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. My main career is as a financial advisor. Years ago, during a finance course, 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).
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. Many common sources we find have nothing to do with phones: a wiring error, current on a water pipe, or a bed on the other side of a wall from a strong magnetic field source.
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.
Pricing depends on the size of your home and what we test, but most in-home visits are around $300. It starts with a free 30-minute phone consultation, and once we learn a little about your home, we’ll give you a clear quote. We offer discounts for homes in Chicago’s north suburbs, for realtors on behalf of their clients, and for doctors on behalf of their patients. Virtual assessments are a more affordable option at $75 and also start with the free call.
Most take a few hours, depending on the size of your home, its electrical system, and how much you’d like to learn along the way.
Please don’t! We want to see your home the way it really is on a normal night, with everything plugged in as usual. A realistic setup gives us accurate readings, so there’s no need to unplug things or make it show-ready.
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. When a fix calls for more, we may bring in trusted specialists or licensed professionals, such as electricians or plumbers.
Yes. A one-hour virtual assessment by FaceTime or Zoom is $75, after a free 30-minute introductory call. 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 worth it.
Yes. Many products make big promises. If you’re considering one that claims to block EMFs, change or “harmonize” them, or a grounding product, schedule a 30-minute product review call before you spend the money. We’ll go over it with you and give you our honest opinion, including whether measuring your home first would tell you more.
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.
Great question. Financial advising is my main career, and people can have more than one passion. EMFs became mine, so much so that I became certified by the Building Biology Institute as an Electromagnetic Radiation Specialist (EMRS). I also use professional-grade meters for accurate readings. My advisor background helps too: I’m careful, I follow the data, and I think long term. I do this because I care about my friends, family and community, and I’d rather we look back one day and be glad we paid attention.