patients who’ve been leaking, rushing to the bathroom, or limiting their activities for years are frequently described as life-changing.
This page is your complete, honest guide to pelvic floor dysfunction and bladder control treatment in Sarasota. We’ll explain what’s actually happening in your body, what treatment involves, what to realistically expect, and why our integrated approach produces outcomes that Kegel exercises and other standard interventions often can’t.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR CONDITION
Types of Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Not all bladder and pelvic floor problems are the same, and correct identification of the type guides treatment selection. Here are the most common presentations we treat in Sarasota.
Stress Urinary Incontinence
Leaking urine during physical activity that increases abdominal pressure: coughing, sneezing, laughing, jumping, running, or lifting. Stress incontinence is caused by a weakened or damaged pelvic floor that cannot generate sufficient closure pressure on the urethra when intra-abdominal pressure spikes. It is the most common type of incontinence in women under 60, and a significant concern for athletes and active women of all ages.
Urge Incontinence (Overactive Bladder)
A sudden, intense urge to urinate that is difficult to defer, often accompanied by leaking before reaching the bathroom. Urge incontinence involves a combination of pelvic floor dysfunction and bladder muscle overactivity. It is more common in older adults and can significantly restrict daily activities and social life.
Mixed Incontinence
A combination of stress and urge incontinence symptoms, both effort-related leaking and urgency-driven episodes. Mixed incontinence is the most common presentation in women over 60 and often requires treatment that addresses both components simultaneously.
Postpartum Pelvic Floor Weakness
Following childbirth, particularly vaginal delivery, prolonged labor, or large babies, the pelvic floor muscles sustain significant stretch, strain, and in some cases, structural damage. The resulting weakness produces not only bladder symptoms but also pelvic heaviness, reduced sexual sensation, and impaired core function. Many women accept these as permanent consequences of childbirth. They are not.
Men’s Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Men have pelvic floors, too, and they’re subject to the same dysfunction. Postprostatectomy incontinence, overactive bladder, pelvic pain, and erectile dysfunction all have a pelvic floor component. Emsella is effective and FDA-cleared for male patients, and our team is experienced in treating the unique presentations of male pelvic floor dysfunction without awkwardness or judgment.
THE TREATMENT: EMSELLA
How Emsella Works — The Non-Surgical Pelvic Floor Solution
Emsella is a BTL medical device that uses High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM) technology to stimulate the entire pelvic floor musculature through deep, supramaximal contractions, from the outside, fully clothed.
The Session Experience
You sit in the Emsella chair, a medical treatment seat fitted with HIFEM technology, fully dressed. The electromagnetic field penetrates through clothing and tissue to reach the pelvic floor muscles directly. During the 28-minute session, the device delivers approximately 11,200 pelvic floor contractions, the equivalent of doing 11,200 perfect Kegel exercises in a single sitting.
The sensation is a rhythmic pulling and tightening in the pelvic floor, unusual, but not painful. Most patients read, use their phone, or simply relax during treatment. You walk in and walk out with no preparation or recovery required.
Why It Works When Kegels Don’t
Kegel exercises require you to correctly identify, isolate, and contract the right muscles, which many people cannot do without guidance. Studies show that up to 30% of women squeeze the wrong muscles entirely when attempting Kegels. Even with perfect form, voluntary contractions cannot reach the supramaximal intensity that produces the neuromuscular retraining Emsella delivers.
Emsella bypasses all of this. By stimulating the motor neurons of the pelvic floor directly, it produces contractions at an intensity and frequency that no voluntary effort can match. The result is genuine neuromuscular re-education; the pelvic floor learns to activate faster, contract stronger, and maintain the endurance needed for real-life demands.
| KEGEL EXERCISES | EMSELLA |
| Requires correct muscle identification | Stimulates the pelvic floor directly — no effort needed |
| 30% of people do them incorrectly | 100% effective motor neuron stimulation |
| Months to see modest results | Measurable improvement within 2–3 sessions |
| Limited contraction intensity | 11,200 supramaximal contractions per session |
| No effect on urge incontinence | Addresses both stress and urge components |
| Free, but rarely sufficient | Clinical results — FDA-cleared, peer-reviewed |
| CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION
Talk to Us About Your Bladder Concerns — Judgment-Free We treat pelvic floor dysfunction regularly. There is nothing you’ll tell us that we haven’t heard before, and nothing that will cause us to treat you with anything but complete professionalism and respect. Your consultation is private and confidential. |
RESULTS TIMELINE
What to Expect from Emsella Treatment
The standard Emsella protocol is six sessions, spaced twice a week for three weeks. Here’s how results typically unfold.
SESSIONS 1–2 · WEEK 1 The foundation is set
The pelvic floor muscles are being stimulated at an intensity they’ve never experienced through voluntary effort. Some patients notice a subtle awareness of their pelvic floor in the days following early sessions — a sign the neuromuscular activation is working. Others notice nothing until sessions three or four. Both responses are normal.
SESSIONS 3–4 · WEEK 2 First meaningful changes
The majority of patients begin noticing improvements during the second week. Fewer urgency episodes. Reduced leaking with coughing or exercise. Better ability to defer the urge to urinate. These are not placebo effects — they reflect genuine neuromuscular improvement in pelvic floor function.
SESSIONS 5–6 · WEEK 3 Full neuromuscular activation
By the final sessions, the pelvic floor has undergone significant neuromuscular re-education. Most patients report substantial reduction in incontinence episodes, improved urgency control, and greater confidence in daily activities. Many describe the change as transformative.
WEEKS 4–6 · POST-TREATMENT Results continue improving
The neuromuscular adaptations from Emsella continue to consolidate for two to four weeks after the final session. Many patients find their results continue improving even after treatment ends. Peak outcomes are typically experienced four to six weeks after completing the protocol.
ONGOING · MAINTENANCE Sustaining your results
Periodic maintenance sessions (every three to six months) are available to sustain and build upon results. Many patients choose to continue with maintenance as part of their regular wellness routine. Some patients complete a second course of treatment for additional improvement.
THE INTEGRATED ADVANTAGE
Why Pelvic Floor Treatment Works Better at a Chiropractic Practice
The Spine-Pelvis-Pelvic Floor Connection
The pelvic floor does not function in isolation. It works in concert with the deep core muscles, the sacrum, the lumbar spine, and the nervous system pathways that govern its activation. Sacroiliac joint dysfunction, lumbar nerve root irritation, and coccyx misalignment can all directly impair pelvic floor function, and they are invisible to practices that treat pelvic floor symptoms without assessing the structural context.
At Lakeshore Integrated Health, every Emsella patient receives a chiropractic structural assessment before beginning treatment. We identify and address any spinal or pelvic structural factors that might limit your response to Emsella — maximizing the neurological impact of every session.
The Core to Floor Program
Many patients benefit from our comprehensive Core to Floor program — a coordinated approach that combines Emsella for pelvic floor restoration with Emsculpt Neo for core muscle reconstruction. The pelvic floor and deep core are anatomically and functionally linked: a weak pelvic floor is almost always accompanied by impaired core activation, and addressing only one component often produces incomplete results.
Core to Floor is particularly valuable for postpartum women dealing with diastasis recti, core weakness, and pelvic floor dysfunction simultaneously, which describes the majority of postpartum patients who come to us.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Pelvic Floor & Bladder Control FAQ
Is Emsella covered by insurance?
Coverage varies. Emsella for diagnosed urinary incontinence may be eligible for partial reimbursement under some insurance plans. We’ll help you understand your specific benefits. For patients whose plans do not cover treatment, we offer transparent pricing and payment options that make care accessible. The first step is always our $49 new patient consultation.
I’ve had a hysterectomy. Can I still use Emsella?
Yes, Emsella is appropriate for most patients who have had hysterectomies. The contraindications we evaluate are primarily related to metal implants (such as certain IUDs or metal meshes) near the treatment area. Your full surgical and gynecological history is reviewed at consultation to confirm candidacy.
How long do the results last?
Clinical studies show meaningful symptom improvement lasting twelve months or more after completing a six-session protocol. Many patients maintain their results long-term with periodic maintenance sessions. Individual longevity varies based on age, hormonal status, activity level, and the underlying cause of pelvic floor weakness.
Can men really benefit from Emsella?
Yes. Emsella is FDA-cleared for both men and women. Male patients with postprostatectomy incontinence, overactive bladder, or pelvic floor dysfunction related to erectile function consistently benefit from Emsella’s neuromuscular re-education. Treatment protocols for male patients are adapted to male pelvic floor anatomy. Many men find it significantly easier to seek this treatment in a chiropractic practice than in a gynecology or urology clinic.
What is the Core to Floor program?
Core to Floor is our integrated protocol that combines Emsella (pelvic floor restoration) with Emsculpt Neo (deep core muscle building). The two treatments complement each other anatomically; the pelvic floor is the base of the core cylinder, and the deep core muscles are the walls. Treating both simultaneously produces a more complete functional restoration than either treatment alone. It’s particularly recommended for postpartum patients and anyone with combined core weakness and pelvic floor symptoms.
Will I see a male or female provider?
At Lakeshore Integrated Health, we ensure patient comfort in all sensitive treatment discussions. You can request a specific provider at any time, and we will always explain every aspect of your treatment before it begins. Our team treats pelvic floor concerns regularly and maintains complete professionalism in every interaction.