The pelvic floor muscles act like a hammock, supporting the bladder, colon, rectum, vagina, cervix, and uterus. Dr. Deborah DeMarta, of The Institute of Health and Wellness, in Stuart, is pleased to offer Emsella Chair treatments for incontinence and sexual health due to weak pelvic floor.

This FDA-cleared device uses high-intensity focused electromagnetic energy (HIFEM) to stimulate and contract the pelvic floor muscles to strengthen the pelvic floor. “Unlike performing regular Kegel exercises, the stimulation occurs at a pace higher than the time it takes for your muscles to relax, thereby intensifying the efficacy in strengthening the pelvic floor,” says Dr. DeMarta. “The Emsella Chair engages the voluntary and involuntary muscles at 11,200 supramaximal contractions over 28 minutes, many more than can be done naturally with exercises.”

During the 28-minute treatment, patients remain fully clothed while they sit and relax. Most patients undergo a series of six treatments, two per week for three weeks, as the pelvic floor gradually becomes stronger with each treatment.

Location: 218 Atlanta Ave., Stuart. Deborah DeMarta, MD, FACS, FAARFM is a board-certified general, aesthetic and colorectal surgeon who specializes in Integrative, Functional, Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Medicine. For more information, call 772-539-9556 and/or visit InstituteHealthWellness.com.