body — contouring
Fat targeted. Muscle
re-educated. One session.
PHYSIQ by Cartessa is a hands-free body contouring system that pairs deep thermal energy with electrical muscle stimulation in a single, sequenced treatment. Four independent applicators. No downtime. Lie still and let the technology work.
From $450 / session
Six-session series recommended · Included in Tone package
30 min
Duration
None
Downtime
Weekly x6
Recommended
Warm pulse
Discomfort
6–8 wks
First results
All types
Skin types
How it works
PHYSIQ is built on STEP technology — Sequential Thermal & Electrical Pulse. Each of the four applicators delivers two energies in a programmed sequence: deep thermal energy that heats fat tissue to the depth required for a metabolic response, and electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) that drives contractions the body cannot produce voluntarily. Because the applicators are independent, the studio maps energy and modality to each area separately — abdomen and flanks in one session, calibrated differently. Manufactured by DEKA exclusively for Cartessa, and FDA-cleared for body contouring and muscle stimulation.
What it treats & who it's for
- Stubborn abdominal fat
- Love handles & flanks
- Inner & outer thighs
- Core definition & muscle tone
- Post-weight-loss muscle support
- Arms & posterior
Best for clients near their target weight who want definition rather than volume loss. Especially considered for those maintaining after rapid weight change, where muscle tone often needs rebuilding alongside contour. Not a weight loss treatment — a shaping protocol.
Before & after results
What clients say
"I read a book through every session. No effort, no soreness afterward — and by week six my waistband told me it had worked."
— Verified client, Tone package
"I came in after losing a lot of weight and wanted my shape back, not more of it gone. This was exactly the right protocol for that."
— Verified client, six-session series
Pairs well with
Lipo Shot
The most powerful combination — lipotropic support helps the body metabolize fat released through PHYSIQ.
Lymphatic Massage
Supports clearance between sessions and eases the fullness some clients feel after treatment.
Cavitation
Address deeper fat volume with Cavitation while PHYSIQ builds the muscle underneath it.
Membership benefit
Members save 30% on all body treatments
All Optimize members receive 30% off PHYSIQ and all body treatments.
Optimize — 30% off body
All members 20% off
Packages that include HydraFacial
Tone — $3,600
PHYSIQ x6 + 10 Lipo Shot vials + Cavitation
Frequently asked questions
What does a session actually feel like?
Warm, with a rhythmic pulling sensation as the muscle contracts. Most clients describe it as relaxing rather than uncomfortable. The applicators are strapped in place — the studio steps out, you rest for thirty minutes.
How is this different from CoolSculpting or Emsculpt?
CoolSculpting addresses fat only, through cooling. Emsculpt addresses muscle only. PHYSIQ sequences both thermal and muscle energy from the same applicator in one session, which is why the studio uses it as a shaping protocol rather than a single-target one.
How long do results last?
Contour changes tend to hold with stable weight and continued activity. Muscle tone responds like any conditioning — it benefits from maintenance. Most clients return for a session each quarter. Individual results vary.
Is there anything I should do beforehand?
Hydrate well for a day or two before, and avoid a heavy meal in the hours prior. The studio reviews everything at consultation.