Can I operate my Assisi Loop Lounge® while flying?

The use of therapeutic medical devices on board a commercial aircraft is subject to approval by the individual carriers. You should check with your airline before your journey about initiating Assisi Loop Lounge therapy while in flight.
Please note that the metal floor of the passenger cabin will significantly distract the signal when treating, thus rendering the treatment less effective. To receive the treatment’s full benefit while flying, treat with the carrier in your lap rather than under the seat.


Can I treat with the Assisi Loop Lounge® while traveling, such as in my car?

Yes. The Loop Lounge is especially convenient for long trips. 


Is the Assisi Loop Lounge® covered by pet health insurance?

As a prescribed veterinary medical device, the Assisi Loop Lounge therapy system may be covered by pet health insurance plans that also reimburse for prescription medications. Check your individual policy for confirmation.


What do I do if my Assisi Loop Lounge® stops working?

Please call or email Assisi Customer Service immediately if you suspect your device is not working properly. Our replacement policy seeks to minimize the interruption or loss of your pet’s tPEMF™ therapy as a result of equipment malfunctions. To ensure that your pet benefits from this service, you should register your new Assisi Loop Lounge on-line at https://www.assisianimalhealth.com/registration.


How often can I expect to treat my pet with the Assisi Loop Lounge®?

You should follow the instructions of your veterinary professional regarding how many times to treat your pet each day. Many veterinarians will suggest that you start with two-to-four 15-minute treatments per day for acute and chronic or degenerative conditions.

  • For acute conditions (such as post-surgical treatment or recovery from a trauma), we recommend that you follow the instructions of your veterinarian.  Many veterinarians will recommend that you continue 3 to 4 treatments per day for the first week or so and then taper off for the next 7 to 10 days or until the condition is fully healed.
  • For chronic or degenerative conditions, we recommend that you follow the instructions of your veterinarian.  Many veterinarians will recommend that you continue with 3 to 4 treatments per day for 7 to 10 days and monitor your pet until you see improved mobility and less pain response.  Upon improvement, many veterinarians suggest that you can taper down to 1 or 2 treatments per day or even 1 to 3 treatments per week. Veterinarians find that with some chronic and degenerative conditions, the patient may get to the point that they would only be treated as needed for pain, particularly if it is a condition that is prone to flare-ups.

Ultimately, you want to consider that the Assisi Loop Lounge is working to reduce your pet’s inflammation on a cellular level while accelerating the body’s own healing properties.  We rely on veterinarians to assess your pet and to work with you on the best treatment protocols for your pet’s condition.


How does the Assisi Loop Lounge® work?

The Assisi Loop Lounge incorporates the same technology used in the Assisi Loop® to deliver our patented tPEMF™ anti-inflammatory signal via a convenient therapy pad “Lounge” insert, designed to fit into your Sleepypod® Air or Atom carrier.


How soon will I see results?

For acute inflammation, you should see noticeable relief after the first or second treatment. With chronic or degenerative issues, you may not see notable results for 2 to 4 weeks. You’ll want to continue the treatments as recommended for continued long-term healing.


Will my pet feel anything?

The Assisi Loop® can markedly increase blood flow and tissue oxygenation, which improves the overall tissue health and reduces pain associated with lack of sufficient oxygen. We often hear reports from pet owners that their animal relaxes as soon as they start their treatments with the Loop. With the many healing benefits that the Loop offers, this is not surprising.
Some animals will notice the increased blood flow because with increased circulation there is often a warming or tingling sensation. This is subtle, however, and many animals won't notice at all. There have been some reports of twitching as a physical reaction to the tPEMF™ therapy. This is very rare and is most likely to occur with animals that have had some type of long-term degenerative or chronic condition. Their condition may have resulted in extreme ischemia--a decrease in the blood supply to a bodily organ, tissue, or part caused by constriction or obstruction of the blood vessels. If the area is ischemic, then the introduction of increased blood flow may cause a reaction in the body such as feeling of warmth, tingling and, in extreme cases, twitching.
As such, we generally recommend that you reduce the treatment duration to 5 minutes rather than 15. Continue at the reduced duration until the twitching is gone and the area has assimilated to the increased perfusion of blood.
One such case of twitching was the case of Lil BUB, a cat with osteopetrosis, an extremely rare inherited disorder where the bones harden. Her owner continued treatments despite the twitching, and over time, the twitching decreased and mobility increased. Learn more about her case and her significant improvements as a result of using the Assisi Loop on our blog here.