Highlands in Bloom is a licensed residential treatment center in Agoura Hills, California. Our clinical program is developed and overseen by Clinical Program Director Stacy McNeal, PhD, LMFT and Medical Director and Psychiatrist Dr. Todd Hill. BEMER Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy is a clinically validated integrative modality integrated throughout the residential program at Highlands in Bloom, selected for its documented effects on microcirculation, cellular energy, nervous system regulation, and immune function.
What Is BEMER PEMF Therapy?
BEMER is an FDA Class II cleared medical device and clinically validated Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) system that uses precisely configured low-intensity electromagnetic pulses to stimulate microcirculation, the circulation of blood through the smallest blood vessels in the body. Microcirculation is responsible for the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to cells and the removal of metabolic waste products, and its dysfunction is implicated in a wide range of chronic health conditions including autoimmune disease, chronic fatigue, cardiovascular disease, and neurological conditions. As an FDA Class II cleared device, BEMER meets the regulatory standard for demonstrated safety and effectiveness in its intended use. BEMER’s proprietary signal configuration has been the subject of peer-reviewed research documenting its effects on microcirculatory blood flow, cellular energy production, and the body’s natural self-regulatory processes.
BEMER PEMF and Autoimmune Conditions
For clients managing autoimmune conditions, BEMER PEMF therapy supports the physiological environment of recovery through several mechanisms. Improved microcirculation enhances the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to chronically inflamed tissues, supports the clearance of inflammatory mediators, and promotes cellular repair in tissues affected by autoimmune activity. PEMF therapy has an established research base in pain management, fatigue reduction, and immune modulation that is directly relevant to autoimmune presentations including fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and chronic fatigue. Sessions are recommended at eight to sixteen minutes, twice daily, for optimal microcirculatory effect.
BEMER PEMF and Mental Health
The microcirculatory effects of BEMER PEMF therapy are clinically relevant to mental health through their impact on cerebral circulation, cellular energy production in neural tissue, and the physiological stress response. Impaired cerebral microcirculation is implicated in cognitive dysfunction, depression, and the neuroinflammatory processes associated with mood disorders. By supporting microcirculatory flow throughout the body including the brain, BEMER creates physiological conditions that support cognitive clarity, mood regulation, and the energy available for clinical therapeutic engagement. Nervous system regulation is further supported through the parasympathetic activation associated with PEMF therapy at the BEMER signal configuration.
BEMER PEMF at Highlands in Bloom
Every residential client at Highlands in Bloom receives a dedicated one-hour modality block each day to use as they see fit. BEMER PEMF is available during this block as a passive, non-invasive practice requiring no physical effort and is accessible for clients managing fatigue, pain, or physical limitations. The BEMER mat and localized applicators provide whole-body and targeted treatment options that can be adapted to each client’s clinical needs and comfort. Sessions are recommended at eight to sixteen minutes and can be easily combined with other passive modalities within the one-hour block.
FAQs
What is PEMF therapy?
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy uses low-intensity electromagnetic pulses to stimulate biological processes at the cellular level, including microcirculation, ATP production, cellular repair, and immune modulation. BEMER is a specific and clinically validated PEMF device with a proprietary signal configuration that has been the subject of peer-reviewed research.
How long are BEMER sessions at Highlands in Bloom?
BEMER sessions at Highlands in Bloom are eight to sixteen minutes per session, recommended twice daily for optimal microcirculatory effect. Sessions are passive and non-invasive and are integrated into each client’s daily schedule.
Is BEMER PEMF safe for clients with autoimmune conditions?
BEMER PEMF therapy is non-invasive, uses very low intensity electromagnetic fields, and has a favorable safety profile across a wide range of health conditions. At Highlands in Bloom all modality use including BEMER is reviewed in the context of each client’s individual health history and treatment plan.
Does BEMER help with fatigue?
Yes. BEMER PEMF therapy has documented effects on fatigue reduction through its support of microcirculation, cellular energy production, and oxygen delivery to tissues. Fatigue reduction is one of the most commonly reported benefits of regular BEMER use and is particularly relevant for clients managing autoimmune-related fatigue, burnout, and chronic stress.
Take the First Step
Highlands in Bloom accepts clients from across California and the United States. Our admissions team is available daily for a complimentary, confidential clinical consultation. Call us at (805) 892-6313 or visit highlandsinbloom.com/contact. We are in-network with Blue Shield of California and Aetna and accept most major PPO plans.