Free Pelvic Floor Chair Trial for Bladder Leaks in Hertford
A non invasive treatment that strengthens the pelvic floor and helps with bladder leaks, for women and men. You stay fully clothed and simply sit on the Emsella chair. Try it first with a free 10 minute taster session at our private clinic at Foxholes Farm, Hertford.
- Rated 4.9 from over 190 Google reviews
- Free 10 minute trial session
- FDA cleared for urinary incontinence
- Fully clothed, no examination
- No downtime
- Open 7 days, late evenings available
Where would you like to start?
Start with a free trial, book a single session, or save with a course. A consultation is carried out before treatment to check it is right for you.
The pelvic floor chair at Aqua-Tox, Hertford
Aqua-Tox is a private wellness clinic at Foxholes Farm on London Road, Hertford, with free parking on site and easy access from the M25, A10 and A414. Clients travel to us from Ware, Broxbourne, Hatfield and Welwyn, and from across Hertfordshire, Essex and North London.
We use the Emsella chair, which uses electromagnetic energy to stimulate the pelvic floor muscles while you sit, fully clothed. Emsella is FDA cleared in the United States for the treatment of urinary incontinence in women and men. A single session delivers the equivalent of over 11,000 pelvic floor exercises, at an intensity you cannot reach on your own.
A treatment takes around 30 minutes in a private room. There is no intimate examination and no downtime, so you can read, relax and go straight back to your day.
Why choose Aqua-Tox for pelvic floor treatment
Try it free first
A free 10 minute taster session, so you can feel what the treatment is like before you commit to a course.
Fully clothed and private
No intimate examination and no need to undress. You sit on the chair in a private treatment room.
No downtime
Sessions take around 30 minutes and you can return to normal activities straight afterwards.
Local and private
A private clinic at Foxholes Farm, Hertford, with free parking on site, appointments seven days a week and late evenings.
Free 10 minute trial session
The trial is a short taster on the chair for anyone considering a course. You will feel a tingling that builds into pelvic floor contractions, and your practitioner adjusts the intensity so it stays comfortable.
A consultation is carried out before treatment to check there is nothing that would make it unsuitable for you. It is not advisable to use the chair while you are on your period.
| Trial | Length | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Pelvic floor chair trial session | 10 minutes | Free |
Pelvic floor chair treatment prices
For the best results we recommend a course of six treatments, taken twice a week over two to three weeks. The course of eight adds a review and an extra treatment at three months, and again at six months.
Single sessions are available for clients with mild symptoms, and top-up sessions are available at a reduced price once you have completed a course with us.
| Treatment | Sessions | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Single treatment | 1 | £250 |
| Treatment course | 6 | £1,000 |
| Treatment course with reviews at 3 and 6 months | 8 | £1,200 |
| Top-up after a course | 1 | £100 |
Who the pelvic floor chair is for
The chair is for women of any age who want to strengthen their pelvic floor, whether that is because of leaks when coughing, sneezing or exercising, sudden urges, or recovery after childbirth. Men use it too, for incontinence linked to a weak pelvic floor, including after prostate surgery. Some clients also book it for intimate health, as a stronger pelvic floor plays a part in sexual function for women and men. You can read what the research shows further down this page.
After a vaginal delivery we recommend waiting at least six weeks and until your first period has returned. After a caesarean the wait is three to six months. If your symptoms began suddenly or come with pain, please see your GP first.
Common reasons clients book
- Leaks when coughing, sneezing or exercising
- Sudden urges and an overactive bladder
- Pelvic floor recovery after childbirth
- Men's pelvic floor, including after prostate surgery
- Intimate health linked to a weak pelvic floor
How the Emsella chair strengthens the pelvic floor
A weak pelvic floor lets the bladder and pelvic organs drop, which is what causes leaks when you cough, sneeze or exercise. The Emsella chair makes the pelvic floor muscles contract thousands of times in each session, re-educating and strengthening them so they can support the bladder again. You sit fully clothed in a private treatment room and can read or relax while it works.
What the research shows
Emsella has been studied in women and men with stress, urge and mixed incontinence. These are the results from the published studies shared with us by BTL, the company that makes the chair. Most of the studies are small, results vary from person to person, and your practitioner will talk through what you can expect at your consultation.
In the men's study, most men were leaking several times a day before treatment. One month after their sixth session, most were completely dry or leaking once a week or less, and no side effects were reported. In the one year follow up, improvement was at its strongest at six months (52%) and eased to 37% at one year, which suggests some people benefit from a top up session. That is why our course of eight includes reviews at three and six months.
Pelvic floor strength and intimate health
The pelvic floor muscles also play a part in arousal, orgasm and erections, and several studies have looked at what strengthening them with Emsella does for intimacy. Emsella's FDA clearance in the United States is for urinary incontinence. In Canada it is also licensed to improve sexual satisfaction where weak pelvic floor muscles cause arousal difficulties. The results below come from small studies, so please treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
For women
In a study of 30 women with difficulties with arousal, orgasm or painful intercourse, sexual function scores improved by 51% on average three months after treatment. Satisfaction and desire rose by 76%, arousal by 54% and orgasm by 60% (Hlavinka et al. 2019).
In a second study of 31 women with incontinence and less interest in sex, sexual function scores were 51% better a year after treatment, alongside a 68% improvement in incontinence (Evans et al. 2023).
For men
A 2024 pilot study followed men with urinary symptoms and erectile dysfunction through ten weekly Emsella sessions, with full results for 20 men. 70% saw their urinary symptoms improve. The men also reported a 37% improvement in keeping an erection until the end of intercourse and a 24% increase in satisfaction with intercourse (Brandeis 2024).
The study had no comparison group, and its author says larger studies are needed to confirm the results.
- Evans KL, Berenholz J, Samuels JB, Pezzella A, DeLucia CA. HIFEM procedure for improvement of urinary incontinence and female sexual function: 12 month multi-center study. Journal of Women's Health Care, 2023. doi.org/10.35248/2167-0420.23.12.625
- Singhal D, Gopal M. HIFEM procedure for treatment of persistent urinary incontinence post pelvic organ prolapse and anti-incontinence surgery. Journal of Women's Health Care, 2023. doi.org/10.35248/2167-0420.23.12.701
- Tosun H, Akinsal EC, Bas U, Sonmez G, Baydilli N, Demirci D. Evaluating the efficacy of high intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) therapy for postprostatectomy incontinence in men. Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management, 2025. doi.org/10.2147/TCRM.S534674
- Samuels JB. Non invasive HIFEM procedure for treatment of urinary incontinence: 6 months and 1 year follow up data. American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery annual meeting, 2020.
- Hlavinka TC, Turčan P, Bader A. The use of HIFEM technology in the treatment of pelvic floor muscles as a cause of female sexual dysfunction: a multi-center pilot study. Journal of Women's Health Care, 2019. doi.org/10.4172/2167-0420.1000455
- Brandeis J. Improving male pelvic health: efficacy of HIFEM muscle stimulation for urinary function and sexual dysfunction in men. Reproductive System and Sexual Disorders, 2024. doi.org/10.35248/2167-0250.24.13.408
Pelvic floor chair questions
How much does the pelvic floor chair cost in Hertford?
The trial session is free. A single treatment is £250, a course of six is £1,000, and a course of eight, which includes reviews at three and six months, is £1,200. Top-up sessions after a course are £100. Which option suits you depends on your symptoms, and we talk that through at your consultation.
Is the trial session really free?
Yes. We offer a free 10 minute taster session for anyone considering a course, so you can feel what the treatment is like before committing.
Do I need to undress?
No. You stay fully clothed throughout and there is no intimate examination. We recommend loose fitting clothing so you can sit comfortably on the chair.
Does it hurt?
No. It feels like an intense pelvic floor workout, starting as a tingling that builds into contractions, and some clients notice a slight pinging sensation at points. Your practitioner adjusts the intensity so it stays comfortable.
How many sessions will I need?
A treatment takes around 30 minutes and we recommend a course of six, scheduled twice a week. Results vary from person to person, and some clients book an occasional top-up afterwards.
Is there any downtime or side effects?
There is no downtime. Most people have no side effects, although some feel mild muscle fatigue or aching in the pelvic floor for a day afterwards, much as you would after a hard workout. You can drive yourself home.
Can men use the pelvic floor chair?
Yes. Men use it for stress and urge incontinence, for continence problems after prostate surgery, and for pelvic floor weakness. In a 2025 study of 27 men with incontinence after prostate surgery, incontinence scores improved by 61% one month after a course of six. You stay fully clothed throughout.
Can Emsella help with erectile dysfunction?
It may help where a weak pelvic floor is part of the problem. In a 2024 pilot study, 20 men with urinary symptoms and erectile dysfunction reported a 37% improvement in keeping an erection until the end of intercourse after ten weekly sessions. The study was small and had no comparison group, and Emsella's FDA clearance is for urinary incontinence. Erectile dysfunction has many causes, so please see your GP first, and we will talk through whether the chair suits you at your consultation.
Can Emsella improve sexual function for women?
Studies suggest it can. In a study of 31 women with incontinence and less interest in sex, sexual function scores were 51% better a year after treatment. A study of 30 women with arousal and orgasm difficulties found a 51% improvement at three months. Results vary, and we talk through what to expect at your consultation.
What is the Emsella chair?
The Emsella chair by BTL is a non invasive treatment for the pelvic floor. It uses electromagnetic energy to make the pelvic floor muscles contract while you sit on the chair fully clothed, and it is used for urinary incontinence and intimate discomfort in women and men.
How does Emsella work?
The chair uses electromagnetic energy to stimulate deep pelvic floor muscle contractions without you getting undressed. A single session brings thousands of these contractions, the equivalent of over 11,000 pelvic floor exercises, which strengthens the muscles that support the bladder and helps restore bladder control.
What are the benefits of the treatment?
A course of Emsella treatments can help restore control of the bladder and strengthen the pelvic floor, reducing leaks and intimate discomfort. There is no intimate examination, you stay fully clothed, and there is no downtime, so you can go straight back to your day. Many clients notice a difference soon after treatment.
What happens during an Emsella treatment?
You sit on the chair fully clothed, and we recommend loose fitting clothing so you can sit in the best position. When the treatment starts you will feel a slight tingling and vibration in the pelvic floor that builds into full contractions. It should feel comfortable, and if it does not, tell your practitioner and they will adjust it. The session takes around 30 minutes and you can read, relax or use your phone while it works.
Who is the Emsella chair for?
Women of any age who want to strengthen their pelvic floor, whether because of urinary incontinence, recovery after childbirth or to improve intimate comfort and sexual function. Men use it to strengthen the pelvic floor and ease incontinence caused by weak pelvic floor muscles, including after prostate surgery, and some men book it for erectile function.
How soon after pregnancy can I use Emsella?
After a vaginal delivery we recommend waiting at least six weeks and until you have had your first period before starting treatment. After a caesarean we advise waiting three to six months, until you can sit up straight comfortably and unaided for 30 minutes.
Can I use Emsella if I am on my period?
No, it is not advisable to use the Emsella chair during your period. If you are booking a course, we recommend timing your treatment weeks to avoid it.
Is the Emsella chair safe?
Emsella is FDA cleared in the United States for the treatment of urinary incontinence in women and men, and it is CE marked. Before treatment we carry out a consultation to check there is nothing that would make it unsafe or unsuitable for you.
How long do Emsella results last?
Results vary from person to person. In a study that followed clients for a year, improvement was strongest at six months and was still 37% at one year, when average pad use had fallen from 3.0 to 1.4 a day. We recommend keeping an eye on your symptoms and booking a follow up a few months after your course if you feel you would benefit from more sessions. The course of eight includes reviews at three and six months, some clients book an occasional top-up, and keeping up your pelvic floor exercises at home helps you hold on to the strength you have gained.
Does the Emsella chair actually work?
For most people with stress or urge incontinence, yes. A single session is equivalent to over 11,000 manual pelvic floor exercises, at an intensity you cannot reach on your own. In published studies, incontinence scores improved by 68% a year after treatment in women, and by 61% a month after a course in men who had prostate surgery. You can see the details in what the research shows.
Does Emsella help with pelvic organ prolapse?
It can help mild prolapse by strengthening the pelvic floor that supports the organs, and many women notice their symptoms improve. It does not correct moderate or severe prolapse, which needs a gynaecological assessment. If you have been diagnosed with prolapse, speak to your specialist before booking.
Is Emsella the same as doing Kegel exercises?
It works the same muscles, far harder. One session is equivalent to over 11,000 manual pelvic floor exercises, at an intensity you cannot produce yourself, and it reaches muscles most people struggle to isolate. Kegels still help afterwards, to maintain the strength you have gained.
Does Emsella work for an overactive bladder?
Yes. It is used for urge incontinence and overactive bladder as well as stress incontinence. Strengthening the pelvic floor improves bladder control and reduces urgency for many people. If your symptoms began suddenly or come with pain, see your GP first to rule out an infection.
How does Emsella compare with other pelvic floor chairs?
Emsella by BTL was the first electromagnetic pelvic floor chair and has a large body of published research behind it. Newer chairs use similar technology at varying power outputs. In practice, the protocol and the number of sessions you complete matter more than the badge on the chair.
Why choose Aqua-Tox?
We source industry leading technology to carry out safe, effective treatments, and our team of experienced, qualified clinicians look after you in a friendly, private clinic. Alongside Emsella we offer non invasive health, skin and aesthetic treatments including Lipofirm Pro body contouring and Soprano Titanium laser hair removal.
Where can I have Emsella treatment in Hertfordshire?
At our clinic at Foxholes Farm, London Road, Hertford SG13 7NT, in a private treatment room with one of our trained clinicians. There is free parking on site and we are within easy reach of the M25, A10 and A414 and towns including Welwyn, Hatfield, Broxbourne and Ware. Clients travel to us from across Hertfordshire, Essex, Kent, Greater London and Middlesex.
What our pelvic floor chair clients say
“Since having children my pelvic floor wasn’t as strong as it used to be, especially when exercising. I decided to give the Emsella chair a try and I’m so glad I did! The treatment was much more comfortable than I imagined and I was fully clothed the whole time. The staff was so lovely and made me feel at ease. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone struggling with post pregnancy leaks.”
Emsella client, after childbirth“Post prostate surgery I noticed my intimate wellness deteriorating. I was recommended the Emsella chair at Aqua-Tox and I couldn’t be more pleased with this. This treatment was non invasive and the staff made me feel very comfortable whilst remaining completely professional. I’ve noticed such a huge difference and would highly recommend to others.”
Emsella client, after prostate surgery“I was a bit nervous about trying the Emsella chair but the team at Aqua-Tox made me feel comfortable straight away. Everyone was so welcoming and professional and I felt completely at ease. I’ve struggled with incontinence for years and honestly wish I’d looked into this sooner. I’m so happy with the results!”
Emsella client, incontinence“After going through the menopause my pelvic floor suffered. I didn’t want anything invasive but after doing some research, I decided to try Emsella. Natalie was lovely, really friendly and answered all my questions. I’m so pleased with the results and the difference it’s made to my everyday life. I’d definitely recommend giving it a try!”
Emsella client, after the menopause4.9 out of 5 from over 190 Google reviews
Clients rate Aqua-Tox 4.9 out of 5 on Google across all our treatments at Foxholes Farm, Hertford. Read our Google reviews.
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