Tools to Support Your Body

Here are some recommendations for tools to support your body before and after bodywork and massage sessions with me!

  • Foam Roller

    Rolling a foam roller (I like the one with the bumps, others prefer the smooth ones) up and down your back every morning is a game changer for your fascia and your spine.

  • Yoga Wheel

    A yoga wheel is great for opening up the pecs, as they are usually super tight from computer/phone work.

    Try laying on one between your shoulder blades for a couple of minutes to open the heart space and decompress the spine.

    I have tried both with bumps and smooth and prefer the smooth when holding for longer.

    I also like this 12 inch diameter size for my level of flexibility, but you can get bigger and smaller depending on what you think will work for you.

  • Massage Balls

    Place a set of soft massage balls along your scapula to relieve shoulder pain.

    This can also help to relieve tightness in the glutes by placing the ball along the edges of your sacrum.

    Also great to roll out the arches of your feet, especially if you tend towards plantar fasciitis.

    They can help to relieve tight specific pain points — again I like the smooth ones because they are just the right amount of intensity for me.

  • Pilates Ball

    A 9 inch soft pilates ball with about ⅔ air in it is great to roll your abdomen on to loosen up the fascia in your diaphragm and pelvis.

    Holding around your solar plexus and diaphragm can be intense and transformative if you hold a lot of stress and tightness here.

  • Yoga Blocks

    Great for sustained and grounding pressure in the lower back and SI joints.

    Legs up the wall sans the wall can be beneficial for varicose veins and menstrual pain as it reverses the flow of blood.

    I recommend the softer foam ones over the cork — cork can be harder to sustain holds on.

  • Heated Infrared Mat

    Relaxing on a heated infrared mat preferably with crystals, can help to soothe any muscle tension.

    Also my fav for around my cycle when I’m having cramps or lower back pain.

  • Buckwheat Pillow

    This is the pillow that I swear by for all of my clients. It is like a beanbag that shapes to your head to support your cervical spine. Great for side and back sleepers.

    You can also adjust the amount of cushion by removing the buckwheat to suit your needs. It’s the best. I like putting two side by side for when I roll at night.

  • CranioCradle

    I love this tool to release the tension in the neck, head and in the SI joint, especially in luteal phase. Can help with acute flare ups and a self-care go-to.