Body contouring is a medical or cosmetic procedure intended to reshape silhouettes. While it can be surgical, like liposuction or a tummy tuck, non-invasive body contouring has grown in popularity over recent decades because it’s easier, less costly, and it generally comes with little or no recovery time.

Now, one non-invasive body contouring procedure is changing the game. Not only does it help people look good, but it also improves functional wellness.

Emsculpt Neo is a body sculpting device that simultaneously builds muscle and reduces fat in the treatment area. Since bringing it to Nova Scotia in 2021, Body Works Med Spa & Wellness in downtown Halifax has been the go-to provider for the region.

Owner-operator Catherine Crosbie says that in their first few years of offering the service, people were most interested in doing Emsculpt Neo for the aesthetic transformation. Lately, people have been more interested in the wellness benefits. “Clients enjoy both aesthetic and wellness benefits, but priorities are shifting,” says Crosbie.

Recently, medical research and advocacy have been highlighting the importance of strength training for health and longevity. This is particularly true for women because as they lose estrogen in the aging process, they are less able to build and maintain functional strength, leading to poor quality of life. Research is also showing that even dementia can be prevented with consistent strength training.

“Sometimes people need help starting their lifestyle change”, says Crosbie. “Many of our clients do Emsculpt Neo because it makes that initial stage of recruiting muscle and building healthy habits a lot easier. But others love that it can help them prepare for a special event or stay strong as they manage demanding lifestyles.”

Emsculpt Neo uses a combination of electromagnetic energy and radiofrequency heat in each 30-minute treatment. After the introductory package of four treatments, clinical studies show an average of 25% more muscle and 30% less fat in the treated area. It’s a no-pain, no-downtime procedure, but involuntary muscle contractions can make it feel intense.

Crosbie references several examples of clients with inspirational Emsculpt Neo stories. One client couldn’t exercise her upper body without triggering migraines until she did the treatment on her arms. Others have found relief from back pain after treating their abdomens. Clients with diastasis recti, which is separation of the abdominal muscles, enjoy measurable improvements in the diastasis recti as well as functional wellness. There are also countless stories of people using Emsculpt Neo to reduce harmful visceral fat, as well as help them lose weight and get fit.

Body Works is the only provider that offers an Emsculpt Neo Results Promise. “It’s a premium treatment and the aesthetic outcome is really important to some people,” says Crosbie. “Our Promise often gives them the confidence to move ahead.” Basically, if clients follow the recommended treatment plan and don’t get a visible result, they’ll get re-treated for free.

For the next two months, Body Works has special offers on Emsculpt Neo body sculpting. Individual treatments that take place in August and September will be 50% off (subject to availability, Results Promise does not apply). Also, packages purchased during August and September will be 30% off (Results Promise applies as usual).

The first step is to book a free consultation at Body Works. Call 902-405-0858, email info@bodyworksmedspa.ca, or click here to book online. In-person and virtual consultations are available.

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