Cobblestone Mat
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Product Reviews of Cobblestone Mat
Product Review: Great Reflexology Mat
Summary: 5 Stars
Being a reflexologist (Member of the International Institute of Reflexology and of the Association of Reflexologists in the UK), to me this is without a doubt the best self-help reflexology tool I have seen so far. I use it on myself and I have my patients use it. It replicates a natural cobblestone walkway such as the ones you would find everywhere in Asia in parks. Not only does the entire Asian continent use this therapy daily to remain in good health, furthermore the cobblestone-mat was developped by the Oregon Research Institute and scientifically proven as effective.
It will be painful at first as is clinical reflexology when done properly, which is why you need to follow the program that comes with the mat and gradually get used to its feel. This is not a foot massage tool, it's a powerful health tool. The pain is a mere reflection of the cobblestones reaching deep into the reflexes of the foot, meaning that they act on the health areas of the feet (corresponding to all the body parts and organs) that need it. Once you get used to the feel of the mat, you'll love it. All my patients do. I find that the mat is most pleasant to use when placed on a carpet in your home or in the grass in your garden. It's a shame that in the Western world we do not have natural cobblestone walkways like in Asia and this is the best alternative.
Product Review: Great idea, Great mat
Summary: 5 Stars
I got this mat a couple weeks ago because I like having reflexology done. It's an awesome product and I would recommend it to anyone that wants to be able to do reflexology to yourself simply and at home. The cobblestones are plastic and come with replacements in case but I've had no problem with them at all and they're very sturdy. I like walking across it but I find that you can stand in place and rock back and forth creating a great massage. I am definitely recommending it to anyone reading this. I also want to mention that I can walk on this without socks on and it feels fine but if you need to start with socks on then do that, but I think it feels great and I walk on it barefoot.Product Review: Great product
Summary: 5 Stars
I've used this mat every day for more than a year. The results were truly unique and different from any other reflexology or exercise product I've used. I felt a "reflexology effect" with an overall body "feel good" sensation. Muscles of my legs and butt shaped up. My circulation improved with better overall body warmth. One caveat: the cobbles are challenging and may produce too much pressure for some. You can wear heavy socks or place a towel over the mat to lessen the challenge. The mat is not skid proof. Be sure to place the mat on a carpeted surface, rug or yoga mat. By the way, this mat has been tested by ORI using an NIH grant. The mat helped seniors lower blood pressure, reduced concern for falls and other benefits. Cobblestone walking in parks is a part of the Chinese government's fitness program. This mat is what the Chinese walk on at home when it's raining outside. Barbara KunzProduct Review: buy this one online, it's cheaper
Summary: 4 Stars
The mat sold on this web page is made by Fitter First. I have heard that walking on cobblestones can improve your health (not sure if it's true, hence the 4 stars), and I tried this one at a friend's house and decided to buy it. I think my friend got it for around $65 (the exact same one!) in a catalog, so after seeing this price I bought it from Amazon. It is about the same price here as on the Fitter First website. Yes, it is plastic, but it should do the same thing as stones, and I doubt that the plastic will break off too easily. Even if it does, there are a few replacement pieces in the box.Product Review: it's plastic
Summary: 1 Stars
I was expecting to recieve a cobblestone mat, for the price I was expecting a decent quality stone walking mat. I recieved a half open box with a mat full of plastic knobs that did not feel comforting to my feet. I quickly packed it up and sent it back and recieved a full refund. It would be nice to find a true cobblestone mat, this one is quite frankly embarassing.