PEMF (pulsed electromagnetic field) therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses gentle electromagnetic pulses to stimulate the body at cellular level, helping your cells function more efficiently - particularly those involved in healing and inflammation control. It has recently gained real traction in biohacking and beauty circles.
This at-home HigherDOSE mat pairs it with crystal therapy (there are 9kg of amethyst and black tourmaline crystals layered inside it), plus far-infrared heat, which warms the body from the inside out to support relaxation, recovery and aid the body’s natural purification processes. The collective aim? To leave you grounded, calm and recharged.
In practice, the experience feels simple. There’s no sweating or overheating, just a deliciously warming surface that encourages you to lie still and switch off. The first time I stretched out on it, I realised it wasn’t at all the same as napping on my yoga mat - which I’m quite partial too. It’s definitely more ritualistic.
Still, the sensation is subtle - there’s no buzzing or pulsing, just a ridiculously addictive warmth and easing of tight muscles and busy thoughts. Yikes it’s good. Each time I lie down I feel a bit like I’m recharging my battery on a human docking station, which feels much-required these days.
It isn’t perfect. The mat is heavy and the price puts it firmly in investment territory, but after a few sessions I began to notice what its devotees often mention: better sleep, greater mental calm, easing of tension, plus quicker recovery after more challenging exercise.
For anyone craving a slower, more luxurious approach to relaxation and recovery, this mat offers permission and the opportunity to do nothing, feel great while doing it and not ay all bad afterwards either. ★★★★✩
HigherDOSE Infrared PEMF Pro Mat (£1299, cultbeauty.co.uk)
Tech specs
Dimensions 73.5 x 185 cm
Weight 19kg
Frequency 3Hz to 23Hz
