Self Care
Self Care
These are some things that I have used or use to take care of my body over the years. Some are pretty basic and some are a little more “industrial grade”. Feel free to ask me about any of them or even stop by some time if you want to try one of them out before buying them.
THERAGUNS
These are the rage right now and I have mixed feelings about them…everything in moderation…the industry leader is the expensive but hopefully worth it, Theragun. However there probably a hundred different models like the Playmakar. which is often cited as the best bang for the buck percussion tool. Honorable mention goes to the Hypervolt which is somewhere in the middle of the first two. I like buying things from places I know I can return for a full refund, but make sure to check the fine print even if you think you can return things, look for “medical device” exclusions.
R8 Recovery Roller
Get the revolutionary new R8 massage roller and keep your legs fresh, healthy and recovered. The patented technology self adjusts to different leg sizes and targets the quads, hamstrings, IT-bands, gluteus, calfs, shins, hip-flexors and more.
Remember when I said that some of these are industrial grade? Well this baby is defeintely industrial grade…and I love it. So do a lot of the athletes that I work with. The company website is here: www.rollrecovery.com/r8/
Foot Rubz
OK, first of all, I need to say that for most of you, tennis balls (or any air filled ball) is not going to do the job. They just compress too much and can not provide a therapeutic level of pressure (in my humble, limited and biased opinion). You need tools that are sturdy and dense to provide the pressure that your muscles and tendons need and your nervous system is craving!
This little ball is perfect for working out the sole and arch of your foot and you can always find at least one of these under my desk. It is around $6 on Amazon and shipping is free for Prime Members. I usually have a couple available at my practice as well.
The ArmAid
This strange looking but beautifully designed device is truly wonderful tool for anyone that has tension in their forearms, like massage therapists and computer jockeys! I use mine all of the time and I absolutely love it. You can adjust the pressure and the hardness of the tool and work at just about any level that you want.
There are several different attachments and it works great on your biceps and triceps as well. There is a lot more information and videos on the company website, so take a look: www.armaid.com
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.