Do you love massages but can't afford to go to the spa on a regular basis? You and a partner can pamper each other at home. As long as you follow a few safety guidelines, use a lot of love and creativity, and practice on each other, you can learn to give a relaxing massage. Everyone has natural talent in the realm of massage therapy. Take turns being the client and the therapist.
Start by purchasing a table. You can get one online for less than 150 dollars. If you think you're going to be doing a lot of massages, consider getting an adjustable table. You will want to set the height of the table so you can lunge and still put pressure on your "client" without stooping. The most important thing besides the client's comfort is not hurting your …show more content…
Mine is in the black and white cow hide pattern. The fabric is soft and warm, and it feels nice on your feet. But, according to the instructions, it can only be cleaned by wiping it off with a slightly damp cloth. This means, after some use, your foot massager is going to start smelling like sweaty feet. Not an appealing thought, is it? So that's one con I have against it.
As for being battery-operated: I don't know how long this massager runs on two "D" batteries. If you used it on a daily basis, though, I can imagine they wouldn't last long. Too bad the Homedics SoleSalvation™ Portable Foot Massager doesn't come with an adapter so you could use batteries or plug it into an electrical outlet.
Most importantly, does this device work? Not too well. My feet fit into the pouches. But if you have large feet, you're going to have problems sticking them in. There's no way to adjust the sizes of the pouches.
Next, if you place your feet in this portable foot massager and lean back, you're not going to feel much vibration. If you lean forward or press down so that the soles of your feet can actually feel something, the device bogs down. Not wanting to wear the motor out or burn it up, I immediately leaned back
Start by purchasing a table. You can get one online for less than 150 dollars. If you think you're going to be doing a lot of massages, consider getting an adjustable table. You will want to set the height of the table so you can lunge and still put pressure on your "client" without stooping. The most important thing besides the client's comfort is not hurting your …show more content…
Mine is in the black and white cow hide pattern. The fabric is soft and warm, and it feels nice on your feet. But, according to the instructions, it can only be cleaned by wiping it off with a slightly damp cloth. This means, after some use, your foot massager is going to start smelling like sweaty feet. Not an appealing thought, is it? So that's one con I have against it.
As for being battery-operated: I don't know how long this massager runs on two "D" batteries. If you used it on a daily basis, though, I can imagine they wouldn't last long. Too bad the Homedics SoleSalvation™ Portable Foot Massager doesn't come with an adapter so you could use batteries or plug it into an electrical outlet.
Most importantly, does this device work? Not too well. My feet fit into the pouches. But if you have large feet, you're going to have problems sticking them in. There's no way to adjust the sizes of the pouches.
Next, if you place your feet in this portable foot massager and lean back, you're not going to feel much vibration. If you lean forward or press down so that the soles of your feet can actually feel something, the device bogs down. Not wanting to wear the motor out or burn it up, I immediately leaned back