Bio-Mat Therapy
A bio-mat is used in every Advanced Bodywork Fusion session and is a great complement to manual massage work. Using far infra red heat, negative ions and amethyst, the client will lie on the mat at the appropriate temperature suitable for their needs. A list of temperatures and the corresponding benefits is available and can be provided to you.
The US FDA’s Medical Device 510K indications for use are as follows:
Benefits of using the bio mat include:
- Relaxation of muscles
- Increase of local circulation where applied
- Minor muscle pain
- Minor joint pain and stiffness
- Joint pain associated with arthritis
- Muscle spasms
- Minor sprains
- Minor strains
- Minor muscular back pain
- Reduces stress and fatigue
- Soothes and relaxes
- Supports the immune system
- Improves sleep (if associated with pain relief)
- Reduced inflammation (where applied)
- Increased tissue oxygen (due to increased circulation where applied)
NO HEAT:
This setting allows you to benefit from negative ion therapy and amethyst conduction without having to use far infrared rays at the same time.
95-104˚F HEAT:
This setting enables negative ion therapy plus gentle, broad-spectrum cooling. The setting is ideal for short-term to prolonged use as an aid to encourage deep relaxation. Ideal setting for people sensitive to heat.
113-122˚F HEAT:
This setting provides negative ion therapy plus subtle, warming far infrared ray penetration. This setting is ideal for encouraging regular relaxation.
131-140˚F HEAT:
This setting provides negative ion therapy plus deep-penetrating warmth to temporarily relieve minor muscle pain, minor joint pain and stiffness, joint paint associated with arthritis, muscle spasms, minor sprains, minor strains, minor muscular back pain; encourage relaxation and address stress and tension by relaxing muscles. This setting also encourages better circulation.
149-158˚F HEAT:
This setting offers maximum far infrared sauna-like treatment. The high-heat settings are ideal for relieving minor muscle pain, minor joint pain and stiffness, joint paint associated with arthritis, muscle spasms, minor sprains, minor strains, minor muscular back pain; and relaxing muscles.