The Pelvic Floor Chair at Optimal Health Clinic is a comfortable, non-invasive therapy designed to strengthen and retrain the muscles of the pelvic floor using advanced High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic, HIFEM, technology.
While you remain fully clothed and seated comfortably, the chair delivers precisely targeted electromagnetic energy that stimulates the pelvic floor muscles, producing thousands of powerful contractions that cannot be achieved through voluntary exercise alone.
At Optimal Health Clinic, we believe that true health is about much more than strengthening a single group of muscles.
Our philosophy is to understand the body as an interconnected system, recognising that breathing, posture, movement, nutrition, sleep, stress and lifestyle all influence how well the pelvic floor functions.
This is why every session is delivered within a wider educational framework, helping you understand not only what the therapy is doing, but also how you can support your own health beyond your appointment.
Many people choose Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy as part of a wider health and wellbeing programme. It may be used to support recovery, physical resilience, exercise recovery, healthy ageing, mental clarity and general physiological optimisation.
Every person responds differently, which is why we take a personalised approach. Some clients may benefit from occasional sessions, while others may be better suited to a structured programme following a more detailed clinical health and wellbeing assessment.
Our aim is to help you understand whether HBOT is suitable for you and how it may fit into your wider health goals.
HBOT may support:
It forms part of your body’s deep core alongside the diaphragm, abdominal muscles and deep spinal muscles. Every breath you take influences the movement and function of your pelvic floor.
At Optimal Health Clinic, we integrate breathing education into your sessions. As a qualified Buteyko Breathing Instructor, Dr Sara Young and her qualified team teach simple breathing techniques while you are using the Pelvic Floor Chair.
By improving breathing mechanics alongside muscle activation, we aim to optimise the body’s natural coordination and support lasting improvements in pelvic floor function.
Pelvic Floor Chair Therapy helps activate and strengthen the pelvic floor muscles while you remain fully clothed and seated, supporting bladder control, core stability and everyday confidence.
The Pelvic Floor Chair may be beneficial for individuals experiencing:
It is important to recognise that pelvic floor dysfunction does not always result from muscles that are too weak.
In some people, the pelvic floor may become overactive or excessively tight, requiring a different therapeutic approach.
This is why every client undergoes a comprehensive health screening before therapy begins, ensuring that treatment is appropriate for their individual needs.
The Pelvic Floor Chair uses advanced High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic, HIFEM, technology to stimulate the nerves that control the pelvic floor muscles.
As these nerves are activated, the muscles contract automatically, producing thousands of powerful supramaximal contractions during a single treatment session.
These contractions are significantly stronger than those achieved through voluntary pelvic floor exercises alone and help retrain the communication between your brain and your pelvic floor muscles while improving muscle strength, endurance and coordination.
Unlike traditional pelvic floor exercises, where it can be difficult to identify or correctly contract the right muscles, the Pelvic Floor Chair stimulates the entire pelvic floor without conscious effort.
This makes it particularly valuable for individuals who struggle to perform pelvic floor exercises correctly or who are unable to generate sufficient muscle contraction on their own.
We understand that discussing pelvic floor health can sometimes feel uncomfortable or embarrassing.
At Optimal Health Clinic, we provide a welcoming, professional and compassionate environment where you can feel at ease discussing your symptoms and health concerns in complete confidence.
Every person’s health journey is unique. Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all approach, we begin by understanding your individual needs, health history and goals before recommending the most appropriate course of therapy.
Your journey begins with a comprehensive health screening to determine whether the Pelvic Floor Chair is appropriate for you.
During this consultation we will discuss:
This assessment allows us to ensure the therapy is both safe and appropriate while identifying any additional factors that may be contributing to your symptoms.
Following your assessment, we will recommend a personalised programme based on your individual needs.
Some clients choose the Pelvic Floor Chair as a stand-alone therapy, while others may benefit from combining it with other services offered at Optimal Health Clinic, including breathing education, lifestyle advice or other complementary therapies designed to support whole body health.
Throughout your programme, we will continue to review your progress and make recommendations that best support your long term goals.
Your treatment is simple, comfortable and only requires you to be well hydrated, with no other preparation.
You remain fully clothed throughout the session and are seated comfortably on the Pelvic Floor Chair while the treatment programme is adjusted to your individual comfort level.
As the chair begins to work, you will experience rhythmic contractions of your pelvic floor muscles. Many people describe the sensation as unusual at first but not painful.
While your treatment is taking place, you may be guided through simple breathing techniques designed to improve the natural coordination between your diaphragm and pelvic floor.
Each session lasts approximately 28 minutes, after which you are able to return immediately to your normal daily activities.
There is no downtime, no anaesthetic and no recovery period required.
The prices below are provided as a guide to help you understand the likely investment involved. Every person’s needs are different, so the most suitable option may depend on your health goals, current concerns, session frequency and any additional support recommended as part of your wider wellbeing plan.
Where appropriate, we will talk you through the options and help you choose the most suitable route before you commit to a programme.
Should you decide to purchase a treatment programme following your initial appointment, the cost of your first Pelvic Floor Chair session will be deducted from your chosen package.
£55 per month by Standing Order
Once you have completed your personalised treatment programme, many clients choose to continue supporting their pelvic floor with regular maintenance sessions.
This includes:
For some individuals, particularly those with more significant symptoms or specific treatment goals, two maintenance sessions per month may be recommended.
Your maintenance programme will always be tailored to your individual needs and reviewed regularly.
No. Most clients find the treatment comfortable.
You will feel your pelvic floor muscles contracting rhythmically during the session. The sensation is unusual at first but should not be painful.
The treatment intensity is adjusted to a level that is both comfortable and effective for you.
No.
You remain fully clothed throughout the entire session. We simply recommend wearing comfortable clothing that allows you to sit comfortably for approximately 28 minutes.
Most people describe the sensation as a series of firm contractions or gentle lifting sensations within the pelvic floor muscles.
As your muscles begin to contract automatically, you may also notice a slight tingling sensation.
The majority of clients become accustomed to the feeling within the first few minutes.
Each session lasts approximately 28 minutes.
Once your treatment has finished, you can immediately return to work, exercise or your normal daily activities.
Every individual is different.
Your recommended programme will depend upon your symptoms, health history and treatment goals.
Many people benefit from completing a structured course of sessions before moving on to maintenance appointments to help preserve the improvements they have achieved.
Your personalised recommendations will be discussed during your consultation.
Some clients notice positive changes within the first few sessions, while for others improvements occur more gradually as the muscles become stronger and better coordinated.
Results vary between individuals and depend upon factors such as muscle strength, lifestyle, overall health and commitment to the recommended programme.
Yes. Pelvic floor health is important for everyone.
Although many people associate pelvic floor weakness with pregnancy and childbirth, men can also experience pelvic floor dysfunction, particularly following prostate procedures, with ageing or as a result of chronic straining, heavy lifting or other factors affecting pelvic floor function.
Many women experience pelvic floor weakness following pregnancy and childbirth.
After an appropriate assessment, the Pelvic Floor Chair may help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles as part of a personalised recovery programme.
If you have recently given birth, we will discuss the most appropriate timing for therapy during your consultation.
Healthy pelvic floor muscles contribute to normal pelvic function, circulation and muscle control, all of which play a role in sexual wellbeing.
Some people report improvements in confidence and sexual function following pelvic floor strengthening programmes. However, outcomes vary between individuals and should not be guaranteed.
The Pelvic Floor Chair provides a powerful training stimulus, but healthy movement, breathing, posture and lifestyle remain important for maintaining pelvic floor function.
Where appropriate, we may recommend simple exercises, breathing techniques or lifestyle strategies to complement your treatment programme.
No.
One of the advantages of the Pelvic Floor Chair is that there is no recovery period. You can return immediately to your normal daily activities after your session.
Not always.
Although many people are suitable candidates, certain medical conditions or implanted electronic devices may mean the therapy is not appropriate.
This is why every client completes a comprehensive health screening before treatment begins.
Your safety is always our priority.
