Hugette Long - Thermal Palms

There’s nothing new when it comes to the benefits and the effects of heat therapy. It’s been time-tested and true. What is new however is an innovative heat modality developed by a Canadian Massage Therapist. Thermal Palms are similar to ‘stones’ in that they are hand-held heat modalities, but the similarity ends there. Unlike stones, Thermal Palms are soft, mould to the contours of the body and provide a cushion of protection for massaging directly over bone. They are portable and can be used over the clothing.

Huguette Long graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy in 1987. Long has practiced massage therapy in world renowned resorts and local spas, taught massage workshops at Algonquin College and managed a practice in an Ottawa-based fitness club. Long’s passion for research and development led to her design and patent of the Hydrothermic Spa Table in 1999. Her quest for a more convenient alternative to using hot stones for treatment led to the development of Thermal Palms.