Top 5 full body PEMF therapy devices – an unbiased review.

Top 5 full body PEMF therapy devices – an unbiased review.

As the Managing Director of NewMed, a company who have specialised in PEMF device from a range of manufacturers for nearly a decade now, I decided to write my own independent review of full-body PEMF mats. Hopefully, this review can help you and others when making decisions when investing in a PEMF therapy device.

When we strip back the fundamentals of PEMF devices, what is important? What makes a good device? Do I need additional smart features and do I need addition gadgets? 9 times out of 10 the answer is no! You need a tried and tested system, a PEMF system that offers you the right range of frequencies and intensity for your specific needs.

It is narrow-minded to state that one device fits all, but we can get close to stating this with some of our top-rated devices, however its best to note that no person is the same, and will react differently to PEMFs. We encourage those wanting to implement PEMF therapy into their routine to contact us at NewMed so that we can help point in the right direction as we know that information about PEMFs, and the various different devices can become overwhelming at times.

So, without further ado, lets get into it…

No 1: Curatron XPSE (AKA Parameds Pro Special)

Being one of our most popular products, the Curatron XPSE is our ‘gold standard’ PEMF device to be used at home. The device is very well made, and although some may comment that it appears slightly dated, there is no apparent reason to change its look. We rarely see Curatron devices sent back to us for technical issues, proving their durability.

The Curatron PEMF devices stand out from the rest as they offer some of the highest intensities that you will find in a full-body mat in the homecare market. You may often see the argument between low vs high-intensity PEMF devices, but how can you argue the results when customers using high-intensity devices, such as the Curatron XPSE, have such incredible results. Alongside offering impressive intensities, the Curatron devices allow you to reduce the power during certain programs, meaning you can choose from medium to high intensities in one device.

The full-body mat itself is comfortable to lay on, which is an important factor when you are going to be spending a lot of time using PEMF. The coils inside the Curatron mats are unique in comparison to other devices, they are large and use a lot of copper wire to create these high-intensities that they offer. Another benefit to thicker copper coils is that it is rare for these to break, which is more common in lower-intensity devices with thinner copper coils.

The Curatron device has 10 pre-set programs, whereas many other devices have way to many programs often confusing the user. Making a PEMF system simple and easy-to-use will encourage those to use the device more often. The pre-set programs rarely stay on one frequency, offering the body a different range of frequencies and meaning the body will not become accustomed to one frequency.

Overall, the Curatron XPSE is strong PEMF device, if your budget allows this is for sure a PEMF mat you should consider to get the quickest and best results.

No 2: The Hugo Intense

Both the Hugo Intense and the Hugo Pro, offer one of the highest intensities as a full-body option. The Hugo Intense’s full-body applicator ranges from 6000 – 8000 Gauss, which is incredible for a full-body PEMF mat. In my opinion, I wouldn’t recommend going any higher than this, simply as there is no need to do so. With most PEMF devices, you cannot feel the therapy, however with the Hugo devices, you will feel the pulse. Depending how comfortable and confident you are, you can turn the devices up and create a strong sensation in your muscles as the device stimulates the cells in the body.

As a home user, you won’t need to use the Hugo Intense more than twice a day on a 12-minute session, so this device is great for those with a busy lifestyle who are looking for a quick, but effective PEMF session.

So, we’ve discussed the benefits of the Hugo devices, but here’s the downside… The Hugo uses ‘spark gap’ technology, simply meaning that over a period of time, it will wear put and may stop working completely. When this happens, your device will need a chamber replacement. As an estimate, if you are using the Hugo regularly, you should expect to replace your chamber every 2-3 years. Which is a downside as other PEMF devices use ‘solid state’ technology, which if you look after your device means that it should never breakdown. The device is simple to use, with only one dial to change the intensity as this device base their results on using the intensities over specific frequencies. Despite the downsides, I for sure hold these devices very high on my list of full-body PEMF mats due to the high-intensities and quick sessions.

No 3: CELLER8 Full-Body Package

The recent launched PEMF device, CELLER8, was designed and created by myself, you read that right! After being involved with PEMF devices for around 10 years, using various different devices, as well as listening to our customer feedback, I wanted to create a device that ticks most boxes ranging from technical capabilities, usability, all rounded off with a modern aesthetic. With the support from my family medical business Bedfont Scientific Ltd, we worked together to design and manufacture something incredible. The reason that CELLER8 hasn’t made my number one on this list, is due to the fact that the other two offer higher intensities and have been around in the PEMF market for much longer. However, one thing to note is that the two devices above come with an obvious rice difference.

The biggest issue that I have with many PEMF devices is that people invest in a device, but then don’t proceed to use them, leading to not getting the results that they deserve. Many reasons such as usability or time constraints can prevent you from getting the necessary sessions needed to help aid the goals you are trying to achieve. This is the reason why I wanted to design CELLER8 to easily fit into people’s lives, rather than people having to rearrange their own time to fit PEMF in. The CELLER8 device is a controller, as well as localised applicator, you can simply strap the device on, and be away with your day. However, the big benefit to the full-body PEMF mat package is that you are able to plug the mat into the controller and use it anywhere you wish. We wanted to make sure that the CELLER8 battery is super powerful, meaning hat its able to power both the localised controller and the mat without needing to be situated right next to a plug socket. Freedom to use PEMFs anywhere at anytime was an absolute must when designing the device.

If you are at the beginning of your PEMF journey, the CELLER8 device is a great device to get started. It has 4 simple pre-set programs, as well as an extra custom program to make the device as simple and quick to use as possible. The pre-set programs were created to be used throughout different times of the day, utilising different frequencies beneficial to that time, the programs include ‘Morning’, ‘Meditation’, ‘Evening’, and ‘Night’. If you are wanting to customise your therapy and like to stick to a specific intensity and frequency, the ‘Custom’ program allows you to do so.

After many years in development, I am proud that this device is on the market now, and can hand on heart say that this is one of the most easy-to-use, convenient full-body PEMF mats on the market, that offers both low to high intensities at a reasonable price.

No 4: The Biomag Lumina 3De

The Lumina 3De is a PEMF device that offers both medium to high-intensity devices and is also a favourite of ours for many different reasons. To start, the Biomag holds many medical registrations in Europe. With 6 easy-to-use pre-set programs, Which as I’ve already mentioned, its best to keep it simple when it comes to PEMF. As well as simple programs, you also have the option to purchase the clinic upgrade which allows you to create your own unique program, in which you can set your own frequency, intensity, and time. We often see people wanting to create their own unique program after reading studies, in which they then want to replicate frequencies etc used in it. But you must note that we often believe that the other programs will be just as effective, so the clinic upgrade is not essential… however is a nice extra. As I’ve already spoken about, the body can come accustomed to frequencies when used over and over again, so it is good practice to utilise all 6 pre-set programs to help avoid that and o give your body its essentials needed to repair.

With the Biomag Lumina 3De, there are two options of PEMF mats that you are able to choose from, the ‘full body’ mat or the ‘3/4 lengths’ mat. In my personal opinion, I would choose the ¾ length as its more practical as it can easily fit on a chair, sofa etc, and with its slightly smaller size makes it much easier to carry about. This mat also gives you the possibility to be wrapped around a specific limb to focus the therapy more towards the chosen part of the body, this is often referred to as the 3D effect.

This device gets a huge thumbs up from myself and the team at NewMed for its portability, price point in the market and ease of use.

No 5: The Biobalance

This PEMF device is a great full-body system, which is set to low to medium intensity. A device that offers this kind of intensity, is one we would generally recommend for general health and wellbeing; however, it stand out feature to note is its sleep options. The Biobalance has the option for you to set your programs for longer lengths of time, meaning that you are able to use this throughout the entire night. This is a feature that will not only help aid a good night’s sleep, but will also be handy during the day as you can alter the length of your session to fit into your schedule. If you are someone who will struggle to make time for PEMF during the day, this PEMF device will be a good option, as you can have a PEMF session during your sleep, which will maintain a healthy body for repair.

Like other devices I have mentioned in my top 5, this device has 6 pre-set programs, keeping it simple. There is no messing about when it comes to using the Biobalance, as you are able to just plug the device in, and press play. With its internal battery, it is also ticks the portability box, however this device in my opinion slightly lacks intensity for the price.

Why can’t you find a PEMF device on our top 5?

There are a number of reasons that a device you thought you would see has not been mentioned above, some being simple. Here at NewMed, we do not endorse ‘multi-level selling techniques’, which some PEMF manufactures adopt.

Some devices may not be available in Europe, or don’t have the certifications to sell within Europe & the UK, meaning that we have not yet had the opportunity to trial these devices so we are unable to comment on these.

Or it could quite simply not be in our top 5 as it wasn’t recommended by our customers, who opinions we value highly.

On a final note, the devices that I have mentioned in this review, and the comments made about them, are the opinions of myself, my team, and our customers. This was not intended to replace any medical advice obtained by a doctor, and we do not claim to be medical professionals.

Andy Smith – Managing Director, NewMed Ltd.

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