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Regain confidence and control with HITS magnetic muscle stimulation. Fully clothed, comfortable treatment for all types of incontinence, postpartum recovery and pelvic health.

IntimaWave Pelvic Floor Strengthening Melbourne

Around one in three women who have given birth experience urinary incontinence, and many never talk about it or seek help. IntimaWave at Pink Laser Clinics is a pelvic floor strengthening treatment built on HITS, High Intensity Tesla Magnetic Stimulation, from Fotona's StarFormer PRO. Its chair works the pelvic floor and the lower back together through integrated seat and back applicators, reaching the deep muscles that ordinary effort struggles to engage. You stay fully clothed, there is no downtime, and the settings are tailored to your condition.
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"Life-Changing Results" ★★★★★ I recently completed 12 sessions of the Fotona StarFormer IntimaWave treatment, and I can genuinely say it has made a significant difference in my life. I was initially a bit skeptical, but after just a few sessions, I started noticing improvements in muscle tone and overall intimate wellness. The treatment was completely non-invasive and comfortable, with no downtime, which made it easy to fit into my schedule. By the end of the 12 sessions, I felt stronger, more confident, and noticed a real improvement in both function and sensation. The staff was professional and made me feel at ease throughout the entire process. I highly recommend giving it a try. It truly worked for me, and I'm so glad I did it! - Vicky L., Verified Reviewer

Seat-and-Back HITS Technology

A seat-and-back chair that treats the pelvic floor and the lower back together, with settings tailored to your condition, for deeper, more complete activation than a single seat coil. This is a device-design difference, not a promise of a particular result.

All Types of Incontinence

Used for stress, urge, mixed and faecal incontinence, plus post-partum recovery, pelvic floor rehabilitation after surgery, and male pelvic floor strengthening including after prostate surgery. For women and men, with no upper age limit.

Fully Clothed, Zero Downtime

Sit comfortably in the IntimaWave chair for 20 to 30 minutes. No undressing, no needles, no recovery time. Most people find it comfortable and resume their day immediately after every session.

What is IntimaWave?

IntimaWave is the pelvic floor treatment mode of the Fotona StarFormer PRO, a CE-marked magnetic muscle stimulation system manufactured by Fotona in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Fotona has been developing precision medical and aesthetic devices for over 60 years.

During an IntimaWave session, you sit fully clothed in a specially designed treatment chair. Magnetic applicators built into the seat and backrest generate high-intensity magnetic pulses that reach the pelvic floor muscles, causing them to contract and strengthen.

The technology is called HITS, which stands for High-Intensity Tesla Stimulation. Unlike electrical stimulation devices that require skin contact with electrodes, IntimaWave works through your clothing using magnetic fields. The magnetic pulses pass through the skin without acting on its pain receptors, which is why most people find the treatment comfortable rather than painful.

Each session triggers thousands of supramaximal contractions. These are muscle contractions that are stronger than anything you could achieve voluntarily, even with perfect Kegel technique. Over a course of treatment, these contractions build strength, restore neuromuscular control and strengthen the entire pelvic floor area.

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HITS magnetic muscle stimulation for clinical pelvic floor rehabilitation

Fotona StarFormer PRO with IntimaWave pelvic floor strengthening system at Pink Laser Clinics Doncaster

CE-Marked Magnetic Muscle Stimulation

A pelvic floor treatment is only as good as how completely it reaches and works the muscle, and that comes down to how the device is engineered.

Our Fotona StarFormer PRO runs HITS, High Intensity Tesla Magnetic Stimulation, through a chair with both a seat and a back applicator that work together. The pelvic floor and the lower back are treated in the same session, reaching the deep muscles that ordinary effort struggles to engage.

It is used for stress, urge and mixed urinary incontinence, post-partum recovery, mild pelvic organ prolapse and male pelvic floor strengthening, with the settings tailored to your condition rather than run on one fixed protocol.

Illustration of pelvic floor muscle response to magnetic stimulation, courtesy of Fotona
Pelvic floor muscle response to magnetic stimulation. Image courtesy of Fotona.

HITS Technology

High Intensity Tesla Magnetic Stimulation

Magnetic pulses trigger supramaximal contractions in the pelvic floor, stronger than you could produce voluntarily, recruiting deep muscle fibres that are difficult to activate through Kegel exercise alone. A 2021 review in the Journal of the Laser and Health Academy of 87 studies of this class of high-intensity magnetic stimulation describes how it recruits both slow-twitch and fast-twitch fibres.

Seat-and-Back Design

Three-dimensional pelvic floor activation

The IntimaWave chair works from both the seat and the back at once, so the pelvic floor and the lower back are activated together in the same session, where a single seat coil works from one point only. Treating the area from more than one direction is part of what makes the treatment more complete, and the settings are tailored to your condition.

Dual-Channel Applicators

Seat and back applicators operate simultaneously for 3D pelvic floor and lower-back activation. Quattro mode extends to four applicators, treating the pelvic floor, lower back and core muscles together in a single session.

Fully Clothed, Comfortable

Magnetic stimulation bypasses the skin's surface receptors, so most people find it comfortable. No undressing, no probes, no preparation. You sit in your own clothing for 20 to 30 minutes, then resume your day immediately with zero downtime.

Published Clinical Evidence

The HITS device class is supported by a 2021 review of 87 studies in the Journal of the Laser and Health Academy, and there is published case work using the StarFormer PRO itself. We treat the review as evidence for this class of device rather than a promise of a particular result.

Manufactured by Fotona d.o.o., Ljubljana, Slovenia. Precision medical and aesthetic energy devices since 1964. CE Class IIa medical device.

Is IntimaWave Right for You?

IntimaWave Pelvic Floor Strengthening is designed for people experiencing pelvic floor weakness, incontinence, or related conditions that have not responded to exercise or physiotherapy alone.

Great for

  • Leakage when you cough, sneeze, laugh, lift or exercise (Stress Urinary Incontinence)
  • Sudden urgency or overactive bladder that is difficult to control
  • Postpartum pelvic floor weakness at any stage after delivery
  • Pelvic floor weakness related to menopause or hormonal changes
  • Mild pelvic organ prolapse, assessed case by case and alongside specialist care
  • Men experiencing incontinence after prostate surgery or chronic pelvic pain
  • People who have not responded to Kegel exercises or physiotherapy alone
  • Anyone who prefers a fully clothed, non-invasive, comfortable approach

Better Suited to Other Treatments

  • More than mild pelvic organ prolapse, which works alongside specialist care rather than in place of it
  • Active urinary tract infection (treat the infection first, then begin IntimaWave)
  • Patients with pacemakers, defibrillators or active electronic implants
  • Metal implants in the pelvic region (discuss with your clinician)

We assess all contraindications during your free consultation. If IntimaWave is not suitable for your situation, we will let you know and discuss alternative options.

Why Patients Choose Pink Laser Clinics for Pelvic Floor Treatment

Pink Laser Clinics runs the Fotona StarFormer PRO IntimaWave, a CE-marked medical device built around how completely it activates the pelvic floor: a seat-and-back chair that treats the pelvic floor and the lower back together, with settings tailored to your condition. This is a device-design difference, not a promise of a particular result.

We chose this platform because the magnetic-stimulation evidence base is genuine. A 2021 review in the Journal of the Laser and Health Academy examined this class of high-intensity magnetic stimulation across pelvic floor rehabilitation, muscle strengthening, pain and motor recovery, and describes how the stimulation recruits muscle fibres that are difficult to activate through exercise alone. We treat that as evidence for this class of device rather than proof of a specific outcome, and we also see published case work using the StarFormer PRO itself.

This is not a one-size-fits-all chair session. Every treatment plan is built around your condition, your history and your goals. Book a free consultation and we will walk you through exactly what to expect.

IntimaWave pelvic floor strengthening treatment in progress at Pink Laser Clinics Melbourne using the Fotona StarFormer PRO

What to Expect

How Often?

Most protocols involve 2 to 3 sessions per week. Your clinician will recommend the optimal frequency based on your specific condition. Sessions are spaced to allow your pelvic floor muscles to recover and rebuild between treatments, similar to how you would structure a strength training program.

How Long?

Each IntimaWave session lasts 20 to 30 minutes depending on your treatment protocol. Pelvic floor strengthening is set across a course, usually two to three times a week, and your clinician tailors the number of sessions to your condition after assessing you. Many people notice improvement across the course rather than overnight.

Feels Like?

You will feel rhythmic contractions in your pelvic floor muscles. The sensation is unusual at first but not painful. Most patients describe it as a strong pulsing or vibrating feeling. Intensity starts low and is gradually increased to your comfort level. Magnetic stimulation is inherently less uncomfortable than electrical stimulation because the pulses bypass skin sensory receptors. Most patients relax or read during their session.

How It Works

The Magnetic Pulse

The IntimaWave chair contains a stimulation coil in the seat. When an alternating electric current flows through this coil, it generates a powerful pulsing magnetic field. This magnetic field passes harmlessly through your clothing and skin to reach the motor neurons deep within your pelvic floor.

Nerve Activation

When the magnetic field reaches your pelvic floor motor neurons, it induces a small electrical current along the nerve fibres. This is called depolarisation, and it is the same process your brain uses to tell your muscles to move. The nerve fires an action potential that travels to the neuromuscular junction, releasing a chemical message that triggers the muscle to contract.

Supramaximal Contractions

During voluntary Kegel exercises, your brain can only recruit a portion of your pelvic floor muscle fibres. IntimaWave produces supramaximal contractions that recruit muscle fibres which are hard to activate voluntarily. A single 30 minute session generates many thousands of these contractions, far more than you could perform through focused effort in the same time.

Muscle Rebuilding

Across a course, IntimaWave is designed to build strength and neuromuscular control across the pelvic floor, including the deep fibres that are difficult to recruit through exercise alone. Repeated contractions across a course retrain muscle and nerve coordination, much as focused strength training does. Individual response varies.

Your IntimaWave Treatment Journey

Your Consultation

Every IntimaWave treatment plan begins with a free consultation at our Doncaster clinic. We discuss your symptoms, medical history and treatment goals. We assess any contraindications and determine whether IntimaWave is right for you. You leave with a personalised treatment plan including the recommended protocol, session count and frequency.

Your First Session

You arrive in comfortable clothing. No special preparation is needed. You sit in the IntimaWave treatment chair fully clothed. Your clinician positions you comfortably and begins the session at a low intensity, gradually increasing to your personal tolerance level. The whole process takes 20 to 30 minutes.

Your Treatment Course

Most protocols involve 2 to 3 sessions per week over a course of 6 to 12 sessions. Each session builds on the last, progressively strengthening your pelvic floor muscles and retraining neural pathways. There is no downtime after any session. You can drive, exercise, work and resume all normal activities immediately.

Results and Maintenance

Many people notice improvement across the course rather than overnight, and your clinician reviews your progress as you go rather than promising a number. Maintenance sessions every 4 to 6 weeks may be recommended to sustain results, as the pelvic floor will gradually weaken without ongoing stimulation, like any muscle.

Clinical Evidence for HITS Magnetic Stimulation

Pink Laser Clinics bases its treatment decisions on published clinical evidence. The studies below examine the HITS class of high intensity magnetic stimulation, the technology used in the Fotona StarFormer PRO. They describe how this class of device performs across pelvic floor and related applications. Published findings support the approach; they are not a promise of a particular result, and individual outcomes vary.

87 Studies Reviewed
1,498 Pelvic Floor Patients
4 Clinical Areas
1964 Fotona Engineering Since

Talaber et al.

2021
Journal of the Laser and Health Academy

A landmark review analysing 87 clinical studies across four areas: muscle strengthening, pelvic floor rehabilitation, pain management and motor rehabilitation. The pelvic floor studies alone included 1,498 patients, making this the central evidence base for the HITS class of device.

The review describes magnetic stimulation as an effective approach for urinary incontinence, with the practical advantages of requiring no skin contact and being comfortable for most people.

87 Studies 1,498 Patients 4 Clinical Areas

Strumbelj et al.

Cited in Talaber 2021
HITS for Urinary Incontinence

A study using HITS technology in patients with stress urinary incontinence and post-partum incontinence reported high rates of complete recovery, with further patients describing significant improvement across the group.

Stress Incontinence Post-Partum Recovery

Vadala et al.

Cited in Talaber 2021
Urge Incontinence Outcomes

A study of urinary incontinence patients found significant reductions in both frequency of urination and night-time urination after HITS treatment, with urodynamic testing confirming measurable physiological improvement.

Reduced Frequency Urodynamic Improvement

Brusciano et al.

Cited in Talaber 2021
Faecal Incontinence Study

A study of patients with faecal incontinence reported clinical improvement for most patients on a standard scoring scale, alongside improved quality-of-life scores and reductions in associated distress.

Faecal Incontinence Quality of Life

Miyauchi

2022
Journal of the Laser and Health Academy

A published case report describing a male patient with chronic prostatitis and chronic pelvic pain syndrome, treated with a course of IntimaWave sessions. Improvement was recorded across standard symptom and quality-of-life indices over the treatment period.

Single Case Report Male Pelvic Pain

Miyauchi

2022
Journal of the Laser and Health Academy

A published case report describing an elderly female patient with incomplete urinary retention, previously managed with a catheter, treated with a course of IntimaWave sessions. Residual urine and associated symptoms were reported to improve over the treatment period.

Single Case Report Urinary Retention

Kitanovic & Talaber

2024
Journal of the Laser and Health Academy

A small case series of patients with chronic pain, mostly lower back, treated with a course of StarFormer sessions. Patients reported pain reduction during treatment and at one-month follow-up, with no adverse events recorded.

Chronic Pain No Adverse Events

Valetic et al.

Cited in Talaber 2021
Stress, Urge and Mixed Incontinence Study

A study of female patients with stress, urge and mixed urinary incontinence, treated twice weekly over eight weeks. Results across all three incontinence types showed high rates of complete resolution.

Stress, Urge & Mixed High Resolution Rates

These studies represent a growing body of evidence for HITS magnetic stimulation across pelvic floor and related applications. They examine this class of device rather than guaranteeing an individual result, and new research continues to expand its clinical applications.

FAQs

Pink Laser Clinics specialises in advanced laser and skin treatments. Our FAQs are designed to help you feel informed and confident before booking.

IntimaWave Pelvic Floor Treatments, Questions We're Asked the Most.

IntimaWave is the pelvic floor treatment mode of the Fotona StarFormer PRO. It is a specialised chair with built-in magnetic applicators that generate high-intensity Tesla magnetic stimulation (HITS) to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. You sit fully clothed in the chair while magnetic pulses trigger thousands of muscle contractions, rebuilding pelvic floor strength comfortably, without needles or surgery.

The IntimaWave chair generates a pulsing magnetic field. This magnetic field passes through your clothing and skin to reach the motor neurons in your pelvic floor. It induces electrical currents in these nerves, causing them to fire and produce strong, coordinated muscle contractions. These supramaximal contractions are stronger than anything you can produce voluntarily, and over a course of treatment they rebuild muscle mass, improve neuromuscular control and retrain the nerve pathways that govern bladder and bowel function.

Both devices use magnetic stimulation to strengthen the pelvic floor. The main differences are in the engineering: IntimaWave uses a seat-and-back applicator that also supports the lower back, with settings tailored to your condition, where Emsella uses a single seat applicator on a standard protocol. Fotona also brings over 60 years of European medical device manufacturing. Whether that difference matters depends on your symptoms, which is why we start with an assessment. IntimaWave is an Emsella alternative in Melbourne, distinguished by its seat-and-back applicator and HITS technology.

A typical IntimaWave treatment course is 6 to 12 sessions, depending on your condition. Sessions are scheduled 2 to 3 times per week. Some patients notice improvements within the first few sessions, but a full course is recommended for optimal results. Your clinician will recommend a personalised treatment plan during your free consultation.

Published research shows that treatment results can persist for several months after completing a course. However, like any muscle, the pelvic floor will gradually weaken without ongoing stimulation. Most patients benefit from maintenance sessions every 4 to 6 weeks to sustain their results long-term. Your clinician will discuss a maintenance plan tailored to your needs.

Most people find IntimaWave comfortable. You feel strong, rhythmic muscle contractions rather than pain, as your pelvic floor muscles contract. The intensity starts low and is gradually increased to your personal comfort level. Magnetic stimulation passes through the skin without acting on its pain receptors, so it is generally less uncomfortable than electrical stimulation. Most patients find the treatment comfortable and some read or relax during their session.

Yes. The magnetic-stimulation evidence base for this class of device is genuine and growing. A 2021 review in the Journal of the Laser and Health Academy examined studies of high-intensity magnetic stimulation across pelvic floor rehabilitation, muscle strengthening, pain and motor recovery, and describes how the stimulation recruits muscle fibres that are difficult to activate through exercise alone. That review covers this class of device rather than the StarFormer PRO in isolation, so we treat it as category evidence rather than proof of a specific outcome. There is also published case work using the StarFormer PRO itself, including a 2022 single case report in which an older patient with incomplete bladder emptying saw their residual urine improve across a course; a single case describes what happened for one person, not what typically happens. Individual response varies, which is why we begin with an assessment.

Yes. Pelvic floor weakness affects men too, particularly after prostate surgery, and IntimaWave is used for the male pelvic floor on the same principle. It is also used to support men's pelvic floor function relating to erectile and sexual wellbeing. It is not a standalone cure for erectile difficulty, which can have several causes, so we work alongside your doctor or urologist rather than in place of them. Pelvic floor health is not gender-specific, and our clinic welcomes patients of all genders. A consultation confirms whether it suits your situation.

IntimaWave is widely used for post-partum pelvic floor rehabilitation. You can begin treatment once you have been cleared by your GP or obstetrician, which is typically from 6 weeks after a vaginal delivery and may be longer after a caesarean section. We recommend discussing your readiness during your free consultation.

If you have a copper IUD, IntimaWave is generally considered safe. However, if you have a pacemaker, defibrillator or other active electronic implant, IntimaWave is not suitable because the magnetic field may interfere with the device. Metal implants in the pelvic region (such as hip replacements) should also be discussed with your clinician before treatment. We assess all contraindications during your free consultation.

Treatment costs vary depending on your individual treatment plan and the number of sessions recommended. We offer a free consultation where we assess your condition and discuss a personalised treatment plan including pricing. Book your free consultation to get started.

IntimaWave and Kegel exercises work on the same principle (strengthening the pelvic floor through muscle contraction), but IntimaWave achieves a level of muscle activation that Kegel exercises cannot. Magnetic stimulation produces supramaximal contractions that recruit muscle fibres which are hard to activate voluntarily. During voluntary Kegel exercises, most people activate only a fraction of their pelvic floor muscles, and many perform the exercises incorrectly. IntimaWave is not necessarily a replacement for Kegels. It can be used alongside physiotherapy as part of a comprehensive pelvic floor rehabilitation plan.

IntimaWave is used for all types of urinary incontinence: stress (leakage during movement), urge (a sudden, hard-to-defer need to urinate), and mixed (a combination of both). It is also used for faecal incontinence, post-partum pelvic floor weakness, pelvic floor rehabilitation after surgery, and male pelvic floor strengthening including after prostate surgery. Whether it suits your specific situation is something your clinician will assess during your free consultation.

Yes. You remain fully clothed throughout the treatment, so menstruation does not affect the procedure. You can attend your scheduled session as normal.

Yes. IntimaWave is particularly beneficial during and after menopause, when hormonal changes cause the pelvic floor muscles to weaken and thin. Magnetic stimulation actively rebuilds muscle mass regardless of hormonal status. Published studies include pre-menopausal and post-menopausal women with positive outcomes across both groups.

Take the First Step Toward Pelvic Floor Confidence

You do not have to live with incontinence. You do not have to plan your life around a bathroom. And you do not have to be embarrassed about asking for help.

Pelvic floor weakness is one of the most common and most treatable health conditions in Australia. IntimaWave Pelvic Floor Strengthening offers a non-invasive, clinically supported path to stronger muscles, better control and restored confidence.

Book your free consultation at Pink Laser Clinics Doncaster. We will assess your condition, answer your questions and recommend a personalised treatment plan.

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Pink's flagship clinic is in Doncaster, in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. StarFormer PRO body sculpting and pelvic floor strengthening, consultation and aftercare all happen here, tailored to you by the clinician who plans your course.

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