 When creating a massage oil, it's important to choose carrier oils that are gentle on the skin, easily absorbed, and don't leave a greasy residue. Here are some popular carrier oils commonly used for making massage oils:
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As the creators of ISO (Intentional Sensory Overstimulation) 4 Hand Massage Modality we have tested many massage tables. We have selected an overall winner for our personal choice for World’s Best American Made Massage Table and the honor goes to EARTHLITE Premium Portable Massage Table SPIRIT Package. The table's many features include:
COMPLETE, LUXURY MASSAGE TABLE PACKAGE: Includes the full-sized massage table with round corners and ½ reiki end panels, ballistic nylon professional carry case, a patented Flex-Rest face cradle, and the proprietary Strata face pillow. SPA LEVEL COMFORT: Sink softly into the plush, triple density, Proluxe cushioning system that has made Earthlite the #1 choice among spas & resorts worldwide. Hand upholstered, rounded corner table with supple Natursoft oil and water-resistant fabric. GUARANTEED SQUEAK-PROOF AND EXCEPTIONALLY STRONG: The premium design features joint less round corners, reinforcement ribs, hardwood corner blocks and north American hard maple legs and braces, milled in our factory in Vista, CA. LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY on the frame and construction, 3-year warranty on the foam and upholstery. MADE IN USA (with components sourced globally). EARTHLITE is the world’s largest and most trusted massage supplier since 1987 Amazon Customer Reviews: 4.6 Star out of 5 Stars - 111 Global Reviews 4 Hands Across The Nation Rating: 4 Hands out of 4 Hands  
In our practice we are all about creating the best environment for relaxation, we always try to think of ways to improve our skills. A simple but highly effective table upgrade is the usage of a table bolster, The EARTHLITE Bolster Pillow Half Jumbo is the most COMFORTABLE MASSAGE BOLSTER IN THE WORLD!
It relieves stress on the lower back during massage. It is also used to place under the knee or ankle to help relieve back strain. GENEROUSLY SIZED: pair with full sized massage table. PROFESSIONAL GRADE: Made from quality eco-friendly foam and NATURSOFT 100% PU rayon backed upholstery. DIMENSIONS AND STYLES: 5 different styles, 8 different colors available. Dimensions can be found in the description. WARRANTY: 1 year Warranty from EARTHLITE, the world’s leading professional massage therapy supply company, since 1987. Amazon Customer Reviews: 4.7 Star out of 5 Stars - 249 Global Reviews 4 Hands Across The Nation Rating: 4 Hands out of 4 Hands  
When we see massage therapists working with just a bare table, we feel bad for their clients. We know that this table upgrade is well worth the investment, adding extra inches of memory foam to your table will allow the table to contour to your clients individual needs. It adds an ultra soft layer of 2" memory foam to your massage table. We travel the world and highly recommend anyone with a massage table add this to it. The Therapist's Choice Memory Foam Massage Table Topper is our practice choice.
The Memory Foam Table Topper is 2 ``thick and 70"x30" which fit's most massage tables. The Soft Velour cover is removable and washable and comes with elastic straps that allows it to attach to your table for less slippage. Your clients will love it! The added memory foam reduces pressure by contouring to your clients' individual body shape allowing them to feel completely supported and confident in allowing your work to shepherd them into a new connection with their mind, body, & souls. Amazon Customer Reviews: 4.8 Star out of 5 Stars - 136 Global Reviews 4 Hands Across The Nation Rating: 4 Hands out of 4 Hands Need a way to stand out from the crowded pack of basic massage therapists, one of the most impactful ways you can make your treatments stand out is by controlling the table temps. We recommend using the Deluxe Massage Table Warmer Pad Cover Fleece Blanket- 5 Heat Settings By TOA Supply. Studies have shown that heated massages help to further relax the muscles and open the body, which relieves tension and stress. Whether you're carrying some stress on your shoulders, or you are suffering from back pain a heated massage table pad will elevate your practice to the next level. One of our favorite things when coming home after a stressful day at work is sinking into a nice Jacuzzi tub to relieve stress and the aches and pains on my body. There is no doubt that the jets in the tub have beneficial effects on the body, but what really makes those aches and pains go away is the healing effects of the hot water. We’ve known about the beneficial effects of hot water for relieving pain and stress for centuries, but it’s only in the last few decades that manufacturers have used that concept in massage.
Obviously, massage chairs that use heat don’t do so with the use of water, but the heat alone can still have a lot of great effects on the body. It turns out it’s the actual heat that relieves stress in the body and in this blog post we’ll take a closer look at why. Relaxes Tense Muscles When you apply heat to your body the heat actually loosens and relaxes tense muscles; when the muscles relax, the tension and knots built up over time are diminished. That’s why you feel so relaxed after a hot bath; there’s nothing better for removing tension and stress from your body. It’s a technique that’s been used for centuries and was even familiar to the citizens of ancient Rome and ancient China. Takes Away the Cramps and Spasms Your muscles cramp up because they’re not receiving enough oxygen, and that’s generally due to poor circulation. This can happen for a number of reasons, but one way of tackling it is through heat therapy. As we’ve already indicated, heat will loosen up those muscles. When those muscles loosen up the cramps and spasms that you may be experiencing either diminish or disappear completely. The Mental Aspect Heat therapy, when used in a massage technique or a massage chair, is not only beneficial for your physiological well-being, but it can also help with your mental well-being. When you’re in pain you’ll often find it hard to concentrate as much as you would like to; when you can’t concentrate you can’t perform at your best, which in turn will stress you out. When you remove pain through techniques such as heat and massage you’re also removing stress, and this allows you to function at your best, having the added effect of putting you in a better mood. When Applied to the Lower Back One of the areas of the body that is subjected to the most stress and strain during an active day is the lower back. This is a result of the constant effects of gravity taking their toll and compressing your spine. When your spine is compressed it reduces the ability for the body to properly circulate oxygen and nutrients. With a massage chair that applies heat to your lower back you’re also helping to decompress your spine and improve the circulation, which in turn increases the flow of oxygen and nutrients. This takes away that nagging lower back pain and helps to relieve stress. Great for the Joints When heat is applied to your back, believe it or not, it can actually have beneficial effects for the rest of your body, including your joints. That’s related to the fact that heat and massage can increase the flow of oxygen and nutrients, as we’ve already discussed. With your body operating more efficiently because of the increased oxygen, it will in turn reduce the stress and strain on your joints, leading to increased flexibility and mobility over time. Everything you do to one part of your body has a domino effect on the rest of your body, and that’s what’s on display here. Best When Combined with a Massage Heat therapy is certainly an effective healing technique, but it’s much more effective when used in combination with other techniques such as a good massage. The combination of applying heat to your aching muscles while kneading away the pain can really reduce the stress and tension on the body. That’s why many people find massage chairs with heat so much more effective than ones without it. It’s the combination of heat and massage that has the greatest overall effect on your well-being. Heat Should Be on Your Radar In our opinion, there is no doubt that it’s best to look for a massage chair or a massage therapist that uses heat during the massage process. Neither massage nor heat alone is completely effective in removing stress from your body and mind, but the combination of the two can have a very positive effect on your total health. Amazon Customer Reviews: 4.7 Star out of 5 Stars - 92 Global Reviews 4 Hands Across The Nation Rating: 4 Hands out of 4 Hands  
Weighted blankets seem like all the rage, you are now seeing them in most major big box retail stores. Why would anyone want your blanket to be heavy? These are the most common known benefits of weighted blankets & why use one on our practice for years:
Everyone experiences anxiety at some point. It’s that feeling of uneasiness and worry, usually about something in the future. It can cause your heart rate to increase and your breathing to get faster, which is a result of your body preparing for stress. If anxiety is constant, and it’s disrupting your daily life, you may have an anxiety disorder. Instead of worrying about an upcoming event, you may worry excessively about everyday situations. This can make your body feel like it’s in a stressful situation or environment most or all of the time. Based on what’s going on around you, your autonomic nervous system — which controls basic bodily functions such as breathing, digestion, sweating, and shivering — prepares your body for stress or rest. This is often called the fight or flight response. The pressure of weighted blankets puts your autonomic nervous system into “rest” mode, reducing some of the symptoms of anxiety, such as a quickened heart rate or breathing. This can provide an overall sense of calm. If you find yourself tossing and turning in bed every once in a while, you’re not alone. Some 20 million Americans have trouble falling asleep occasionally — and over 40 million people in the US have long-term, chronic sleep disorders. “Stress and anxiety can cause a sleep disorder to begin with, or they can make existing problems worse. However, you don’t need to have a disorder for stress and anxiety to affect your sleep. Anxiety about the next day’s test or presentation can keep you up at night” explained Martin L. Levinson, MD, FACP, FCCP, physician at Penn Sleep Center Cherry Hill. Because the pressure from weighted blankets prepares your body for rest by calming your heart rate and breathing, they help your body to calm down enough to get the sleep it needs so you can wake up feeling refreshed. A person with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has a harder time with self-control, especially when it comes to paying attention and sitting still. This can cause problems at school or at home, and it can impact their learning, as well as their relationships with friends and family,” said Dr. Levinson. People with ADHD are often distracted by what’s going on around them, such as other people talking or what’s happening outside. It’s harder for them to focus on what they want to focus on — like the teacher talking. By activating the sense of touch, the weighted blankets keep children from becoming distracted by other sensory stimuli, such as sounds, coming from their surroundings. This can help them improve their attention, remain on task, stay in their seats, and fidget less. Since your child might not want to use a blanket in class, you can get them a weighted vest, which works similarly to blankets. Dr. Levinson explained that “when someone has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), social interaction can be hard for them. This can lead to anxiety and stress, as well as make it harder to function in school, the workplace, and in public situations.” The pressure from the weighted blankets can relieve stress for people with ASD and improve their ability to focus on the task at hand. It can also make them feel as if they’re being rewarded. Individuals with ASD may also feel like sensory stimulations around them — such as noises and touch — are too intense. This can make activities like playing, working, and socializing more challenging. The pressure from a weighted blanket can actually help provide comfort from feeling over-stimulated and allow them to relax. All Our 4 hand massage treatments begin with a weighted blanket, the blanket is removed gradually exposing the parts worked on until the entire is worked over completely. We highly recommend the use of weighted blankets. Amazon Customer Rating: 4.6 Stars out of 5 Stars - 639 Global Reviews 4 Hands Across The Nation Rating: 4 Hands out of 4 Hands  
Frosty the snowman may have been on to something, shocking the system with frigidget cold temperatures may indeed not just be good for his survival as a snowman but may in fact be good for you as a human. Whether you're an active person, a pro athlete, or someone suffering from an injury and need relief, theSub·Zero Massage Ball is precisely what you need for rapid muscle recovery. This massage therapy ball can effectively eliminate post-workout soreness and reduce everyday somatic pains to improve the quality of your training and boost mobility. The Sub Zero Massage Ball makes a thoughtful and practical Christmas or birthday gift as well.
The Sub·Zero Massage Ball is made from food-grade stainless steel which is highly durable, hypoallergenic, erosion resistant, and eco-friendly. The core of the ball is filled with a specially formulated nontoxic anti-freezing cooling liquid that retains cold for 3 hours and offers up to 40 minutes of relaxing therapeutic use. The handle is sturdy and ergonomic, made of high-density thermoplastic, and features a skid-free rubber grip Sub·Zero Massage Ball combines the benefits of traditional Myofascial Massage Ball with Ice and Heat Therapy to target different types of body pains. When using it cold, the added low temperature on this device helps treat temporary pains and soreness from an active lifestyle. After submerging in hot tap water, the added heat is effective to treat prolonged chronic pains. The Sub·Zero Massage Ball can effectively relieve chronic pain, workout soreness, muscle spasms, sprains, inflammation, swelling, and loosen stiffness, leaving you with happy and relaxed muscles! It can also be used as a cold or warm facial massage tool and makes a convenient icing tool to ease fever. Having an ergonomic handle lined with grips to fit comfortably in your hands has smart functional advantages. First of all, there is no clunky case wrapping around the surface of the ball to pinch your skin or prevent the ball from rolling freely and smoothly. It also allows the ball to have twice the amount of surface area to work with, compared to poorly designed massage rollers. Amazon Customer Reviews: 4.7 Stars out of 5 Stars - 193 Global Reviews 4 Hands Across The Nation Rating: 4 Hands out of 4 Hands  
One of the most common things we hear about people’s experiences getting massages is they suffer from sinus pressure and buildup during a treatment. We incorporated several different techniques in our 4 Hand Treatment to address these issues. Once a client transitions from the prone position (on their stomach) to the supine position (to their backs) this is the best moment to tackle any sinus pressure that may have caused while laying in on their stomach & their head in a face cradle for 30-40 minutes.
In our 4 Hands Treatment we start by one therapist using vegan lotion, working on the client's chest & clavicle area (upper check/ neck) to open your breath energy & allow fresh energy to flow to your lungs. The second therapist using vegan massage oil will start a foot & lower leg reflexology treatment. After the hand techniques are completed by both therapists, the first therapist will continue working on the face, neck, & upper chest area with deep - light finger tip work. After the hand work is completed, one therapist will begin the usage of a cold jade face roller. AJade Roller is a skin care tool that will cool, tighten, and de-puff your face in seconds as it massages. It can immediately remove muscle strain as the roller smooths fine lines and eliminates wrinkles. Using Jade Face Roller tool can Reduce dark under eyes puffiness, better skin and health through natural Jade stones without any chemicals or irritants. Also, it promotes blood circulation, improves lymphatic drainage, and is our greatest tool against sinus pressure. Your face will be less puffy, feel less tense, and look tighter.Jade Rollers were made from pure stone that came directly from the Great Himalaya range, the purest jade stone source. Jade Roller has been known as an ancient anti-aging tool in China that can make your face skin smoother and looks younger. Amazon Customer Rating: 4.3 Stars out of 5 Stars - 3,675 Global Amazon Reviews 4 Hands Across The Nation Rating: 4 Hands out of 4 Hands  
As the creators of the 4 Hand Massage technique ISO (intentional sensory overstimulation) and America's top travel 4 hand massage therapist duo we have experienced working through the advancement of handheld massage gun technology. Handheld massage guns are now being produced with a wide variation of multi dimensional massage modalities, with deep corrective massage work capabilities.
Handheld massage guns are a great way to enhance any massage or bodywork session, we strongly believe that a handheld massage gun does not replace traditional bodywork but when used in conjunction with your overall wellness goals, a handheld massage can assist you getting some amazing results. Which massage gun is right for you? We believe these are the two most important things to consider: #1: What is my overall budget for this tool? #2: What features am I most interested in a handheld massage gun? After you have decided those two things, finding the perfect handheld massage gun is going to be a breeze. In our 4 hand private practice we have chosen The F1Pro by Flyby as our model of choice, for these reasons: The F1Pro by Flyby is Lightweight & Portable - Weighing in at only 1.8 pounds, it’s light, easy to hold, and can go with you anywhere. Low Noise - A quiet motor means a more enjoyable massage experience; their patent pending silent tech noise reduction combined with an industrial-grade brushless motor gives The F1Pro by Flyby uncompromised power; while being quiet as an electric toothbrush. These handheld massage guns have amazing Long Battery Life - The F1Pro by Flyby provides 4+ hours per charge with its long lasting 26V rechargeable battery. The F1Pro by Flyby not only has unmatched power, but it is cordless rechargeable power, producing three speeds between 1,800 rpm and 3,200 rpm, with 50 lbs of working pressure. The F1Pro by Flyby comes standard with six different attachment heads ‐ so you can customize your professional-grade muscle therapy. Handheld massage guns can come in such a wide variety of price ranges and an even wider variety of technologies. We professionally recommend anyone who can invest in a handheld massage gun get one; it is best used in between sessions when you can not get on your favorite therapist's table. Just like with anything that requires work, we recommend starting off on the lower speeds to adjust yourself to the handheld massage gun. We also recommend only using a handheld massage gun no more than 3-5 times per week, for no more than 15 minutes a session; you do not want to overwork an injured area. So if you can afford it, we would highly recommend incorporating a handheld massage gun in your wellness journey, The F1Pro by Flyby is our preferred massage gun of choice and it may be the perfect one for you too. Amazon Customer Reviews: 4.6 out of 5 Stars - 6,448 global reviews 4 Hands Across The Nation Rating: 4 out of 4 Hands Rating |
Blog AuthorsBen & Eric Grunewald, ISO (Intentional Sensory Overstimulation) 4 Hand Massage Modality Creators , Nationally Board Certified Massage Therapist, & Men's Wellness Experts. |
