Selecting the best self care tools for your needs can be overwhelming with all the choice and advise out there. The pressure of everything being on sale just adds to the stress…

If you are on the fence, trying to compare and decide on what you really want, just stop - take a few minutes and reflect my points below. Allow me to help shorten the learning curve so you can make the best, most informed decision for YOUR needs.

I’ve broken this down into types of therapies with my Black Friday Pics at the bottom of each category. Try to visualize yourself “using” some of these therapies, what makes the most sense for your symptoms, the space you’ll be using it in and your overall goals?

Vibration Plates are of course my top choice for both symptom management and exercise gains. Think about your space, and your plans for use. Do you hope to move it around needing portability or do you have a dedicated space for use?

Are you looking for simplistic operation or more features and programs? A basic oscillating machine will offer all the benefits you want and will be lighter, easier to move around and simpler to operate. Models with more movements and features will be heavier, less portable, and have more programming features.

Ultra compact models, ones with the therapy bumps can be too small, even “tippy” for lots of standing or fitness positions but are awesome for seated use or for travel use.

Need a better understanding on the different “types” of vibration plates? See my recent explainer video on YouTube see Vibration Plate Movement Types.

Light therapies are a great way to passively manage symptoms by boosting lymph and circulation, they aid in weight loss and detox, also speed up healing and recovery time. Many choices out there that range from pocket size to full body.  Consider whether you are looking to target certain areas or want a more total body treatment.

Infrared Heat to manage symptoms and for some to help lose weight has become more and more accepted in the fat disorders community. Sauna blankets have made it possible to benefit from infrared technology where space or budget may not allow for larger, more traditional style saunas. If space allows a box style sauna or some of the dome styles now incorporate red light as well as other features like PEMF (pulsed electromagnetic field) making combining these therapies easy and the self-care time more effective.

Red light therapy brings a ton of benefits again thinking about how you see yourself using it. Are you looking to target troublesome areas or something that will target larger surface areas? The smaller torch style devices are higher intensity or short treatment time, ideal for quick relief on the go or anywhere, you need relief fast. Red lights blankets, panels, belts etc have less intensity or designed for longer treatment times.

Compression Massage garments are always a great choice, especially for those who cannot gain access to medical grade options. They are great at home and as a portable/travel option depending on the style.

Always a popular choice in this community are of course massage guns. When selecting a gun pick one that you were able to physically manage. If grip strength is an issue, it will soon improve by simply hanging onto it as a starting point. It will help build strength, while easing any pain, stiffness and swelling.

If you are an Amazon shopper, many of these products AND MANY MORE are available there as well so be sure to compare which is the best deal for you. Links below for Lifepro in USA and check in your country for deals in outside of the USA.

Black Friday by Country

Amazon USA

Amazon CANADA 

Amazon UK/EU

If you have any questions about my tips or my product recommendations, their suitability for your needs never hesitate to reach out to me directly. I am here to support you.

Watch for my next “regular” newsletter coming this week, I will discuss vibration plate contraindications and share both my video and “my list” on this topic.

Debby Pelletier

Vibration Plate Coach/Specialist

P.S. Need help getting started on YOUR plate? Invest 6 mins to watch my tutorial.