REVIVE Pelvic Floor Chair: How Pelvic Floor Therapy Works Without Surgery or Needles

If you've already decided you want to strengthen your pelvic floor, the next question is how. Here's exactly how the REVIVE® pelvic floor chair works — fully clothed, no needles, no internal devices, and no downtime.

What Is the REVIVE Pelvic Floor Chair?

The REVIVE® pelvic floor chair is a non-invasive pelvic floor therapy chair that uses high-intensity focused electromagnetic energy to stimulate the muscles of the pelvic floor. You simply sit on the chair, fully clothed, while it does the work that hundreds of Kegels would struggle to accomplish. It is designed for adults who want pelvic floor therapy without surgery, without needles, and without internal probes.

At SoftWave Solana Beach, the REVIVE chair is the core of our pelvic floor therapy program for both women and men.

How Does the REVIVE Chair Work?

Electromagnetic pelvic floor therapy works by creating a focused electromagnetic field in the seat of the chair. That field penetrates clothing and tissue and triggers the nerves that control the pelvic floor muscles, causing them to contract. Because the stimulation reaches the nerves directly, the contractions are far stronger and more consistent than most people can produce voluntarily.

What Happens to the Pelvic Floor Muscles During Treatment?

During a session, the pelvic floor muscles are repeatedly driven into supramaximal contractions — contractions stronger than you could create on your own. Over a series of sessions, this repeated pelvic floor stimulation is intended to re-educate the muscles, improve neuromuscular control, and build strength and endurance in the muscles that support the bladder, bowel, and pelvic organs.

How Many Contractions Does a Session Produce?

A full REVIVE session produces approximately 12,000 supramaximal pelvic floor contractions. For comparison, even a dedicated Kegel routine rarely reaches a few hundred correct contractions a day — and many people aren't sure they're contracting the right muscles at all.

How Long Is a Session?

A standard session lasts about 28 minutes. Your first session is generally shorter — around 15 minutes — so you can get comfortable with the sensation.

Is the Treatment Fully Clothed?

Yes. You remain fully clothed the entire time. There is no undressing, no gown, and no exam table.

Are There Needles or Internal Devices?

No. REVIVE is pelvic floor therapy without needles and without internal probes or vaginal/rectal devices. That's one of the main reasons patients choose a pelvic floor chair over other approaches.

Is There Downtime?

There is no downtime. Most patients return to work, exercise, or daily activities immediately after a session. Some notice mild muscle fatigue, similar to after a workout.

Who May Benefit?

• Adults with stress urinary incontinence (leaking with coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercise)
• People with urgency or frequent bathroom trips, including at night
• Women recovering pelvic strength after pregnancy and childbirth
• Men dealing with leakage after prostate procedures
• Anyone with pelvic floor weakness related to aging or hormonal changes
• People who want to support sexual function and pelvic health

Pelvic floor therapy is not right for everyone. Patients with certain implanted metal or electronic devices, or who are pregnant, are generally not candidates — we review your history before treatment.

REVIVE for Women

Pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, and high-impact exercise can all weaken the female pelvic floor. REVIVE offers women a comfortable, private way to rebuild strength. Read more in our guide to pelvic floor therapy for women.

REVIVE for Men

Men have a pelvic floor too, and it plays a key role in bladder control and erectile function. See our guide to pelvic floor therapy for men for more on male-specific concerns.

Bladder Control and Pelvic Floor Strength

The pelvic floor muscles help close off the urethra when pressure rises in the abdomen. When they're weak, leakage can happen. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases notes that pelvic floor muscle training is a common first-line approach for bladder control problems. REVIVE is designed to deliver that training more intensively.

Postpartum Pelvic Floor Support

Childbirth stretches and can weaken the pelvic floor. According to ACOG, urinary incontinence is common after pregnancy and pelvic floor exercises can help. Once cleared by their obstetric provider, many new mothers use REVIVE to support recovery.

Post-Prostate Recovery

Leakage is a well-known side effect after prostate surgery. The Mayo Clinic lists pelvic floor muscle exercises among the core treatments for urinary incontinence. Men recovering from prostate procedures often find a chair-based approach easier to stick with than daily exercises.

Sexual Function and Pelvic Floor Health

Strong pelvic floor muscles support blood flow and muscle control in the pelvic region, which plays a role in sexual function for both women and men. Some patients pair REVIVE with our SoftWave therapy for erectile dysfunction.

How Many Sessions Are Typically Recommended?

Most treatment plans involve a series of 12 or 18 sessions, typically scheduled a few times per week. Roughly 80% of patients report improvement within 4–6 sessions, though results vary from person to person.

What Does a Treatment Plan Look Like?

• Consultation and review of your symptoms and health history
• A first session (about 15 minutes) to get comfortable with the chair
• Regular 28-minute sessions over several weeks
• Progress check-ins to track leakage, urgency, and comfort
• Optional maintenance sessions to help maintain results

Your first session is $69. Single sessions after that are $300, and package pricing brings the cost to $200 per visit. We accept HSA/FSA and CareCredit.

What to Expect During Your First Visit

You'll talk with our team about your goals, then sit on the REVIVE chair fully clothed. As the session begins, you'll feel tingling and strong rhythmic tightening of the pelvic floor muscles. Intensity is adjusted to your comfort. When it's done, you get up and go about your day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the REVIVE pelvic floor chair hurt?

Most people describe it as an intense but tolerable tightening and tingling, not pain. Intensity is increased gradually.

Is the REVIVE chair better than Kegels?

It isn't a replacement for guidance, but it produces far more — and stronger — contractions than most people can do on their own, without needing to find the right muscles yourself.

Can I drive home after a session?

Yes. There is no sedation and no downtime.

How soon will I notice results?

Many patients notice improvement within 4–6 sessions. Results vary.

Is REVIVE for men and women?

Yes. The REVIVE chair treats the pelvic floor in both women and men.

How to Schedule Pelvic Floor Therapy in Solana Beach

SoftWave Solana Beach offers REVIVE pelvic floor chair therapy at 665 San Rodolfo Dr, Unit 109, serving Solana Beach, Del Mar, Encinitas, Carmel Valley, and North County San Diego. Book your $69 first session on our pelvic floor therapy page or contact us with questions.