Pulse November/December 2020 | Page 21

THE SPA EXPERIENCE HAS CHANGED due to the COVID-19 pandemic .
It ’ s a more stressful experience for the therapist because of the sanitation protocols in place , as well as the mask requirement . Now with an abundance of things a therapist must keep in mind , in addition to giving the actual massage , their job is now more challenging than ever from a mental and physical perspective .
After the massage is over , the guest is refreshed — but the therapist may be worn down . In these trying times , spas need to consider how they are catering to the therapist ’ s needs . After a long day of providing treatments , the therapist ’ s hands , wrists and arms need relief , too .
That ’ s why spas should consider utilizing devices that supplement the massage experience for the guest while making the therapist ’ s job easier .
A tool like Therabody ’ s Theragun Elite is a unique way to accomplish this . The Theragun is a scientifically calibrated massage device that delivers deep muscle treatment . It doesn ’ t replace manual therapy , but it adds in the element of percussive therapy , which consists of rapid bursts of pressure into the body ’ s muscle tissue . Theragun offers customizable speed and pressure for a personalized experience .
The Theragun can be used for 15 minutes during the massage to provide a more targeted treatment and allows the therapist to relax , as the ergonomic handle is designed for easy use with little stress or
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pressure on the therapist ’ s wrists or arms . And to the delight of the therapist , they can use the device on themselves for recovery after disinfecting it using simple cleaning protocols . Self-care is always essential , so the staff will get plenty of use .
Theragun is also a great retail option for clients to take home for self-care . It ’ s easy to use when you link the device to Therabody ’ s app . You can watch the avatar on the screen , and it will show you where to place the Theragun while adjusting for speed and time .
For hotels and resorts , it can also be incorporated as an in-room amenity , inside the fitness center or at events for recovery and rejuvenation breakout sessions . Therabody is offering spas a risk-free 90-day free trial with a Theragun . If it isn ’ t meeting expectations after 90 days , you can return it at no cost . Spas typically make enough money to pay for the device in about 30 days , which means the final 60 days of your trial will be pure profit . n