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What is a body roll massage?

Body rolling is a self-myofascial release (SMR) technique. It can help relieve muscle tightness, soreness, inflammation, & increase your joint range of motion. Body rolling can also reduce the appearance of cellulite. 

Why would I benefit from body rolling?

1. Eases muscle pain by easing soreness and reducing inflammation.

3. Eliminates toxins
2. Can help reduce the appearance of cellulite. Body rolling can help loosen and break up your fascia. Fascia are the body’s connective tissues and contribute to the appearance of cellulite.
3. Can help manage fibromyalgia (musculoskeletal pain) symptoms
4. Helps you to relax but breaking up tightness in your muscles therefore making you feel less tense and calmer as a result. 

5. Tone your body & firming of the skin.

What other helpful benefits are there?

Lymphatic drainage massage can benefit people who are experiencing, lymphedema (swelling in arms or legs), fatigue, insomnia, stress, digestive problems, bloating, arthritis & migraines.

How often should I body roll?

Initially, you should be body rolling 2-3 times a week and after 10-12 continuous sessions, you should be body rolling 1-2 weekly. 

How long does each session take to complete?

45 minutes is the recommended session time, while there is a 60 minute session available.

What should I wear?

Wear socks & appropriate gym clothing (long leggings or pants and a fitted top are best) 

*Note that wearing white or lighter colored clothing will benefit you since the infrared & chromotherapy lights will have better penetration through to the skin. 

Why is infrared heating & chromotherapy important?

The RollShape body roller is equipped with infrared heating, chromotherapy (light therapy), collagen lamps & air ionization technology. Infrared & chromotherapy (light therapy) has shown to help with detoxification, pain relief, reduction of muscle tension, relaxation, improved circulation, weight loss, skin purification, boosting of the immune system & lowering of blood pressure.

What else should I know to be prepared?

Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated before and after your body roll session. This will help flush any toxins from your body.

Why does my body feel achy after a body roll session?

Body aches can be expected to happen briefly, after a body roll session, while the toxins are transported to the nearest lymph nodes for excretion. Lymphatic drainage is healing the body by detoxifying, and some people are more sensitive to that process. The lymphatic system is responsible for handling and neutralizing toxins and wastes created from food, pollution and our own body's daily cellular activities. It is also responsible for housing and transporting immune cells. Clients that feel nauseous during or after their session, should go more slowly and shorten the session. You may choose to increase certain nutrients (antioxidants such as Vitamin C to bind toxins) or temporarily add supportive herbs to support the liver and kidneys detoxification processes prior to and after your body roll sessions. 

-wear long leggings or pants and a fitted top (appropriate gym clothing) 

-socks are necessary (no shoes)

-no jewelry & no zippers

-hair up and away from the shoulders and upper back

-do not body roll on a full stomach

-drink plenty of water after your roll session to eliminate the toxins

-pregnant women (possible with clearance from your doctor)

-anyone that is sick or infectious

-anyone at risk of bleeding

-people with tumors or thyroid disease

-anyone with a fracture or any fresh wounds

-anyone with large bruises or a sizeable birthmark 

-anyone with a heart condition or with uncontrolled blood pressure

-areas that have varicose veins should be avoided