Incontinence can affect far more than your bladder. It can impact your confidence, daily comfort, and overall quality of life. If you are avoiding activities you enjoy or planning your day around bathroom access, you are not alone, and effective treatment is available.
At Dean Wellness Institute in Vero Beach, FL, we offer EMSELLA, a non-invasive treatment that strengthens the pelvic floor and improves bladder control for both women and men. Care is led by Dr. Melissa Dean, MD, FAARFM, a physician specializing in internal and preventative medicine with advanced expertise in hormone balance, metabolic health, and longevity-focused care. EMSELLA addresses the underlying causes of incontinence to support lasting improvement in bladder control and overall quality of life.
What is Incontinence?
Urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control that leads to unintentional urine leakage. Symptoms can range from occasional leaking to more frequent or unpredictable episodes. Incontinence affects both women and men and can interfere with daily activities, exercise, travel, and social situations.
The condition is commonly categorized into three types based on how and when leakage occurs.
Types of Urinary Incontinence
- Stress incontinence occurs when physical movement or pressure places stress on the bladder, such as during laughing, sneezing, coughing, or exercise.
- Urge incontinence involves a sudden, strong need to urinate that can be difficult to control and may result in leakage before reaching a restroom.
- Mixed incontinence includes symptoms of both stress and urge incontinence.
What Causes Urinary Incontinence?
Bladder control depends on strong, well-coordinated pelvic floor muscles. When these muscles weaken or lose proper function, the bladder may not be adequately supported, leading to leakage.
Pelvic floor weakening can occur due to pregnancy and childbirth, menopause, hormonal changes, aging, or repeated physical strain. In men, prostate-related changes may also contribute to incontinence.
Why Treat Incontinence Early?
Urinary incontinence often worsens over time if left untreated. Pelvic floor muscles can continue to weaken due to aging, hormonal changes, and daily strain, leading to increased leakage and lifestyle limitations.
Treating incontinence early can help:
- Prevent progression of symptoms
- Improve long-term pelvic floor strength
- Reduce dependence on pads or protective garments
- Preserve confidence and daily comfort
Early treatment allows you to remain active, independent, and in control of your health.
Treatment Options
Effective incontinence treatment focuses on restoring pelvic floor strength and function. EMSELLA is a non-invasive option designed to address the underlying muscle weakness associated with bladder control issues.
This treatment is suitable for adults of various ages who want to improve bladder control without surgery, medication, or recovery time. Many patients experience noticeable improvement in both symptoms and quality of life.
EMSELLA
EMSELLA is an advanced pelvic floor therapy that strengthens the muscles responsible for bladder control. Treatments are performed while seated and fully clothed, making the process simple, discreet, and comfortable.
The technology allows for targeted muscle stimulation that cannot be achieved through traditional pelvic floor exercises alone.
How EMSELLA Works
EMSELLA uses electromagnetic energy to trigger thousands of powerful pelvic floor muscle contractions during each session. These contractions help retrain and strengthen the muscles, improving their ability to support the bladder and maintain urinary control.
Over a series of treatments, muscle strength and coordination continue to improve, leading to better bladder function.
Who Is a Good Candidate for EMSELLA?
EMSELLA is an excellent option for many individuals experiencing urinary incontinence, including:
- Women with stress, urge, or mixed incontinence
- Men experiencing bladder control issues, including post-prostate concerns
- Women after pregnancy or vaginal delivery
- Peri-menopausal and post-menopausal women
- Active individuals or athletes with pelvic floor weakness
- Individuals seeking a non-surgical option without downtime
If bladder leakage is interfering with your lifestyle, EMSELLA may be a simple and effective solution.
Benefits Beyond Bladder Control
In addition to improving bladder control, EMSELLA offers benefits that support overall wellness and quality of life, including:
- Stronger pelvic floor muscles
- Improved core stability
- Increased confidence in daily activities
- Enhanced quality of life
- Potential improvement in intimate wellness
By strengthening the pelvic floor more effectively than traditional exercises alone, EMSELLA supports both physical health and personal confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Each session lasts about 30 minutes. Most treatment plans consist of six sessions, typically scheduled twice per week, depending on individual needs.
Patients commonly experience muscle contractions and a pulsing sensation in the pelvic area. The treatment is not painful, and there is no downtime afterward.
Some improvement may be noticed early in the treatment process. Results typically continue to improve over several weeks as pelvic floor strength increases.
Why Choose Dean Wellness Institute for EMSELLA Incontinence Treatment?
At Dean Wellness Institute, your care is guided by medical expertise and a comprehensive wellness philosophy.
Dr. Melissa Dean, MD, FAARFM, is a physician specializing in internal medicine and preventative care, with advanced expertise in hormone balance, metabolic health, and nutrition. She has extensive experience treating menopause, andropause, and age-related changes that commonly contribute to pelvic floor weakness and incontinence.
Dr. Dean’s medical training includes a Doctor of Medicine, an Internal Medicine Residency, and advanced degrees in metabolic and nutritional medicine. As a Fellow in Training with the American Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, she emphasizes personalized, evidence-based care.
Her philosophy centers on hormone balancing, optimal nutrition, detoxification, exercise, and overall well-being as essential components of long-term health and vitality.
A Non-Invasive Solution for Incontinence in Vero Beach, FL
Urinary incontinence can interfere with your comfort, confidence, and daily routine, but effective treatment is available. At Dean Wellness Institute, EMSELLA provides a safe, non-invasive solution to strengthen the pelvic floor and improve bladder control.
If you are ready to take control of your pelvic health, schedule a consultation today by calling 772-567-1500 to book your EMSELLA appointment in Vero Beach, FL.