PEMF frequency most often refers to the number of pulses per second, which is the focus of this section. However, PEMF frequency can also refer to the magnetic frequency spectrum, which measures the width of a PEMF pulse. Both are relevant and significant in PEMF therapy, though companies and marketers often refer to one or the other without clarifying which type of frequency they actually mean.
When most devices list frequencies such as 8 Hz, 10 Hz, or 30 Hz, they are usually referring to the number of pulses per second. However, this can get more complicated since not all devices use single pulses, some use bursts of pulses grouped together. This makes it confusing when trying to compare the frequencies of different PEMF mats. Another variation is carrier frequencies. The term is often misused by some PEMF companies, but in practice, only one PEMF mat, the BioBalance, actually uses carrier frequencies, which we cover in its own section.
Why Do PEMF Frequencies Matter?
The number of pulses per second matters because it produces several effects.
The first effect is on brainwave activity. Basic PEMF pulses can interact with our brainwaves, as shown in the chart below:
| Frequency Range | Brainwave Type | Associated Effects |
|---|---|---|
| 40 Hz | Gamma waves | Higher mental activity, perception, problem solving, consciousness |
| 13–39 Hz | Beta waves | Active thinking, processing, concentration, arousal, cognition |
| 7–13 Hz | Alpha waves | Calm, relaxed, yet alert state |
| 4–7 Hz | Theta waves | Deep meditation, relaxation, REM sleep |
| < 4 Hz | Delta waves | Deep, dreamless sleep, loss of body awareness |
This provides some general guidance: low frequencies can be useful before bed, alpha frequencies may be helpful when waking up or meditating, and higher beta or gamma frequencies can be used before working out or studying.
Another effect is simpler: more pulses per second mean more overall PEMF exposure. The cumulative effect may help accelerate healing by delivering a greater dosage of PEMF therapy. We also examine this in our PEMF Intensity section through average energy induced testing, which shows increased values when higher frequencies are used.
A final effect, though supported by less concrete evidence, is that different frequencies may affect different cells and tissues in unique ways. Some studies testing multiple frequencies found that one frequency could be more effective than another for specific applications. Certain companies compile this research into frequency-use guides or design their programs based on it. For example, when purchasing a PEMF mat from HealthyWaveMat.com, customers receive a frequency guide put together by our team, based on current research, to help with selecting the right frequencies for different scenarios.
PEMF Mats & Devices Frequency Testing
At DrPEMFtherapy.com, we use oscilloscopes to test all PEMF mats and devices. This allows us to clearly show what type of pulses per second (frequencies) each device delivers. We also provide videos demonstrating the programs in action, making it easy to understand what each mat is really outputting.
In addition, we analyze how many true frequency programs are available. Some companies may claim their devices operate across a wide range, such as 1–1000 Hz, but in reality, only a few distinct programs exist within that range—or they may instead be referring to the magnetic frequency spectrum, which we explain and test in a separate section.
HealthyLine (aka HealthyWave) PEMF Mat Frequencies
HealthyLine (also known as HealthyWave) offers several different mat models, each with slightly different frequency program designs. Below we break down how frequency is implemented across their main models.
Multi-Wave Platinum PEMF Mat
This mat comes with two controllers: an Advanced Controller and a Basic Controller (the same basic controller is also included with the 4 & 5 Therapy TAJ & TAO model mats).
- Advanced Controller
The Advanced Controller offers frequencies from 1 Hz to 30 Hz for a total of 30 evenly spaced pulse options. For example, 5 Hz delivers 5 evenly spaced pulses per second, while 20 Hz delivers 20 evenly spaced pulses per second. Users can select any frequency within that range and also adjust other PEMF settings such as intensity and pulse width (covered in detail in our full review).
In addition, the controller includes 12 advanced programs that automatically cycle through different settings: 10 programs run for 20 minutes each, while 2 run for 1 hour each. Programs go through 5-minute stages with varying frequency and pulse combinations. Users can also create custom programs, making it possible to design virtually billions of unique PEMF sessions. - Basic Controller
The Basic Controller, included with the Multi-Wave mat as well as the 4 & 5 Therapy TAJ and TAO mats, is simpler in design. It combines evenly spaced pulses in some programs with pulse bursts in others, while ensuring the total number of pulses per second matches the desired frequency.
For example, at 10 Hz you get 10 evenly spaced pulses per second, while at 24 Hz you get 6 groups of 4 pulses for a total of 24 pulses per second. More details are available in our full review.
High Intensity Jet Mat
The High Intensity Jet Mat delivers single pulses per second, similar to the Multi-Wave Mat. While the pulses are not spaced perfectly evenly, this difference is negligible and only noticeable when examined closely on an oscilloscope. This mat also expands the available frequency range beyond 1–30 Hz by adding 0.25 Hz and 0.5 Hz, providing a total of 32 frequency options to select from.
Matrix Pad
The Matrix Pad combines single pulses for higher frequencies with pulse bursts for lower frequencies. Like the High Intensity Jet Mat, it also uses polarity reversal in certain modes.
- For example: at 30 Hz you receive 30 evenly spaced pulses per second.
- At 10 Hz you get 10 bursts of 3 pulses each.
- At 1 Hz you receive one long burst of 30 pulses.
This design results in a relatively consistent average energy induced across all frequency settings (as tested and explained in our Intensity Section). With an output of over 40 gauss, this high-intensity mat ensures maximum energy delivery regardless of frequency.
OMI PEMF Mats Frequencies
The OMI series includes the Classic Mat, the Omi Beyond, and several smaller classic mats and applicators. All OMI models use a simple approach: single, evenly spaced pulses. Most OMI mats provide a frequency range of 1–99 Hz, giving 99 different program settings. Their PEMF frequencies are straightforward and easy to use. Full details can be found in our OMI PEMF mat review.
Bemer PEMF Mat Frequencies
The Bemer mat is known for its patented Bemer pulse, a specialized pulse burst characterized by increasing intensity and decreasing pulse width. This is discussed further in our Magnetic Frequency Spectrum section as well as in our full Bemer PEMF mat review.
- In the Bemer 3000, this pulse burst is delivered 33 times per second.
- In the Bemer Pro, the same standard pulse is present (with some moderate differences, which we cover in our review), but an additional second version is also used. This version is longer and delivered 10 times per second.
The 10 Hz version is marketed as part of the Bemer Pro’s sleep mode, though it also occurs in regular operation. In practice, the Pro alternates between the 33 Hz burst and the 10 Hz burst every few minutes.
Swiss Bionics IMRS Omnium1, IMRS 2000 & IMRS Prime PEMF Mat Frequencies
All versions of the IMRS from Swiss Bionics use the same modes. While our testing was performed on the Omnium1, the modes are identical across the IMRS 2000 and IMRS Prime.
The IMRS advertises a sawtooth wave for the main mat and a square wave for the pillow, pads, and probes. The main mat has 4 different sawtooth programs, while the square wave applicators only run one repeating program (despite multiple selectable settings).
The system also promotes its iGuide, which claims hundreds of settings for different conditions. However, these simply map to the same four “Organ Clock” modes: Morning, Noon, Evening, and Night run at different intensities.
IMRS Full Mat Modes
- Morning Mode (15 Hz advertised):
4 sawtooth waves in a pulse burst, pulsed 5 times in a row, followed by a pause. Produces ~15 pulse bursts per second (3 groups of 5 per second), repeated 7 times, then followed by a pause of over 1 second.
UNI-T Measured: 70.8Hz
- Noon Mode (5.5 Hz advertised):
Same 4 sawtooth waves in a pulse burst, pulsed 4 times in a row, followed by a pause. Produces ~12 pulse bursts per second (3 groups of 4 per second), repeated 12 times, then followed by a pause of over 1 second.
UNI-T Measured: 57.5Hz
- Evening Mode (3 Hz advertised):
5 sawtooth waves in a pulse burst, pulsed 4 times in a row, followed by a pause. Produces ~12 pulse bursts per second (3 groups of 4 per second, slightly longer than a second), repeated 20 times, then followed by a pause of over 1 second.
UNI-T Measured: 66.1Hz
- Night Mode (0.5 Hz advertised):
5 sawtooth waves in a pulse burst, pulsed 3 times in a row, followed by a pause. Produces ~9 pulse bursts per second (3 groups of 3 per second), repeated 20 times, then followed by a pause of over 3 seconds.
UNI-T Measured: 52.3Hz
Overall, the “math” used to label these modes as 15 Hz, 5.5 Hz, 3 Hz, and 0.5 Hz is inconsistent, with frequencies derived using different grouping methods. In reality, when counting pulse bursts consistently, the modes more closely approximate 15 Hz, 12 Hz, 12 Hz, and 9 Hz.
Swiss Bionics and its distributors sometimes refer to these as “carrier frequencies,” but this is incorrect terminology—they are simply pulse bursts spaced at different intervals. We also question whether these bursts produce the brainwave effects claimed at their advertised frequencies.
Pillow, Pads, and Probes
These applicators use high-frequency square wave pulse bursts rather than sawtooth waves. Each cycle includes 5 bursts lasting ~0.4 seconds, followed by a ~0.2 second pause, repeating indefinitely. The underlying burst frequency is very fast—if continuous, it would equal ~29,750 Hz. Each burst lasts ~50 ms and contains ~1,488 mini-pulses.
QRS / PureWave PEMF Mat Frequencies
The QRS (also known as PureWave) has three modes: Basics, Vital, and Relax. Each mode uses intensity-modulated pulse bursts, somewhat similar to Bemer’s approach of increasing and decreasing intensity. Each pulse is spaced ~4 ms apart, meaning a continuous stream would equal 250 pulses per second.
- Vital Mode: Intensity-modulated bursts of ~20 pulses at varying intervals.
- Basics Mode: 4 intensity-modulated bursts in a repeatable pattern, each burst containing 8 pulses. Pattern lasts ~150 ms, followed by a pause of equal length.
- Relax Mode: Long intensity-modulated bursts lasting ~500 ms, increasing and decreasing in intensity 5 times, followed by 2 smaller bursts, then repeating.
These intensity-modulated bursts are fairly unique, though no consistent single frequencies can be pinned down. Claims of higher frequencies by QRS/PureWave relate instead to the magnetic frequency spectrum (covered in another section).
BioBalance by Dr. Pawluk PEMF Mat Frequencies
The BioBalance is the only mat we tested that uses true carrier frequencies. It has 6 programs: 3 using the proprietary BioBalance Signal as a carrier frequency (modulated at lower frequencies), and 3 running continuous EMFs at set frequencies. Both the full-sized mat and small pad run the same programs.
The BioBalance Signal is based on pulse widths of 300 Hz, 600 Hz, 800 Hz, and 1000 Hz, relating to concepts we cover in the Magnetic Frequency Spectrum section. The BioBalances 6 programs are the following.
- Balance Program: BioBalance Signal modulated at 7.8 Hz.
- Alert Program: BioBalance Signal modulated at 13–23 Hz (increasing by 1 Hz increments over 15 minutes).
- Relax Program: BioBalance Signal modulated at 13–4 Hz (decreasing evenly over 15 minutes).
- Sleep Program: Continuous EMF at 3.5, 3, 2, 1, and 0.5 Hz.
- Recovery Program: Continuous EMF at 10 Hz.
- Sweep Program: Continuous EMF sweeping from 1–1000 Hz in 0.5 Hz increments over 15 minutes.
This design illustrates clearly how carrier frequencies function, with modulation producing the advertised therapeutic frequencies.
MiraMate Big Magic & MiraMate Mini PEMF Frequencies
MiraMate offers three main PEMF devices. We tested the Big Magic and Mini.
- Big Magic: 7.83 Hz (individual evenly spaced pulses).
- Mini: 9.6 Hz (individual evenly spaced pulses).
Both have no additional modes.
The MiraMate Magic Pro (not tested) is a full-sized mat that advertises frequencies from 20 Hz to 21,050 Hz using audio input. Users can play built-in audio tracks or their own music through the mat. Based on its design, we expect it to function somewhat similarly to the Qi Coil, which also uses audio-based PEMF programs.
FlexPulse by Dr. Pawluk PEMF Frequencies
The FlexPulse uses evenly spaced basic pulses with 10 programs ranging from 3 Hz to 1000 Hz:
| Program | Frequency |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3 Hz |
| 2 | 7.8 Hz |
| 3 | 10 Hz |
| 4 | 14 Hz |
| 5 | 23 Hz |
| 6 | 40 Hz |
| 7 | 50 Hz |
| 8 | 60 Hz |
| 9 | 10 Hz (1 min), 100 Hz (1 min), alternating |
| 10 | 1000 Hz |
Higher Dose PEMF Mat Frequencies
The Higher Dose Mat has 4 frequency settings, but the advertised frequencies (3 Hz, 7.8 Hz, 10 Hz, 23 Hz) are inaccurate. Actual measured frequencies are:
| Program | Tested Frequency | Advertised Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 Hz | 3 Hz |
| 2 | 7.5 Hz | 7.8 Hz |
| 3 | 5.5 Hz | 10 Hz |
| 4 | 2.5 Hz | 23 Hz |
These discrepancies are significant, particularly the highest program, which is advertised at 23 Hz but measures at 15 Hz.
NeoRhythm PEMF Frequencies
The NeoRhythm operates mainly under 60 Hz with evenly spaced pulses. Users can select single frequencies or run dual overlapping frequencies (dominant and secondary). There are 15 preset modes, most using two simultaneous frequencies.
While dual-frequency operation raises questions, since overlapping pulses effectively increase total pulse count, the difference in intensity between the dominant and secondary frequencies may allow for distinct effects. Confirming this would require EEG brainwave testing.
NeoRhythm supports 25 selectable frequencies, including a 0 Hz setting (no output) which are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 7.83, 8, 9, 10.1, 11.3, 12, 13.5, 14.3, 16, 18, 20.25, 24, 27.3, 33.8 40, 48, 50.57, 32 and 0Hz.
The 13 of the 15 different programs do use different dominant and secondary frequencies as shown in the table below. We did find the first 2 programs frequencies appear to switched around, additionally the Lucid Dreaming program with 40Hz and 4Hz overall each other so you only get 40Hz. In the Pain Control program it is actually pulse bursts of 19 pulses that if ran continuously would be 303Hz at a 50% duty cycle. To see how all these programs look with the 2 overlapping frequencies you can watch the video below and also read my full Neo Rhythm review for more details.
| Program | ||
|---|---|---|
| Improve Sleep & Wellbeing | 32 Hz (tested) | — (advertised 16 Hz) |
| Stress Reduction | 16 Hz (tested) | — (advertised 32 Hz) |
| Dominant Frequency | Secondary Frequency | |
| Energy & Vitality | 40.5 Hz | 54 Hz |
| Enhance Mental Capacity | 33.5 Hz | 54 Hz |
| Improve Sleep | 4 Hz | 2.67 Hz |
| Lucid Dreaming | 40 Hz | 4 Hz (but overlaps to 40 Hz only) |
| Theta Meditation | 4 Hz | 10.67 Hz |
| Calming & Synchronization Meditation | 9 Hz | 6 Hz |
| Mindful Meditation | 4 Hz | 6 Hz |
| Focus Meditation | 34 Hz | 54 Hz |
| Open Heart Meditation | 6 Hz | 40.5 Hz |
| Quiet Mind Meditation | 10 Hz | 4 Hz |
| Deep Relaxation | 10 Hz | 3 Hz |
| Pain Control | 303 Hz (burst, 50% duty cycle) | 12.5 Hz |
| Skin Program | 25 Hz | 12 Hz |
Qi Coil PEMF Frequencies
The Qi Coil runs complex, audio-driven PEMF programs with varying pulse bursts and frequencies throughout each session. Underlying bursts would equal ~187,000 Hz if continuous (covered more in our Magnetic Frequency Spectrum section). Due to the complexity of the programs we can’t practically list each frequency every program contains, it is best to watch the video of our oscilloscope measurements to see what each programs visually looks like. While many programs look similar they do contain different and unique frequencies.
The system uses the phone’s audio output to run programs, similar to the MiraMate Magic Pro. Qi Coil comes with 8 free programs, with more available for purchase:
- Inner Peace and Joy
- Lucky Boost
- Qi Energy Activation
- Regenerate
- Remove Negative Energy
- Sleep Deep Delta Theta
- Soothe
- Spiritual Awakening Third Eye
Resona Health PEMF Frequencies
The Resona Health device is also audio-based, similar to Qi Coil and MiraMate Magic Pro. It runs pulse burst programs with repeating patterns. Underlying bursts would equal ~682,000 Hz if continuous.
We have video recordings of several programs to demonstrate how they operate. A full list of programs is available in our Resona Health PEMF review.
Sota Magnetic Pulser PEMF Frequencies
The Sota Magnetic Pulser MP6 outputs one pulse every 4.75 seconds (~0.21 Hz). The newer MP7 adds a second mode at 1 Hz (lower intensity at ~1000 gauss).
As an ultra-high-intensity PEMF device, the very slow pulsing is intentional and appropriate for its design.
AMT-01 Frequency
The AMT-01 is technically not a PEMF device but a magnetic therapy device. It runs a continuous EMF at 50 Hz (Europe) or 60 Hz (North America), directly tied to the country’s power grid frequency. The device simply amplifies that base frequency.