What happens behind the scenes before a PEMF program becomes something you can simply select and use?

From frequency and intensity to timing, session structure, and the area of the body or brain being targeted, every detail matters. At Omnipemf, our programs are designed to turn complex electromagnetic principles and research into practical sessions that fit naturally into everyday life.

To take us behind the technology, we spoke with Marko Kadunc, Founder & CEO of MDCN Tech, the company behind Omnipemf. With years of experience in electromagnetics and the development of non-invasive magnetic technologies, Marko shares how the team approaches program design, what goes into creating different sessions, and how science, technology, and real-world use come together.

Where does the process begin?

Omnipemf Editorial Team: When you and the team set out to create a new PEMF program, what is the starting point? Is it a specific goal, frequency range, research finding, or something else?

Marko Kadunc: For us, it is really a two-way process. We start with the goal of the program – for example relaxation, sleep, recovery, meditation, or mental performance – and then we look at the available scientific research related to that goal. Behind the frequencies we use, there is scientific literature or previous research that gives us a foundation. From there, we translate the research into something that can actually be delivered by the device.

But research is only the starting point. The program then needs to be technically implemented, tested, evaluated, and refined. So the process is essentially: define the goal, research the science, design the program, test it, and improve it.

How do you choose the frequencies?

Omnipemf Editorial Team: There are many different frequencies used in PEMF. How do you determine which frequencies and frequency ranges are appropriate for a particular goal, such as relaxation, sleep, recovery, meditation, or mental performance?

Marko Kadunc: PEMF is not a new or unexplored field. Different frequencies and frequency ranges have been studied for many years, so we do not simply choose a frequency because it sounds interesting. We look at published studies and existing knowledge about electromagnetic stimulation, but we also test how different parameters work together in a real program.

For brain-related programs, we also consider what we know about brainwave activity. Delta, theta, alpha, beta and other frequency ranges are associated with different states, but the brain is never operating at just one frequency. All of these activities can be present simultaneously; what changes is which activity is more predominant.

So our objective is not simply to say, “This frequency does this.” It is to understand the research, the intended state, and then design and test a program around that goal.

What role does intensity play?

Omnipemf Editorial Team: Beyond frequency, PEMF sessions can differ in intensity and duration. How do you decide how strong and how long a session should be?

Marko Kadunc: Intensity is very important, but it has to be considered together with frequency, duration, application area, and the purpose of the program. In general, a stronger magnetic field produces a stronger physical exposure. But that does not automatically mean that higher intensity is always better. The human body can respond to relatively low-intensity electromagnetic fields as well. This becomes especially important when we talk about brainwave entrainment, where our objective is not simply to deliver the strongest possible field.

For those applications, I personally prefer a more conservative approach. We use the intensity that is appropriate for what we are trying to achieve rather than automatically maximizing it. For other applications involving the body, intensity requirements can be different. So again, it comes back to the goal: what are we trying to achieve, where are we applying the field, and for how long?

How do you design a complete session?

Omnipemf Editorial Team: A program isn’t necessarily just one frequency. Can you explain how you build a session from beginning to end and why combining different frequencies or stages can be useful?

Marko Kadunc: A PEMF program does not necessarily have to consist of one frequency from beginning to end. We can use different frequencies or stages within the same session. The idea is to create a sequence rather than thinking only about an isolated frequency. We start with the scientific basis for the individual frequencies and the objective of the program. Then we consider the sequence, duration, intensity, transitions between stages, and total session length.

After that comes testing. A theoretically interesting combination of frequencies does not automatically make a good program. The complete program needs to be tested and evaluated as a session. So I would distinguish between research supporting individual parameters and testing the complete program that the user actually experiences.

How does the target area influence the program?

Omnipemf Editorial Team: How does the location where the magnetic field is applied- such as different areas of the brain or the body – influence the way a program is designed?

Marko Kadunc: Location matters because magnetic field strength decreases with distance. In simple terms, the closer the source is to the target area, the stronger the exposure at that area.

For brain-related applications, placement also becomes part of the program design. For example, when working with programs intended for alertness, focus, or higher-frequency brain activity, we may be more interested in frontal areas. For relaxation-oriented programs, posterior areas can also be relevant.

But it is important not to oversimplify the brain. The brain does not have one area producing one frequency. Different brainwave frequencies are present simultaneously across the brain; what changes is their relative predominance and distribution.

That is why we think about frequency, intensity, placement, and duration together, rather than treating any one of them in isolation.

How do science and real-world experience come together?

Omnipemf Editorial Team: When developing Omnipemf programs, how do research, laboratory knowledge, engineering, and feedback from users or practitioners influence the final program?

Marko Kadunc: I think this is one of the most important aspects of PEMF. Electromagnetic fields are not something completely foreign to us. We live in a naturally electromagnetic environment; the Earth itself has natural electromagnetic phenomena, including the well-known Schumann resonances around the 7.8 Hz region.

But that does not mean that every frequency will automatically produce a desired effect. The important questions are: what do we use, when do we use it, at what intensity, for how long, and where do we apply it? That is where research, engineering, testing, and practical experience come together.

And I also believe strongly in a holistic approach. The biggest variable in the equation is often the person using the device. Sleep, stress, nutrition, physical activity, circadian rhythm and lifestyle all influence how we feel and function. PEMF should therefore be seen as one tool within that larger picture, rather than something that exists independently of everything else we do.

What makes a well-designed PEMF program?

Omnipemf Editorial Team: When someone selects a program in an Omnipemf device or app, what can they expect to have gone into that session behind the scenes – and what do you think people often misunderstand about designing effective PEMF programs?

Marko Kadunc: Behind a good program there should be much more than simply selecting a frequency. There is the scientific literature, the intended goal, frequency selection, intensity, duration, placement, sequencing, engineering limitations, testing, and finally the experience of people using the program. One thing that I think is often misunderstood is the idea that technology can somehow allow us to continuously override our biology. It cannot.

Our bodies follow biological rhythms, particularly the circadian rhythm. We are designed to be active at certain times and to recover and sleep at others. Stress is also part of life, but it needs to be balanced with recovery. So if somebody asks me what makes a good PEMF program, my answer would be that it should work with human physiology rather than constantly trying to fight it. You cannot compensate indefinitely for poor sleep, constant stress, lack of recovery, or an unbalanced lifestyle simply by increasing intensity or choosing another frequency.

For us, PEMF is at its best when technology, science, and our natural biological rhythms are working in the same direction.