Did you know?

The skin is the largest most important eliminative organ in the body and is responsible for one quarter of the body’s detoxification each day. 

Detoxification is performed by a number of organs, glands, and transportation systems, including the skin, gut, kidneys, liver, lungs, lymphatic system, and mucous membranes. Dry brushing is a way to stimulate all the above organs of detoxification because it provides a gentle internal massage.

Dry brushing is promoted to prevent dry skin, it's also an excellent way to exfoliate and stimulate healthy skin cell renewal and there's more....

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Make Christmas 2016 truly memorable! Find unique and useful gift ideas for everyone on your list, no matter what your budget at Equip Massage Supply. To help guide you here's a list of our Staff & Customers favorite things...

Awesome gift ideas for Therapists in your life who wish to add warmth & comfort to their clients experience. 

1. Comfort Series Sheets - We love its double brushed cotton flannel that feels so soft on the skin and keeps your clients nice and toasty. Take advantage of our December sale 20% OFF all linens & towels!

2. Fleece Pad Sets - If you haven't already purchased one of these, you need to get one! These covers provide a cozy, cushy layer between your table warmer & sheet set in turn creating a superior upscale experience in cooler weather. (included in our December sale)

3. Table Warmer Pad - There's nothing like climbing into a nice warm massage table on a cold winter's day. Surprise your clients by offering them luxury with this Table Warmer Pad.

Give the gift of aromatherapy this season! Ideal for natural wellness seekers, homemade gift givers and DIY enthusiasts Equip has what you need. 

4. Hagina Japanese Mint Oil - With the holiday shopping, parties, cooking and chaos....we all get stressed! That's why we LOVE Hagina Japanese Mint Oil! This amazing natural product helps to ease pain for every area on the body. Apply just a few drops to sore muscles, joints, back of the neck or temples. It instantly penetrates the skin for a cooling effect before heating up and soothing those aches and pains. A perfect stocking stuffer!

5. New Directions Essential Oils & Carrier Oils - We carry a huge variety of 100% pure, unadulterated, therapeutic-grade Essential Oils and Raw Materials perfect for diffusing, creating custom blends, and enhancing wellness in any space. Imagine waking up to the invigorating, uplifting aroma of Peppermint, Orange & Rosemary on Christmas morning! Or, create a sense of fireside warmth with relaxing Cedarwood and earthy Frankincense to capture the spirit of Christmas. 

6. Aromatherapy Supplies -  Put a smile on anyone's face and help enhance any space with one of our stylish and uber affordable nebulizers, car diffusers, or travel size diffusers! Homemade gifts don't have to consist of fruit cake and ugly sweaters, we love to whip up custom blends for family and friends using Equip's variety of 30 ml amber glass bottles. A homemade soap and bath bomb makers dream; we carry the most delicious fragrant oils to add a custom touch to your DIY projects...my personal favorite is the musky manly scent of His Urban Beat Fragrant Oil. 

In need of a retreat from the cold? Create a deluxe spa experience...

7. Hand Crafted Bath Salts - For those of you who might not know we have handcrafted therapeutic bath salts in two custom varieties. These free running scented bath salts will help soothe muscle tension, melt away stress, and aid in detoxification from holiday indulgences. Made in store with love using the finest ingredients we are offering our secret recipe to you because Equip Massage Supply stocks the fabulous natural raw materials to create your own recipes if you choose.

8. New Directions Aromatics - Start with a full body dry brush to improve the condition of skin, aid in removing toxins and minimize the appearance of cellulite. We carry a lovely long handled dry brush or a small hand held version. Next we love a relaxing facial clay mask infused with lime & lavender to cleanse and refine. Or choose any of our mineral mud, clay, or perhaps seaweed powder to create masks best suited for your skin type! To finish pamper your skin with soothing Green Tea & Orange Body Cream for all over moisture. Voila! At home spa day bliss. 

Don't forget the stocking stuffers....

9. Sacred Earth Lotions - For those who wish to use a line of professional massage therapy products with a focus on certified organic ingredients, environmentally friendly packaging, and sustainable business practices. We love offering Sacred Earth products. Stuff your stockings with cooling Foot Lotion, handcrafted Organic Muscle Rub, and organic lip balms in yummy flavors like Key Lime or Lavender Orange. 

10. For The Anatomy Buffs - Flashcards - we love these ultimate learning tools! Full color cards that test your knowledge of the muscular system these flash card sets are designed to make learning fun and easy. Study like a pro over the holidays!

Come visit us in store on Thursday December 8th from 4 - 8 pm for a Festive Family & Friends Shopping Event! It may be cold outside but we've got plenty of HOT deals. Or shop online and take advantage of FREE delivery within Winnipeg.

Happy Holidays & Best Wishes from Equip Massage Supply Staff.  

Relax Your Mind, Body & Soul With Hot Stone Massage

Have you wondered, like many others, what the benefits of using hot stones in a massage are? You might know, that in a hot stone massage, the massage therapist places warmed stones on your body as an addition to a regular therapeutic massage. However, there is so much more to this centuries-old practice, and here are a few things you might not know about hot stone massage:

• Typically the rocks used are basalt stones, which have an exceptionally high iron content, allowing them to retain heat for much longer than a typical stone.These stones are very smooth and feel wonderful on the skin.
• The stones are strategically placed on trigger points along the body. These areas may include: hands, between toes, back, neck & face. Certain spots are considered to be energy centers of the body known as chakras. 
• By placing hot stones along the tense spots on the body your muscles will loosen and relax. Essentially, the warm stones allow your therapist to soothe tense areas more easily and effectively without needing to apply excessive pressure during the massage.
• Many clients enjoy hot stone massage for both physical and psychological benefits. Use of hot stones are can relieve chronic pain, reduce stress, and promote deep relaxation. 

Are you a Massage Therapist?

Equip Massage Supply has all your Hot Stone needs covered!

Visit our store November 4th - 6th  

Save 25% on all Hot Stone Sets & Warmers 

Do you want to give Hot Stone Massage a try?

Call Wellington College and book an appointment in our Student Clinic today!

204.957.2402

EQUIP MASSAGE SUPPLY IS HAVING A GARAGE SALE!

Saturday, July 16 from 9am to 12pm.

That's right, we're getting rid of all kinds of products and pricing them to clear. Many products will be up to 80% off, including portable tables, linens, stools and bolsters!

Be sure to arrive early. Just follow the balloons down the alley behind the store to our warehouse on Brooklyn Street. 

First of all, let's make sure we pronounce it properly; with a hard "g" as in the word "garden" HA-GEE-NA. The Hagina Herbal Company was founded over 45 years ago in Germany and manufactures skin care products without the use of genetically modified products or extracts, and are never tested on animals. Hagina products are a pleasure to use for therapists and patients alike as they awaken the senses with herbal essence while relaxing the body and mind during health-enhancing massage.

Japanese Mint Oil is one of Hagina's top-sellers because of the beneficial effects therapists and patients are finding from it's use. It has a deep, penetrating effect, and is best used during spot-massage to overworked muscles. Available in 20ml, 35ml and the therapist-only 100ml glass bottle, Hagina Japanese Mint Oil is a must for every massage therapy, physio, athletic therapy and chiropractic clinic.