*Self-care is giving the world the BEST of you instead of what's left of you.* - Katie Reed
DECEMBER:
Accupressure Mat and Neck Pillow Set
IMMEDIATE back and neck pain relief in the comfort of your home in as little as 20 minutes per day
EFFECTIVELY induces a state of complete relaxation while reducing aches, pain, stress and tension
RELIEVES not only back, neck, shoulder and sciatic pain whether mild or chronic but also relieves headaches
OTHER BENEFITS include improved circulation, sleep, and mood as well an increase in energy levels. This item is backed by a lifetime money back guarantee
This mat was recommended to me for several reasons and having studied acupressure in school I was intrigued. The mat has 6,210 acupoints and the pillow has 1,782 acupoints that allow for targeted acupressure. Be sure to follow the guide and start at the beginner stage and work your way up to the advanced!
Release Neck Tension - Soothe muscles in your neck to relieve headaches, migraines and stress
Goodbye to Pressure Points - Relieve pain and reduce tension nearly anywhere on your body
3 Different Edges - Equipped with a Round, Pointed and Scalloped edge to adjust massage intensity
Portable - At 4 inches on the longest side, the DaVinci Tool fits perfectly in any gym bag or pack
This year has created a lot more stress for all of us! Most of us hold that stress in our neck area which then leads to tension headaches. This tool allows to do a self release at the Occipital Base where all those muscles connect and helps to relieve headaches due to neck tension. If anything helps makes this year a little easier, I personally am all for it!
OCTOBER:
High Density Foam Roller Massager for Deep Tissue Massage of The Back and Leg Muscles - Self Myofascial Release of Painful Trigger Point Muscle Adhesions
3D textured rollers measure 13 x 5.5 inches with triple massage zones to replicate the fingers , thumbs , and palms of the human hand.
Roll before and after your work out at the gym , Pilates , or yoga to condition and stretch muscle tissue , and remove painful trigger points . Dual grid design has finger zone with ridges , and spiked bumps on the opposite side .
Great for runners , after a long workout , or as part of your stretching routine . Heavy Duty EPP construction tough enough for athletes , and still comfortable enough for a beginner .
Speed up recovery , treat muscle pain , increase performance , flexibility , and mobility . One of the best fitness tools to help your body recover , rolling before and after exercise is critical for beginners and pros alike .
Similar to the roller I posted in February this textured roller allows for more specified zones. It's more intense than the smooth one, but able to hit additional areas like the legs easier.
RELIEF: Designed to soothe foot/ heel pain & tension due to arthritis, neuropathy and other ailments. Great healthcare relaxation gifts for your family, friends.
Are you on your feet all day like I am? Or do you suffer from plantar fasciitis? These shoes are designed with reflexology points in mind to help relieve tension. Give them a try and see if they help you!
AUGUST:
Gaiam Wellbeing Finger Massager Dual-Sided Hand Massage Roller Tool for Circulation, Stress, Arthritis and Hand Pain Relief
FINGER MASSAGER: Increases circulation, reduces stiffness and soothes arthritis and joint pain in your hands
DUAL-SIDED: Hand massager features a no slip, easy grip design with two massage options
INDIVIDUAL FINGER MASSAGE: Side A features two rollers that apply pressure to individual fingers, stimulating blood flow while also rolling out stiffness
HAND MASSAGE: Side B features one roller that targets specific areas of pain in the fingers and hand and designed to release pressure points for a deeper pinpoint massage
Our hands our constantly being used, especially as a massage therapist, show them some extra love with this hand massage roller!
JULY:
Trigger Point Massage Cane
Made in the USA. The original 2 hook design from 1995 reaches every trigger point from head to toe
Their Advanced Trigger Point By Numbers system makes self massage simple for anyone
Makes it easy to get to all the hard-to-reach trigger points and apply the correct pressure!
Trigger Point Therapy is one of the things I use most frequently on many of my clients however, trying to use it on myself is infinitely more difficult. With the massage cane it makes it so much easier!
JUNE:
Deep Tissue, 3-D kneading, Shiatsu Neck, Shoulder, Back, Leg and Foot Massager Pillow with Heat
8 deep 3-D rotation, kneading Shiatsu Massage nodes
Soothing heat function with overheating protection and automatic shut-off after 15 minutes
3 Speed intensities (low, medium or high)
Can be used on various body parts such as neck, shoulders, back, abdomen, arms, thighs, calves or feet
The convenient arm loops allow you to control how much pressure is applied to your body
Can be used at home or in the car for long trips!
My kids bought this for me for Mother's Day and it has been wonderful! The kneading nodes are perfect and can really get into those hard to reach neck areas that are so hard to work on yourself.
MAY:
Cryosphere Cold Massage Roller
Useful for pre- and post-workout recovery
Gives relief from pain for common injuries like rotator cuff, shoulder impingement, tendinitis & overuse
Larger than a tennis ball use this for trigger point ice massage and target inflamed foot pain and elbow tendons that may cause tendonitis
Use on common injuries ike ACL, MCL, PCL tears and repairs, arthritis, tendinitis and overuse
Improves circulation and mobility
Reduces inflammation
I bought this for my son to use after his post-workouts, but soon realized how it works great on targeting specific areas that I've used a tennis ball for and gives better results due to the cold, especially on recent injuries.
APRIL:
InnoGear Aromatherapy Diffuser with 6 Scents
Treat yourself to a little more relaxation in life!
This diffuser disperses cool, moist mist through the air keeping oil 100% natural and safe even for babies and kids
No disturbing noise with advanced ultrasonic technology!
Diffuser will automatically turn off when water in the tank runs out.
I use one of these during all my massage appointments and run it with lavender essential oil, as it promotes relaxation. I have one at home that I use daily as well swapping out scents.
MARCH:
Cordless 30-Speed Professional Handheld Electric Muscle Massager
Ease soft tissue pain and recover faster with greater comfort
Deep-tissue massage can work knots and tension out of the muscles
Improve blood flow and quickly enhance your range of motion
This is a handheld device that applies pulses of concentrated pressure on specified areas, similar to the Trigger Point Therapy that I perform
Being a massage therapist I am constantly looking for ways to be able to relieve pain and knots on myself and this is one of the best things I have found for use at home! It's not the same as getting a professional massage, but it could just be the next best thing.
FEBRUARY:
Shogun Sports Yoga Wheel Roller for Back Pain and Stretching
Improve muscle and spine flexibility
Stretch and release tension from your shoulders, chest, hips and back
Alleviate back and shoulder pain
I use my roller nightly to help release tension in my back and shoulders and I absolutely love it!
JANUARY:
Scalp Massager and Head Scratcher Tool
2 scalp massagers included to share with a friend or family member
Has rubber beads over each spindle that glides gently over your scalp so no hair pulling!
Do you love getting your head massaged or gently scratched as much as I do? If so this is for you!