| Name | Function | Description | Body Parts |
| Acupuncture | EMS | Acupuncture is a massage therapy technique based on the theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine that involves the insertion of fine wires (needles) into specific spots to remove blocks and boost the body’s inherent ability to heal itself. VPOD acupuncture simulates the same sensation without needles, by utilizing electronic pulses to achieve the sensation of differing needle depths. By stimulating specific acupuncture points, it corrects imbalances in the flow of Qi through channels known as meridians. Please read the acupuncture chart. For more detailed information go to: MassageTherapyConcepts.com/pages/VPodModes |
full body |
| Cupping | TENS | Cupping is a technique that has been used for thousands of years in ancient medicine in which evacuated cups are applied to the skin to draw blood through the surface. Cupping is used to relieve back and neck pains, stiff muscles, anxiety, fatigue, migraines, rheumatism, and even reduction of cellulite. For more detailed information go to: MassageTherapyConcepts.com/pages/VPodModes |
back，neck |
| Scrapping / Gua Sha | TENS | The scraping technique is a popular chiropractic treatment that uses instruments to break down muscle adhesions and scar tissue and to massage trigger points with the goal of increasing range of motion and increase blood circulation. The benefit of scraping is to really align the fibers of the muscle. It can be used on minor or torn muscles, sprains and ligaments. It is used for post-surgery recovery, during rehab and prolonging pain-free motion and relieving muscle knots. It helps with reducing inflammation and promotes healing. For more detailed information go to: MassageTherapyConcepts.com/pages/VPodModes |
shoulders, back, buttocks, neck, arms, legs |
| Tapping | TENS & EMS | Tapping is a light percussion movement, often appropriate for small areas of the body. By tapping the tendon or muscles, you increase the body’s natural blood flow and oxygen supply to the target area. It breaks up the lactic acid and muscular toxins and can reduce stress while relaxing the muscles. This also helps reduce any inflammation or swelling in a targeted area. This is an excellent treatment to improve flexibility and strength of your muscles as well as relieve muscle tension. It works well on localized pain or tender points such as fibromyalgia pain. For more detailed information go to: MassageTherapyConcepts.com/pages/VPodModes |
neck，chest, knees, arms, shoulders |
| Knocking | TENS & EMS | Knocking massage can release muscle knots, aches, cramps and fatigue. It increases blood flow circulation throughout the body and may improve metabolism. For more detailed information go to: MassageTherapyConcepts.com/pages/VPodModes |
shoulders, back, legs, waist, buttocks |
| Tuina | TENS & EMS | Tui Na simulates hands-on body treatment which opens the flow of Qi (Chee) through the body's meridian lines. It's especially effective for joint pain, sciatica, muscle spasms, and pain in the back, neck and shoulders. It also helps chronic conditions such as insomnia, constipation, headaches, and tension associated with stress. For more detailed information go to: MassageTherapyConcepts.com/pages/VPodModes |
upper back，lower back，waist, shoulders |
| Tai-chi | TENS & EMS | Chinese traditional massage (relaxation and remedial) that combines East and West practices, offering a deep tissue massage to transform your health from the inside out. It helps increase the range of motion for your muscles and helps to recover after injuries. It’s very effective at toning the muscles after workouts. It also aids with digestion, stress and helps you relax. For more detailed information go to: MassageTherapyConcepts.com/pages/VPodModes |
arms, lower back, neck, shoulders |
| Kneading | TENS | Kneading simulates the thumb fingers and palms of a real massage therapist. It focuses on hypertension and stress and helps to break that down by returning full range of motion and flexibility while treating tight muscles and decreases pain. It helps improve blood circulation, thereby promoting overall body strength and well-being. It helps reduce the tension in your muscles and helps tone the muscle after and before workouts. For more detailed information go to: MassageTherapyConcepts.com/pages/VPodModes |
legs, waist, shoulders, lower back, upper back, neck, calves, thighs |
| Striking | TENS & EMS | Striking massage simulates a series of light, brisk, striking actions applied with clenched fists, used to produce stimulation. It'+F19s a specific massage techniques used to stimulate muscles before exercise to increase the flow of blood, temperature and tissue elasticity. For more detailed information go to: MassageTherapyConcepts.com/pages/VPodModes |
thighs, buttocks |
| Stretching | TENS & EMS | The stretching mode is designed to extend the limb muscles while releasing tension. It helps to improve the muscle's elasticity and achieve muscle tone. The result is a feeling of increased muscle control, flexibility, and range of motion. It increases blood flow to your muscles and helps maintain a range of motion in the joints. It is great for healing and preventing backpain, sciatic pain, and works well to help with muscle knots and body tightness. For more detailed information go to: MassageTherapyConcepts.com/pages/VPodModes |
legs，arms, ankles, back |
| Rubbing | TENS & EMS | Rubbing mode is a mechanical stimulation of tissue that apply rhythmic pressure to provide the sensation of rubbing. It increases blood flow and tones muscles while reducing pain. This mode manipulates the soft tissue of the body including the connective tissue, muscles, ligaments, tendons and joints in order to have a therapeutic effect and health improvements by acting directly on the muscular, nervous and circulatory system. For more detailed information go to: MassageTherapyConcepts.com/pages/VPodModes |
back，legs，arms, abdomen |
| Shiatsu | TENS | Shiatsu mode simulates a massage that puts the focus on pressure points of various parts of the body. It helps with healing from sprains, arthritis, neck and shoulder stiffness, upper and lower back pain, sciatica, digestive disorders, menstrual pain, fatigue, fibromyalgia and musculoskeletal pain. For more detailed information go to: MassageTherapyConcepts.com/pages/VPodModes |
back, neck, shoulders, legs, feet, waist |
| Trigger point | TENS & EMS | Trigger point therapy is a more aggressive, direct manipulation of muscular tightness in targeted areas such as neck and lower back. It generates repeated, involuntary twitching in the muscle or muscle group and leads to an immediate reduction in tightness. Trigger point massage returns the natural balance to your muscles and improves range of motion, posture, and alignment. This mode can also help with athletic performance and acute pain from injuries or accidents. For more detailed information go to: MassageTherapyConcepts.com/pages/VPodModes |
joints, knees，elbows，ankles, shoulders, back, neck |
| Butterfly | EMS | Butterfly Massage is a gentle technique which works with a soft and delicate touch, helping melt away tension in the whole body, relieving symptoms of stress, promotes relaxation, and improves overall health and wellness. For more detailed information go to: MassageTherapyConcepts.com/pages/VPodModes |
full body, back，waist，shoulders |
| Lomi-lomi | EMS |
Lomi lomi is a traditional Hawaiian massage to help the body let go of its old patterns and behaviors which cause stress, strains and muscle tension. Lomi lomi aims to treat the body and mind as one. It is used to release tension, assist blood and lymph flow, eliminate waste and toxins, rejuvenate the body, and instill a sense of peace, harmony and wellbeing. For more detailed information go to: MassageTherapyConcepts.com/pages/VPodModes |
back, shoulders, abdomen |
| Russian Stim | EMS | Russian stimulation is a form of high-frequency electrical wave stimulation that is typically used after injury or surgery when experiencing muscle weakness. It is often used in sports therapy to treat chronic muscular pain conditions, improve fitness, muscle training, and toning. It is also used to help improve the contraction of a specific muscle. Russian Stimulation is very similar to regular Electronic Stimulation (EMS), in that they both strengthen targeted muscles. Compared to regular stim, Russian Stim has a higher frequency of 2,500HZ. This higher frequency allows for a deeper, stronger, yet comfortable penetration to the muscle. For more detailed information go to: MassageTherapyConcepts.com/pages/VPodModes |
abdomen，legs，arms |
| Swedish | TENS | Swedish massage helps increase the level of oxygen in the blood, decrease muscle toxins, improve circulation and flexibility while easing tension. This technique aims to promote relaxation by releasing muscle tension. Swedish massage loosens up tight muscles caused by daily activities such as sitting at the computer or exercising. It can be very helpful for people who hold a lot of tension in their lower back, shoulders and neck. For more detailed information go to: MassageTherapyConcepts.com/pages/VPodModes |
lower back，shoulders，neck |
| Thai | TENS & EMS | Thai massage is a traditional healing system combining acupressure with stretching, pulling, and rocking techniques to relieve tension, muscle or joint pain, and boost a person's mood. Thai massage, is also said to relieve tension headaches, reduce subacute and chronic nonspecific back pain, relieve muscle pain, relieve joint stiffness and pain, increase flexibility and range of motion, stimulate circulation and lymphatic drainage, boost energy, and calm the nervous system. For more detailed information go to: MassageTherapyConcepts.com/pages/VPodModes |
shoulders，back，neck, arms, joints |
| Reflexology | TENS | Reflexology is a type of massage that involves applying different amounts of pressure to the feet and hands. It’s based on a theory that these body parts are connected to certain organs and body systems. Reflexology is generally relaxing and may help alleviate stress. For more detailed information go to: MassageTherapyConcepts.com/pages/VPodModes |
feet, hands |
| Continuous | EMS | This mode continuously provides low frequency vibrations to promote circulation of blood and help relieve any type of pain. For more detailed information go to: MassageTherapyConcepts.com/pages/VPodModes |
all muscle groups |
| Toning Abs | EMS | This mode applies electronic muscle stimulator technology which helps improve muscle core strength, firm as well as tone your ab muscles. It also improves resting tone which means your stomach muscles would do a better job of holding your stomach flat. Much like conventional exercising, this repetitive contracting and relaxing makes the muscles toned and tight. For more detailed information go to: MassageTherapyConcepts.com/pages/VPodModes |
abdomen |
| Muscle Growth | EMS | This mode helps preserve muscle mass in patients who are currently immobile. It is often used for post-operative patients dealing with severe muscle atrophy and lack of coordination. For athletes, use this mode to transmit bio-electrical pulses for faster muscle growth. For more detailed information go to: MassageTherapyConcepts.com/pages/VPodModes |
all muscle groups |
| Recovery | EMS | This mode helps speed up recovery after high-intensity workouts and allow you to train harder. The muscle pumping activity helps with circulation and decreases swelling in the lower limbs without requiring additional impact or exercise. For more detailed information go to: MassageTherapyConcepts.com/pages/VPodModes |
all muscle groups |
| Combination | TENS & EMS | This mode combines Acupuncture, Cupping and Knocking. For more detailed information go to: MassageTherapyConcepts.com/pages/VPodModes |
back, neck, shoulders, legs, waist, buttocks |
