EMShape Muscle Toning in Chicago

Sculpt, tone & transform.

Stronger muscle, whole-body care, no downtime.

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TechnologyHIFEM energy
EffortYou lie back and relax
DowntimeNone
Your planUsually 4 to 6 sessions
AreasAbdomen, glutes, thighs

What is EMShape?

Strength, without the strain.

EMShape uses HIFEM energy to create deep, powerful muscle contractions, far more than a regular workout can reach.

High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic energy helps your muscles work, strengthen and tone, and this intense activity helps your body break down stubborn fat in the treated area. You simply lie back and relax: no physical effort, no needles and no downtime.

The Modern Wellness difference

At Modern Wellness, EMShape is part of a whole-body plan, not a stand-alone session. We also support:

  • Your recovery
  • Lymphatic flow
  • Your metabolism
  • How you feel

Every plan starts with a consultation on Michigan Avenue, so we can make sure EMShape is right for you.

What EMShape does

Five ways to sculpt a stronger you.

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Deep muscle toning

Electromagnetic pulses create contractions far stronger than you can reach on your own, to help build, firm and define muscle.

StrengthFirmnessDefinition

Stubborn fat reduction

The intense contractions help your body break down fat in areas that resist diet and exercise.

AbdomenFlanksLove handles

Glute lift

Firms and shapes the glutes for a lifted, more sculpted look, without surgery.

GlutesShapeLift

Thighs

Tones and firms the thighs, one of the hardest areas to define, for a stronger, more sculpted look.

Inner thighsOuter thighsTone

Core & posture

A stronger core supports better posture, balance and stability in your everyday movement.

CorePostureStability

The holistic difference

Sculpt deeper, recover smarter.

EMShape works your muscles at a depth exercise cannot reach. At Modern Wellness, we pair it with lymphatic drainage and red and infrared light, so your body clears what the treatment releases, calms inflammation and recovers in a relaxed state.

That is the holistic difference: we sculpt the body and care for the whole system behind it.

The sculpting

HIFEM muscle work

Deep, focused contractions strengthen and tone the muscle and help your body break down stubborn fat, while you rest.

Muscle toneFat reductionNo effort
The flow

Lymphatic drainage

Magnetic stimulation helps your body move excess fluid and clear what the treatment releases, so your new definition can show sooner.

Less puffinessFluid balanceDefinition
The recovery

Red & infrared light

Red and near-infrared light, full body and face, support circulation and muscle recovery and help calm the inflammation response.

RecoveryInflammationFull body

The holistic difference

Sculpt deeper, recover smarter.

EMShape works your muscles at a depth exercise cannot reach. At Modern Wellness, we pair it with lymphatic drainage and red and infrared light, so your body clears what the treatment releases, calms inflammation and recovers in a relaxed state.

That is the holistic difference: we sculpt the body and care for the whole system behind it.

The sculpting

HIFEM muscle work

Deep, focused contractions strengthen and tone the muscle and help your body break down stubborn fat, while you rest.

Muscle toneFat reductionNo effort
The flow

Lymphatic drainage

Magnetic stimulation helps your body move excess fluid and clear what the treatment releases, so your new definition can show sooner.

Less puffinessFluid balanceDefinition
The recovery

Red & infrared light

Red and near-infrared light, full body and face, support circulation and muscle recovery and help calm the inflammation response.

RecoveryInflammationFull body

Why it goes further

More than a workout.

Regular workoutEMShape at Modern Wellness
Muscle workLimited by effort and fatigueDeep contractions beyond what you can do voluntarily
EffortHard training and sweatYou lie back and relax
Stubborn fatDepends on overall weight lossTargets a chosen area, such as the abdomen or flanks
DowntimeSoreness to manage on your ownNone, you return to your day right away
RecoveryNot part of the routineCan be paired with lymphatic drainage and light therapy
PlanA generic routinePersonalized to your body and your goals

EMShape complements an active lifestyle. It never replaces it.

Why muscle matters

Muscle, your longevity partner.

Muscle does much more than shape your body. It supports your metabolism, your posture and how you age, which is why we see toning as part of your whole health.

Metabolic health

Muscle is one of the main places your body uses glucose, so healthy muscle may support steadier blood sugar and energy.

Strength & stability

A stronger core and stronger legs support balance and everyday movement.

Healthy aging

Muscle naturally declines with age. Keeping it helps you stay strong and independent for years to come.

Confidence

Feeling firmer and stronger in your body often shows in how you move and how you feel.

From the inside out

Stronger results with a whole plan.

How your body builds muscle and lets go of fat depends on what happens inside. Choose an area to see how we support it.

Metabolism & weight

EMShape tones specific areas. If weight, blood sugar or energy is part of your story, we look at your metabolism too.

Often paired with
Metabolic trackingMedical weight managementBiomarker testing

Recovery & inflammation

Deep muscle work is a lot for your body. We help it recover and clear what the treatment releases.

Often paired with
Lymphatic drainageRed & infrared lightIV therapy

Nutrition & fuel

Muscle needs fuel. Protein, hydration and key nutrients help your body build and keep the tone you earn.

Often paired with
Health coachingPeptidesBiomarker testing

Peptides

Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as messengers in your body. When appropriate, our medical team may recommend peptides to support recovery, muscle and metabolism.

Often paired with
Medical consultationBiomarker testingMetabolic tracking

Health coaching

Lasting results come from daily habits. Our health coaching supports your nutrition, movement, sleep and stress, so your body can keep the tone you build.

Often paired with
NutritionMovementSleep & stress

Skin & shape

Firmer, smoother-looking skin makes new muscle definition easier to see.

Often paired with
Body contouringSkin tightening

How it works

Four steps, one personal plan.

Step 1

Consultation

Your goals, health history and whether EMShape is right for you.

Step 2

Your plan

Usually 4 to 6 sessions, spaced a few days apart, plus any recovery support.

Step 3

Your sessions

Lie back and relax while the device does the work. No downtime.

Step 4

Your results

Many clients feel firmer early on, and results keep building in the weeks after your last session.

Trust our results

Stronger, visibly.

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Is it right for you?

An honest first conversation.

It may be a fit if

  • You want more tone and definition in specific areas
  • You are close to your goal weight
  • Some areas don’t change with diet and exercise
  • You want results with no downtime
  • You want to support your strength as you age

We may wait or suggest another path if

  • You are pregnant or breastfeeding
  • You have a pacemaker, an implanted electronic device or metal implants in the area
  • You have a heart condition, a bleeding disorder or are in active cancer treatment
  • You had recent surgery or have an infection or open wound in the area
  • You have a copper IUD and want the abdomen treated

Your provider confirms what is right for you at your consultation.

What to expect

Before, during and after.

Full pre & post care instructions

Before

  • A consultation about your goals and health history
  • Drink plenty of water the day before
  • Wear comfortable clothes and remove metal from the area

During

  • You lie back and relax, fully clothed
  • Strong, rhythmic muscle contractions you can feel
  • Our team adjusts the intensity for your comfort

After

  • Return to your day right away
  • Your muscles may feel like after a good workout
  • Hydrate, eat protein and keep moving

Questions

EMShape, answered.

Prefer a personal conversation? Our concierge team is here to guide you, privately and at your pace. Call (312) 300-0435.

EMShape uses High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM) energy to create deep muscle contractions in the treated area. Your muscles strengthen and tone, and the intense activity helps your body break down stubborn fat nearby.

Most clients describe it as an intense workout sensation, not pain. Our team adjusts the intensity during your session so it stays comfortable for you.

Most plans include 4 to 6 sessions, spaced a few days apart. Your exact plan is set at your consultation, and maintenance sessions may be recommended.

Many clients feel firmer after the first sessions. Visible results keep building in the weeks after your last session, as your muscles adapt.

No. You can return to your day right away. Your muscles may feel like they do after a good workout.

No. EMShape complements an active lifestyle. It never replaces it. Movement, nutrition and sleep help you keep your results.

No. It tones muscle and reduces fat in specific areas. If weight or metabolism is part of your goals, we offer metabolic tracking and medical weight management separately.

Deep muscle work asks a lot of your body. Lymphatic drainage with magnetic stimulation supports your natural flow, and red and near-infrared light support circulation and recovery, so your body can respond in a calmer state.

Abdomen, glutes, thighs and flanks. We choose your areas together at your consultation.

We may wait or suggest another option if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a pacemaker, an implanted electronic device or metal implants in the area, a heart condition, a bleeding disorder, recent surgery, or are in active cancer treatment. Your provider reviews your history first.

Yes. We offer flexible payment plans through CareCredit, Klarna, Affirm, Afterpay and Cherry, so you can split the cost of your care over time. We also accept HSA and FSA cards. Our concierge team is happy to help you choose the option that works best for you.

980 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1379, on the Magnificent Mile in Chicago’s Gold Coast. We’re open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 7 pm.

“A stronger body begins at the root.”

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EMShape is not a weight-loss treatment and is not right for everyone. Services follow a clinical assessment, and individual results vary.