Device Minimums & Maximums

Devices have a Minimum amount of time they should be used per area, a Maximum amount of time they should be used per area, and a TOSI Category that they belong in. Learn each device’s Min, Max, & TOSI Equation category in this chapter.

Surface Spaces: (defining available focals)

Quadrant: cutting the available focal surface space into 4

Area: half the torso area, cutting the surface space in halve

Prep Task: Make a list of devices you would like the trainers to demonstrate for you OR that you want to be sure to practice with during class.

Tools:

Tools are defined as a devices that require human kinetics & manual inertia to be effective.

KT Tape: technically, this is a clearing tool

Suction cup series:(MN/MX: use intermittently) breakdown— used to break up adhesions, striations, minimize chronic holding pattern and natural lines of indemnifications

Wooden Massage Rope: (MN/MX: 30sec to 2min) breakdown

Wood therapy tools…

  • Scraping tool: (MN: 30sec per area, MX: 5min per area) clearing 
  • Wooden bowl with the handle: (MN: 30sec per area, MX: 2min per area) breakdown 
  • (the lip) + clearing (the dip)
  • Cuboidal roller: (MN: 30sec per area, MX: 5min per area) breakdown
  • Ridged roller: (MN: 30sec per area, MX: 5min per area) breakdown
  • Round ball roller: (MN: 30sec per area, MX: 5min per area) breakdown

Metal maderotherapy tools…

  • Metal scraping tool: (MN: 30sec per area, MX:  5min per area) clearing
  • Metal bowl with handle: (MN: 30sec per area, MX: 5min per area) breakdown 
  • (the lip) + clearing (the dip)
  • Rectangle metal mushroom scraper: (MN: 30sec per area, MX:  5min per area) breakdown

Accuroller: (MN: 30sec per area, MX: 2min per area) stimulate, breakdown— Used to stimulate collagen activity to tighten loose thicker skin, and break down superficial scar tissue

Microdermabrasion rollers & head attachments: (MN: 30sec per area, MX: 2min per area) Breakdown— used to tighten loose thin skin

Jade scraper: (MN: 30sec per area, MX: 5min per area) clearing, the cold

Jade roller (smooth and ridged): (MN: 30sec per area, MX: 5min per area) clearing, the cold

Thermal Stones: (MN: 1min per area, MX: 5min per area) stimulate, clearing, the cold (can be used hot or cold)

Dry brush: (no MN or MX) activate, stimulate, clearing

Support pillows and bolsters: n/a

Cold roller: (MN: 1min per area, MX: 5min per area) the cold

Accupressure mat and neck bolster: activate, stimulate– used throughout duration of session, continually stimulating the client’s lymphatic system throughout the treatment

Cold vest: (MN: 1min per area, MX: 5min per area) the cold

Cold mats: (MN: 1min per area, MX: 5min per area) the cold

Equipment

Equipment is defined as a device that requires an internal energy source (batteries, solar power, precharged).

Chin massager: (MN: 1min per area, MX: 5min per area) breakdown— can be used on postOp clients after chin lipo on low or medium; can be used on high on nonsurgical body contouring clients that would like to tighten their jowel

Vibrating dolphin: (MN: 30sec per area, MX: 2min per area) clearing— used to clear small areas introducing a vibrating percussive motion to the treatment

Vibrating graston scraping tool: (MN: 30sec per area, MX: 2min per area) clearing— used to clear small areas introducing a vibrating percussive motion to the treatment

Machines:

Machines are defined as a device that requires an external continual electrical source.

Vibrating plate: (MN: 5min, MX: 10min*) activate, stimulate–  anything longer than 10min encroaches into fat burning territory (fine for body contouring, not postOp); also used after laser lipo treatments for an added 10min (* if you use for BC you can keep them on there for up to 50min)

Infrared devices… all are activate, stimulate– stimulates cellular regeneration

  • Infrared misting dome: (MN: 5min per side, MX: 10min per side) — only one that opens pores because of steam inclusion
  • Infrared handheld device: (MN: 1min per area, MX: 5min per area)
  • Blue light handheld device: (MN: 1min per area, MX: 5min per area) minimizes 
  • scaring and purifies skin from bacteria helping to prevent acne
  • Infrared medusa lamp: (MN: 10min per area, MX: 75min per area)
  • Infrared mat: (MN: 10min per area, MX: 75min per area)

G5: (MN: 1min per area, MX: 5min per area) breakdown— breaks down superficial and deeper adhesions, generates circulation, evens out skin integrity [refer to SAND ON PLATE ANALOGY in the analogies tab of this hybrid course]

Ultrasound: (MN: 1min per area, MX: 10min per area) stimulate— soothes skin, generates healing, decreases inflammatory response, vasodilates

Pressotherapy machine: (MN: 10min, MX: 30min) activate, stimulate, clearing— moves toxins, stimulates lymphatic system, activates overall system

Sauna blanket: (MN: 10min, MX: 60min) breakdown, clearing— doesn’t actually melt fat in any way. This machine vasodilates and increases circulation detoxing the body so it works more efficiently. They will lose water weight and through the body functioning more efficiently and detoxing, weight loss transpires.

HIFU (liposonix): (MN & MX n/a, done per square; can only be used once a week) breakdown— tightens loose skin on the abdomen (it works similar to cavitation but on a higher frequency); liposonix not to be used on jowel

Emsculpt: (MN: 10min per area, MX: 30min per area) breakdown—  30min is equal to doing 20,000 sit-ups

Shockwave: (MN: 1min per area, MX: 5min per area) breakdown– breaks down fat, adhesions, striations, and deep underlying scar tissue; educate that pressure and frequency need to be assessed with every client during every treatment session before administering based on their presentation and temperament

the & 1 machine…

  • Rf: (MN: 1min per area, MX: 10min per area) breakdown— tightens loose skin
  • Vacuum: (MN: 1min per area, MX: 10min per area) breakdown, clearing— moves tissue as well as breaks down fat and scar tissue depending on suction levels. Educate that suction needs to be assessed and determined for every client at every session usage; use hands to find desired suction based on clients needs and temperament 
  • Cavitation: (MN: 5min per area, MX: 10min per area) breakdown— breaks down fat
  • Laser lipo: (MN: 10min per area, MX: 45min per area) breakdown— breaks down fat
  • *Percussion/thumper/endermologie: (MN: 1min per area, MX: 5min per area) breakdown– breaks down superficial and deeper adhesions, generates circulation, evens out skin integrity [use SAND ON PLATE ANALOGY]
  • Cellulite reduction: (MN: 1min per area, MX: 10min per area): breakdown—  breaks down and forces fascia remodeling

Warming belt/body wrap: (MN: 5min per area, MX: 30min per area) stimulate, breakdown–  warms tissue in abdomen area & localized vasodilation