A method and apparatus for massage therapy is described. The method may include using the apparatus to apply heat and pressure to a subject's body. The apparatus may include a handle, a stem connected to the handle, a pusher tip connected to the stem, and an electric heating element configured to increase the temperature of the pusher tip. The heating element may be used to heat the pusher tip so that a precise amount of heat and pressure may be applied to a subject's body during massage therapy.

A hot stone placement pad includes a number of retaining pockets, each configured to hold a corresponding stone during a session, wherein substantially all of the retaining pockets face inward toward the central axis of the pad such that the pad may be grasped at opposite ends and lifted from the client's body while the stones remain in their respective pockets. The dimensions of the pad and the positions of the retaining pockets may be scaled to the client's body size.

A hot stone placement pad includes a number of retaining pockets, each configured to hold a corresponding stone during a session, wherein substantially all of the retaining pockets face inward toward the central axis of the pad such that the pad may be grasped at opposite ends and lifted from the client's body while the stones remain in their respective pockets. The dimensions of the pad and the positions of the retaining pockets may be scaled to the client's body size.

An improved portable massage device includes a first housing including a plurality of acupressure protrusions formed on an upper surface thereof and spaced apart from each other. The portable massage device further includes a battery supplying power, a motor connected to the battery to be turned on/off, and a rotating member mounted to surround the motor. In addition, the portable massage device includes a shield plate provided on the rotating member, at least one magnet detachably attached to the shield plate so that the shield plate vibrates when the motor rotates, a case accommodating the motor, a first switch connected to and controlling the battery to be turned on/off, and a second housing detachably combined with the first housing. The battery and the case are accommodated in the first housing or the second housing.

An improved portable massage device includes a first housing including a plurality of acupressure protrusions formed on an upper surface thereof and spaced apart from each other. The portable massage device further includes a battery supplying power, a motor connected to the battery to be turned on/off, and a rotating member mounted to surround the motor. In addition, the portable massage device includes a shield plate provided on the rotating member, at least one magnet detachably attached to the shield plate so that the shield plate vibrates when the motor rotates, a case accommodating the motor, a first switch connected to and controlling the battery to be turned on/off, and a second housing detachably combined with the first housing. The battery and the case are accommodated in the first housing or the second housing.

A rest for a mattress support system and which serves for sensory training of a person, and a method for sensory training of a person. This rest has a multiplicity of actuatable micro-stimulating elements for producing sensory stimuli. These elements are assigned to the rest. Using a control device, the person can actuate the micro-stimulating elements during the training. Moreover, this control device serves to generate a feedback signal in response to the sensory stimuli.

A rest for a mattress support system and which serves for sensory training of a person, and a method for sensory training of a person. This rest has a multiplicity of actuatable micro-stimulating elements for producing sensory stimuli. These elements are assigned to the rest. Using a control device, the person can actuate the micro-stimulating elements during the training. Moreover, this control device serves to generate a feedback signal in response to the sensory stimuli.

A device including an object with a pointed, sharp or heating tip, which is biocompatible and which includes at least one ferromagnetic material, a magnetic field generator suitable for directing the magnetic field of the ferromagnetic material in order to produce an increase in the temperature in the heating tip of the object, and a device for controlling the temperature of the heating tip of the object. Also, the cosmetic use of the device in the treatment of fine lines, dark circles and superficial cellulite. Finally, the use of the device in the treatment of varicose veins and/or in the treatment of syndromes connected to spondylalgia clinical settings and pain connected to these various clinical settings, in particular lumbago or chronic neck pain and their projected pain.

Cutaneous stimulation devices are provided. Aspects of the devices include a cutaneous stimulation module and a cutaneous association element configured to stably associate the module with a skin location. The cutaneous stimulation module may be an active or passive module. Also provided are methods of using the devices, e.g., in rehabilitation and/or pain mitigation applications.

A moxibustion box comprises a casing, a metal mesh sleeve, and a replaceable herbal container. A top and a bottom portion of the casing are respectively provided with an opening, and a slot is provided at the bottom portion. An opening is provided on a top portion of the sleeve, and the rest of the sleeve has a mesh structure. The shape of an inner wall of the sleeve corresponds to the shape used for moxa rolls and the outer wall of the sleeve corresponds with the shape of the casing. A top portion of the sleeve is provided with a protruding rim. When the sleeve is inserted into the casing through the top opening of the casing, the protruding rim forms an interference fit with an edge of the top opening. The replaceable herbal container can be placed at the bottom portion of the casing through the slot.