EMSculpt is a breakthrough, non-invasive body contouring treatment that is the equivalent of doing 20,000 abdominal crunches! EMS utilises High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM) technology to induce “supramaximal” muscle contractions (powerful, rapid contractions) of a level that is impossible to achieve through a traditional gym workout. Unlike traditional cosmetic procedures that only focus on fat, EMSculpt delivers a revolutionary dual-tissue effect: it simultaneously builds muscle and burns fat.
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Simultaneous Muscle Building & Fat Burning – EMS technology is famous for its dual-action results. Thriyv’s EMS machine also has a radiofrequency heating function, and clinical ultrasound imaging has shown this combination treatment can achieve an average 24.2% increase in muscle thickness and a 28.3% reduction in subcutaneous fat three months after a treatment series
A Solution for Deep Belly Fat – Unlike many surface-level cosmetic treatments, EMS is clinically proven to reduce dangerous deep belly fat. CT scans have shown that EMS users can achieve an average 14.3% reduction in visceral adipose tissue (VAT).
A Love Handle’s Worst Nightmare – Studies have shown individuals using EMS can achieve a 27.2% increase in oblique muscle thickness combined with a nearly 28.8% reduction in lateral fat thickness
Improve Pelvic Floor Health – When EMS is applied to the pelvic floor, 81.3% of clients reported a significant reduction in urinary incontinence symptoms. Additionally, clients have seen an average 53.6% decrease in the daily use of absorbent pads.
Thriyv is located in the heart of Manchester City Centre, and has been specifically designed to deliver a premium and relaxing wellness experience.
If it’s your first visit to Thriyv, one of our professionals will book you in and show you around our facilities. They’ll also take your medical history to confirm your suitable to go ahead with your chosen wellness service and talk you through how the service operates, including any key information you need to know.
Finally, you’ll read and sign your service consent form, confirming you’re content to proceed.
Thriyv is a Wellness and Aesthetics Hub managed by medical professionals. As such we are committed to ensuring our service offering is science and evidence-backed, and that our protocols have been crafted and reviewed by medical professionals. We don’t want our clients wasting time with services and treatments that don’t work – that’s why you wont find anything like that at Thriyv!
Our services are delivered in clean, professional and purpose built treatment rooms, and utilise high-grade, tested and certified machinery.
Many of our wellness services are scalable, meaning you can increase or decrease their intensity based on your goals and tolerances.
Thriyv brings together a carefully selected range of complementary services, allowing our customers to benefit from truly unified experience under one roof.
Thriyv combines expert-led wellness solutions with a calm, thoughtfully designed clinical environment, making each visit an opportunity to pause, reset and restore balance.
Thriyv is more than just a place to visit for a wellness treatment. Thriyv is your sanctuary where you can park the stresses of the day at the door, and leave feeling revitalised, refreshed and mentally prepared to step back into their day with renewed energy and clarity.
Just finished your EMS session and looking for new ways to level up your wellness game? Or are you building towards an aesthetic goal and wondering how you can take your skin to the next level?
Thriyv offers a suite of wellness, aesthetics and skincare services meaning you can continue your journey with us and feel rejuvenated both inside and out!
An EMS session at our Manchester clinic runs in 40-minute blocks, delivering the equivalent of 20,000+ muscle contractions in a single session — impossible to replicate through voluntary exercise. Most clients book over a lunch break, with no downtime afterwards.
Single EMS sessions at our Manchester clinic are £80. The recommended course of 6 sessions costs just £320 — substantially less than equivalent EM Sculpt Neo packages at chain clinics, which typically run £250–£400 per session. We deliver the same underlying technology at half the cost. View course pricing →
Thriyv uses the EM Shape Neo — a medical-grade device combining HIFEM (High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic) muscle stimulation with Radiofrequency (RF) heat technology. This dual-action protocol simultaneously builds muscle and reduces fat in a single session — the same underlying technology used in the better-known EM Sculpt Neo at premium chain clinics.
The clinical advantage of the combined protocol:
All sessions at Thriyv are delivered under the medical governance of Dr Callum Shields (MBChB).
Honest answer: the underlying technology is the same — HIFEM combined with RF heat. The clinical outcomes are equivalent. The difference is price, accessibility, and clinical setting.
| Thriyv EM Shape Neo | Chain Clinic EM Sculpt Neo | |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | HIFEM + RF | HIFEM + RF |
| Per-session price | £80 | £250–£400 |
| Medical supervision | Yes — Dr Callum Shields (MBChB) | Often delegated to therapists |
| Combined treatment protocols | Yes — full wellness hub | Standalone |
| Course of 6 sessions | £400–£480 | £1,500–£2,400 |
You’re paying the chain markup, not a clinical difference.
EMS at Thriyv delivers three clinically published outcomes over a course of treatments:
Common treatment areas: abdomen, glutes, thighs, arms, calves. Particularly effective for clients who train consistently but plateau, post-pregnancy abdominal separation, or GLP-1 patients preserving muscle during weight loss.
Yes — and this is one of the fastest-growing reasons clients book EMS at Thriyv. The problem with GLP-1 medication is that rapid weight loss strips both fat and muscle. Published data shows GLP-1 patients can lose 20–40% of their weight loss as lean muscle mass unless they actively preserve it.
EMS is one of the only non-gym interventions that can maintain or build muscle during a caloric deficit. It’s a core modality within our GLP-1 Body Preservation Programme — alongside lymphatic drainage, infrared sauna, and IV therapy. [Learn more →]
Our recommended protocol is 5–6 sessions, spaced 2–3 days apart over 2–3 weeks. The timeline:
Maintenance sessions every 4–6 weeks preserve results long term.
EMS delivers strong results for four distinct client types:
Every new client at Thriyv is assessed by Dr Callum Shields (MBChB) to confirm suitability and recommend a personalised protocol.
EMS is intense but not painful. You’ll feel strong, involuntary muscle contractions — described by most clients as “an extreme workout without the effort.” Intensity is gradually increased over the first session as your muscles adapt. You’re in full control of the intensity at all times.
Most clients describe mild muscle soreness for 24–48 hours post-session — similar to a heavy gym workout. This is normal and indicates the treatment is working.
Swimwear, shorts, or close-fitting active wear is best — anything that allows the applicators to sit flat against the treatment area. Avoid loose clothing, thick seams, or metal zips/buttons in the treatment zone. We provide a private changing area, towels, and robes.
EMS is well-tolerated by most healthy adults, but contraindications apply. EMS is not suitable for:
Every new client at Thriyv undergoes a medical screening before their first session — non-negotiable, regardless of the treatment. As a doctor-led clinic, this is the standard you should expect.
Yes — and combined protocols are where the strongest aesthetic and recovery results come from. Common stacks at Thriyv:
These combinations are why our Thriyv Wellness Membership at £200/month is the most cost-effective way to stack treatments long-term.
We’re at 14–16 Whitworth Street, Manchester, M1 3BS — two minutes’ walk from Piccadilly station, in the heart of Manchester city centre. Our Wellness & Aesthetics Hub combines EMS body sculpting with cryotherapy, lymphatic drainage, infrared sauna, IV therapy, and aesthetic treatments — all under medical supervision.
Thriyv Wellness & Aesthetics is located in the heart of Manchester City Centre, right between Manchester Piccadilly Train Station and Kampus.
We’re just a few moments walk from major rail, tram and bus hubs, with a multi-story carpark next door. This means its never been easier to start your journey at Thriyv, whether you’re based in Manchester City Centre or travelling from further afield.
Our full address is Thriyv, 14-16 Whitworth Street, Manchester, M1 3BS. See you soon!
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