Nushape PEMF Mat Review: Does Graphene Tech Deliver?

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Marco Gentile, CHC, CMT, CTP, CETS · Spa Director at Burke Williams, Los Angeles
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Nushape PEMF Mat: THE SHORT VERSION

2.4out of 5The Nushape PEMF Mat is the only mat with a graphene layer in its construction. No accessories and a 1-year warranty keep it off the top of my list.

Right for

  • FIR-focused buyers that wanna test the graphene layer

Pros and cons

What I liked

  • PEMF Technology
  • Graphene Layer

What I didn’t

  • No Accessories
  • Short Warrenty
  • Intensity fixed at 70 Gauss

Price range:$1,100–$1,300

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Welcome to my review of the Nushape PEMF Mat.

A graphene layer to spread the heat better. 8 preset programs, each with its own purpose. My Nushape PEMF Mat review looks at a mat that is trying to bring something new to PEMF. Let’s see how it performs.

Nushape PEMF Mat Specs and Features

Reading the Spec Sheet

1-50HzPEMF Frequency Range

The frequency is how many times per second the magnetic field pulses, and it is measured in hertz (Hz). The Nushape mat goes from 1 to 50 Hz. That is a wide range, and it means good technology: more treatments and more conditions are open to you than with a basic mat.

70GaussPEMF Intensity

The intensity is the strength of the magnetic field the mat puts out, and it is measured in gauss. The Nushape mat runs at a fixed intensity of 70 Gauss, which is quite high, and at that level you really want a way to turn it down, which you can’t on this mat, unfortunately.

Accessories

None

Buyer protection

30-Day Return Policy

1-Year Warranty

Size & Weight

Mat75 x 31.5 inN/D lbs
Mat190 x 80 cmN/D kg

Price range

$1,100–$1,300

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Other Therapies

Heating / Far Infrared Rays Therapy (FIR)

Up to 160°F with Graphene

This is a natural kind of heat: invisible far infrared light (3 to 50 μm) slowly warms the gemstones in the mat, up to 160°F (70°C). That warmth then makes its way into the body from the inside out. The Nushape PEMF Mat has a graphene layer built into it. Graphene is a very good conductor of heat, so the mat warms up faster and more evenly. That makes the sessions more comfortable, and it should also make the heat therapy work better, since the warmth stays even across the whole mat.

Crystal Healing Therapy

3 Gemstones Types

The Nushape PEMF Mat has a mix of crushed gemstones spread over the whole surface of the mat:

  • Amethyst
  • Jade
  • Lapis Lazuli

Negative Ion Therapy

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When the gemstones heat up they release negative ions, which are said to help you detox and to clean up the air around you as well.

What It’s Like to Own the Nushape PEMF Mat

Everything above this point can be measured, and what comes next cannot. None of it will tell you whether the Nushape PEMF Mat is a good mat. What it might tell you is whether you will still be using it a year from now, and that is the question that really matters.

Portability

Low

No bag, and a heavy mat make portability quite low. Better suited in its own wellness corner.

Versatility

Fair

No red light and fixed intensity limit your options. The preset programs are well-designed, tho.

Comfort

Fair

The layer of gemstones are not particularly comfortable to lie on. But I’ve seen worse.

Price range

$1,100–$1,300

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Nushape PEMF Mat Functions and Controls

How you control it

Nushape Controller

The Nushape PEMF mat comes with a pretty advanced touchpad controller, and it gives you a good degree of control over your PEMF sessions. It also remembers the last settings you used for heat, PEMF frequency and timer, so you don’t have to put them in again every time.

Nushape PEMF mat controller with heat and PEMF intensity settings for home therapy

What Settings Does the Nushape PEMF Mat Have?

The Nushape PEMF Mat gives you 8 preset programs, and they cover a good range of needs, pain relief or relaxation for example. Pick one and the mat takes care of the settings.

Frequency control

FULLY ADJUSTABLE

With the Nushape digital controller you can fully regulate the frequency on the mat from 1 to 50 Hz.

Intensity control

FIXED

The intensity is fixed at 70 Gauss and there is no way to adjust it. This is one of the main drawbacks of this mat.

Preset programs

#ProgramDescription
1RelaxationPromotes deep relaxation and stress relief with low-frequency PEMF waves.
2SleepEncourages restful sleep and improves sleep quality.
3Pain ReliefTargets discomfort with frequencies designed to alleviate pain and reduce inflammation.
4EnergyInvigorates the body and enhances energy levels with higher-frequency PEMF waves.
5CirculationStimulates blood flow to support cardiovascular health and expedite recovery.
6DetoxificationPromotes natural detoxification processes by enhancing lymphatic drainage and toxin elimination.
7Mental ClarityImproves focus and cognitive function through targeted frequencies.
8WellnessCombines multiple frequencies to support general health and well-being.

Price range

$1,100–$1,300

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Nushape PEMF Mat Accessories

The Nushape PEMF Mat doesn’t come with any accessories. No need to tell you that this is quite a big downside for a mat.

Nushape PEMF Mat Warranty and Returns

The Nushape PEMF Mat is covered by just a 1-year warranty and a risk-free 30-day return policy. That’s the bare minimum.

Warranty

1 Years

Very short, but there is no cost to claim it. Eligibility depends on some weird usage rules. A session-length cap and a skin-contact rule aren’t things usually tied to coverage.

Returns

30 Days

There is no restocking fee, but you always cover return shipping with zero exceptions mentioned anywhere, even if you have received a defective device. Check policy.

HSA and FSA

Not Eligible

HSA/FSA payment is not available, so you cannot use your health savings or flexible spending account funds on this product, unfortunately.

Is the Nushape PEMF Mat Worth it?

2.4out of 5

My FInal verdict

The Nushape PEMF Mat is the only mat with a graphene layer that spreads the heat faster and more evenly, and heat is a big part of what a mat like this does for you.
Where it falls short is the extras. There are no accessories, and the warranty is 1 year, about as short as they come. The price is fair for what you get, but not low enough to make up for those things, and the fixed intensity at 70 Gauss is another drawback that I cannot ignore.

Price range

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Frequently Asked Questions

It doesn’t make my list of the best mats, even though it has the technology to. The graphene layer is a thing that sets it apart. The problem is everything around the technology. When I compare mats I look at the same things every time: price, warranty, the accessories you get in the box, the functions, the therapies on top of PEMF, and the technology itself. The Nushape does well on price and on the technology, but it gives you no accessories and only a short warranty, and that costs it a lot of ground against the mats that get those things right. If you want to see how it ranks against the others, my ranking and comparison guide covers all the best PEMF mats you can buy right now.

Yes, Nushape is a real wellness brand with a solid reputation. That said, trusting a brand and trusting a product are two different things. Nushape stands behind this mat with a 1-year warranty and a 30-day return policy, which is not much, but it is real coverage that you can claim if something goes wrong. What I would do before buying is read the warranty and the return terms all the way through, so you know what is covered and what isn’t, and what a return would cost you. If you want to check them out yourself, you can go straight to their website, or read my Nushape review page, where I go into more detail about the brand.

Yes, but not for everything, and not as much as the ads say. PEMF has real research behind it, and the strongest part of it is bone healing: PEMF devices have been cleared by the FDA for fractures that refuse to heal, and that goes back decades. There is also decent evidence for some kinds of pain, mostly knee osteoarthritis, and for pain and swelling after surgery. For most of the other claims, sleep, energy, detox and so on, the studies are small, mixed, or missing. The internet is full of inflated promises about these mats, and it can be hard to tell the real benefits from the marketing. In my guide to PEMF mat benefits I go through the claims one by one and say which ones the evidence supports.

It depends on what you are treating, so there is no single answer. As a rule of thumb, most brands recommend sessions of 20 to 30 minutes, once or twice a day, and that is a reasonable place to start with the Nushape too. The frequency matters more than people think. The low frequencies, roughly under 10 Hz, are the ones used for relaxation and sleep, while the higher ones are used for pain and for energy. This mat goes from 1 to 50 Hz, and the 8 preset programs pick both the frequency and the intensity for you, so you don’t have to work it out yourself unless you want to. If you do, I put together a PEMF frequency chart that lists the frequencies used for each condition, and that is the place to look for a protocol that fits your case.

It can, and sleep is one of the main reasons people buy a PEMF mat in the first place. The Nushape has a Sleep program among its 8 presets, so you don’t have to choose a frequency yourself. You can use it in two ways: lie on it for a session before bed, or put it under your mattress and let it run while you fall asleep. Either way, give it a couple of weeks before you judge it, because this is not something that works on the first night for everyone, and the effect tends to build up with regular use. Before you start, have a look at my page on PEMF therapy for sleep: the research is there, and so is a weekly protocol you can follow.

Bone is the area where PEMF has the strongest evidence, so yes, this is one of the conditions a mat like this is actually suited for. Studies on osteoporosis show that PEMF can slow down bone loss and, in some cases, improve bone density, though most of them are small and it is used alongside your medication, not instead of it. The Nushape is a full body mat, 75 x 31.5 inches, so the hips and the spine, where osteoporosis does the most damage, are on the mat during the session. If you are being treated for it, talk to your doctor before you start, and keep taking whatever you have been prescribed. The research and a week by week plan for bone health are in my guide on PEMF therapy for osteoporosis.

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Marco Gentile

Marco Gentile (CHC, CMT, CTP, CETS) is a certified PEMF professional with over 10 years of experience helping clients achieve optimal health and longevity. Currently he works at the Burke Williams Spa in L.A., where he continues to inspire and support individuals on their wellness journeys.

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