Our mission is simple: help families feel comfortable knowing they've made their space as healthy as their home allows. Whether you're buying, renting or already settled in, we give you clear answers about the EMFs in your home and a practical plan.
I started Midwest EMF to help as many people as I can navigate a confusing world of technology. I've always been an early adopter: if there was a new gadget, I had it, and probably overused it. Years ago, an instructor asked a question that changed how I saw all of it: what if, 20 years from now, we learn that the technology we know, love and use every day is making people sick? I've always cared about my health, so I couldn't let that question go. I started researching EMFs and hired a building biologist to assess my own home. I went from skeptical to a firm believer that how we use technology matters. People don't need to stop using it; they just need to use it wisely. After years of learning, I became certified by the Building Biology Institute as an Electromagnetic Radiation Specialist (EMRS). Today, I help families understand and lower the EMFs in their homes.
Not quite. Cell phones are one source of EMFs, and it’s worth knowing how to use them wisely. But EMFs also include the magnetic and electric fields from your home’s wiring and electrical system, wireless signals from Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and smart devices, and dirty electricity. Some of the most common things we find have nothing to do with phones at all: a small wiring mistake, electricity traveling along a water pipe, or a magnetic field point source (one spot giving off a strong field) on the other side of a bedroom wall. Another big one is electric fields right around the bed, often from sources most people would never think to check. The good news is that most of these are simple to fix once you know they’re there.
Magnetic fields form wherever electric current flows. In a home they can come from wiring errors, net current on water pipes or on the line that brings in your power, electrical panels and meters, nearby power lines, and everyday appliances.
Your family spends hours every night in the same spot, and magnetic fields pass through walls. In 2002, the World Health Organization’s cancer agency (IARC) classified these fields as “possibly carcinogenic to humans,” based mainly on studies of childhood leukemia. The WHO says the evidence isn’t strong enough to show cause, and research continues, so we take a sensible, precautionary approach: find the sources and lower exposure where it’s practical.
We believe it’s better to err on the side of caution. Some studies suggest possible harm, others don’t, and research is ongoing. After years of research and working with families, we think it’s worth taking seriously, and we’d rather be careful now than wish we had been later. That’s why we follow the precautionary principle: when something is uncertain and lowering it is simple, it makes sense to lower it. We think that’s a wise approach for every family.
We check magnetic fields, electric fields, radio frequencies (Wi-Fi, cell, Bluetooth and smart devices) and dirty electricity. We start with magnetic fields and electric fields, especially where you sleep, rest and work, then show you how to lower or optimize each one without giving up the technology you rely on.
Every home is different, so pricing depends on what we test, the size of your home and property, and the travel time to reach you. It all starts with a free 30-minute call. Once we learn a little about your home, we’ll give you a clear quote, with no surprises.
Most clients enjoy learning right alongside us during the assessment, taking notes on the readings that matter and the changes worth making.
Families in Chicago’s north suburbs, as well as realtors and doctors referring their clients, receive preferred pricing. Virtual assessments are a simpler, lower-cost option and also begin with the free call.
Most take a few hours, depending on the size of your home and property and its electrical system. We work through it together, teaching you about your home as we go. Most clients take notes on the readings that matter and the changes worth making, so you’ll know exactly what to do after we leave.
Totally fine, it happens to all of us. Just let us know at least 24 hours ahead and we’ll pick a new time or give you a full refund, your choice. Something came up last minute? Still reach out. We’re happy to reschedule once, no charge and no hard feelings.
They can. EMFs change as you add devices, renovate, and as the utility makes changes outside your home. They also can shift with the weather, the time of day, and your neighbors’ electricity use. That’s why we teach you to recheck your own home with an affordable meter, so you can keep an eye on things long after our visit.
No. Most families don’t need to stop using their devices; they just need to use them wisely. We’ll show you simple changes that lower EMFs where it matters most.
Honestly? Book your free 30-minute call; it’s hard to give good advice without knowing your home. But if you want one step today, move plugged-in items away from where you sleep.
Many fixes are simple changes you can make yourself. For anything more involved, we’ll suggest hiring a licensed professional, such as an electrician, plumber, or specialist.
Yes. After your free 30-minute introductory call, we can do a one-hour virtual assessment by FaceTime or Zoom. It’s a simpler, lower-cost way to get started. You walk us through your home: the layout, where the power comes in, how you use your devices and appliances, and the rooms where your family sleeps. We highly recommend having an affordable meter, like the TriField TF2, so you can take readings while we’re on the call; we’ll talk about it on your introductory call. We’ll point out likely trouble spots and talk you through a prioritized plan. A video call can’t replace an in-home visit, so we’ll also tell you whether one is recommended.
Yes, we’d be happy to. You’ll find a lot of EMF products out there, and some companies make big claims. Before you buy something that promises to block, change or “harmonize” EMFs, or a grounding product, book a 30-minute product review call. We’ll go over it together, share our honest opinion, and let you know if measuring your home first would give you a clearer picture.
Building biology is the study of how the places we live and work affect our health. It started in Germany and looks at the whole home, including electromagnetic fields, indoor air, water and building materials. Our work focuses on the EMF side. To learn more, visit the Building Biology Institute, the nonprofit that trains and certifies building biologists.
I’m certified by the Building Biology Institute as an Electromagnetic Radiation Specialist (EMRS), with specialized training in measuring EMFs in homes and finding practical ways to lower them. I use professional-grade meters for accurate readings, and I explain everything in plain language so you understand your own home. I’m careful, I follow the data, and I’ll always give you an honest answer, even if that means telling you not to spend money on something.