Picking the right vibration plate or other self care tools can be overwhelming. So many choices and the pressure of everything being on sale can add to the stress…

If you’re trying to compare and decide on what you really need (or just want) - please take a few minutes and reflect on my points below. Let me help shorten the learning curve so you can make the best, most informed decision for YOUR needs/goals.

I’ve broken this down into types of therapies with some recommendations and links. 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.

See my short video Selecting the Right Plate for more tips and some visuals.

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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. See this related talk in my group. 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.

Other Therapies to Think About

Compression Massage Garments are an affordable choice for those who cannot gain access to medical grade styles. For home or portable/travel depending on the style.

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

Bar Height Stool - a MUST HAVE for Regular Seated Use

Fatigue easily? Poor balance? Painful symptoms? - Using your plate seated on a proper height stool is an easy way to get things moving and gain relief. A bar or counter height stool is the #1 add on you’ll see me using in my training sessions for endless reasons.

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.

Have a great rest of the week :)

Debby Pelletier

Vibration Plate Coach/Specialist

P.S. Just getting started on YOUR vibration plate? Invest 6 mins to watch my tutorial. See my recommended videos for other topics & answers to common questions.