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Walk into ila Only Spa, and you will find equipment that looks more like it belongs in a wellness lab than a salon. We have built a dedicated wellness technology program focused on advanced, results-driven relaxation, a technological enhancement to our core treatments, not a set of standalone machines sitting off to the side. It includes PEMF therapy and the RLX Aurasens experience lounger, complementary wellness experiences that offer different ways to restore your body and reset your mind.
Read on to find out exactly what they are, how we use them, and why they may be some of the most effective ways to ease the physical and mental fatigue that builds up during a busy week.
What is PEMF?
PEMF stands for Pulsed Electromagnetic Field therapy. Put simply, it uses brief, controlled pulses of electromagnetic energy that pass through the body to interact with your cells’ natural electrical activity. Every cell in the body carries a small electrical charge that’s essential to how it functions and over time, factors like stress, aging, and physical stresses can deplete that charge.
PEMF is designed to help restore it, working with the body’s own systems rather than introducing anything foreign.
How it Works
A PEMF session is simple and non-invasive. A coil or applicator is placed on or near the area being treated, and the energy passes gently through skin, muscle, and even bone while you relax. Most sessions last between 5 and 30 minutes.
PEMF isn’t some new trend. It has decades of research behind it, including a NASA-funded study in the early 2000s exploring how it could help astronauts recover in space.
Benefits
Reported benefits include:
- Better circulation
- Less muscle soreness after activity
- A feeling of calm and relaxation
- More cellular energy
As with any wellness treatment, results vary from person to person. It is important to know that PEMF is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition.
Who Can Go for It
Most people can try PEMF, but it isn’t for everyone. If you have a pacemaker, defibrillator, or any other implanted electronic device, you should avoid it. If you are pregnant or managing a medical condition, talk to your doctor first.
What is RLX Aurasens?
The RLX Aurasens is a specialized relaxation lounger you won’t find at a typical spa. It blends sound, music, and mild vibration into one full-body experience. Instead of just hearing your relaxation program, you feel it move through your body too. The lounger has 28 built-in transducers that convert sound into vibration, all while you recline in a zero-gravity position and wear noise-blocking headphones.
How it Works
You lie down comfortably in the zero-gravity lounger, put on the headphones, and everything is controlled through a simple iPad. As the sound plays, the 28 built-in transducers convert it into soft vibrations, so it travels through your body rather than just reaching your ears.
Programs and Benefits
You can choose from a few different programs:
- Wellness — Four moods to pick from: Fire (energizing), Water (calming), Earth (grounding), and Air (uplifting), on their own or combined
- Massage — Targeted options like Bloodflow, Siesta, Spine, and De-stress
- Music — Connect your own phone and turn your chosen playlist, movie soundtrack, or album into a full-body sound experience
- Demo — A brief, roughly 6-minute overview if you want a taste of what the lounger can do before choosing a full program
Who Can Go for It
The RLX Aurasens is gentle and works well for almost anyone who wants to unwind. Whether you seek deep relaxation, a break from a hectic day, or just a few quiet minutes between treatments, it will deliver the results you want.
Why Wellness Tech is Having a Moment
The way we relax is changing, and spa technology is a big reason why. It is not a trend anymore. It’s becoming central to how people think about recovery and self-care.
Here’s what’s changed:
- People want faster results – Between work, family, and everything else, clients want treatments that do more in less time, and technology like PEMF and Aurasens is built for exactly that.
- Wellness has become more personal – Instead of one-size-fits-all treatments, people want options customized for what their body needs that day, whether it is a calming session, an energizing one, or targeted recovery.
- The science is catching up with the interest – Decades of research into areas such as electromagnetic therapy and sound-based relaxation are finally showing up in accessible, high-quality equipment.
- Clients are more informed than ever – People are researching their options before they book, and they are specifically seeking out spas that offer something more advanced than a standard treatment menu.
The wellness technology at ila Only Spa genuinely adds something clients are actively looking for. Our wellness technology suite also includes hyperbaric oxygen therapy, red light therapy, robotic massage, and compression therapy, each delivering a unique solution for recovery and recharge.
Read more: AI Robot Massage: 5 Reasons It Beats Human Masseuses
How We Use PEMF and RLX Aurasens at ila Only Spa
At ila Only Spa, PEMF and RLX Aurasens are not just pieces of equipment sitting unused in the corner of a room, waiting for someone to book a novelty session. They are built directly into how we deliver our core body care treatments and play their role in how we approach recovery and relaxation.
PEMF is often used to complement other treatments rather than replace them. Many clients pair it with a therapeutic or hot stone massage for deeper relaxation, combine it with red light therapy for more thorough tissue repair, or hyperbaric oxygen therapy to support tissue oxygenation and skin vitality. It’s also a popular way to wrap up a workout or an intense day. Many clients book it post-massage, before or after exercise, or simply during a stretch of high stress or low energy. Your therapist can help customize the frequency and timing to what your body actually needs, whether that means more frequent sessions while recovering from something specific or a couple of visits a week to maintain your energy.
RLX Aurasens, on the other hand, is its own complete sensory journey, a standalone experience designed to fully engage you in sound and touch. It’s not layered into a massage or facial mid-treatment. It’s something you book on its own, whether as a dedicated relaxation session or as a calming support to the rest of your visit.
A Convenient Route to Wellness — No-Touch, No-Prep
Time is tight for most people these days, so we strive to make your visit to ila Only Spa short and efficient and PEMF and RLX Aurasens are a big part of how we do that. Not every visit needs to be a full spa day. They work just as well on their own.
Both are essentially “no-touch, no-prep” sessions. There is no need to undress, no need to wash your hair afterward, and absolutely no need to block out two hours of your afternoon. You can arrive in your regular work or training clothes, settle into a PEMF session or the Aurasens lounger, and be back out the door within 30 minutes feeling recharged.
These technologies work perfectly for you if:
- You work or live near ila Spa and want a genuine reset on a lunch break.
- You have some time between appointments and want to spend it decompressing instead of scrolling your phone.
- You want the benefits of deep relaxation without committing to a full treatment.
They are a great option whenever you need them. Think of it as a standing option for whenever you need fifteen minutes to half an hour of real recovery, without booking a full service.
How ila Only Spa Makes Wellness Tech Work for You
Having the equipment is one thing, knowing how to use it well is another. At ila Only Spa, our therapists, estheticians, and wellness experts are licensed, highly trained, and experienced, and our technicians hold New York State licenses. The whole team meets New York State licensing requirements and undergoes ongoing training to ensure the highest standards of care, safety, and guest experience. This means your experience is guided by people who know how to fine-tune it to you, not just switch on a machine and step away.
Guests who have tried it describe genuinely feeling the difference. Some talk about adding a short PEMF session onto a massage and finding it well worth the extra time. Others describe building it into a full wellness day, moving between treatments like hyperbaric oxygen and red light therapy and leaving feeling completely reset. That’s the feedback we hear again and again. Guests don’t just find the technology impressive; they feel it work. That’s what keeps them coming back, and this is also what makes it so effective and so popular.
Our location is also part of what makes a wellness tech session so worthwhile. We are set inside the Lotte New York Palace on Madison Avenue, with treatment rooms overlooking St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Even a quick 30-minute session offers a genuine escape from the city, not just an errand, but a chance to unwind. For people who still want real, effective self-care, it’s that combination of serious technology, trained hands, and a setting worth slowing down that makes all the difference.
Top-Quality Equipment You Won’t Find Just Anywhere in the City
The RLX Aurasens lounger and the certified PEMF systems we use are specialized, professional-quality equipment, not something available at your average nail salon or generic wellness studio. Not every spa in town offers this.
When you visit ila Only Spa, you gain access to technology that represents a real investment in advanced wellness care, and you are supported by a team trained to integrate it effectively into your treatments rather than just switching it on and leaving you to it.
Are They Safe?
Safety is always a primary concern with new technology, and both PEMF and RLX Aurasens are designed with it in mind. PEMF is non-invasive and has been FDA-approved for treatment since 1979, with years of research behind it. The sessions cause no discomfort, and you can return to your normal routine immediately afterward.
RLX Aurasens is similarly gentle. There is no physical strain involved, just a sound and vibration experience while you are comfortably reclined. It is designed to be a relaxing, low-risk experience suited to most guests. As with any wellness treatment, our team is happy to talk through your specific situation before your session to make sure it’s the right fit for you.
Ready to Try it?
Curious to know how PEMF or the RLX Aurasens lounger could fit into your next visit? You can enjoy them on their own or alongside other skincare treatments — our experts at ila Only Spa can help you figure out what makes the most sense for you. Book a session and experience it for yourself!