In 40 seconds
OMI and Hooga are both mid-tier PEMF mats accessible to typical UK home buyers. OMI's mid-range mats offer more programmes, better build, and slightly stronger fields at a higher price (£900–£2,500). Hooga is solid entry-level at £300–£600. If your budget allows OMI, you'll see better results. If £600 is your ceiling, Hooga is the better entry-tier option.
Quick facts
- OMI: Mid-tier, £900–£2,500, more programmes, stronger field
- Hooga: Entry-tier, £300–£600, fewer programmes, lower field
- OMI best for: Serious home users with mid-budget
- Hooga best for: Beginners, budget buyers, casual wellness use
- Verdict: OMI > Hooga if budget allows. Hooga is fine entry-level.
See FAQ below for detailed buyer questions.
Contraindications
Hard exclusions — do not have PEMF if any apply:
- Pacemaker, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD), or any cardiac electronic device
- Cochlear implant or other implanted electronic hearing device
- Spinal cord stimulator, deep-brain stimulator, vagus nerve stimulator
- Intrathecal pump or implanted drug pump
- Insulin pump (continuous glucose monitors are usually fine — confirm with the clinic)
- Active infection at the treatment site
- Pregnancy — when treatment would be over the abdomen, lumbar spine, or pelvis
Discuss with your GP or specialist before booking if any apply:
- Active malignancy or recent cancer history (oncologist clearance required)
- History of seizures or epilepsy
- Multiple sclerosis or other neurological condition under specialist care
- Anticoagulant therapy (PEMF itself does not thin blood, but bruising risk if local circulation is already compromised)
- Children under 14 (most UK clinics will not treat under-18s without paediatric specialist input)
- Recent surgery within the last 14 days at the treatment site (confirm with surgeon)
NOT contraindications — these are commonly misunderstood:
- Plates, rods, screws and other passive metal orthopaedic hardware
- Dental implants and dental crowns
- Joint replacements (hip, knee, shoulder)
- IUDs (copper or hormonal)
- Tattoos and piercings (jewellery should be removed for the session)
Specific to this condition: pacemakers, defibrillators, cochlear implants, insulin pumps, electronic implants; active malignancy without specialist clearance; pregnancy (over the abdomen); active infection; epilepsy without GP clearance.
Frequently asked questions
Is OMI worth twice the price of Hooga?
For serious users — yes. For casual wellness — Hooga is fine.
Both clinical-grade?
Neither is full clinical-grade. Both are wellness-tier.
Best mid-budget recommendation?
OMI Full Body Mat at ~£900. Sweet spot for home use.
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