What does it actually do for clients?

It boosts circulation and helps move lymphatic fluid, so legs feel lighter and less puffy, and the body clears waste more easily. After a contouring treatment, it helps shift the released fat. Be honest that it supports wellbeing and other treatments rather than removing fat itself.

Who must I avoid treating?

Never treat anyone with a history of blood clots or thrombosis, and screen for serious heart, kidney or circulation conditions. This is the most important safety check for pressotherapy, and your training will cover it clearly.

How do I sell it best?

As a relaxing add-on after body treatments, as a wellness service for tired legs, or as a course. It is an easy “yes” because it feels lovely and needs no recovery.

Does it need much space?

Just room for a comfortable couch or recliner where the client can relax in the garment. It fits a small salon or home studio easily.

Pressotherapy

Pressotherapy uses inflatable garments to gently squeeze the legs, arms or tummy in a rhythm that boosts circulation and drains excess fluid. It is a relaxing, hands-off treatment that is easy to run and pairs perfectly with body contouring — an effortless way to add value to a small menu.

30–45 min sessionNo downtimeRelaxing, hands-offGreat contouring add-on

Overview

What pressotherapy is — in plain terms

Rhythmic compression boosts circulation & drainage

How it works

30–45 min

Session time

None

Downtime

Very relaxing — gentle, rhythmic squeezing

Comfort

Minimal — the machine does the work

Hands-on time

Heavy legs, puffiness, contouring support

Best for

Pressotherapy uses garments — like boots, leggings or a body suit — that inflate and deflate in sequence, gently massaging the body from the feet upward. This rhythmic compression encourages blood flow and helps move lymphatic fluid, which is how the body clears waste and reduces puffiness and water retention.

Clients find it deeply relaxing — many drift off during the session. On its own it leaves legs feeling lighter and less heavy; after a contouring treatment it helps the body clear the fat that has been released, which is why it is such a useful partner service.

For your business, pressotherapy is one of the easiest treatments to run: you fit the garment, set the program, and the machine does the rest. That makes it perfect for offering alongside another service, or as a relaxing standalone that needs very little of your hands-on time.

How a session works

What happens in a session

Consultation

Check there are no circulation conditions that rule it out, and discuss the goal — lighter legs, reduced puffiness, or contouring support.

Fit the garment

Help the client into the boots, leggings or suit and make sure they are comfortable.

Run the program

The garment inflates and deflates in sequence for 30–45 minutes. The client relaxes while the gentle massage works up the body.

Finish & advise

Suggest water afterwards. Legs feel lighter straight away; explain that regular sessions give the best ongoing benefit.

Why offer it

Why pressotherapy is worth offering

Almost no hands-on time

Fit the garment, press start — leaving you free to do other things or treat another client nearby.

A natural add-on

Boosts results after cavitation or fat freezing by helping the body clear released fat — an easy upsell.

Relaxing and popular

Clients love the lighter-legs feeling, making it an easy treatment to recommend and rebook.

Easy to run

No real technique to master — ideal for building confidence and filling your menu.

Appeals beyond beauty

Attracts clients with heavy, tired legs and those into wellness and recovery — a wider audience.

Treatable areas

What you can treat

LegsThe main use — relieves heavy, tired, puffy legs.

Hips & tummySupports contouring and reduces water retention.

ArmsHelps drainage and a lighter feel in the arms.

Full bodyA full suit gives an all-over drainage and relaxation session.

Who it suits

Who to treat — and who to gently turn away

✓ Great for

✓Clients with heavy, tired or puffy legs
✓Those wanting drainage support after contouring
✓Wellness and recovery clients
✓Anyone wanting a relaxing, low-effort treatment

✕ Not suitable for

✕Clients with thrombosis (DVT) or a history of blood clots — never treat
✕Those with serious heart or kidney conditions
✕Pregnant clients, without medical clearance
✕Active infection, open wounds or skin conditions in the area
✕Severe circulation disorders — check first

Related treatments

Treatments that pair well with pressotherapy

Lymphatic Drainage

A natural companion — both support fluid movement and drainage.

Cavitation Treatment

Pressotherapy afterwards helps clear the released fat.

Wellness & Recovery

See the full range of recovery and wellness treatments.

FAQ

Questions people ask about pressotherapy

Yes — its simplicity is exactly why it works for a small business. It needs almost none of your hands-on time, so you can run it alongside another treatment or let a client relax in it while you reset the room. Low effort, happy clients, easy rebookings.

Add pressotherapy to your menu

Tell us if you want it as a standalone or a contouring add-on — we will help you choose the right garments and machine, with training included.

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Pressotherapy uses rhythmic compression garments to boost circulation and lymphatic drainage — relieving heavy, puffy legs and supporting body contouring results. Relaxing, hands-off and easy to run, it is an ideal add-on or standalone for home studios and small salons. Lazzybeauty supplies pressotherapy machines to suit smaller setups, with training and friendly after-sales support.