Kinesio taping is very beneficial in supporting athletes and people who live very active lifestyles. The tape mimics the elasticity and thickness of the epidermis allowing the brain to communicate with what the tape is trying to achieve with the muscles.

The why’s and where for’s of kinesio tape is still largely a mystery, but we do know benefits include; decrease in pain, supporting injuries, helping reinforce correct motor functions, helping fascial lines, supporting the lymphatic system and in some cases preventing rapid on set of fatigue. The added bonus, it can be worn for 3 -5 days and does not limited movement.

Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese modality which translates to “to scrape redness”, more commonly known as muscle scraping. This technique works by using stone or jade tools to break up scar tissue and adhesions that often cause pain, improve reduced range of motion and sometimes dysfunction of soft tissue.

It is also used in a more gentle manner on the face, producing a natural face lift. This is done by gently bringing fresh blood flow and nutrients to the muscles and skin of the face as well as stimulating lymphatic drainage.

Suction cupping is an ancient holistic technique where blood flow is increased in the area the cups are placed, relieving stagnation. This allows fascia and soft tissue layers to separate and encourages cellular rejuvenation and repair and helps facilitate release of musculoskeletal pain.

At Bodytech we also offer moving cupping that allows for a similar release without the red/bruise like marks that have become the trade mark of still cupping.

Infrared light therapy penetrates the body tissue on a deeper level than regular red light therapy. This allows it to target not only the skin (epidermis and dermis) but the muscles as well.

Benefits have been known to include reduction in inflammation, anti - aging through collagen production, cell rejuvenation for soft tissue repair and wound healing, pain relief, better circulation and even weight loss.

Using CBD emollient can be very beneficial. It can reduce post workout soreness, inflammation and chronic pain, as well as help to alleviate anxiety and stress.