Student resources

A message from Graeme

We want to give students the best opportunity to experience and learn about the therapeutic benefits of genuine vibration massage (as distinct from percussion massage (massage guns)). We support our next generation of health professionals in three main ways:

  • Heavily discounted massagers for eligible students.
  • Complimentary massagers for university/college teaching purposes.
  • Comprehensive, evidence-based learning resources.
Dr Graeme's comments

Introduction to vibration massage

What is vibration massage

It is important to understand that vibration is completely different to the common percussion massage (massage guns). They work differently, they are used differently, and most importantly are much safer and more effective.

Vibration massage

From the diagram we see that vibration massagers work like ultrasound, sitting on the surface penetrating with large amounts of therapeutic vibration.

Percussion massage

Percussion massage (massage guns) are more like a mechanically assisted T-bar, using vibration to help physical penetration or pummelling. Any vibration delivered is much less and usually the wrong frequency.

Therefore, the effects of percussion are assisted conventional massage, while any therapeutic vibration benefits are usually minimal, and the physical pummelling creates the risk of damage or injury.

Vibration vs percussion vs conventional
The scientifically proven effects of vibration massage

The therapeutic effects of vibration massage

Vibrations are able to penetrate deeply to even the very hard to get to spots, and have the scientifically proven effects shown in this diagram. For more information please see our guide: The scientifically proven effects of vibration massage- with clinical applications .

Using vibration massage

Using a vibration massager is essentially very simple. You sit the machine on the surface, allowing the therapeutic vibrations to penetrate and have their therapeutic effects. There is no need to press in or rub. The machine does the work. For full instructions please see the video below.

We see a lot of people using conventional massage techniques with their massager. These are no help, and can be counter productive. When lumberjacks started to use chainsaws they needed to use abandon their axe techniques and let the chainsaw do the cutting. It is the same when using vibration massage.

Note: percussion massage is basically mechanically assisted convention massage (not delivering significant therapeutic vibration), so massage gun users will still use conventional techniques.

Student Discounts & Teaching

Teaching Purposes

We are very happy to supply universities and colleges with massagers for teaching purposes, free of charge. We have supplied hundreds over the years for this exact purpose. All we require is for the university or college to contact us directly to make the arrangements.

Student Discount Details

The best way to learn this therapy is to have your own machine, so we have decided to heavily subsidise massagers for eligible students.

Eligibility

  • Field of Study: The purpose of the discount is to allow students who are likely to make good use of vibration massage once graduated to experience genuine vibration massage firsthand. This primarily includes students studying Chiropractic, Osteopathy, Physiotherapy, and Podiatry. However, other professions dealing with musculoskeletal conditions, sports, and exercise are also welcome. If in doubt please email us.
  • Level of Qualification: We require your course to lead to a significant qualification. A university degree or a comprehensive diploma is fine, but a short introductory course would not be eligible. If in doubt please email us.

Prices & How to Order

Note: If you are unsure of your eligibility, please email us first.

1. Australia & New Zealand

  • Price: General Purpose Massagers $30 AUD each, quad head massagers $50 AUD each.
  • Postage: $15 AUD for a single unit. FREE postage for multiple units.
  • How to order: Make payment via our Australian Dollar payment page . In the description, state your order (e.g., "Two General Purpose Massagers - Student Discount"). Please also tell us where you are studying and what course. Include your student ID if your email address does not clearly show you are a student.

2. The United Kingdom

  • Price: General Purpose Massagers £20 GBP each, quad head massagers £35 GBP each.
  • Postage: £15 GBP for a single unit. FREE postage for multiple units.
  • How to order: Make payment via our UK Pound payment page . In the description, state your order (e.g., "Two General Purpose Massagers - Student Discount"). Please also tell us where you are studying and what course. Include your student ID if your email address does not clearly show you are a student.

3. Europe (inc. EU)

  • Price: General Purpose Massagers €25 EUR each, quad head massagers €40 EUR each.
  • Postage: Varies country to country- please email us for a quote before ordering.
  • How to order: Make payment via our Euro payment page . In the description, state your order (e.g., "Two General Purpose Massagers - Student Discount"). Please also tell us where you are studying and what course. Include your student ID if your email address does not clearly show you are a student. (Note: If you are outside the EU, customs duties may apply and will be your responsibility).

Practitioner guides & clinical summaries

Please see the "Practitioner guides & clinical summaries" section on our practitioners page.

Got Questions?

If you have any questions about your eligibility or the science behind the therapy, just email me directly at graeme@drgraeme.com. I’m happy to help.

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