Pressotherapy is a technique increasingly used by massage therapists, physiotherapists, orthotherapists, and aestheticians, whether in clinics, spas, or thalassotherapy centers.
Today, it has become an essential tool for optimizing results, improving recovery, and enriching the client experience. Thanks to new technologies, devices are now more efficient, portable, and adapted to the reality of wellness professionals.
What is pressotherapy?
Pressotherapy involves applying intermittent compression to certain areas of the body to stimulate blood and lymphatic circulation. It can be combined with topical products (essential oils, creams) to amplify draining and relaxing effects.
It helps to:
- Reduce muscle tension
- Relieve swelling
- Promote recovery
Additionally, it can be combined with topical products (essential oils, creams) to amplify the draining and relaxing effects.
Key Benefits
Who is pressotherapy for?
Pressotherapy is particularly recommended for:
- Circulatory disorders: venous insufficiency, varicose veins, heavy legs
- Post-traumatic or postoperative edema
- Muscle pain and stiffness
- Sports recovery
- Stress and insomnia
- Arthritic and rheumatic pains
- Toxin elimination
- Cellulite and body contouring
Why integrate pressotherapy into your practice?
Suggested Products
Essential oils:
- Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)
- Melaleuca (Melaleuca alternifolia)
- Marjoram (Origanum majorana)
- Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
- Pine (Pinus sylvestris)
Treatments:
Contraindications for pressotherapy
Pressotherapy is contraindicated in the following situations, without being limited to them:
- Abscesses or tumors
- Arrhythmia or severe heart disease
- Fever or acute infection
- Severe or unstable high blood pressure
- Severe kidney disease
- Acute inflammatory skin diseases
- Pulmonary edema
- Pacemaker
- Deep thrombophlebitis or acute venous thrombosis
- Erysipelas
Recommended Bioterra care protocol
Clinical applications
- Toning slimming treatment (cellulite)
- Light legs treatment (venous insufficiency)
Client preparation
- Explain the session
- Perform the Bioterra treatment before pressotherapy
- Have the client wear comfort socks
- Position the client with legs slightly elevated
- Position the pneumatic boots, avoiding creases
Zones:
- Zone I: back
- Zone II: front
Toning slimming treatment (cellulite)
⏱ ~60 minutes- Pressure: 45–55 mmHg
- Doctor Life® Mode: Mode B (global compression)
- PressoPro 6 Mode: Mode D (global compression)
- Duration: 30 minutes
OrthoMoor+ Mud Bath or FucuForm micronized algae
DetoxiFit
Light Legs Treatment (venous insufficiency)
⏱ ~60 minutesPrevention of varicose veins and venous discoloration Prevention of vascular trauma
Reduction of malleolar edema Relief from leg fatigue and heaviness Decrease in cramps
- Pressure: 40–50 mmHg
- Doctor Life® Mode: Mode C (front/back)
- PressoPro 6 Mode: Mode F (sequential)
- Duration: 30 minutes
Associated Advice
- Hydration
- Regular walking
- Use of the OrthoCorps brush
- Bioterra home care
End of session and follow-up
- Remove boots
- Check skin
- Recommend hydration and walking
- Plan sessions
- Ensure home follow-up
Pressotherapy is a powerful tool to enrich your treatments and improve your results.
The integration of Bioterra treatments, manual techniques, and high-performance devices like the PressoPro 6 or Doctor Life® LX9 Max allows for comprehensive, personalized, and effective treatments. A strategic solution to enhance your practice and offer a high-level professional experience.
