Bemer Mat Review – 30 Bemer Therapy Studies, 8 for Circulation, Does it Work?

On this page you’ll find 30 Bemer Research Studies reviewed to find out Does Bemer therapy Really Work, and Does Bemer Work for Circulation, then a Bemer research search tool you can use, plus the Bemer PEMF Signal explained, details of Bemer’s Nasa Agreement, and the Bemer FDA Approval.

You can use the following quick links to jump to those sections or use the table of contents to help navigate as we cover a lot on this page.

Quick links,

There have been changes to the Bemer product line over the years so I’ll keep this page updated and you’ll notice some history included as we go along.

We also built a directory, our Bemer Therapy Near Me page, to help people find local practitioners in their area who have a Bemer mat available for use in their practice.

Bemer Mat Summary

Likely responsible for popularizing the idea of PEMF therapy, Bemer produces a quality PEMF product. Bemer has had multiple product editions over the years, the current edition is the Evo line.
Important note: Evo line is NOT compatible with Pro/Classic line applicators which are still available (more details on the review page)

Price Range

$4,590 to $5,890 USD

PEMF Therapy

Waveform

  • 1 Waveform
  • Sinewave

Frequency

  • 2 Settings
  • 10 & 33 Hz

Intensity

  • 0.35 Gauss & 1.5 Gauss Spot Applicator

Pulse Duration

  • Not Adjustable

PEMF Therapy

Waveform

  • 1 Waveform
  • Sinewave

Frequency

  • 2 Settings
  • 10 & 33 Hz

Intensity

  • 0.35 Gauss & 1.5 Gauss Spot Applicator

Pulse Duration

  • Not Adjustable

Therapies Included

PEMF
Far Infrared
Negative Ions
Red Light Therapy
  • *note red light therapy B.Light available in Beauty Pack sold separately

Therapies Included

PEMF
Far Infrared
Negative Ions
Red Light Therapy
  • *note red light therapy B.Light available in Beauty Pack sold separately

Product Options

  • 2 Mat Sizes, 1 sized for bed
  • Chair Mat Option (only under Pro/Classic line)
  • Spot Applicator Options

Product Options

  • 2 Mat Sizes, 1 sized for bed
  • Chair Mat Option (only under Pro/Classic line)
  • Spot Applicator Options
  • Important note: Evo line is NOT compatible with Pro/Classic line applicators/controller (more details on review page)

Return Policy

  • 30 Day Partial, Minus 10% Restocking Fee

Return Policy

  • 30 Day Partial, Minus 10% Restocking Fee

Warranty

Mat

  • 3 Year Full

Controller

  • 3 Year Full

Warranty

Mat
  • 3 Year Full
Controller
  • 3 Year Full

Score

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The Bemer Life Group is likely the most well known in the field of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy or PEMF. 

They’ve been around since being founded in 1998 in Austria, and have been largely popularized through the years through MLM (multi-level marketed) distributors.

The Bemer Group is now headquartered out of Liechtenstein, and “Bemer” stands for Bio Electromagnetic Energy Regulation.

The Bemer mat’s primary use is to improve microcirculation which we will look into in depth and they have a line of products for horses as well as for humans.

In this review we will focus on the Bemer line for humans, however the PEMF therapy, Bemer signal itself is the same for the equine line as well as the human line.

The Bemer Professional Set (a previous Bemer edition I photographed belonging to a friend)

Bemer Product History Explained

A quick review of the Bemer’s product history because it can get a little confusing.

The names of the mat editions and packs from Bemer have changed a number of times, and they’ve changed again recently.

Most recently the Evo sets have been added which updated the controller (B.Box) and the applicators.

Before the Evo line there was the Starter-Set, Deluxe-Set, Home-Edition, the Pro and Classic; these were mainly all the same without updates to the product itself, just renaming the packages & sometimes what was included.

For clarity, the following is a list of the Bemer product names from oldest to newest:

  • Bemer 3000
    • (the very original Bemer, seen in my review video below)
  • Bemer Pro and Bemer Classic
    • Probably the most well known Bemer versions, these versions were around the longest
  • Home-Edition and Go-Edition
    • minor changes from Pro and Classic
  • Bemer Starter-Set, Deluxe-Set with add-ons the Go-Pack and Office-Pack
    • minor changes
  • Bemer Evo Sets Classic & Premium
    • (Current)
    • Note: Pro-Line applicators are still available and aren’t compatible with the Evo line

 

The note under the Evo set bullet point that Pro-Line applicators are still available might be a little confusing but recall how the Pro, Classic, Home-Edition, Starter-Set, and Deluxe-Set were mainly the same product just renamed, the applicators that were compatible with these sets are still available and are now called the Pro-Line applicators.

In many ways this review considers all Bemer products, new and old, because the Bemer PEMF “Plus signal” technology introduced in the Bemer 3000 back in 2007, is the same as used today in the Bemer Classic Evo Set and Bemer Premium Evo Set.

Only the packaging, controllers, and applicators have changed over the years while the Bemer PEMF signal itself has remained the same and hasn’t been updated since the 2007 version.

Latest Bemer Evo Line – What’s the difference between the new Bemer Basic-Set, Classic-Set & Premium-Set Evo?

The main difference between the different sets are the PEMF applicators which are included with each.

To clarify here, the “Bemer Signal”, or “Bemer Therapy”, the actual PEMF therapy, of each Bemer Evo set are all the same as one another.

The Bemer Basic-Set Evo includes only the Bemer mat applicator, called the B.Body while the Classic-Sets include a spot applicator called the B.Pad.

There are two versions of the Bemer Classic-Set Evo, one includes a new applicator called the B.Bed, and the other the B.Body mat, the difference between the B.Bed & B.Body is mainly the B.Bed is a larger applicator.

Meanwhile the Bemer Premium-Set Evo includes yet more PEMF applicators, including the B.Bed, the B.Body, as well as the B.Pad and a more specific spot applicator called the B.Spot.

The Evo Sets are compared in more detail further down the page in our section,  Bemer Basic, Classic, & Premium Set Evo & What you Should Know.

Full Review Video of the Bemer Mat!

Our full video review on the original Bemer 3000!

In our review video above we will cover all of the topics noted here with the time stamps.

Or watch from the beginning to see the full review!

I’ll note here that in the video I am reviewing sets which were previously offered by Bemer and not the new Evo Sets, but it’s important to note that the Bemer therapy itself which I review in the video is the same as it is today in the Evo Sets.

*Note that I’ve added a correction to the video (No YouTube tool to add a text correction to the video itself unfortunately)

Video Topic Time Stamps:

1:23 – Background
1:49 – Product Types & Sizes
3:09 – Bemer Mat Therapy
3:54 – Bemer Mat Therapy – Waveform
5:15 – Bemer Mat Therapy – Frequency
7:48 – Bemer Mat Therapy – Intensity
11:07 – Does Bemer Mat PEMF Work? (Watch us test it!)
13:00 – Bemer Mat Intensity Check (Watch us test it!)
14:16 – Does Bemer have the Best PEMF?
18:39 – Certifications
20:35 – FDA Certifications
22:46 – Pricing
23:08 – Guarantee*
24:53 – Warranty
25:49 – Where to Buy & Where to Find
26:28 – Considerations & Other Things to Know
27:23 – Combining PEMF with Other Therapies

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Does Bemer Therapy Really Work? – What the Research Indicates

The direct answer is yes Bemer therapy works, and there is more to this answer.

We’ll look at the following subtopics to help answer the question:

After searching thoroughly through Pubmed using different keywords, even searching via authors and exploring related studies I managed finally to find and compile 30 Bemer therapy studies in total.

Through the process of recording, summarizing findings, and making it searchable for you, I found a few studies which I found more interesting to explore in the answer that “yes, Bemer therapy does work”, and those became the subtopic sections we’ll explore below.

One theme that stood out to me from the study results was that Bemer therapy is not a cure for any ailment or disease.

This parallels what I found when compiling 335 research studies on PEMF therapy, which was that PEMF therapy does indeed work, but it isn’t a cure for any ailment or disease in particular. 

This parallel isn’t surprising to find being that Bemer therapy is actually PEMF therapy itself, just the way that kleenex is actually tissue, it’s Bemer’s trademarked version of PEMF therapy.

Again being clear that in all the studies, for Bemer therapy, and for PEMF therapy which are in the database on our website here, none of them found that any disease or ailment were actually cured, what some did find however was improvement in symptoms and cellular function.

You may find the sections I composed on Does PEMF therapy work, and How does PEMF therapy work interesting for further reading on this.

From the long list of Bemer therapy studies I’ll try to summarize a few of the common research topic results together:

  • Sleep studies
    • seemed to find an improvement in sleep with people using the Bemer in a couple studies
  • Athlete studies
    • found no significant respiration or power performance difference in people using Bemer, but that recovery was more comfortable for Bemer users
  • Studies on horses
    • found potential improvement in circulation and pain management (however some of those studies didn’t have a control group to compare against and suggested further research required)
  • Studies for pain improvements
    • low back, knee, myofascial, seemed to find improvement but typically noted further research required, another suggested Bemer was a good complementary treatment to standard physiotherapy & other treatments and some noted that their findings were non-statistically significant
  • Circulation & Microcirculation studies
    • found various results:
      • no difference between Bemer group and control placebo group in one study
      • positive findings without a control placebo group suggesting further research required from another
      • another study showed that there was no improvement in cutaneous microcirculation to the feet using Bemer therapy
      • Another 5 studies performed by Bemer’s own researcher Dr. Klopp that microcirculation was indeed improved

Those circulation studies we’ll look at further in the Bemer circulation section a little further down.

Now for a few of the interesting studies, first we’ll look at the following 2 which looked at low back pain and knee pain.

Bemer Therapy for Pain, Studies of Note

This first study looked at combining chiropractic and Bemer versus just chiropractic or Bemer on its own and found that the “results did not achieve statistical significance”, but participants in the study seemed to report better outcomes with the combined treatment.

40 participant, 3 week, low back pain study

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This study compared results of chiropractic only, Bemer only, and chiropractic + Bemer in low back pain outcomes. Quoting, “The initial data from this study shows a potential additive effect of combination therapy (OMT and BEMER) for management of LBP, though the results did not achieve statistical significance.” Although not statistically significant, subjective reports from participants showed better outcome in the chiropractic + Bemer group.

The next study seemed to find good results for both low back pain and knee pain when added to physiotherapy treatment and also noted this was the expected outcome referencing a previous study of (non-Bemer) PEMF therapy for knee pain.

The (non-Bemer) PEMF therapy study which was referenced was,

Quoting that PEMF therapy study it was noted that:

  • “Pulsed electromagnetic fields improve clinical scores and function in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee and should be considered as adjuvant therapies in their management.”

50 patient low back pain, 50 patient knee pain study

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This study compared results of 50 patients with low back pain, and 50 with knee pain, receiving first 3 weeks of physiotherapy, followed by Bemer therapy or placebo. Quoting, “Our study suggests the possibility that BEMER therapy administered in combination with traditional physiotherapy procedures reduces chronic lower back pain in the short term and may be effective in the long-term treatment of patients with osteoarthritis of knee. However, well-performed studies with a larger sample size are required for a more exact evaluation of the above mentioned effects.”

The findings in these studies on Bemer therapy for pain management appear to indicate a benefit to the therapy and are consistent with the much larger number of similar studies on (non-Bemer) PEMF therapy for pain management which found a benefit.

Bemer Therapy for MS, Studies of Note

 Next are a couple studies on management of multiple sclerosis with Bemer therapy.

These two studies are interesting because the second is actually a continuation of the first to try and confirm the benefits seen.

The first study didn’t notice a difference in fatigue measure after 6 weeks when using Bemer therapy, but after 12 weeks there was a notable improvement which led them to design the long term trial.

37 patient, 12 week, MS study

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This study compared results in the Modified Fatigue Impact Scale in 37 patients with multiple sclerosis over a 6 and 12 week period and found that after 6 weeks verum and placebo groups didn’t differ in experienced fatigue but, “There was evidence of a significant difference of MFIS value (primary outcome criterion) after 12 weeks in favor of the verum group.”

Indeed the results were then replicated in the long term at the 3 year follow up and additionally they performed a test where patients went off of the Bemer treatment for a period of time during the 3 years and after restarting Bemer treatment noticed results again.

37 patients, 3 year follow up MS study

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This study was a follow up for the long term benefits of Bemer therapy for MS after finding benefits in the short term, 12 weeks, in the previous study. In this study a follow up trial to 3 years was performed and found, “In this long-term study, a beneficial effect of long-term BEMER therapy on MS fatigue was demonstrated. Electromagnetic-field therapy may be a useful therapeutic modality in MS patients with severe fatigue.”

Although the 2 studies were performed with a small subset of participants, 37 individuals, they nonetheless at least seem to indicate an improvement over the baseline which suggests Bemer therapy does work.

On the PubMed pages for these studies, PubMed shows a list of similar and related articles and the first on the list was a study looking at the effects of (non-Bemer) PEMF therapy on 117 patients with clinically definite MS,

Quoting the study, 

  • “Improvements in fatigue and overall quality of life were significantly greater on the active device. Evidence from this randomized, double-bind, placebo controlled trial is consistent with results from smaller studies suggesting that exposure to pulsing, weak electromagnetic fields can alleviate symptoms of MS.”

With these 2 studies of Bemer therapy for MS and the above non-Bemer PEMF therapy study for MS we can again note the similarities in outcome between the two, not unexpected.

Bemer Therapy for Fibromyalgia, Studies of Note

 The following study looks at Bemer therapy’s effectiveness in helping fibromyalgia symptoms but did not find any difference between the group that received Bemer therapy and the placebo group.

108 women with fibromyalgia, 12 week study

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This study was of a group of 108 women with fibromyalgia and looked at Bemer therapy’s effectiveness over a 12 week treatment period. The outcome was that both the Bemer therapy group, and the control, placebo group found a significant decrease in VAS pain scores, stiffness and FIQ index. Quoting the study, “This study demonstrated that low-energy PEMF therapy was not efficient in reducing pain and stiffness or in improving functioning in women with fibromyalgia.”

Looking again at related studies on the Pubmed study’s page one looked at 56 women with fibromyalgia and whether PEMF therapy was an effective treatment,

Interestingly enough, like with the Bemer study, this non-Bemer study found improvements in both the placebo group, and the PEMF therapy group, and not enough of a difference to draw a clear conclusion.

The study concluded by saying, 

  • “Low-frequency PEMF therapy might improve function, pain, fatigue, and global status in FM patients.”

I think it’s important to highlight that we do see Bemer therapy, and PEMF therapy, showing helpful promising results in many applications, but it isn’t always the case as is demonstrated here.

Which works better, Bemer therapy or PEMF Therapy?

 As we saw above, it can be observed that many study results are similar between Bemer therapy and PEMF therapy in general.

Our representation of the Bemer PEMF signal on the left, 3 common PEMF therapy signals on the right

In trying to understand what is the best PEMF we should know that any countless number of combinations of intensity, frequency and applied waveform are possible and there isn’t really a way to know what role these combinations play in improved outcomes for different applications, though certain ranges do seem to see more positive results which we saw in our PEMF therapy macro-analysis.

Just to illustrate, one chart from our analysis we’ve plotted positive result studies as dots, with the PEMF intensity as the vertical axis and the PEMF frequency as the horizontal axis.

PEMF Therapy Intensity vs Frequency Positive Results Chart from Health Mat Review’s study of 335 PEMF Research Studies.

Incredible to see that positive results from these studies can be found at such a wide range of both frequency and intensity (and this chart even excludes the outlier configurations).

With this amount of variation in PEMF configurations which yield positive results I would hazard to suggest:

  • There isn’t evidence suggesting the patented Bemer therapy is more effective than the next form of PEMF.

If you’re interested to see the ranges where our macro-analysis showed more positive result studies you can see them on that same page in the Results Per Intensity Range, and Results Per Frequency Range sections.

To understand the difference and similarity between Bemer therapy and PEMF better, you can also go to my page on Bemer vs PEMF to read more.

The variation in PEMF configurations which find positive results is a main reason why I recommend PEMF mats which offer more configuration flexibility so you can find the configuration that may work best for you.

This is one reason why I recommend the Healthy Wave Multi-Wave mat first on our Best PEMF mats page.

For example, a list of positive indicating PEMF studies from the PubMed website with PEMF that can be replicated or closely replicated by the Healthy Wave Pro Multi-Wave PEMF mat are as follows (use the next and previous buttons to go from page 1 to 3).

PEMF Research StudyFrequency (Hz)Intensity (G)
Targeting Mesenchymal Cells with PEMF Potential to Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis5 Hz0.4 Gauss
PEMF Promotes Osteogenesis in Bone Defect Repair15 Hz0.5 Gauss
Effects of PEMF & Swimming on Rat Sciatic Nerve Injury2 Hz3 Gauss
Effects of PEMF on Functional Index of Injured Sciatic Nerve in Rat2 Hz3 Gauss
Circadian Rhythm Influeces Promoting Role of PEMF in Sciatic Nerve Regeneration2 Hz3 Gauss
Evaluation of Cyto & Genotoxic Effects of PEMF on Mesenchymal Cells5 Hz4 Gauss
Exposure to PEMF Protect Structural Integrity of Cila Harmed by Cigarette Smoke16 Hz2.82 Gauss
Effects of PEMF on a Murine Osteosarcoma (Cancer) Cell Line10 Hz4 Gauss
PEMF for Peripheral Blood Circulation in People with Diabetes12 Hz5 Gauss
PEMF Regulate Osteocyte Apoptosis15Hz5 Gauss
Effect of Long Term PEMF on Osteoporosis12 Hz3 Gauss
Physiological & Molecular Effects of PEMF on Human Neuronal Cells (NASA STUDY)10 Hz0.2 Gauss
Stimulation of Sciatic Nerve Regeneration with PEMF2 Hz3 Gauss
Enhancement of Functional Recovery after Crush Lesion to Sciatic Nerve with PEMF2 Hz3 Gauss
PEMF Effects on Osteogenesis of Mesenchymal (Bone) Stem Cells7.5 Hz1.3 Gauss
Stimulation of Osteogenic (Bone Marrow) Differentiation in Human Osteoprogenitor Cells by PEMF15 Hz1 Gauss
Review of PEMF Mechanisms at a Cellular Level15 Hz1 Gauss
Effects of PEMF on Osteoblast (Bone Marrow) Cell Activities15 Hz1 Gauss
Optimization of PEMF for Arthritis Management5 Hz0.04 Gauss
Low Frequency, Low Intensity PEMF Anti Inflammatory Effect5 Hz0.04 Gauss
Osteoblast (Bone Marrow) Cells Responsive to Low Frequency PEMF10 Hz0.06 Gauss
PEMF Improves Osteogenic Differentiation of Human Osteoblast Culture16 Hz0.06 Gauss
Efficacy of extremely low-frequency magnetic field in fibromyalgia pain: A pilot study1 - 80 Hz1 Gauss
Low Frequency PEMF Cause Anti-Oxidative Mechanism in Human Osteoblasts16 Hz0.06 Gauss
PEMF Research StudyFrequency (Hz)Intensity (G)
Targeting Mesenchymal Cells with PEMF Potential to Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis5 Hz0.4 Gauss
PEMF Promotes Osteogenesis in Bone Defect Repair15 Hz0.5 Gauss
Effects of PEMF & Swimming on Rat Sciatic Nerve Injury2 Hz3 Gauss
Effects of PEMF on Functional Index of Injured Sciatic Nerve in Rat2 Hz3 Gauss
Circadian Rhythm Influeces Promoting Role of PEMF in Sciatic Nerve Regeneration2 Hz3 Gauss
Evaluation of Cyto & Genotoxic Effects of PEMF on Mesenchymal Cells5 Hz4 Gauss
Exposure to PEMF Protect Structural Integrity of Cila Harmed by Cigarette Smoke16 Hz2.82 Gauss
Effects of PEMF on a Murine Osteosarcoma (Cancer) Cell Line10 Hz4 Gauss
PEMF for Peripheral Blood Circulation in People with Diabetes12 Hz5 Gauss
PEMF Regulate Osteocyte Apoptosis15Hz5 Gauss
Effect of Long Term PEMF on Osteoporosis12 Hz3 Gauss
Physiological & Molecular Effects of PEMF on Human Neuronal Cells (NASA STUDY)10 Hz0.2 Gauss
Stimulation of Sciatic Nerve Regeneration with PEMF2 Hz3 Gauss
Enhancement of Functional Recovery after Crush Lesion to Sciatic Nerve with PEMF2 Hz3 Gauss
PEMF Effects on Osteogenesis of Mesenchymal (Bone) Stem Cells7.5 Hz1.3 Gauss
Stimulation of Osteogenic (Bone Marrow) Differentiation in Human Osteoprogenitor Cells by PEMF15 Hz1 Gauss
Review of PEMF Mechanisms at a Cellular Level15 Hz1 Gauss
Effects of PEMF on Osteoblast (Bone Marrow) Cell Activities15 Hz1 Gauss
Optimization of PEMF for Arthritis Management5 Hz0.04 Gauss
Low Frequency, Low Intensity PEMF Anti Inflammatory Effect5 Hz0.04 Gauss
Osteoblast (Bone Marrow) Cells Responsive to Low Frequency PEMF10 Hz0.06 Gauss
PEMF Improves Osteogenic Differentiation of Human Osteoblast Culture16 Hz0.06 Gauss
Efficacy of extremely low-frequency magnetic field in fibromyalgia pain: A pilot study1 - 80 Hz1 Gauss
Low Frequency PEMF Cause Anti-Oxidative Mechanism in Human Osteoblasts16 Hz0.06 Gauss

Bemer Circulation – Vasomotion

We’ll look at 8 studies testing Bemer therapy for circulation in this section to help answer the question, does Bemer therapy really work for circulation?

You may have heard the term vasomotion when reading about the Bemer, vasomotion is also known as angiokinesis and is what facilitates micro circulation in the body’s smallest arteries and veins.

Sometimes Bemer therapy is even referred to as Bemer vascular therapy because a main marketing message of Bemer is that it is the best for vasomotion & circulation.

In my search for as many Bemer therapy studies as I could find on circulation I found 3 that were performed by independent groups, and another 5 which were done by Dr. Klopp & others at the Microcirculation Institute in Berlin which Bemer partnered with in 2006.

You can see the partnership listed in Bemer’s company history, though I’m not sure if this partnership continues to this day as when you search for the Microcirculation Institute now it says it is permanently closed.

First let’s look at the 3 independent studies.

Independent Studies

This first one looks at 10 patients with multiple organ dysfunction (MODS) and whether Bemer therapy could help improve circulation in the patients.

The study found there was an increase in the microcirculatory blood flow in the subjects, however no control (placebo) group was used meaning they didn’t have a baseline to compare the results.

They concluded by saying their findings allow for forming a randomized trial for further study.

Unfortunately I wasn’t able to find any follow up study where they included a placebo baseline group for comparison.

10 patients with MODS, 4 day circulation study

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This study was of a group of 10 patients with MODS (multiple organ dysfunction syndrome) using Bemer therapy to test for an improvement in microcirculatory blood flow. The study was performed without a control/placebo group meaning no baseline for comparison however they found, “An increase in microcirculatory blood flow, a rapid reduction in vasopressor use, and an improvement in global haemodynamics paralleled PVT treatment. Findings of this pilot study allowed forming a concept for a randomized trial for further proof.”

The next study looked at 15 participants and the method was to apply Bemer therapy to one leg while monitoring for results in both legs.

That way the leg without Bemer therapy could act as the control baseline group for comparing results, looking for a difference between the two.

They actually found an increase in their measurements in both legs, but no discernible difference between the leg receiving Bemer therapy and the leg which didn’t receive Bemer therapy which seems to indicate it didn’t make a difference.

15 participant, 3 week, microcirculation study

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This study was a group of 15 healthy individuals who over a 3 week period received Bemer therapy on one leg, with the other leg acting as the control variable for comparison. From the study, “We found a significant increase of all measurement parameters during the study compared to the baseline values with no difference between the PEMF and control group.”

The next circulation study looked at 12 healthy participants and was investigating cutaneous (skin) microcirculation in the participants feet.

Both settings of the Bemer therapy, low and high intensity, were tested in this study.

It was however concluded that the Bemer therapy did not enhance temperature or cutaneous microcirculation in the subjects.

12 participant, multi-week microcirculation study

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This study by a Medical University in Vienna, Austria, investigated the cutaneous microcirculation in participants feet can be improved by applying Bemer therapy (at both the Bemer’s low and high intensity settings). Quoting the study, “It was concluded that a local application of a pulsed low-frequency magnetic field to the foot did not enhance temperature or cutaneous microcirculation in healthy subjects.”

The results of these studies,

  • “allowed forming a concept for a randomized trial, no difference, (and) did not enhance”,

may not be what we would have expected to find considering the Bemer mat is intended to be a therapy for circulation.

I found a couple interesting studies done on circulation using non-Bemer PEMF therapy, but first let’s look at the 5 studies I found which were performed by Bemer’s partner the Microcirculation Institute.

Bemer Partner Studies

Of the studies, 2 looked at Bemer circulation effects in diabetic patients, 2 looked at circulation effects in rehab patients and the other tested the Bemer against 5 other PEMF devices intended for circulation.

With the diabetic and rehab patients Bemer therapy was tested as a therapy added in addition to the conventional therapy for these conditions.

In every one of these 4 studies they found that Bemer therapy was detected, observed, or demonstrated to have a complementary treatment effect.

In the study which tested the Bemer against 5 other devices they found, “Only in one device was it possible to show a complementary-therapeutic effect”, referencing the Bemer mat as the only device to have a complementary therapeutic effect.

Diabetic patient with impaired wound healing, 27 day circulation study

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This study by Dr. Klopp & others looked at a group of older diabetes patients with impaired wound healing to see if Bemer therapy would complement the therapeutic success of normal treatment protocols. Quoting the study, “During the 27-day treatment and observation period, a complementary treatment effect of the applied biorhythm-defined physical vasomotion stimulation could be detected.

2 age group, rehab patient, complementary circulation study

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This study by Dr. Klopp & others looked at 2 age groups of rehab patients, approx 38 years and 51 years old, to see if using Bemer therapy would complement their rehab. They determined that Bemer therapy was a therapeutic complement and, quoting the study, “the results showed that in older rehabilitation patients the amounts of characteristic microcirculatory changes were greater than in younger persons undergoing rehabilitation, but they would subside faster after termination of the additional treatment than in the younger group.

50 year old rehab patient, complementary circulation study

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This study by Dr. Klopp & others looked at 50  year old rehab patients to determine if using Bemer therapy would complement their physical conditioning training. Quoting the study, “The result showed that both the microcirculatory blood-flow regulation and the (cellular) immune response could be affected in a therapy-relevant manner through additional physical vasomotion stimulation.

Diabetic patient, 30 day complementary treatment test

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This study by Dr. Klopp & others looked at diabetic patients to see if Bemer physical therapy would complement established treatment concepts for polyneuropathy and skin lesions. Quoting the study, “complementary-therapy success was demonstrated for an additional physical vasomotion stimulation to increase the therapeutic success of established treatment concepts.

6 devices, microcirculation test

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This study by Dr. Klopp & others, tested 6 devices against one another to compare microcirculation benefits. Quoting the study, “Only in one device was it possible to show a complementary-therapeutic effect: the device uses a specific, biorhythmically defined stimulus for vasomotion.“, referencing the Bemer device.

That’s 5 different studies performed by the Institute of Microcirculation that Bemer partnered with which found positive results when it came to circulation, and then the 3 from unaffiliated universities and hospitals in Germany and Austria which found, “further research, no difference, did not enhance”.

For me it’s difficult to draw hard conclusions when looking at these studies when the positive studies are coming from an institute partnered with Bemer, however I do not doubt that Bemer therapy does have some kind of therapeutic effect on circulation.

One of the reasons I say this is that there are certainly other research studies showing positive impacts PEMF therapy can have on circulation.

Take the following couple of examples.

The first,  

Quoting the non-Bemer PEMF therapy study,

  • “These results support the hypothesis that local application of a specific PEMF waveform can elicit significant arteriolar vasodilation. Systemic hemodynamics and environmental temperature could not account for the observed microvascular responses.”

Another with surprisingly substantial results, 

 Quoting this non-Bemer study,

  • “In this study, PEMF therapy seemed to accelerate wound healing and improve microcirculation.”

And a second quote from the results section as these results seemed surprisingly substantial,

  • “By the end of the treatment period, there was an 18% decrease in wound size in the active PEMF group as compared with a 10% decrease in the control group. The PEMF group demonstrated significant cumulative increase in cutaneous capillary blood velocity (by 28%) and 14% increase in capillary diameter.”

Almost double the decrease in wound size in the active PEMF group from this non-Bemer study. 

One could speculate that the results were greater because the PEMF configuration was using 12 Gauss, a higher intensity (and within the range of intensities our macro-analysis found to be effective).

Like most of the studies we’ve seen this one only had a few test subjects, 13 in this case.

It would definitely be more ideal to see some studies using much larger testing groups with thousands of subjects to give us data we could use with a higher degree of confidence.

As I noted at the end of the section above, what we consistently see are vastly different PEMF configurations yielding positive results, which is again why I recommend a PEMF device with flexibility in configuration so you can find what works best for you.

The Healthy Wave Multi-Wave mat was designed with PEMF configuration flexibility in mind, which is why it’s able to closely replicate many of the configurations seen in PEMF research.

Check out the review I wrote on what you can do with the Multi-Wave mat here.

Bemer Therapy Research Study Explorer

Here’s the full list of the 30 studies I found that looked at Bemer therapy’s effectiveness, mostly all from PubMed.

Use the next and back buttons to browse the pages and you can search for keywords in the search box.

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Please note that Health Mat Review assumes no copyright over the following research studies, we’ve simply searched as thoroughly as possible through Pubmed for Bemer Therapy studies & provided a summarized data table here exclusively of studies involving the Bemer mat and provided search functionality for you. All copyright and IP belongs to the authors & their associates.

Bemer Therapy Research StudyPMIDTopic
Synergistic effect of EMF-BEMER-type pulsed weak electromagnetic field and HPMA-bound doxorubicin on mouse EL4 T-cell lymphoma21981636cancer
BEMER Electromagnetic Field Therapy Reduces Cancer Cell Radioresistance by Enhanced ROS Formation and Induced DNA Damage27959944cancer
Physical Vascular Therapy (BEMER) Affects Heart Rate Asymmetry in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease35478109heart
The effects of the "physical BEMER® vascular therapy", a method for the physical stimulation of the vasomotion of precapillary microvessels in case of impaired microcirculation, on sleep, pain and quality of life of patients with different clinical pictures on the basis of three scientifically validated scales23940071general
Effects of a Bio-Electromagnetic Energy Regulation Blanket on Thoracolumbar Epaxial Muscle Pain in Horses35081474horse
Effects of BEMER® physical vascular therapy in horses under training. A randomized, controlled double blind study35114491horse
The Application of Infrared Thermography in the Assessment of BEMER Physical Vascular Therapy on Body Surface Temperature in Racing Thoroughbreds: A Preliminary Study38891585horses
The Influence of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy on Lymphatic Flow During Supermicrosurgery32250722lymphatic drainage
Bio Electro Magnetic Energy Regulation (BEMER) therapy in myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome: A preliminary study32090003pain
Effect of osteopathic manipulative treatment and Bio-Electro-Magnetic Energy Regulation (BEMER) therapy on generalized musculoskeletal neck pain in adults38033194pain
Bio-Electro-Magnetic-Energy-Regulation (BEMER) for the treatment of type I complex regional pain syndrome: A pilot study29985719pain
Study of the functional capacity and health status of patients with hip as well as knee osteoarthritis36436060pain
Effects of Acute Low-Frequency Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy on Aerobic Performance during a Preseason Training Camp: A Pilot Study34300141respiration
The Effects of "Physical BEMER® Vascular Therapy" on Work Performed During Repeated Wingate Sprints35481952respiration
The effect of electro-magnetic-energy-regulation therapy on subjective sleep among elite players in Norwegian women's football39149571sleep
The effect of bio-electro-magnetic-energy-regulation therapy on sleep duration and sleep quality among elite players in Norwegian women's football37614490sleep
Effects of weak, low-frequency pulsed electromagnetic fields (BEMER type) on gene expression of human mesenchymal stem cells and chondrocytes: an in vitro study17886005stem cells
Effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment and bio-electromagnetic energy regulation therapy on lower back pain33694338pain
BEMER Therapy Combined with Physiotherapy in Patients with Musculoskeletal Diseases: A Randomised, Controlled Double Blind Follow-Up Pilot Study26078768pain
Effect of BEMER magnetic field therapy on the level of fatigue in patients with multiple sclerosis: a randomized, double-blind controlled trial19422286MS
Long-term effects of Bio-Electromagnetic-Energy Regulation therapy on fatigue in patients with multiple sclerosis22314716MS
Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy in the treatment of pain and other symptoms in fibromyalgia: A randomized controlled study29709070fibromyalgia
Treatment of patients with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) with an electromagnetic field coupled to biorhythmically defined impulse configuration: the MicrocircMODS study37717230circulation
The influence of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMFT) on cutaneous blood flow in healthy volunteers33216020circulation
The effects of low-dosed and high-dosed low-frequency electromagnetic fields on microcirculation and skin temperature in healthy subjects16320175circulation
Effects of physical stimulation of spontaneous arteriolar vasomotion on microcirculation and the immune system in diabetes and impaired wound healing24271148circulation
Effects of physical stimulation of spontaneous arteriolar vasomotion in patients of various ages undergoing rehabilitation24021602circulation
Complementary-therapeutic stimulation of deficient autorhythmic arteriolar vasomotion by means of a biorhythmically physical stimulus on the microcirculation and the immune system in 50-year-old rehabilitation patients24021604circulation
Influence of a specific, biorhythmically defined physical stimulus on deficient vasomotion in small-caliber arterioles in the subcutis in patients with diabetic polyneuropathy24021603circulation
Effects of various physical treatment methods on arteriolar vasomotion and microhemodynamic functional characteristics in case of deficient regulation of organ blood flow. Results of a placebo-controlled, double-blind study24021606circulation
Bemer Therapy Research StudyPMIDTopic
Synergistic effect of EMF-BEMER-type pulsed weak electromagnetic field and HPMA-bound doxorubicin on mouse EL4 T-cell lymphoma21981636cancer
BEMER Electromagnetic Field Therapy Reduces Cancer Cell Radioresistance by Enhanced ROS Formation and Induced DNA Damage27959944cancer
Physical Vascular Therapy (BEMER) Affects Heart Rate Asymmetry in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease35478109heart
The effects of the "physical BEMER® vascular therapy", a method for the physical stimulation of the vasomotion of precapillary microvessels in case of impaired microcirculation, on sleep, pain and quality of life of patients with different clinical pictures on the basis of three scientifically validated scales23940071general
Effects of a Bio-Electromagnetic Energy Regulation Blanket on Thoracolumbar Epaxial Muscle Pain in Horses35081474horse
Effects of BEMER® physical vascular therapy in horses under training. A randomized, controlled double blind study35114491horse
The Application of Infrared Thermography in the Assessment of BEMER Physical Vascular Therapy on Body Surface Temperature in Racing Thoroughbreds: A Preliminary Study38891585horses
The Influence of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy on Lymphatic Flow During Supermicrosurgery32250722lymphatic drainage
Bio Electro Magnetic Energy Regulation (BEMER) therapy in myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome: A preliminary study32090003pain
Effect of osteopathic manipulative treatment and Bio-Electro-Magnetic Energy Regulation (BEMER) therapy on generalized musculoskeletal neck pain in adults38033194pain
Bio-Electro-Magnetic-Energy-Regulation (BEMER) for the treatment of type I complex regional pain syndrome: A pilot study29985719pain
Study of the functional capacity and health status of patients with hip as well as knee osteoarthritis36436060pain
Effects of Acute Low-Frequency Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy on Aerobic Performance during a Preseason Training Camp: A Pilot Study34300141respiration
The Effects of "Physical BEMER® Vascular Therapy" on Work Performed During Repeated Wingate Sprints35481952respiration
The effect of electro-magnetic-energy-regulation therapy on subjective sleep among elite players in Norwegian women's football39149571sleep
The effect of bio-electro-magnetic-energy-regulation therapy on sleep duration and sleep quality among elite players in Norwegian women's football37614490sleep
Effects of weak, low-frequency pulsed electromagnetic fields (BEMER type) on gene expression of human mesenchymal stem cells and chondrocytes: an in vitro study17886005stem cells
Effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment and bio-electromagnetic energy regulation therapy on lower back pain33694338pain
BEMER Therapy Combined with Physiotherapy in Patients with Musculoskeletal Diseases: A Randomised, Controlled Double Blind Follow-Up Pilot Study26078768pain
Effect of BEMER magnetic field therapy on the level of fatigue in patients with multiple sclerosis: a randomized, double-blind controlled trial19422286MS
Long-term effects of Bio-Electromagnetic-Energy Regulation therapy on fatigue in patients with multiple sclerosis22314716MS
Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy in the treatment of pain and other symptoms in fibromyalgia: A randomized controlled study29709070fibromyalgia
Treatment of patients with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) with an electromagnetic field coupled to biorhythmically defined impulse configuration: the MicrocircMODS study37717230circulation
The influence of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMFT) on cutaneous blood flow in healthy volunteers33216020circulation
The effects of low-dosed and high-dosed low-frequency electromagnetic fields on microcirculation and skin temperature in healthy subjects16320175circulation
Effects of physical stimulation of spontaneous arteriolar vasomotion on microcirculation and the immune system in diabetes and impaired wound healing24271148circulation
Effects of physical stimulation of spontaneous arteriolar vasomotion in patients of various ages undergoing rehabilitation24021602circulation
Complementary-therapeutic stimulation of deficient autorhythmic arteriolar vasomotion by means of a biorhythmically physical stimulus on the microcirculation and the immune system in 50-year-old rehabilitation patients24021604circulation
Influence of a specific, biorhythmically defined physical stimulus on deficient vasomotion in small-caliber arterioles in the subcutis in patients with diabetic polyneuropathy24021603circulation
Effects of various physical treatment methods on arteriolar vasomotion and microhemodynamic functional characteristics in case of deficient regulation of organ blood flow. Results of a placebo-controlled, double-blind study24021606circulation

If you liked using this table to search just through these Bemer studies, you might find our PEMF Study database fascinating to use.

That was an even bigger project to build than this Bemer study database, much bigger, 335 PEMF therapy studies from Pubmed to be exact, and then I recorded information on the PEMF waveform, frequency, intensity along with study topic and made those studies searchable by not just text but also their waveform, frequency intensity etc.

You can use the database and search through it here on the PEMF Study Explorer database page.

Bemer’s PEMF Configuration

Bemer therapy is the name given to describe the specific PEMF therapy configuration generated by the Bemer PEMF device (mat) and controller, Bemer’s PEMF configuration so to speak.

For a more detailed explanation of the terminology you can check out the page I wrote on Bemer vs PEMF, but suffice to say in simple terms that Bemer therapy is simply a kind of PEMF therapy, just like Pepsi is a kind of cola.

People often also refer to Bemer therapy as physical Bemer vascular therapy or even microcirculation therapy.

What defines the Bemer therapy is the structure of the PEMF waveform, along with its frequency and intensity, we’ll look at each of these defining features now.

PEMF Waveform

The primary defining attribute of the PEMF of the Bemer mat is the waveform that it uses.

Bemer has patented the waveform which they use which is a cascading sine wave pulse train which repeats 33 times per second.

Our representation of the Bemer Signal (note the polarity reversal)(note also that the Bemer signal has 40 pulses per “pulse”, we represent less pulses here to make the shape easier to see)

The waveform output is controlled by the PEMF controller; Bemer calls it the B.Box controller.

The polarity of the waveform on the Bemer reverses every two minutes. 

Polarity reversal is widely agreed upon as effective & most PEMF mats utilize a polarity reversal with their own style of waveform.

Polarity reversal simply means the electromagnetic waveform reverses direction, easy to visualize with our representation of the Bemer signal below.

When we built our PEMF research database we did not find any studies which tested a cascading sine wave pulse train, except for the Bemer PEMF studies (which we looked at above on this page).

The PEMF research compiled in our database which widely indicated positive results primarily used a Sine wave, or a Square wave with the majority of positive indicating studies being in the 0-50 Hz frequency range and 1-25 Gauss intensity range.

PEMF Frequency

Within the Bemer sine wave pulse train waveform there are 40 sine waves that gradually increase in both frequency and amplitude like in the image above.

The whole sine wave pulse train is then pulsed at 2 different frequency settings, the standard setting at 33 Hz, and the 10 Hz setting.

This means you have 2 frequency settings to run the Bemer at, 33Hz or 10Hz.

Depending on how you interpret the waveform because the pulse train includes 40 sine wave spikes, you could say that at full frequency, 33 Hz x 40, you effectively get 1,320 pulses or 1,320 Hz effective rate.

The 10 Hz setting is the sleep setting, I found this a little odd because the frequency range of brain waves during sleep is between 0.5 – 4 Hz according to Science Direct and most sources online. 

I usually set my own PEMF mat to 4 Hz before bed and I find it puts me to sleep pretty quickly.

PEMF Intensity

The intensity ranges for the Bemer mat differ vs. the point applicators available to plug into the box controller like the B.Pad and the B.Spot.

For the Bemer mats, there are 10 different intensity settings to choose which go from 3.5 to 35 microTesla which is 0.035 to 0.35 Gauss.

The Bemer point applicators operate at 100 microTesla and then up to 150 microTesla with the Plus signal; this applies to the B.Spot, B.Pad and the new B.Sit. (important to note that the B.Sit is only available in the older Pro/Classic sets and not compatible with the new Evo controllers)

These intensity ranges are quite low on the overall scale of PEMF intensities and well within the safe operating ranges of the ICNIRP electromagnetic exposure charts.

PEMF Considerations

A 20 minute session of PEMF is recommended once per day to receive the benefits of the therapy. 

Bemer specifically recommends an 8 minute session which can be done twice a day.

A longer duration is not harmful, but also not necessary as you will receive the maximum benefits of PEMF in just a 20 minute period.

Another important consideration is the contraindications list, most common ones on the list being pregnant individuals and those with pacemakers.

Bemer Light Therapy (Red Light Therapy Applicator)

The previous flagship line of Bemer, called the Bemer mat Pro package used to include something they call the B.LIGHT.

Now the B.Light is being sold as part of the Bemer Beauty Pack Evo after being out of stock and unavailable for quite some time.

The B.Light is a red light therapy applicator and is not PEMF and is not integrated into the mat.

This applicator could be used separately for point application of red light therapy, but note this accessory does not come in the normal Classic or Premium Set Evo, rather only in the Beauty Pack Evo sold separately.

Therapies Not Included

The Bemer mat is a PEMF only device; you may notice between other mats reviewed on this site that the Bemer has a more intricate controller, the focus of the Bemer is the PEMF and the modern looking controller for its use.

There’s one extra therapy included in some other PEMF mats which I think worth mentioning which is infrared therapy.

The reason I’ll mention it as something to consider is because many people get a Bemer for help with circulation issues, and infrared therapy is likely more effective than any kind of PEMF at temporarily improving circulation (just like an infrared sauna can do this).

Something to consider for those looking for a therapy mat to help with circulation, having both therapies at the click of a button, PEMF and infrared in one mat. 

You can see these other mats on our PEMF mats page.

Bemer Therapy Side Effects

First off you should always consult your own physician with any health concern including whether or not Bemer is right for you.

In general terms, Bemer therapy doesn’t have adverse side effects for most people HOWEVER there is a full list of contraindications on Bemer’s website which is also included in their user manual and should be reviewed prior to use.

A few of the common contraindications for PEMF therapy and Bemer included are: 

  • Active medical implants (ie. pacemaker, defibrillators, medication pumps etc.)
  • Pregnant individuals
  • Diagnosed deep vein thrombosis 
  • Non-controlled seizure disorders

You can see the list of contraindications on their website on the Bemer Product safety page.

Presumably the science behind the contraindications for the most part is that a pulsing electromagnetic field like PEMF could interfere with electronic devices by evoking an electric current in an electric circuit via the oscillating magnetic field.

Interestingly enough, Bemer had an FDA device recall event which seems to be because they failed to list contraindications to their device. 

I recorded information on this as it happened and you can see it in the FDA device recall section on this page.

Since that event Bemer did a great job in updating their product safety information on their page we linked to above.

Bemer’s PEMF on the ICNIRP Safety Chart

You’ll find this chart on our page comparing the best PEMF mats but I thought it was relevant in our section here on Bemer side effects and safety.

ICNIRP Chart: as with previous chart, ICNIRP chart in black and white, colored markings added. 4 blue dots indicate intensity & frequency of point applicator and the mat applicator of the Bemer. Copyright Health Mat Review

The ICNIRP is an international commission which outlines electromagnetic field exposure guidelines and from their guidelines I took the above black and white chart.

I then overlaid the operating areas of the Bemer mat and labeled the regions, all in color, onto their black and white chart.

You can see with the Bemer (along with most mats on our PEMF mats page) that it operates fully within the safe region of the ICNIRP’s chart.

Depending on which package you purchase from Bemer, you may or may not have included with the mat a point applicator (the B.Pad or the B.Spot).

The point applicator delivers the same PEMF “Bemer” signal (waveform & frequency) as the mat, but the intensity will spike up from 1 to 1.5 Gauss periodically during the session.

Contrast this to the Bemer mat applicator which operates through 10 levels of intensity with the lowest setting at 0.035 Gauss, and the highest at 0.35 Gauss as shown on the chart above. 

I’ve also indicated on the chart the 2 operating frequencies which the Bemer operates at, 10 Hz, and 33 Hz. The point applicators and the Bemer mat applicator both operate at only these two frequencies.

You’ll see I only had to add in the 33 Hz in blue to the chart, because the 10 Hz was already indicated on the chart along the bottom axis (along with 100, 1000, and so on).

Bemer Nasa Agreement

The Bemer Nasa agreement is a popular point of marketing for the Bemer brand, so I wanted to find out more about it.

Nasa often engages in partnerships with external entities, contractors, academia, public, and other stakeholders.

We found this page on the Nasa website to be beneficial in describing their partnerships with various entities, Frequently Asked Questions about Nasa Partnerships.

The first thing that we noticed when we visited Nasa’s page for their Current Space Act Agreements, is that Bemer is NOT currently listed as a partner on their current list of agreements, it appears that their partnership has been expired for a number of years now since March 12, 2021. 

What I had found when previously keeping this page up to date over the last few years were lists of Active Space Agreements that were current back in March 31, 2018, September 30, 2019, and June 30, 2020; each listing the starting of the agreement with Bemer as March 12, 2015 and the most recent listing the expiration as March 12, 2021.

Unfortunately those previous agreements seem to have been lost in what appears to be Nasa doing some house cleaning on their website and removing old pages.

I managed to find one page in the Nasa archives that still mentioned Bemer and it was one of the even earlier Space Act Agreements which was current back as of December 31, 2016.  
Here you can see Bemer listed on line 600 in that agreement from 2016, Space Act Agreement – as of December 31, 2016.

Space Act Agreement Dec 31, 2016 – This time I took a screenshot of Bemer on the agreement list in case Nasa cleans out the old pages from their website again

The current list of Active Space Act Agreements (for 2024, last updated June 30, 2024, and last checked by us Oct 20, 2024) with Nasa has two lists for domestic entities, and the Bemer company isn’t found on either of these two lists (or the list of international partnerships either).

Domestic Space Act Agreements – Current

Domestic Space Act Agreements List 2 – Current

Bemer is, or was engaged in what is known as a “Non-Reimbursable SAA” (Space Act Agreement), with Nasa; to us it is unclear now whether this agreement is on-going as they are no longer listed in Nasa’s list of active agreements, however they are still using this as a point of marketing.

We’ll take the definition of this type of agreement straight from the Nasa FAQ page linked above, 

  • “Nonreimbursable SAAs are collaborative agreements in which NASA and another party each contribute resources – which can include personnel, facilities, expertise, equipment or technology – with no transfer of funds. Each party agrees to fund its own participation in the activity for their mutual benefit.”

Nasa is engaged in over a thousand of these agreements every year, as can be seen on Nasa’s List of Active Space Act Agreements, and these range from many agreements with high school science teams to universities to companies like Bemer among others.

The title of the Bemer agreement with Nasa is, “Prototype Countermeasure Garment for Enhancing Microcirculation”, and its listed value is a “Non-Reimbursable”, $10,587, which is approximately the price of 2 Bemer devices.

What we find curious, in addition to the fact that the agreement currently appears to be expired, is that we haven’t seen any updates on any kind of developments, or conclusions, with the agreement/research which was ongoing for more than 6 years.

I’ll be interested to see if we ever hear any further updates or developments with this appearingly expired collaboration.

Nasa PEMF Study

Often referenced in the PEMF world is the Nasa PEMF Study, a highly interesting study performed independently by Nasa and finding highly positive results from PEMF therapy using a 10Hz, Square Wave between 10-200 mGauss.

  • Note: the Nasa PEMF study does NOT involve the Bemer mat 

The Bemer Nasa agreement is an entirely separate thing as we outlined above, the Nasa PEMF study is a study completed independently by Nasa in 2003 and the configuration of the PEMF used in their study is very different from the Bemer PEMF signal.

You can check out the PEMF configuration of the study yourself on page 4 of the study, page 10 of 37 in the PDF document, Nasa PEMF Study PDF.

Many PEMF devices reference the Nasa study including Bemer to show that PEMF is an effective therapy, oddly enough, none of them actually provide a 10hz, square wave PEMF like used in the Nasa study.

The PEMF mat I had recommended in previous sections due to its flexibility in PEMF configurations can, oddly enough, do a very close job in replicating the 10Hz, square wave PEMF that Nasa used in their study.

The Healthy Wave Multi-Wave mat lets you choose to use a sine or a square wave, and any frequency between 1-30 Hz, even the intensity can be closely replicated with 5 intensity level options with the average surface intensity at 1.5 Gauss.

To me this is pretty cool that a PEMF mat can be configured to provide the same signal as used in the Nasa study.

Bemer FDA Approval

Bemer products are FDA registered (not FDA approved) as Class 2 medical devices with 510(K) clearance.

It’s important to differentiate between FDA Approval and FDA Registration.

When a device is “registered” this means it simply fits into a category of devices the FDA has already decided is safe.

When a device (or pharmaceutical drug) undergoes “approval”, this means the device is entirely new and needs a new category unto itself (this approval process can cost in the millions).

Bemer’s Class 2 with 510(K) clearance simply means that the device has received its PMN (pre-market notification) and is cleared for sale in the USA, ie. registered and falling into a pre-existing category of devices.

The categories progress from Class 1 to 3 for most stringent regulation by the FDA.

The 510(K) form is intended to determine whether or not a product or device falls into a category of devices already deemed safe by the FDA.

In this case the FDA has determined that the Bemer mat falls into the category of devices, “Powered Muscle Stimulator”.

This being said, the Class 2 with 510(K) still means the product is reviewed and deemed safe for sale to the public by the FDA.

Currently Bemer has an up to date approved 510(k) form for its Evo sets, but previously they had to resubmit approval for their Classic and Pro sets after a Class 2 Device Recall was issued on those models.

Their original 510(k) form approval on the Classic and Pro sets that became obsolete because of the recall can be seen here on the FDA website, Bemer 510(K) Premarket Notification, and we’ve also included a screenshot for you below. 

This 510(k) approval lists a recall because of safety concerns as you can see highlighted at the bottom of the screenshot.

Bemer then re-submitted for a new 510(k) form for the Classic and Pro sets, and that form along with the form for the latest Evo sets are cleared as safe for sale to the public, next we’ll look at those current forms in more detail.

Bemer’s Original FDA 510(K) Form (now outdated due to new form requirement after device recall)

Bemer FDA Approval Current Status

The current status on Bemer’s premarket notification, 510(k) form, is that they have successfully registered a new 510(k) form for their latest Classic and Premium Evo sets.

You can see this current 510(k) form here, Bemer Evo Set 510(k) Form Premarket Notification.

Here’s the screenshot of what you’ll find on the FDA website for this current form for the Evo sets.

Bemer FDA 510(K) Form – Current for Evo sets (registered 2023, latest as of 2024)

s you can see, it is now up to date as of June 9th, 2023, and remains the current edition of the 510(k) form presently.

After the device recall which I mentioned above, Bemer needed to submit for a new 510(k) form approval to be able to bring in its products into the USA, which it did at the time for the Classic and Pro Bemer sets (those are now previous editions, still available, not compatible with Evo sets).

You can see that 510(k) form here, Bemer Classic & Pro Set 510(k) Form Premarket Notification, which I’ve also excerpted for you here

As you can see this time no recalls are listed at the bottom of the form like they were before.

Bemer Classic & Pro Set FDA 510(K) Form – 510(k) form of the previous Classic & Pro sets, still available but not compatible with the latest Evo sets

There was also an Import Alert on the Bemer products which lasted nearly a year and the device recall because of lack of safety labeling; however it now appears that the Bemer products, with their updated labeling and Class 2, 510(k) form registration completed, has been successfully reviewed and deemed safe for sale to the public by the FDA.

I included information on this page about both the Device recall and Import Alert on the Bemer Classic and Pro sets as it was happening years ago, so I’ve kept these 2 sections as follows for your information.

Bemer FDA Class 2 Device Recall – Classic Set, Pro Set

Bemer issued a recall on their products on January 12, 2021 because, quoting the recall exactly,

  • “ There potential that electromagnetic fields generated in the therapy system may cause technical defects in a patient using an insulin pumps or a malfunction of a pacemaker.”

You can see this notice on the FDA website here, Class 2 Device Recall Bemer Classic Set, Bemer Pro Set

We’ve also excerpted it here for you to see:

Bemer Class 2 Device Recall
Bemer Class 2 Device Recall Specified Actions

Effectively the recall was to notify anyone using any kind of medical pumps such as for insulin that there is an absolute contraindication to using Bemer therapy, or anyone who uses pacemakers that they need to consult with a specialist physician before using the Bemer product because it may interfere with the operation of their device.

It seems to us disagreeable that this issue arose in the first place, because, since the beginning of this website we have always advocated that anyone using a pacemaker or similar medical device consult with their health professional before using any and all PEMF devices including Bemer, this is something they should have known since before ever selling a Bemer mat.

That being said, it now appears Bemer does a great job of listing all contraindications to the use of their device, as we looked at earlier on this page in the Bemer Side Effects section, and I’ll link to their page that lists those again here for you, Bemer Product safety 

Meanwhile though before this device recall many independent Bemer distributors had been marketing the Bemer as safe for use for people with pacemakers. 

  • (it is worth noting that in many cases, PEMF is safe for use with devices like pacemakers, but not in ALL cases, and therefore you must always consult with your health professional first if you rely on any medical device like a pacemaker) 
  • Per the recall for devices like insulin pumps there is an absolute contraindication to the use of Bemer devices (and in our opinion any other PEMF device)
  • Always consult your trusted professional physician with any questions related to these topics and do not rely on advice from other websites, or from our website, on any issue relating to your health

Bemer was undergoing an FDA Import alert which started in late 2019 and was ongoing until late 2020, it’s unclear whether this import alert is related to the device recall above initiated on January 13, 2021.

If this recall was issued by Bemer on January 12, 2021 as a result of the FDA flagging their products for not providing a warning for those with pacemakers and medical device pumps in 2019 late into 2020 then the timeliness is not very impressive. 

If however the import alert (still for unclear reasons) was not due to the safety recall, and Bemer issued this recall on January 12, 2021 of their own volition, then they should be commended for taking appropriate actions as soon as they could, however this information is not available on the FDA website so it is unclear the reasoning.

Again, I want to be clear that Bemer now does a great job of listing all contraindications to the use of their device and they are fully cleared by the FDA for sale of their Bemer Evo sets, and their previous but still available Classic and Pro sets.

Bemer FDA Import Alert

The FDA keeps a list of devices and items which will automatically be detained when being brought into the USA and it is updated often. 

Typically products with their 510(K) form are exempt from this situation, however on October 17, 2019 Bemer was added to this list despite having their 510(K) form which was listed as being possibly insufficient to overcome the appearance of violation.

Bemer has since been removed from this list, you can see the current list of FDA import Alerts here, FDA Import Alert 89-08

While the Bemer products were still on this list we made a snapshot as pictured below.

Previous FDA Import Alert on Bemer Classic and Pro-Set Devices (now outdated)

It can be seen that the Classic and Pro sets were added to the import alert list on October 17, 2019, and remained there for a number of months. The last check we did that still showed Bemer on the Import Alert list was back on March 23, 2020.

We checked back again later and as of June 2022, Bemer was no longer on the FDA Import Alert list, and remains off that list now in 2024.

The reason for being on the Import Alert list is still unclear, however if it was due to the necessity of adding warnings for those with pacemakers and medical pumps then in my opinion they should have taken much more timely action with the issued recall.

As a closing word to this section on Bemer FDA approval I just want to clarify in bullet form:

  • Bemer has 510(k) form premarket notification registration and is cleared as safe for sale in the USA by the FDA 
  • Premarket notification registration is not the same as “FDA approval” which can cost millions of dollars, but the premarket notification registration still means the FDA is aware and deemed the product safe for the public
  • Bemer has 510(k) form registration on both their Evo sets and the previous models Classic & Pro-Sets

Next let’s get into the more product focused details.

Bemer Evo Sets, Basic, Classic & Premium & What You Should Know

The main product offerings from Bemer are now the Evo lines.

There are 4 package versions:

  • Basic-Set Evo
    • This is the most basic set including a Bemer mat and controller
  • Bemer Classic-Set Evo (B.Bed)
    • This set includes more applicators than the Basic-Set and instead of a Bemer mat you get the B.Bed which is like a Bemer mat but the version made for using on a bed
  • Bemer Classic-Set Evo (B.Body)
    • This set includes more applicators than the Basic-Set and you get the regular Bemer mat (called B.Body)
  • Bemer Premium-Set Evo
    • This is the set that includes the most applicators, you get both the regular Bemer mat (B.Body) and the version for use on a bed (B.Bed), as well as additional point applicators
  • (Beauty-Pack Evo)
    • In brackets because this set is not PEMF, it’s light therapy, and you still need the Bemer controller to make them work which is sold in the sets listed above

The B.Box, that’s the Bemer controller, is required to make any and all applicators work including the Beauty-Pack and the Bemer controller isn’t sold separately, it’s included only in those 4 Evo sets listed above.

I’ll go into the details of what’s included in each and the prices below.

Important to know is that,

  • When it comes to the Bemer PEMF Signal that you get from the Basic-Set, Classic-Set, and Premium-Set Evo they are all exactly the same and are generated by the B.Box, the Bemer controller.

I’ve mentioned elsewhere on this page but it’s also important to know that,
The Bemer PEMF Signal, including the “Plus signal” has not changed since 2007, and is still the same as used today in all Bemer Evo Sets and as was used previously in the Bemer Pro & Classic.

Visual guide of the Bemer signal through out the different Bemer versions over the years

Just to explain that last bullet point a little further, Bemer has improved their controller interface, and updated the stylings of the PEMF applicators, but the real PEMF that you receive while using the product hasn’t changed since the 2007 version in the Bemer 3000.

Really that means if you don’t mind an older, clunkier controller you can get the exact same PEMF treatment by using an older version of the Bemer, that is 2007 or newer.

Bemer Evo Sets, Product Lists & Prices

Now for the details of what’s included in each Evo package & the pricing.

Some people may consider the price points of these Bemer packages to be rather high.

This is often the case with MLM (multi-level marketing) or network marketing style products. 

Because the network of distributors of the product provide marketing and support for Bemer’s product, the product prices tend to be higher than average because the distributors need to be compensated. 

Rather than like with a standard direct from business to consumer model store front, the MLM or network style model incorporates many more people into the sales process, all of whom need to be paid which gets accounted for in the product pricing.

Price: $4,590 USD

Includes:

  • B.Box Evo – the controller
  • B.Body Evo – the regular mat applicator
  • Stand & Power Supply for the B.Box + Instructions for use

Price: $5,490 USD

Includes:

  • B.Box Evo – the controller
  • B.Bed Evo – the bed version mat applicator
  • B.Pad Evo – a wearable pad to apply PEMF to localized spots on your body
  • B.Spot Evo – spot applicator
  • Fastening Strap for the B.Bed, Velcro extension strap for B.Pad, Stand & Power Supply for the B.Box + Instructions for use

Price: $5,490 USD

Includes:

  • B.Box Evo – the controller
  • B.Body Evo – the regular mat applicator
  • B.Pad Evo – a wearable pad to apply PEMF to localized spots on your body
  • B.Spot Evo – spot applicator
  • Velcro extension strap for B.Pad, Stand & Power Supply for the B.Box + Instructions for use

Price: $5,890 USD

Includes:

  • B.Box Evo – the controller
  • B.Body Evo – the regular mat applicator
  • B.Bed Evo – the bed version mat applicator
  • B.Pad Evo -a wearable pad to apply PEMF to localized spots on your body
  • B.Spot Evo – spot applicator
  • B.Grip Evo – a grip/handle for using the B.Spot
  • Fastening Strap for the B.Bed, Velcro extension strap for B.Pad, Fastening strap for the B.Grip, Stand & Power Supply for the B.Box + Instructions for use

Prices on new and used mats can also be seen on eBay as well, but be careful as the warranty will vary widely and they may only offer DOA (dead on arrival) buyer protection through eBay and no manufacturer warranty on the older products.

There probably won’t be many Evo versions for sale on eBay yet, however I did notice someone was selling a B.Body Evo new in box there recently.

Previous Bemer Pack Editions, Differences, Product Lists & Prices

Over the years the Bemer product line up has been updated and renamed a couple times.

The Bemer PEMF signal has stayed the same since 2007, mainly the controllers & applicator packages have changed.

I had these differences and details described for the previous sets over the years of updating this page, and I’ll leave them here for anyone who may be interested or may be trying to buy an older used Bemer set and is looking for the info.

Visiting the Bemer store now you’ll see that the “Pro-Line” is still available, but only the applicators for the Pro-line, this seems to be so that anyone who owns an older Bemer system can get an extra applicator that will work with their system as the Evo Set components aren’t compatible with the Pro-line.

A quick re-iteration of the list I made at the top of this page of the Bemer product history before going into details of the previous versions, this list from oldest to newest:

  • Bemer 3000
    • (the very original Bemer, seen in my review video)
  • Bemer Pro and Bemer Classic
    • Probably the most well known Bemer versions, these versions were around the longest
  • Home-Edition and Go-Edition
  • Bemer Starter-Set, Deluxe-Set with add-ons the Go-Pack and Office-Pack
  • Bemer Classic Evo Set and Bemer Premium Evo Set (Current)
    • Pro-Line applicators are still available and aren’t compatible with the Evo line

Again the Pro-Line applicators which are still available presumably have that name because through the renamed package versions Pro & Classic, Home & Go, Starter & Deluxe Sets, the applicators themselves didn’t actually get changed or updated.

The pricing you’ll see in the previous version details below will be the pricing at the time I added them to the page (ie. old pricing, these packages aren’t even available anymore).

Bemer Starter-Set & Deluxe-Set

What’s the difference between the Bemer Starter-Set & Bemer Deluxe-Set?

The PEMF, also known as the Bemer Signal or Bemer therapy, of the Starter-Set and the Deluxe-Set are the same.

The difference is that the Deluxe-Set includes something called the B.Pad, which is a pad PEMF applicator which can be for example wrapped around your arm.

The Starter-Set also includes a spot applicator called the B.Spot, for local PEMF application, so the main difference between the sets is just that you have a PEMF applicator which you can strap to your arm or leg (although the B.Spot comes with a wearable strap also.)

The other difference is that the Deluxe-Set comes with the things you would need to take your Bemer on the road, like a battery, car cable for charging, and a Bemer backpack.

Bemer Starter-Set & Deluxe-Set Product List & Prices

There are two other products, one called the Go-Pack (previously the Go-Edition) and one called the Office-Pack; you’ll also see the Home-Pack (previously the Home-Edition), but this is just part of the Starter-Set.

There is also something called the Basic-Pack on the Bemer website, this is included in the different sets and is not sold separately but it is needed because it includes the Bemer controller, the B.Box which generates the PEMF signal.

The Basic-Pack is therefore required in order to operate the Office-Pack and the Go-Pack because the Office-Pack only includes the accessory called the B.Sit along with a carrying case and the Go-Pack only includes the B.Pad and a backpack.

This means both the Office and Go-Packs still need the Bemer controller, the B.Box to function, which you get from one of the other sets (Starter, Deluxe, or Basic-Pack.)

BEMER Deluxe-Set (now discontinued)

Price – $5,920

Includes:

  • B.Box Professional – professional mat controller
  • B.Body – the mat applicator
  • B.Spot – spot applicator
  • B.Grip – a grip/handle for using the B.Spot 
  • B.Pad – a wearable pad to apply PEMF to localized spots on your body, good for travel
  • B.Scan – to test the mat’s signal
  • Wall mount & battery for B.Box, shoe cover, car power cable for B.Box, custom backpack from the Go-Pack

BEMER Starter-Set (now discontinued)

Price – $5,285

Includes:

  • B.Box Professional – professional mat controller
  • B.Body – the mat applicator
  • B.Spot – spot applicator
  • B.Grip – a grip/handle for using the B.Spot 
  • B.Scan – to test the mat’s signal
  • Wall mount for the B.Box, shoe cover for the mat applicator

BEMER Office-Pack

Price – $665

Includes:

  • B.Sit – pad applicator designed to be sit upon
  • Office Edition carrying bag
  • NOTE: No B.Box controller included, this pack only to be purchased as an add-on to the Home or Go Packs

BEMER B.Sit

Price – $665

  • Available only in the Bemer Office-Pack
  • The B.Sit by Bemer also known as the Bemer Chair
  • This is a pad applicator ONLY, this REQUIRES A CONTROLLER TO WORK
  • The B.Sit, or Bemer Chair, is a good accessory for individuals who sit frequently and wish to use their BEMER
  • Dimensions – 17.7” W x 15” L

BEMER Go-Pack

Price – $675

Includes:

  • B.Pad – pad applicator design to wrap an arm or leg for localized PEMF application
  • Go-Edition Backpack
  • Car Power Cable accessory
  • Note: No B.Box controller included, this pack only to be purchased as an add-on to the Home-Pack, or Starter-Set (these accessories are included in the Deluxe-Set already)
  • Note: the Go-Pack was previously known as the Go-Edition

BEMER B.Pad

Price – $675

  • This is an APPLICATOR ONLY, this REQUIRES A CONTROLLER TO WORK
  • The B.Pad is a good accessory for individuals who want localized application and is a good travel accessory
  • Included in the Go-Pack, or for purchase separately
  • Dimensions – 43.7” L x 5.1” W

Prices on new and used mats can be seen on eBay as well, however pay close attention as the warranty will vary widely on these products.

Bemer Go-Pack and Home-Pack

What’s the difference between Bemer Go-Pack and Bemer Home-Pack?

The Bemer Go-Pack and Home-Pack are the new names used for what was previously called the Go-Edition and Home-Edition, and you should know also, that the Bemer Starter-Set is simply the Basic Pack and Home-Pack combined.

You can’t actually buy the Basic-Pack by itself, it needs to be purchased together with a Home-Pack making it a Bemer Starter-Set, or with the Go-Pack.

The main difference between the Go-Pack and Home-Pack are that the Go-Pack comes with a spot applicator for PEMF on the go, and the Home-Pack comes with a mat applicator for PEMF at home.

Bemer Home-Pack (now discontinued)

  • Home-Pack comes with a mat applicator called the B.Body
  • Home-Pack does not come with the B.Pad which is a smaller applicator
  • Formerly known as the Home-Edition

Bemer Go-Pack (now discontinued)

  • Go-Pack does not come with the mat applicator called the B.Body
  • Go-Pack does come with the B.Pad which is a smaller applicator, and a backpack to carry the smaller applicators
  • Formerly known as the Go-Edition

Both Packs (now discontinued)

  • Both the Home-Pack and Go-Pack both come with the smaller applicators the B.Grip, B.Spot
  • Neither the Home-Pack or the Go-Pack come with the B.Sit, the seat applicator, this is only available with the add-on Office-Pack

Both editions utilize the same B.Box controller and same PEMF, so the main differences are simply the applicators included.

These are the primary differences, there are other small accessories that are respective to each edition, like a shoe cover for the Home-Pack for use with the mat, or the battery for the B.Pad which comes with the Go-Pack.

If you’re looking at the older versions of the Bemer and want to know the differences between the last versions the Bemer Pro and the Bemer Classic, read on in the next section.

Bemer Pro & Classic

What’s the difference between Bemer PRO & Bemer Classic?

These are now unavailable for purchase (except used versions) and discontinued however include most of the same components as the also discontinued Bemer Starter-Set and Bemer Deluxe-Set.

(As mentioned above the applicators for these sets are still available for purchase and called the Pro-Line.)

The primary difference between the Bemer Pro and Bemer Classic is the mat controller and accessories which they come with.

My friend’s Bemer Professional controller on the mat

Alternatively you could (previously but not any longer) buy a controller separately and only one of the applicator accessories to use with it.

In fact we haven’t been able to tell any difference between the B.Body Classic mat and B.Body Pro mat, other than the Pro mat is made using Alcantara which helps with durability and stain protection.

Otherwise the mats have the same PEMF therapy, flux densities, weights, and size. 

It’s important to know that the Bemer PEMF Signal has not changed since 2007.

The controllers however differ between the Classic and the Pro along with accessories included. The Bemer Pro set includes more PEMF applicators than the Classic bundle does.

Whether you buy a used Classic set, Pro set, or even the older Bemer 3000 (from 2007 or newer), the Bemer PEMF therapy itself will be the same as with the brand new Home-Edition and Go-Editions, the difference is only in the controller interface and scheduling capabilities.

Bemer Classic & Pro Product List & Prices

In case you’re looking at a used Bemer Pro or Bemer Classic set, or if you’re interested in the history, we’ll keep this information here on our page for your reference.

BEMER Pro Set

Size – 23.6” W x 70.8” L – $5,990.00 (now discontinued)

Includes:

  • B.Box Professional – professional mat controller
  • B.Body Pro – the pro mat applicator
  • B.Spot – spot applicator, fixing strap (to hold the mat on a bed)
  • B.Grip – a grip/handle for using the B.Spot and B.Light
  • B.Pad – a wearable pad to apply PEMF to localized spots on your body, good for travel
  • B.Scan – to test the mat’s signal
  • B.Light – red light therapy applicator
  • Wall mount, foot protection, car power cable

BEMER Classic Set

Size – 23.6” W x 70.8” L – $4,290.00 (now discontinued)

Includes:

  • B.Box Classic – classic mat controller
  • B.Body Classic – the classic mat
  • B.Spot – spot applicator, fixing strap (to hold the mat on a bed)
  • B.Grip – a grip/handle for using the B.Spot and B.Light
  • B.Scan – to test the mat’s signal

Prices on new and used mats can be seen on eBay and you’ll likely encounter some of these previous Bemer versions, the Bemer 3000, Pro, and Classic sets, which as mentioned provide the exact same PEMF as the new Home and Go-Editions (and now the same PEMF as the new Evo-line as well).

However be careful of the warranty offered with used Bemer products, as it is likely only DOA (dead on arrival) buyer protection and you won’t have a direct from Bemer warranty.

Certifications

Other than the registration with the FDA via the 510(k) premarket notification form we went over in the Bemer FDA Approval section, the Bemer has 2 other certifications, the MDC and the CE markings.

MDC Marking

The Bemer products have been certified by MDC and also have the CE marking.

MDC is an independent review company based out of Germany which works in the medical field to check whether devices are safe for use; companies pay for MDC to review their products to show that they are safe for use.

CE Marking

The CE means “European Conformity” (in French, “conformity European” hence CE), any product with the CE marking means that the product falls within the directives of the EU for safe use.

Within the CE marking, Bemer complies with ISO 13485 which is a European standard for safety and quality standards generally for medical devices. 

The interesting fact about the CE marking, is that businesses can put this marking on their product without actually ever having their product tested. When they put the CE marking on their product they are simply declaring themselves that it falls within these regulatory guidelines, but it does not mean that the product was ever tested.

The only way to verify if the product was actually tested by the CE is that the CE marking on the product will then have a number stamped with the marking. This is the review or certification number pertaining to when the product was actually reviewed and tested.

Production & Distribution

The Bemer mats & signal generators are manufactured in Triesen, Liechtenstein by the Bemer Group.

This appears to be the location of the company headquarters as well as noted on the Bemer History page of their website.

Liechtenstein is a little known country between Switzerland and Austria, and is somewhat known as one of Europe’s tax havens.

Previously 2000, Bemer was doing their manufacturing in Germany and since 2010 with the new location built in Triesen it appears most of their manufacturing has moved to this location.

The Bemer Life Group has been primarily distributed since their conception via an MLM structure (multi-level marketed).

This means that any individual purchasing a mat can, for a relatively small surcharge, become a distributor of the product themselves.

These distributors will then have specialized logins for the Bemer website to sell to their friends and others and once a sale is made these distributors will receive a commission.

Via the structure of an MLM organization, this means that not only the end level distributor will receive a commission, but also all levels above this person will also receive a share of commission.

This is the main factor when it comes to the high price levels of MLM distributed products, there are so many levels of individuals taking a commission between the end user and the business that prices must be inflated to pay all the “middle-men”.

Currently you can visit the Bemer Group homepage to be matched with a local distributor and create an account to purchase from their website yourself.

Oftentimes if you go to one of the distributor web pages through a simple google search you’ll find that the checkout page is actually a sub-page of the official Bemer Groups website. 

You may also be able to purchase Bemer in person from a distributor or used on other websites.
Be careful if you’re buying a used mat to check its functionality (you could check this using the B.Scan). Or purchase on eBay used for their buyer protection.

Warranty

In short the warranty of the Bemer mat is as follows, 

  • 3 year product warranty, from date on invoice, not delivery date
  • Shipping is included on valid warranty claims
  • Exception are the B.Light (from Beauty Pack Evo), and the rechargeable battery with 6 month warranty

It is a nice feature that if the warranty claim is determined valid as a manufacturer defect then Bemer will cover the two way shipping cost, not all brands do this.

The first couple lines excerpted here for you about warranty from the Bemer Returns & Warranty Policy page

The Bemer Group links to their full terms and conditions at the bottom of their official webpage, to the Returns & Warranty Policy page.

What You Should Know about the Warranty

All registered Bemer products have a 3 year warranty with the exception of the battery and the B.Light (previously discontinued, now only in the Beauty Pack Evo), these items have a 6 month warranty.

The 3 year warranty includes the B.Box controller which is good to see as the B.Box is the mat controller & signal generator which is typically the most complex, expensive and prone to failure part of any PEMF system

The mat itself is a very simple construction of fabric and wire, not much at all which could fail or go wrong.

Taking a closer look at the Bemer applicator mat you can see the outline of the PEMF coil within it, PEMF applicators are simple constructions of coiled wire & in this case housed in the fabric of the mat

Some PEMF products offer a worse warranty period on the controller than the rest of the system and for the reason above it’s always important to consider the warranty on the controller.

A little more explanation on PEMF controllers is that to create a pulsing magnetic field, the PEMF controller needs to rapidly turn on and off electricity to the PEMF applicator coil. 

This rapid on/off of power is usually achieved through transistors and creates (relatively) quite a bit of heat, normally you’ll notice that PEMF controllers get warm during operation.

It’s this warming/cooling every use of the controller that can lead it to be the component most prone to failure in any PEMF system.

Other PEMF products offer an even longer warranty on the controller than on the rest of the product which to me lends more confidence in the product, for example the case of Healthy Wave Multi-Wave, a 5 year controller warranty and 2.25 year mat warranty.

Another thing to double check about the warranty of the Bemer mat (only if you are purchasing it through an IBD, a local “independent Bemer distributor”) is whether you need to register the product for warranty yourself.

Previously if a Bemer mat was purchased through an IBD then it was the end customer’s responsibility to register the product with Bemer for warranty purposes, this is according to section 6, Product Registration, which is no longer on Bemer’s Return’s & Warranty Policy page but I had excerpted before.  

You can see that excerpt here, but to me it’s no longer clear if it still applies or not since it’s no longer on their policy page.

Important to clarify this if you are making a purchase through an IBD.

Previous product registration for warranty information on the Bemer Returns & Warranty Policy page

If the mat is purchased directly from the Bemer Group website however then it is automatically registered for warranty.

Return Policy

In short the return policy of the Bemer mat is as follows,

  • 72 hour, 3 day, cancellation guarantee for 100% money back
  • 30-day, 90% money back guarantee (minus 10% restocking fee)

These policies apply to the latest Bemer Evo sets.

There are a few additional requirements, 

  • Return request made within 30 days
    • 30 days begins at date of shipping, not date of delivery
  • Product in its original box packaging
  • Is complete with all product components
  • Product in “acceptable and undamaged condition”

If these conditions are met then the mat can be returned using the RMA (return merchandise authorization) label provided by Bemer, but note that the refund will be minus the 10% restocking fee.

Bemer also notes if anything is missing or damaged when your product arrives to contact Bemer Product Support within 24 hours of delivery. 

This is important since all components and being in undamaged condition are requirements to make a return.

I’ve excerpted the pertinent part of the return policy which you can read here.

First part of the return policy for the Bemer mat excerpted from the Bemer Returns & Warranty Policy page

In previous years it was actually quite challenging to find the returns information on Bemer’s website but now of course there is a link at the bottom of their homepage leading to this information so it’s easy to find.

I excerpted the policy here to point out something which had confused me, and maybe others too.

The language used where I underlined in purple opened the door to confusion for me around whether or not product returns were permitted if the original packaging had been opened.

I called Bemer headquarters in the US to ask for clarity around this and the customer service was friendly and clear in their answer that the product can be returned after the box has been opened so long as all of the components are there and you meet the rest of the required return conditions.

What You Should Know about the Return Policy

Independent MLM distributors of the Bemer product are called IBD’s (Independent Bemer Distributors).

In the past, if you became an IBD of Bemer products within the first 30 day window of purchasing your Bemer mat then the money back guarantee was no longer applicable and you wouldn’t be allowed to return your mat.

Thankfully, this has now been updated by the Bemer Group and the 30 day money back guarantee now applies to both regular customers and individuals who register to become an IBD.

Something else important to note, is that purchases made through one of the MLM distributors, IBD’s, do not necessarily receive the same 30 day guarantee that Bemer Group offers if made through the IBD’s private inventory.

We caution anyone making purchases from an IBD to do their due diligence as support, warranties, and guarantees can vary from vendor to vendor.

This is because as noted in the policy, excerpted here for you to see, “it is the responsibility of the IBD to guarantee that the same return policy as outlined herein is followed”; this means if you purchase from an IBD’s inventory, you’re relying on the independent Bemer distributor’s business to fulfill on the return policy and not on the Bemer company itself.

Return Policy when purchased through IBD Current Policy 2024

There is another new development in the guarantee offered by Bemer, and this one is oddly a bit of an about face to the previous policy where independent Bemer distributors couldn’t return their product.

The new policy states that there is a 12 month return guarantee for IBD’s, minus the 10% restocking fee.

I would caution here however because the language makes this return policy seem to only apply to inventory which the IBD is purchasing for resale locally.

This is because of the language of the requirement, “(i) they were unable to sell the product”, indicating the Bemer was not for personal use but for inventory intended for resale.

You can see the language used here in this excerpt:

Bemer IBD Current Return Policy for Inventory 2024

So for clarity around this, an IBD will receive the same 30 day return policy as any customer would for their own Bemer mat and for any inventory of Bemer product they purchased for resale they have 12 months to return it if they were unable to sell them.

Important to know if you are considering becoming a Bemer distributor yourself!

The return process is the same for a customer as it is an IBD,

  • Get in touch with Bemer Product Support
  • If the return is confirmed as valid they will send you an RMA (return merchandise authorization), this is just a shipping label you can put on a box
  • Use the RMA label to ship your product back
    • Just be sure it’s in the manufacturer’s box exactly as it was delivered
  • Note: Bemer wont accept any returns that didn’t arrive via an RMA of their issuance

Where to Buy

The easiest place to buy a Bemer mat will be from their website, Bemer shop.

There are however numerous avenues to purchase a Bemer product due to all of the IBD’s, independent Bemer distributors.

This is because of Bemer’s network marketing structure, sometimes called MLM or multi-level marketing, meaning that Bemer Group produces the products but they are also sold through these various third parties that you will find locally or online. 

Some local practitioners may also use the Bemer mat and offer it as a service at their offices.

This is one way to be able to go and try out the Bemer mat before purchasing one yourself.

I went and created a map directory locating as many places as possible which offer Bemer as a service to try and help people find places to try out the Bemer if they want to.

You can go have a look yourself to see if we found one close to you by checking out our Bemer Therapy Near Me page. (get in touch to be listed in the directory!)

Just know beforehand that many of these local practitioners may also be independent Bemer distributors themselves and might like to sell you a Bemer mat.

As mentioned before we recommend doing your due diligence when it comes to evaluating the support you’ll get from any of the many distributors before purchase.

Another way to go is a Google search, it will likely turn up used Bemer products for sale as well as locations nearby where you might be able to go and try out a Bemer, like the locations in our directory.

If you’re thinking about purchasing a mat second hand, our recommendation would be to purchase from eBay.

This is for the customer protection they offer that you won’t find buying locally from Craigslist for example, as eBay and Paypal offer buyer protection.

Just be aware that a used Bemer mat won’t have a warranty.

If you want to get a Bemer mat for yourself, my recommendation would be to buy it from the official Bemer Group website or in good condition from eBay.

Purchasing from the official Bemer website ensures that you’re covered under their 30 day return policy (provided conditions are met), and the product is also automatically registered for the warranty with no further registration actions required on your part.

Frequently Asked Questions

General FAQ Questions

What is BEMER?

Bemer is a company that makes and sells PEMF therapy devices to therapeutically aid circulation and has been around since 1998.

What does BEMER stand for?

“Bemer” stands for Bio Electromagnetic Energy Regulation.

What is BEMER Therapy?

Bemer therapy is the Bemer brand’s version of PEMF therapy, and PEMF therapy is the therapeutic application of a pulsed electro-magnetic field across the body or the specific area of the body which is being treated. Put another way, Bemer therapy is a type of PEMF therapy like Pepsi is a kind of cola.

How does BEMER Therapy work?

Bemer therapy works by applying a pulsed electro-magnetic field across the body which can alter and potentially stabilize the voltage gradient of the body’s cells and can aid in circulation.

Is Bemer the same as PEMF?

Yes, Bemer is the same as PEMF, but it is just one kind of PEMF therapy. PEMF therapy can take on countless different forms because it can come with any level of intensity, frequency, and any kind of waveform. Bemer therapy is simply one specific configuration of PEMF therapy just like Pepsi has their very specific recipe for cola.

BEMER Mat-Specific Questions

What is a BEMER Mat?

A Bemer mat is a PEMF device which uses the Bemer Group’s proprietary PEMF therapy configuration which they call the  “Bemer Signal”. It primarily consists of a mat (the Bemer mat), roughly the size of a yoga mat, and something called a signal generator, or controller, which the Bemer Group calls the B.Box. The B.Box outputs the Bemer Signal PEMF through the Bemer mat. 

What does a BEMER Mat do?

A Bemer mat outputs a pulsed electromagnetic field called the Bemer Signal which has been shown, like other PEMF mats, to improve circulation in the body. The Bemer Signal which the Bemer mat outputs is a proprietary configuration of PEMF belonging to the Bemer company.

What is a BEMER Mat good for?

A Bemer mat is good for the same things as most PEMF mats: improved circulation, temporary pain relief, accelerated muscle recovery and improved sleep.

Does the BEMER Mat really work?

Yes the Bemer mat works, but it depends upon what you want to use it for. PEMF, including the Bemer Signal PEMF, has been shown to improve blood circulation in the body. Despite the benefits of the Bemer mat it is not a “cure all”, and you should always consult your medical professional about any ailments you may have.

Is the BEMER Mat FDA approved?

The Bemer mat is FDA registered, this is not the same as approval, but this means the FDA has reviewed the Bemer mat and it is cleared as safe for use.

Usage and Purchase Questions

How often can you use the BEMER Mat?

You can use the Bemer mat as often as you like, Bemer recommends an 8 minute session twice a day.

How much does a BEMER Mat cost?

The Bemer Basic-Set Evo costs $4,590 USD, the Bemer Premium-Set Evo costs $5,890 USD.

Where can I purchase a BEMER Mat?

The Bemer mat can only be purchased from any of the Bemer Group’s independent distributors. If you do not already know a Bemer Independent Distributor, the Bemer Group website will help you find one by clicking the “Find a Distributor” button at the top right corner of their website, Bemer Group

BEMER Products for Animals Questions

What is a BEMER Blanket?

A Bemer blanket is a PEMF therapy applicator of the Bemer signal which is sized to drape over a horse.

How much is a BEMER Horse Blanket?

The Bemer horse blanket itself as an accessory is $3,190 USD, but you will need a controller to make the blanket function and therefore will need to purchase a whole set for $5,590 USD.

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  1. I have a Bemer and love it!!! We have had it for a year now and the improvements in my life have been out of this world. The energy I have, the healing it has done to my arthritis, i had gout and no longer have flareups, my eyesight is better than it has been in years, i know longer have back pain after working out in the garden. It has truly saved my life. Customer service is great. I contact my rep and my concerns or questions have always been answered. If they don’t know the answer they know someone who does. Very pleased that they came to my house to set it up. They answer my texts within the day with my answers. I have attended conferences and they had speakers there that answered a lot of questions as well. I couldn’t imagine my life without it. I love the B Box. It is easy to use. I love that it has a battery pack that works for a very long time. We went camping off grid and used it for 4 days and did not lose power. Great product. I am interested in researching the crystal mats as well. I love crystals. Thank you for the reviews

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    • Hi Trecie,

      thanks for leaving a comment! Glad to hear it’s working so well for you.

      I agree the amethyst crystal mats are pretty awesome, especially in winter time. Comment anywhere on our review pages if you there’s a question we haven’t answered :).

      Glad you’re finding our reviews useful!

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  2. My husband has had 2 strokes and 1 heart attack (and stents).
    We are trying a used mat for a month from a distributor (for $700)
    He’s offering us a one year warranty if we buy it.
    I’ve read the warnings about blood thinners.
    He’s on 2 types: Eliquis (anticoagulant) and Plavix (antiplatlets)
    Is this product safe for him?

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    • Hi Debbie,

      I wish I could answer this question for you, but I can’t offer any health or medical advice.

      Please consult your husband’s doctor for anything specific related to his health.

      I hope he is doing well!

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  3. Very informative article and your thorough research is much appreciated. I only just heard about Bemer products and used a Google search to find out more and came upon your site. I’m glad I did and now I actually feel that I’m informed enough to provide others with information about this if needed. Thanks again!

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    • Really glad to hear it Robert.

      Make sure you check back soon because I will be adding updates not only to this page but a bunch of PEMF research I think you might find interesting.

      Thanks for letting me know this helped you, keeps me motivated!

      Cheers
      Greg

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    • Sorry to hear this Kelly, hopefully you can find someone to help with the issues you’re having.

      When I called in to the Bemer headquarters one time to clarify something for my readers I actually didn’t have to wait on hold for too long.

      Good luck!

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  4. The BEMER Mat is no longer available here in the U.S. FDA was in the process of giving BEMER a Class II clearance on all components of the BEMER Pro set, but had to divert it’s attention to the COVID-19 issues. The BBOX, BPad and BSpot all passed FDA clearance before they shifted to focus on COVID-19.

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    • Hi Rob,

      sorry for a very late response to your comment.

      I’m sure you know now that Bemer is once again available, though for a period of time FDA had prevented their import (though the reasons for this are unclear).

      At the moment, they’re permitted though :).

      Thanks for the comment,

      Greg

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  5. Barry,

    In your waveform explaination you mention that the Bemer pulse is bi-phasic but leave it out of your calculations. Do the rise and fall waves total 33hz or just alternate over the 33hz?

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    • Hi, this is Greg.

      The Bemer signal itself is like a rising sine wave which rises and falls 33 times within one “pulse”, but all these 33 remain in one magnetic direction, then the polarity of the whole pulse flips and the rising sine wave rises in the “other” polarity direction, also 33 times, before switching back and so forth.

      In other words it’s the whole 33hz “Bemer signal” which is bi-phasic and alternates polarity.

      It’s a little tricky to describe in words, but hopefully this was helpful! 🙂

      Greg

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  6. The reason Bemer does not say that it can’t be used by people with pacemakers is because it is safe. A few other PEMF treatments have also been found to be safe. I have a pacemaker and have been using Bemer technology for 3 years with only health improvement & no negative side effects.

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    • Hi Jacquie,

      thanks for the comment.

      Indeed Bemer used to say that it was safe for use with pacemakers, or at least did not give any warning to individuals who used them.

      I made a point of calling this out as a negative in my earlier (now updated) review of the Bemer mat on this page because I disagreed with this statement or lack of warning.

      We have always recommended to consult your own doctor with any questions pertaining to the use of PEMF in conjunction with any medical device like a pacemaker and never, ever take medical advice from our website, any comments on our website or anything else you may find on the internet. Trust only these important questions with your own, professional, trusted physician.

      As we now found out, Bemer had to issue a recall on their devices because of contraindications while using medical pumps, and on a case by case basis for use with pacemakers.

      It’s unfortunate that it took until this recall for what I would consider basic logic based on the physics.

      PEMF is a pulsing magnetic field, which “could” alter the functionality of electronic devices via electric current induction from the pulsing magnetic field (based on a number of factors such as magnetic field strength).

      We can be glad this is now included as a warning with all Bemer devices, and was mailed out to all Bemer owners by their IBD’s as outlined in Bemer’s device recall on the FDA website.

      Glad to hear you’ve been getting great results with no negative side effects!

      All the best! 🙂

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    • Hi Barry!

      We recommend you check out the Bemer Life Group’s home page for more information on this, they’ll be happy to help you there!

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  7. I just had an aortic value replacement. Can I use the beamer. Could I use it only on my head (for cognition) or lower extremities if not safe for total body.

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    • Hi Myrna!

      to our knowledge, the only time that you should be concerned with using a PEMF mat is when you have a pacemaker (because of the electronics inside it).

      Funny that most PEMF manufacturers don’t mention this warning!

      We think it should be just fine to use for the whole body in your case, but as always, please refer to your medical professional for advice and don’t take our opinion here as a replacement for your medical professional’s advice.

      Thanks for the comment!

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