Jet Therapy is a revolutionary and unique invention that uses pure air to stimulate the circulation through deep, yet pain free massage. It's non-invasive and is medically approved as a safe device.
Compressed air passes through a venturi system containing heater elements, medically approved filters, oil drip-feeders and regulators. This purified air is then channelled through a hose to the specially designed and patented hand-held jets for application to the skin. The jets are designed to set up an agitation, which provides the circulatory massage without damaging the skin tissue.
The result of a Jet Therapy treatment is a significant improvement in blood circulation, which enhances the healing process of diseased tissue, aids the removal of toxins from the body and promotes a more stable circulatory system. The special jets have one or more outlets on the head to create different degrees of airflow, each jet providing a particular type of action.
The reasons that Jet Therapy works so well can be related directly to the following three areas:
Jet Therapy increases the blood flow around the body and increases the venous and arterial carrying and load capacity of the blood vessels. This enables a greater supply of oxygen and nutrients to the tissue and results in reduced healing time and healthier tissues.
It has been shown that massage affects change in the rate of lymph flow particularly for the bed-ridden and those with sedentary lifestyles. Jet Therapy has delivered excellent results in the reduction of swelling and oedema. The increase in lymph flow and the removal of toxins once again is causative in the reduction in healing time and the increase in general health.
The effect of air as a pressure force differs to the inconsistent pressures applied during a manual massage. Rather than using forceful compression techniques, the air is expelled at a constant pressure and causes an agitating and dispersing movement. This allows the depth of pressure to be substantially greater without damage to the tissues or creating a heightened pain response. Dramatic results are achieved within a reduced period of time and with minimal discomfort to the client.
The process was discovered by Garth O' Connor, during his extensive search to find a cure to treat and alleviate the suffering of his wife, Lee, a diabetic suffering with ulcers due to poor circulation. After exploring many conventional and non-conventional options with limited success, Garth began to realise that the answer had to be something new and revolutionary--as yet undiscovered. He applied himself creatively to this end, using every known massaging device to increase blood flow to the feet. After many starts that initially looked promising but did not deliver the required results, Garth finally made a breakthrough.
"I was working with a large air compressor used in construction. My finger was extremely painful that day, as I had broken it when I was a youngster. Casually, I stroked my finger with the air nozzle. The sensation was amazing. I felt some relief in the pain in my finger, and I realised that I had stumbled onto something that may help my suffering wife."
"Naturally I was nervous because I was very aware of the general industry consensus when working with compressed air applications, that one should never direct air onto the body, even to clean dusty overalls. Extensive consultations with medical engineers and substantial clinical research followed. Unfortunately the first Jet Therapy prototype was developed too late to save Lee's leg. But the final product was launched at the end of 1999 and formed the basis for the modern Jet Therapy system.
The clinical results and the many satisfied clients have proved that the Jet Therapy system works. And of course, Lee O'Connor has regular treatment to make sure that she does not lose her remaining good leg.