Massage Tools
Massage Tools
Here are some massage tools and accessories that I think can help some of you in your massages. If you end up using any of these, please let me know about your experience with them. Also, please pay attention to the manufacturers recommendations on how to sue these tools and “do no harm” 🙂
Massage Tables
For most practical purposes the absolute best place to give and receive a massage is on a massage table. They are designed to make giving a massage much easier and healthier, and are far superior to beds, etc. especially if you are trying to get any deep work done.
There are a lot of things to consider when purchasing a massage table and you can check out what I think is important here.
If you are in the Seattle area and are a Couple’s Massage Workshop Alumni you can always just come borrow one from me for a special occasion or long weekend.
The Thumbby
I really like the Thumbby Soft Massage Cone! I like it for a lot of reasons, but probably the most relevant reasons here are:
1) that it will let you generate a lot of pressure without using a lot of force or stressing your joints
2) It is a wonderful self care tool! It sticks to the wall so you can use it to hit your own trigger points, you can sit on it, stick it on the side of your bath tub and lean in and on and on and on.
Deep Tissue Tools
This is Wellgler’s Deep Tissue Massage Tool (Amazon). It is a fun tool to try. Actually there are a lot of deep tissue tools that are fun to try but might not work very well for different people for different reasons. I suggest trying them all but making sure you can return them with no hassle (think Amazon Prime, Costco).
Reviews
J. M.
This was a brilliant class to take!! Super professional and educational!! Even though there were many couples in the room, he was able to personalize each couples needs. He taught maneuvers that were very successful and easy to do. He definitely knows what he is doing!!
Robyn S.
This workshop is fantastic – I highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning more about massage and/or who wants to share the gift of massage with a friend, family member, or loved one. The instruction Joe gave throughout the evening was thorough, easy-to-follow, and fun. The best part was his customized approach of teaching to his audience’s interests (instead of rattling off any kind of memorized lesson plan). I appreciated his attention and response to our requests, and his hands-on demonstration was a treat to watch (and receive!). His passion and knowledge is evident from the moment you meet him – he is truly a guru in his field.
Julie D.
My partner and I get regular massages and wanted to learn how to give each other massages in between the pro sessions. “Touch” is high on both of our love language profiles so we figured the workshop would be a perfect way to enhance our connection. Joe’s workshop provided us with a fun, engaging and highly effective forum to practice multiple techniques in an intimate classroom “lab” environment. His welcoming, warm demeanor, experienced facilitation and great insights on giving and receiving feedback from your partner all combined to create a truly unique and worthwhile learning experience. Post-workshop, we were provided with a thorough list of resources, including videos to help us remember and reinforce specific massage techniques. We feel well-supported and encouraged to keep practicing the power of touch together.
Mimi H.
Joe not only gives excellent massages, he is the perfect person to run a couples workshop. He makes the evening so fun. My husband was hesitant to go to the workshop. He thought there would be a lot of uncomfortable moments, which there were none. In fact we came away very impressed with how Joe made everyone feel comfortable and how we all learned how to give a decent massage without becoming fatigued. My husband now is willing and able to give me a massage…not as good as Joe’s but at least my hubby’s is free.
Rosanne G.
An amazingly powerful experience for us as a couple that has been together for 46 years. This 3 hour session with Joe taught us a new way to nurture and please each other in an enlightening way. He put us at ease right away and the studio was very comfortable. This workshop is a must for couples who are dedicated to continuing to build their relationship in a passionate, nurturing, healthy way.
Annette H
Invaluable experience and exceedingly enlightening. It was a great experience and expanded my awareness of touch.