Therabody has been an absolute force in the percussive therapy world since they first hit the market more than five years ago. We are to the point now where it’s not uncommon to see professional athletes getting worked on by a Theragun. Readers of THP will know that Therabody has ventured into other areas of wellness, such as compression therapy, with their RecoveryAir products. Last month, Therabody expanded its outreach by announcing the TheraFace Pro, a product that aims to help promote facial health.
Before diving into what TheraFace offers, it’s essential to understand the backstory. After seeing success with Theragun, Therabody received feedback from users on how they would use Theragun on their faces, which was never the intended use for that product, nor was it recommended. Therefore, the challenge was to create a product that could cater to the 40+ muscles within the face and help improve skin health, thus the birth of the TheraFace Pro.
TheraFace Pro offers eight different facial treatments, including percussive therapy, light therapy, and deep cleansing. Inside every TheraFace Pro box is three various percussive attachments allowing users to customize their sessions. The cone attachment allows for more pinpoint treatments, which works well in areas around your eyes. A flat tip works out great for widespread general use on the face and the neck, while the micropoint helps to increase circulation to larger areas of the face, such as your cheeks and forehead.
A solo LED ring attachment for light therapy can produce red light, blue light, and red light with infrared treatments. Each of these light technologies aims to help in different areas. Red light has been shown to help reduce wrinkles while mixing in the infrared variant adds the ability to reduce pain and discomfort. Changing over to the blue light will help reduce moderate cases of acne. Changing from one light to the other is done by a simple button press. And all of these things that help us achieve better facial health.
Other included attachments are a microcurrent ring to help firm and tighten your skin and a cleansing ring to assist in removing dirt and oil. Those looking for the full TheraFace experience can purchase a hot and cold ring that helps reduce puffiness, improve radiance, and helps absorb facial creams. These rings connect to the TheraFace via a magnet, which is strong enough to give a slight resistance when swapping rings.
After using the TheraFace Pro for the last few weeks, some attachments became a personal favorite. On the percussive therapy side, the flat and cone were splendid to use when I was fighting off a tension headache. Being able to relieve pain and tightness in my upper neck and jaw improved the way I felt, especially after a day of staring at a computer screen. One of the positive side effects of relieving this tension was that I found myself sleeping better, likely because of the reduced neck pain. There was a slight learning curve in finding my preferred intensity (there are three speeds) and how close to hold it to the skin. After finding that sweet combination, I could sit back and enjoy a pleasant face massage.
Now for the hot and cold rings. These are separate add-ons that cost an additional $99, but they are something I would recommend. What stood out to me immediately was how fast these would cool down or heat up. The cold ring was incredibly refreshing, and I used it more than I initially thought I would. For the hot ring, the best way I could describe the feeling after using this is to compare it to the warm towel some get at the barbershop, which I have always found to be very relaxing. Similar to the massage intensity, there are three levels for both hot and cold. No need to worry, though, as the hot ring will not burn your skin even on full blast.
With all of the different treatments available with the TheraFace Pro, it is wise to know that Therabody has a video series on facial routines that can be done with this device. This video series will help break down each attachment and how users can develop a regimen to help improve how they look and feel. I would certainly take the time to give those a watch if you add a TheraFace Pro to your daily lifestyle. Those videos, as well as other information, are available at www.therabody.com.
Is the Theraface Pro something that you could see yourself using? Let us know by discussing it with the THP Community.
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Price: $399 and $99 Hot and Cold Ring
it’s so good at relieving that tension, for me it’s been so amazing at that. I struggle a lot with upper neck issues, but this has helped. Which is why I also mentioned being able to sleep a bit better, I give this a big assist on that front.
the cooling ring is so impressive with how quickly it gets cold.
Im going to give a try to @GolferGal unit and see how it works. Thanks for the writeup. Its intriguing as a headache sufferer.
I bet this can help a lot of people
I used the opposite strategy, I let my wife talk me into it! Or I talked her into it. Well at least one of those things ?
That’s my take too…spend the extra coin for those two attachments.
Very interested as I did get to close to the crystals, not fun! I think the wife would like this one too and me for the neck tension. Lacrosse ball can only do so much, but it has helped with the vertigo.
Did you find the cold attachment not being so cold after a few minutes? I was going through the relax and recharge routine and noticed it wasn’t as cold by the time I was done that part of the routine.
No, mine felt the same the entire time I was using it.
Thanks I’ll have to give it another try tonight. The base was really warm after use.
Using it twice a week because it hasn’t done what you wanted it to? I’ve decided to get this for my wife for Christmas because I feel like everything it does is perfect for her. But I don’t want her to only use it sparingly lol
No no only using it twice per week because I’m a bum! But based on the wear pattern on my night guard even that has made an impact. Rachel promised to use it a bunch because there is a solid return period, but that hasn’t gone as planned.
Rylee uses cold rollers, heat rollers, gets headaches constantly and this just sounded like the perfect thing. Good to know you’re only not using it because you’re a “bum” ?
I’m looking forward(?) to testing it against headaches. Hoping Rachel can use some of the other routines soon!
Did you get the hot and cold rings too?
100% must have!!!
My wallet thanks you
Nice bundle sale right now… ?
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We’ve had a few unforseen things come up that will be draining some money so I won’t be able to get it right now. Hope they have a sale sometime closer to Christmas!
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Here’s the full kit. The white travel pouch holds the hot and cold rings (absolute MUST-HAVE’s). Next you have the device itself in the holder. One minor complaint is that the device charging port is in the base, so you can’t charge it while it’s in the holder. The attachments are a tight fit in the black travel pouch. The cleansing ring is in the plastic cover, the micro current ring is the alien looking thing with two balls, and the LED light ring is bottom right. In the middle are the three percussive attachments.
If you’re on the fence, I’d strongly recommend this device! The return policy is solid if you want to trial it and see if it’s for you.
I love that it comes with all of that already (except the hot and cold rings)! Can’t wait to pick it up in a few months for the wife. I keep telling her I have the best present ever coming for Christmas. I think at this point, I’m more excited than she is. Though it does help that I know what it is and she has no idea lol
There’s been four times these past few days that Rylee could have used this. All I keep telling her is wait until December. She doesn’t like that
It’s already Christmas season, the months end with ber. Make it happen!
Guy at work just bought a theragun and was talking to about it, so I showed him this thing. Told him, if he ever takes the plunge, the hot and cold ring are requirements. It’s just so good.
100%! I fortunately haven’t had the opportunity to try the cold ring with headaches, but I think it may help. I occasionally use it with one of the routines and I love the hot ring. Definitely must-have accessories!
Man if you do, please keep me updated on how you like it
It’s going to depend on finances over the next two weeks and if I get a bonus I am expecting. My wife is pushing me to get it, so at least I have that going for me.