Tools of the Trade
These tools are all-inclusive in every session you choose with us. Be sure to request any of these for your next massage!
LaserTouchOne®- Cold Laser pen
This Low Level Laser Therapy device (pictured below) is in the shape of a pen and is used on areas of pain & acute injury. It has a tens unit on the tip to help calm pain receptors & promote healing at the cellular level. This pen is portable, lightweight, and only takes a few minutes of use to feel relief. To order your own, visit this link: www.lasertouchone.com
Vacuum Cupping
We use silicone cups, small facial cups, manual pumps & plastic cups to achieve the results desired from Vacuum Cupping Therapy. Excellent for those with lymphatic or tissue stagnation, Fibromyalgia, TMJD pain, C-section scar hydration, pre & post surgical procedures, use in our Cellulite Relief Series, and much more. We recommend cupping for almost all of our clients since it's such a unique experience! To order your own set at home, visit this link: lureessentials.com/
Infrared Heating Pad
The infrared heating pad helps melt your tissues and provides a deep feeling of warmth into skin, muscles, and bones, similar to being out in the sunshine. It is unique in that Infrared heat can penetrate up to 60 mm, which is 20-30 times deeper than regular heat. It is effective for chronic pain or acute injury anywhere on the body by reducing inflammation and increasing circulation. We like to use this in conjunction with our massage work as a complement to the session as a whole.
Hot Basalt Stones & Cool Marble Stones
Basalt Stones - These are perfect for providing penetrating heat into the muscles and connective tissues throughout the body. They are very healing and produce a sedative effect on our nervous system. Hot stones promote deep relaxation, encourages blood flow, relieves chronic pain, and reduces stress. Plus it feels so darn good!
Marble Stones - You might be wondering "Why in the world would I want cold stones applied to my body"? Marble stones are a complement to the hot Basalt stones and create balance within our bodies. They deliver a cooling sensation that is actually quite pleasant to experience. Marble stones also promote blood flow, are a powerful decongestant, is tonifying & strengthening to several body systems, especially the immune system, and interrupts the pain-spasm-pain cycle. We use these stones in conjunction with hot stones for an effect that is simply amazing- rejuvenation of muscle tissues, reduction of inflammation & swelling, and profound reduction in pain. Delicious!
CBD Oil
If you haven't jumped on the CBD Oil bandwagon yet or have felt reluctant to try out a topical application, we invite you to give it a try. It's wonderful! The CBD oil we use is legal in all 50 states and does not contain constituents that give you a "high". CBD oils possess anti-inflammatory & neuroprotective properties that our bodies readily accept. Since cannabinoids do not damage our liver or central nervous system, it is a safe drug-free alternative to NSAIDS (ibuprofen, acetaminophen, etc.) and other over-the-counter pain relievers. It is safe for children as well!
We have tried several different companies and have settled on a few of our favorites so far. We love to support our local farms, so we have compiled our list of folks to check out for yourself:
Ambary Gardens | ambarygardens.com
Susan's CBD (topical use) | susanscbd.com
Charlotte's Web | charlottesweb.com
Bluebird Botanicals | bluebirdbotanicals.com
Essential Oils
We only use superior grade oils in our practice. Why is that important and what does that mean for you? It means you won't have to worry about cheap chemicals being applied to your body. The oils we use are safe for everyone, food-grade quality, & highly effective with only one or two drops per use. We have a list of the oils we have available at our office for use during your session, all customized to what you need for the day. Check out our list and purchasing information here.